Theses courses are tailor made to prepare candidates for the appropriate National Grid Competent Person assessment

Without personalised training approximately three out of four candidates failed National Grids CBT assessment when the process was first introduced.

This training course will provide the necessary knowledge for personnel to work safely in a substation or overhead line environment

The personal training allows the opportunity to ask questions and clarify any areas of uncertainty. It is an interactive course where questions are asked to confirm / enhance the knowledge of the trainees.

With the CBT training and assessment you can repeat the process but sadly it will not explain or clarify the topic in a different way.

To ensure every candidate has a sufficient understanding of the appropriate Safety Rules and Instructions. (National Safety Instructions) to ensure safety on National Grid sites and a successful assessment.

Safety Rules, Document Procedures, NSI 6 Demarcation in substations, NSI 8 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Lorry Loaders Vehicles, Cranes and Long Objects in Substations

Safety Rules, Document Procedures, NSI 4 - sections appropriate to the type of work carried out.

The overhead line course has a number of variations as listed below, or see Chart on NSI 4 Tab

CP A Scaffolding, Building Work, Anti Climbing Devices, tree Surgeons. LAC (Limited Access Certificate) only

CP B Tower Painting, Aerial Installation, Fibre Optic Cables. PFW (Permit For Work) excludes application of drain earths

CP C Tower Painting. Including application of drain earths

CP D Over Head Line Refurbishment.

Contractors who have a minimum of 9 working days on a National Grid site as a Person under National Grid Safety Rules.

Authorisation as a Competent Person is valid for a period of 12 months, at which time the individual will require re-assessment.

The above courses may also be uses as a refresher in preparation for future assessments.

The course will also be of benefit to Competent Persons who only spend a limited time of the year working on National Grid sites.

Note: If the Competent Person authorisation has expired, there is no need to book a Person course first. NSI 30 is not very clear on this point and some contractors have booked Person courses before doing the Competent Person course.

NSI 6 and 8 are substituted for NSI 4 for the overhead line course. (NOTE: CP D is a 2 day course.)