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Leading the way in the utilities industries
2011
people you can rely on
closing the gap
At Sterling, we know the pressures
Our extensive training programmes
you’re under – and what you’re expected
are now making a serious contribution
to deliver. We’ve worked at the sharp
to closing the skills gap – and
end of the utility industry for thirty years,
developing expertise to ensure network
and shared all its major challenges and
safety, reliability and availability.
challenge the status quo and help
changes. So we really do understand
We train hundreds of delegates each year
– stretching and inspiring the next
who benefit from the experience and
generation to meet even more rigorous,
knowledge of our professional trainers,
demanding and consistent standards.
the needs of utilities inside out. Our people have a unique wealth of expertise and depth of experience – much of it drawn from the former Midlands Electricity plc. This covers every area, from conceptual and strategic development through to design, technical, commercial, procurement, project management and operational.
all of whom are power engineers and specialists in their own right. We deliver highly practical and vocational training covering all trades and areas including cable jointing, meter fixing, and power systems safety, operations and protection. Seven interactive lecture rooms, cable jointing facilities
We build long-term, trusted relationships
and a fully functional distribution
with our clients – based on a really
network with integrated protection
flexible approach, rapid response,
systems provide all the right facilities.
a comprehensive range of services and an unswerving commitment to keeping our promises.
Many of our courses, training materials, technical authoring projects and practical arrangements
So whatever your energy problem,
are tailor-made to meet the specific
we have the specialised skills, the experience and the resources to help you solve it. And we can manage every aspect of it for you – reliably.
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needs of our individual clients. We never stand still. We work with academic and industry partners to develop new qualifications at all levels
introduction
staff
location
Sterling Power Training specialises
Our engineering, craft and health &
Based in Halesowen, just minutes
in providing high quality electrical
safety trainers are recognised, both at
from junction 3 of the M5, SPT is
power training. We offer a unique
local and national level as being at the
centrally located for national access.
and comprehensive training service
forefront of highest quality electricity
SPT if necessary would be happy
to industrial organisations operating
distribution network training. All of our
to train in clients’ premises.
their own high voltage (HV) and
trainers have extensive experience of
low voltage (LV) networks.
training and working within the UK
We have also added two health and
energy supply and distribution industry.
safety courses to our portfolio: • Utility Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (SHEA) • IOSH Managing Safely
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why it is necessary to train and authorise staff to operate and work on high voltage (HV) electrical systems High voltage electrical systems are intrinsically high
It is essential that Companies are aware of the business risks
energy systems and if neglected or operated incorrectly
of not meeting the requirements that the law demands.
the potential for physical harm to staff and extensive damage to plant and processes are considerable. Electrical accidents commonly occur whilst equipment is being maintained. This may be electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers or cables. Most accidents
The training and appointment of staff is a key responsibility of the employer. The appointment of persons normally falls into a number of categories:
happen because workers have not been adequately
• Competent Person - a person who has sufficient technical
trained, are being poorly supervised, or because the
knowledge and/or experience in order to avoid danger.
risks of the work has not been properly assessed.
• Authorised Person - a Competent Person who has
It is vital that persons who are required to operate
been appointed to carry out specific duties - normally
and work on both high and low voltage systems are
switching operations.
adequately trained and are assessed as being competent for the duties and responsibilities they undertake. It is important that such persons operate within a suitable safety management system which satisfies the requirements of current legislation, i.e. the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. New legislation became law on 6th April 2008, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act and its introduction
• Senior Authorised Person - an Authorised Person who issue and cancel safety documents permitting work or testing to be carried out. • Sterling Power Training offer a range of courses to assist employers in meeting their corporate responsibilities to have appropriately trained and qualified staff. We are always happy to advise customers on how best to meet the requirements of current legislation.
will be have a significant impact on companies found guilty of causing the death of a worker due to gross negligence.
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COURSE CODE: COURSE COST: COURSE DATES:
OP40 £1000
ex VAT per delegate
17 - 21 Jan 2011 14 - 18 Mar 2011 16 - 20 May 2011 11 - 15 July 2011 12 - 16 Sept 2011 14 - 18 Nov 2011
OP40 high voltage operational safety Duration 5 days
Delegate Profile Designed for technical personnel with a basic knowledge of electricity, but may have limited experience of operating and working on high and low voltage electrical systems.
Course Objectives To familiarise delegates with the principles of electrical safety associated with the operation and control of electrical systems up to 11kV. Delegates should receive further on-site training and gain appropriate experience before being considered for authorisation.
Further Information It is the employer’s responsibility to determine whether or not an individual has satisfied Regulation 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Sterling Power Training are able to assist with the authorisation and assessment process and are able to act as an ‘Authorising Agent’.
Course Programme • Electricity networks • Dangers of electricity • Switchgear familiarisation • Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant legislation • Safe operating and working procedures • Practical exercises on live HV training network • Use of contractors • Basic protection systems • Use of safety documents - permit towork and sanction-for-test • Course assessment & review
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OP41 operations on wind farms
OP42 high voltage operational refresher
Duration
Duration
3 days
3 days
Sterling Power Training (and our sister company Sterling
Delegate Profile
Power Utilities) are very active in the renewable energy sector. Currently we have designed operating procedures and provided training for some of the major companies involved in wind farm design, construction and operation. This three day course introduces delegates to the design, construction and safe operation of on-shore and off-shore wind farms. Design and operating practices will cover those used on-shore, off-shore and interface substations where
Authorised/Senior Authorised Person (AP/SAP) who require periodic refresher training in accordance with their employer’s authorisation policy, or AP/SAP’s who have not been involved in operational activities for a substantial period of time.
Course Objectives Review and reinforcement of the principles of electrical safety associated with the operation and control of electrical systems up to 11kV.
energy is exported to the national network.
Further Information
On completion of this 3 day course delegates will be aware of
It is the employer’s responsibility to determine whether or not an individual has satisfied Regulation 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Dangers of electricity • Electricity networks and generalised windfarm configurations
If required, Sterling Power Training are able to assist organisations with the authorisation assessment process and are able to act as ‘Authorising Agent’.
• Legislation
Course Programme
• Overview of relevant acts and regulations • Electricity at work regulations
• Relevant legislation including requirements of Electricity at Work Regulations
• Corporate and personal responsibilities
• Review of operating and working procedures
• Use of contractors
• Switching exercise
• Switchgear operational capabilities
• Preparation of safety documents
• Generalised wind farm safety management systems
• Practical exercises on ‘live’ training network
• Standard terminology
• Course assessment & review
• Switching schedules • Safe operating procedures • Locking and labelling of switchgear
COURSE CODE:
OP42
• Safety documents
COURSE COST:
• Course assessment & review
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST:
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£600
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COURSE DATES:
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OP41
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Available on request
Power System Safety Operations & Protection Courses
£600
ex VAT per delegate
21 - 23 Feb 2011 18 - 20 Apr 2011 20 - 22 June 2011 22 - 24 Aug 2011 17 - 19 Oct 2011 12 - 14 Dec 2011
OP7 substation access & low voltage network operations Duration
To fully understand
2 days
• Personal and corporate responsibilities
Delegate Profile
• The limitations to the range of work that
Staff who require access to substations and
this level of authorisation allows
work on or near low voltage apparatus.
• Company safety procedures
Course Objectives
• Demarcation of work areas
To provide hazard awareness and appropriate safety
• Emergency actions in the event of an incident
precautions to staff who require access to substations
An understanding of
and require an understanding of the correct methods of operating and working on low voltage networks.
• LV network configuration and running arrangements
Course Programme
• Operational switching on low voltage networks
• Ability to recognise key hazards relating
• Use of test and faul re-energising/location equipment
to access to a substation:• Structural integrity and environmental considerations
• The basic requirements for carrying out repairs to faulted or damaged low voltage cables
• Man-traps and vandalism • Potential hazards associated with various types of substation equipment • Depleted substation earthing • Equipment under stress • Fixed fire-fighting systems • Ability to recognise key hazards relating to testing on electrical networks • Basic pre-work risk assessment • Correct use and selection PPE • Accompaniment • Correct use of testing equipment • Damaged and faulty LV apparatus • Access to low voltage chambers • Access to link boxes • Course assessment & review
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST: COURSE DATES:
OP7 £400
ex VAT per delegate
6 - 7 Jan 2011 11 - 12 Apr 2011 7 - 8 July 2011 5 - 6 Oct 2011
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OP8 competent person - receipt of safety documents Duration
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST: COURSE DATES:
1 day
Delegate Profile Persons required to receive safety documents e.g. permits to work and take control of a working party.
Course Objectives To familiarise existing Competent Persons with the requirements for safe working on isolated equipment and their responsibilities associated with receiving and working under a permit to work in accordance with electrical safety rules and approved procedures.
Upon completion of the course candidates will have proven their knowledge of the following key points • Safety rule requirements • Responsibilities of the individual as document holder • Safety precautions • Use of PPE • Emergency situations • ‘Toolbox’ talks
Course Programme • Relevant legislation • Safety rule requirements • Safe systems of work • Safety documents • Responsibilities of persons • Safe work on LV equipment • Permitted live working/testing • Practical exercises on live HV / LV training network • Course assessment & review
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OP8 £200
ex VAT per delegate
5th Jan 2011 5th Apr 2011 5th July 2011 4th Oct 2011
OP9 substation authority for access course
ESA1 electrical safety awareness
Duration
2 days
Duration Delegate Profile
1 day
Delegate Profile
This course has primarily been developed for non-
Persons who are required to gain access to
or servicing of buildings. It could also act as a refresher
substations and HV switchrooms.
for those that have an electrical background and work
Course Objectives
in low voltage building services environment.
electrical staff that may be involved in the maintenance
To provide hazard awareness and appropriate safety precautions to staff who require access to substations. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will have proven their knowledge of the following key points:
To fully understand
Course Objectives This course aims to inform or refresh employees about electrical and workplace safety. Those that attend will gain an insight into working safely with electricity, safe working practices, recognition of hazards and the legal obligations whilst working in a building services environment.
• Ability to recognise key hazards relating to access to substations
Course Programme • Basic electrical networks and circuits
• Personal and corporate responsibilities • The limited range of work that this level of authorisation allows • Company safety procedures associated with access to substations
• Dangers of electricity • Hazards and risks • Electrical earthing • Legislation - for example; Electricity at Work Regulations, Workplace Regulations and
• Demarcation of work areas
Management of Health & Safety Regulations
• Emergency actions in the event of an incident
Course Programme
• Responsibilities regarding commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention
• Electricity networks
• Basic electrical testing
• Practical demonstration of substations and equipment
• Effective isolation of circuits or equipment
• Dangers of electricity
• PPE requirements
• Safety rule requirements
• Practical sessions
• Safe access to substations and switchrooms
• Course assessment & review
• Course assessment & review
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST: COURSE DATES:
OP9
COURSE CODE:
£200
COURSE COST:
4th Jan 2011 4th Apr 2011 4th July 2011 3rd Oct 2011
COURSE DATES:
ex VAT per delegate
ESA1 £400
ex VAT per delegate
31 Mar - 1 Apr 2011 27 - 28 June 2011 26 - 27 Sept 2011 15 - 16 Dec 2011
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PSP1 protection overview for craft & technical staff Duration 2 days
Delegate Profile Craft and technical staff who are involved in interfacing with protection systems on equipment up to 11kV.
Course Objectives To give operational staff an awareness of the function of protection and its effects upon operational procedures.
Course Programme • Statutory requirements • System requirements - high and low voltage systems • System fault energy levels and fault characteristics • HV & LV • Time fuse protection schemes • IDMT relays – (mechanical and electronic) • Directional IDMT relays • Rural protection schemes (if required) • Overview of protection grading • Operational aspects of protection (including practical exercises on HV training network) • Course assessment & review
COURSE CODE:
PSP1
COURSE COST:
£400
ex VAT per delegate
COURSE DATES:
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PSP2 overcurrent & earth fault protection (including practical) Duration 3 days
Delegate Profile The course is designed for personnel with a need to commission or maintain non-unit protection schemes and as a pre-requisite for other protection courses.
Course Objectives This three day course will enable course members to be conversant with the basic principles of the operation and testing procedures for non-unit protection schemes.
Course Programme • Current and voltage transformers • Interpretation of diagrams • Fault level considerations • HV & LV Fuses • Non-unit protection schemes: time fuses and IDMT relays including solid state and directional relays • Principles of testing – primary & secondary injection testing principles, instrumentation requirements, risk assessments and safety requirements • Recording and analysing test results • Practical testing exercises on time fuse and IDMT relay systems • Course assessment & review
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST: COURSE DATES:
PSP2 £600
ex VAT per delegate
27 - 29 June 2011
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PSP3 overcurrent & earth fault protection grading
PSP4 unit protection
Duration
Duration
2 days
2 days
Delegate Profile
Delegate Profile
The course is designed for personnel with a need to
The course is designed for personnel who have
determine or review non-unit protection settings. Delegates
already attended the PSP2 Course, with a need to
ideally should have attended the PSP2 course.
commission or maintain unit protection schemes.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
This two day course will enable course members to
This two day course will enable personnel to be
be conversant with the principles of grading non-unit
conversant with the principles of operation and
protection schemes including HV and LV fuses.
testing procedures for unit protection schemes.
Course Programme
Course Programme
Determining protection settings for non-unit
• Unit protection theory
protection schemes protecting 11kV networks: • IDMT relays settings and operating characteristics • Grading relays applied to radial feeders and transformers • Grading relays with HV, LV fuses and time fuses
• Specific schemes and principles of testing • Risk assessments and safety procedures • Practical testing of unit protection schemes • Course assessment & review
• Grading IDMT relays applied to parallel and ring feeders • Course assessment & review
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£400
COURSE COST:
1 - 2 Sept 2011
COURSE DATES:
ex VAT per delegate
COURSE DATES:
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PSP4 £400
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19 - 20 Dec 2011
managing safely
Managing Safely Approved Course Provider
Duration
Course Material
4 days plus assessment time
Each delegate will be issued with a workbook to assist them
Delegate Profile
both during and after the course - this workbook will contain
The course is aimed at managers and supervisors in any sector,
is designed to be interactive, allowing delegates the opportunity
and any organisation with health and safety responsibilities.
to develop their skills with the support of the course trainer.
Course Objectives
Course Trainers
IOSH Managing safely course is designed to give managers
Our health and safety trainers are qualified and experienced
and supervisors all they need to know to help them
professionals with an appropriate background in health and
effectively manage health and safety in their workplace.
safety. They hold a professional membership of the chartered
The new high impact programme will enable delegates to
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
gain the knowledge and tools to tackle health and safety issues they are responsible for; understand why health
information, guidance and forms to assist managers. The course
Assessment and Certification
and safety is such an essential part of their job; manage
At the conclusion of the course delegates are required
health and safety more effectively and efficiently bringing
to undertake a multi-format assessment and a short
additional business benefits and cost reduction.
workplace based practical project which involves
Course Programme
conducting a risk assessment within the delegates own
The course will cover relevant issues such as:
and return it to the trainer within 14 days of the course
• Introduction to health and safety and the concept of "managing safely"
work environment. Delegates must complete their project completion. Delegates who successfully complete the assessments at the end of the course are awarded the nationally recognised IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
• Assessing and controlling risks (risk assessment) • Understanding your responsibilities (i.e. the legal framework) • Identifying hazards • Investigating accidents and incidents • Measuring performance • Protecting our environment Modern training is not about teaching, it's about learning and there is no more 'death by PowerPoint'. We know that getting people fully involved, having fun, and learning by doing, is the way to achieve health and safety training success. Our new IOSH Managing Safely course gets delegates really thinking about what they're learning - and having the confidence and enthusiasm to put it into practice when they're back at work.
COURSE CODE: COURSE COST:
The course is a practical programme full of stepby-step guidance with a sharp business focus. It is delivered in a highly innovative format and the content engages and inspires delegates which is critical to getting the health and safety message across.
COURSE DATES:
IOSH-MS £500
ex VAT per delegate
21 - 24 Mar 2011 13 - 16 June 2011 12 - 15 Sept 2011 28 Nov - 1 Dec 2011
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utility safety, health and environmental awareness (SHEA) electricity Duration 1 day
Delegate Profile For those that need a passport to construction sites. SHEA has been created in affiliation with the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) to access working sites for utilities only without the need to complete a separate CSCS card. This provides a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector.
Course Objectives The training is a one day session that includes continual assessment. Upon successful completion delegates will have demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness of the core modules in the programme. Successful candidates will receive EUSR cards are issued within 28 days of receipt of the necessary completed paperwork. The EUSR card is valid for three years from the date of issue.
Course Programme Core Modules • Module 1 You and the Law • Module 2 You and Hazards to Your Health • Module 3 Protecting You
COURSE CODE:
• Module 4 The Working Environment • Module 5
COURSE COST:
Our Environment • Module 6 Incident Procedures
COURSE DATES:
• Module 7 Equipment • Assessment on each module
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SHEA £150
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7th Feb 2011 3rd May 2011 1st Aug 2011 7th Nov 2011
power system safety operations, protection and health & safety courses 2011 course calendar Course
Duration
Price per delegate
Jan
OP40
5 days
£1000
17-21
OP42
3 days
£600
OP9
1 day
£200
4
4
OP8
1 day
£200
5
5
PSP1
2 days
£400
PSP2
3 days
£600
PSP3
2 days
£400
PSP4
2 days
£400
0P7
2 days
£400
ESA1
2 days
£300
SHEA (Electricity)*
1 day
£150
4 days
£500
Duration
Price per delegate
July
OP40
5 days
£1000
11-15
OP42
3 days
£600
OP9
1 day
£200
4
3
OP8
1 day
£200
5
4
PSP1
2 days
£400
PSP2
3 days
£600
PSP3
2 days
£400
PSP4
2 days
£400
0P7
2 days
£400
ESA1
2 days
£300
SHEA (Electricity)*
1 day
£150
4 days
£500
IOSH Managing safely ** Course
IOSH Managing safely **
Feb
Mar
April
14-18 21-23
May
June
16-20 18-20
20-22
28-29 27-29
6-7
11-12 31-1
27-28
April 7
3 21-24
Aug
Sep
13-16
Oct
12-16 22-24
Nov
Dec
14-18 17-19
12-14
1-2 19-20 7-8
5-6 26-27 1
15-16 7
12-15
28-1 Dec
All prices exclude VAT and accommodation. Prices valid until December 2011, SPT reserves the right to change course dates if necessary. Courses may be rescheduled if minimum delegate numbers are not met. Terms and conditions apply. All of our courses receive a full certificate of attendance. * Includes registration and EUSR card. ** Successful candidate will receive an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
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Sterling Power Training Utility Management Centre Belfont Trading Estate Mucklow Hill Halesowen West Midlands B62 8DR Tel: 0121
585 4520
Fax: 0121 585 4511
M5 NORTH & M6
where to find us
M5 SOUTHBOUND
The preferred route from M5 Motorway (coming from the north
M5 JUNCTION 2
or south) is via Junction 3. Take A456 towards Kidderminster. When driving up Mucklow Hill (A458) you must double back on yourself at the roundabout with B & Q on the left-hand side.
Public Transport Rowley Regis Train Station. Taxis are available upon request from outside the station.
TO DUDLEY
From Birmingham Airport
ROWLEY REGIS STATION
Join the A45 eastbound towards the M42. Join the M42 at Junction 6. Follow the M42 heading towards the M5
HALESOWEN (A4099) QUINTON A4034
(signposted for Worcester) Join the M5 northbound towards the M6 (signposted for West Bromwich) and alight at Junction 3. Follow the directions as on the map to the right. Alternatively, taxis are available from outside the airport.
TO BIRMINGHAM
TO DUDLEY BELFONT TRADING ESTATE
WESTBOUND & BRIDGENORTH
Sterling Power Group Utility Management Centre Halesowen
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TO BIRMINGHAM
A456 KIDDERMINSTER
M5 JUNCTION 3
A456 WESTBOUND & KIDDERMINSTER
M5 SOUTH & EXETER B4551 SOUTHBOUND 491 & A38