Electrical Safety Course

This online course is supplied by VideoTile Learning and offered through Phoenix STS. VideoTile’s current course catalogue records the following recognition for its Electrical Safety course: IOSH & IIRSM Approved. The supplier’s course recognition is separate from Phoenix STS activities accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Certificate and assessment requirements are stated on this page.

Course Overview

Electricity is the lifeblood of modern society, it enhances our quality of life and we are becoming increasingly reliant on it to power tools and devices we use for work and entertainment. However, although electricity has many benefits it can also be a hidden killer as it can't be seen, felt, smelled or heard until someone comes into contact with it. This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as its key components voltage, current and resistance.

About This Course

Electricity is the lifeblood of modern society, it enhances our quality of life and we are becoming increasingly reliant on it to power tools and devices we use for work and entertainment. However, although electricity has many benefits it can also be a hidden killer as it can't be seen, felt, smelled or heard until someone comes into contact with it. This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as its key components voltage, current and resistance.

It will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and death statistics, and describe a simple way of remembering the electrical hazards. It then goes on to provide basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock. Towards the end of the course it includes an overview of the main standards, guidance and legislation that control the use of electricity in the workplace, and finish off by looking at simple maintenance plans and portable appliance testing including who within an organisation would be best to carry out the various checks.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what electricity is, its benefits and define the terms used with regard to electricity.
• State how it causes harm to the body, how to be safe around it and be able to assist if someone is hurt.
• Understand the legislation, refer to further guidance and understand the standards introduced to reduce its potential harm.
• Recognise the importance of safety management of electrical equipment.

Using this Electrical Safety Course course in Ireland

This online course can support Irish workplace training records for employees, supervisors, managers and contractors who need structured workplace awareness training. It is useful where an employer wants a consistent awareness module, a refresher option or a documented learning record that can be assigned to staff without arranging a classroom session.

The course should still be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, the site risk assessment and any local procedures. Online training is strongest when it is used alongside supervision, workplace instruction and practical checks where the topic involves equipment, physical tasks or site-specific controls.

Phoenix STS presents this course for Irish learners and employers. The course content, assessment requirements and completion evidence are explained on this page so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

Course information

The course explains electricity, voltage, current and resistance, the main types of electricity, electrical hazards and the effects of electric shock. It introduces assistance following a suspected electric shock, legal and standards topics, equipment safety management, maintenance plans, portable appliance testing and responsibilities for checks. Its statistical and legal examples include UK material. Each of the 6 modules requires 70%. Review the full module list, system requirements and duration on this page before enrolling.

Certificate and completion evidence

After successful completion of the course and assessment, the online course platform issues a certificate. It identifies Phoenix STS Ltd as the issuer and records the learner's name, course title, award date and a validation code. The supplier certificate records completion of the course.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Electrical Safety Course course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, workplace or training matrix requires awareness of electrical safety course. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the role, risk assessment and any sector-specific requirements.

Is this course enough on its own?

It depends on the topic and the learner's role. Online training can provide useful awareness and evidence of completion, but practical tasks, equipment use and site-specific procedures may still need local instruction, supervision or practical training.

What evidence does the learner receive?

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page. After successful completion of the course and assessment, the learner receives a certificate through the online course platform.

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