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Level 3 NPTC UA1 utility arboriculture
UA1
Basic electrical knowledge
NTPC UA1 Assessment
This course is the first step for people wishing to embark on a on a career within the utility arboriculture sector, or anyone required to work within the proximity of overhead powerlines.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the candidate will:
- Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity off power lines;
- Recognise the importance of carrying out separate electrical and site specific risk assessments with a robust emergency procedure;
- Identify safety zones and understand their inherent dangers;
- Understand the tree categorisation system;
- Be able to identify electricity network voltages, equipment and component parts;
- Be able to ensure their own and others safety on site when working within the proximity of overhead power lines;
- Gain an understanding of the use of safety documents to further improve site safety.
Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course duration:
One day training with assessment on a separate day
Cost:
One day course: Training £115 per person plus VAT
Assessment £135 per person
Equipment:
Pen, notepad
Dates:
Tuesday 30 April 2019 with assessment on Thursday 2 May 2019
Monday 20 May 2019 with assessment on Thursday 23 May 2019
Monday 24 June 2019 with assessment on Wednesday 26 June 2019
Monday 22 July 2019 with assessment on Thursday 25 July 2019
Most Network Distribution companies will also require attendance of their own induction course and first aid as well as NPTC UA1 before people are allowed to work on a utility site.
