Course Details

  • Course Code: OS-TT-ESPAF-3D
  • Mode of Delivery: Onsite
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Price: On Request

Electrical Safety Principles - Arc Flash

Course Overview

The course includes an induction session to welcome and orientate the candidate, and familiarize them with the training centre, health and safety requirements and other important policies and procedures. The training consists of a mix of classroom and workshop sessions and various assessments. Upon successful completion, the candidate will gain the knowledge and understanding about Electrical safety principles and arc flash.

The course is designed for an apprentice or beginner who would like to work as an electrician.

The candidate should have basic knowledge and skills in electrical engineering. 

Upon completing the training course, candidates will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ from NTI, attested by the Ministry of Manpower.

Other Details

  • Arc Flash Hazards and their Relevance
  • Overview and Definition of Arc Flash
  • Electric Shock Hazards
  • Internal Arc Fault and Electrical Safety Hazards
  • The Severity of Arc Flashes and Arc Blast
  • Electrically Safe Working Environment and Safety Programmes
  • Importance and Implementation of Lock-out Tag-out and Its Significance
  • Methods of lightning protection
  • The Impact of Arc Flash Accidents and How can such Incidents be Avoided and Controlled
  • Current Limiting Fuses and Fast Acting Circuit Breakers
  • How Over Current Protective Devices can Reduce Arc Flash Hazards
  • Arc Flash Metrics
  • Arc Flash Incidents
  • Arc Flash Mitigation Methods
  • Arc Flash Safety Solutions
  • Can arc flash incidents be avoided?
  • Arc Proof and Arc Resistant Switchgears
  • LT Work
  • Limits of Approach
  • Arc Flash Protection Boundary
  • Importance of Arc Flash Warning Labels
  • Incident Energy

By the end of the module the candidate will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of arc flash accident prevention in medium and high voltage electrical installation.
  • Explain the necessity of working safely.
  • Learn the dangers and hazards of high voltage electrical faults.
  • Determine how to avoid accidents at your workplace.
  • Analyze the various methods of arc flash reduction devices.
NTI ensures that learners are engaged and that their learning is transferred effectively, resulting in measurable learning outcomes. To attain this, we employ various learning methodologies, including audio-visual presentations, simulations, and group discussions.