The two-day course runs on February 13th and 14th in association with BECTU and is suitable for electricians or lighting technicians working in broadcasting or film.
The Skillset Certificate in Temporary Electrical Systems (SCiTES) has been created for all of those working with temporary power, particularly (but not exclusively) in the broadcast/film, theatre, festivals, shows and exhibition industries.
Topics covered include the following:
- Understanding health and safety requirements in the electrical environment. Gain an appreciation of the application of Standards, regulations and the law
- Understanding different earthing arrangements, sources of supply and earthing practices.
- Understanding cable losses, specification and power quality.
- Understanding protection methods including RCDs, electrical separation and automatic disconnection
- Equipment testing and certification
- Temporary electrical system testing and certification
- Management of temporary electrical distributions and management structure
- Requirements for systems in agricultural, water based and similar environments
- Power supply arrangements in mobile and transportable units
- Generator operation
Applicants should express interest to Brian Nolan: bnolan @ kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie.
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