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Defence Electrification Safety Training

Electrification is fast becoming an integral part of propulsion and energy storage within the defence sector. It is essential that operators are trained and skilled to manage these risks, espeically when wokring with prototype equipment. 

Avonside Inc provides a structured defence electrical safety training pathway covering everyone from personnel requiring general site access through to Authorized Persons responsible for electrical isolation, testing and maintenance, and managers responsible for electrical safety governance.

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Informed Person (Level 1)

Training for those who work in and around HV systems for access and inspection activities.

$195/person

Course Content Includes

  • Online, self-guided training
  • Overview of HV system construction and design
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Risks of HV systems
  • Overview of personal responsibilities for safety
  • What to do in an emergency
  • End of course questionnaire

Competent Person (Level 2)

Comprehensive training for technicians performing routine maintenance and de-energized work on HV systems.

$595/person

Course content inlcudes

  • Extensive training content online or in person with an expert trainer
  • Advanced HV system construction and characteristics
  • Electrical risks, hazards and management for operators
  • Safe techniques for system power-down and isoaltion
  • Safe techniques for testing and working on hot systems
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Selection of suitable PPE, tools and equipment
  • End of course questionnaire

Authorized Person (Level 3)

Advanced training for personnel responsible for authorizing work and managing ES Safety Programmes

$795/person

Course content includes

  • Online or in person training with an expert trainer
  • HV system de-energization techniques
  • Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding techniques
  • Corporate and legal responsibilities to manage electrical safety
  • Safety Programmes and permits
  • Roles and responsibilities of individuals
  • Practical assessment and ongoing support
  • End of course questionnaire
  • Certificate of Competence

Senior Authorized Person (Level 4)

Advanced training for Energized (hot) working activities for Senior Technicians and Engineers on powertrains and battery systems.

$1785/person

Course Content Includes

  • In-person training with an expert trainer
  • Available to deliver across the US and overseas
  • Energized working techniques on battery and powertrain systems
  • Expert diagnostic techniques
  • Risk management techniques in compliance with regulatory guidance.
  • Comprehensive practical activities and assessment
  • Certificate of competence.

Looking for a bespoke training solution?

Unlock the power of training for your team with bespoke training packages that fit within your organisation.

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Develop electrical safety competence for defence operations

Manage electrical risk

Develop personnel's understanding of electrical hazards and relevant controls for defence propulsion, battery, and energy storage systems.

Develop competent personnel

Match training to defence electrical work responsibilities, from access and inspection through isolation, maintenance, work authorization, and advanced battery and powertrain activities.

Strengthen safety governance

Develop understanding of safety programmes, permits, and defined responsibilities for authorizing and managing electrical work across defence electrification operations.

Frequently asked questions

Which training level suits my defence electrification responsibilities?

Match the course to your activities around defence propulsion and energy storage systems. Informed Person (Level 1) covers access and inspection, while Competent Person (Level 2) addresses routine maintenance and de-energized work. Authorized Person (Level 3) covers work authorization and safety programmes. Senior Authorized Person (Level 4) addresses advanced energized work on batteries and powertrains.

What electrical safety topics does the training cover?

The pathway covers high-voltage system construction, electrical hazards, personal safety responsibilities, and emergency response. Technician-level training adds power-down and isolation techniques and selection of suitable PPE, tools, and equipment. Advanced courses cover diagnostics, fault-finding, safety programmes, permits, and the responsibilities associated with managing electrical work on defence electrification systems.

Can training reflect our defence equipment and prototype activities?

Avonside offers bespoke training packages for organisational requirements. For defence electrification, discuss the propulsion or energy storage equipment involved, prototype activities, intended electrical work, and personnel responsibilities with our team. These details help define a training programme relevant to your systems, operational context, and required competence levels.

Is defence electrification training available online or in person?

Informed Person (Level 1) is online, self-guided training. Competent Person (Level 2) and Authorized Person (Level 3) offer online or in-person instruction with an expert trainer. Senior Authorized Person (Level 4) is delivered in person, with practical activities and assessment. Level 4 delivery is available across the US and overseas.

What assessments and certificates are included?

Levels 1, 2, and 3 include an end-of-course questionnaire. Authorized Person (Level 3) also includes practical assessment, ongoing support, and a Certificate of Competence. Senior Authorized Person (Level 4) includes practical activities, assessment, and a Certificate of Competence. Discuss the assessment requirements relevant to your defence electrical work before booking.

How do I book or request a defence training programme?

Use the course booking buttons to enquire about an individual training level, or select Contact our team to discuss a bespoke programme. Include the number of personnel, their electrical safety responsibilities, the propulsion or energy storage systems involved, and your preferred delivery format so the course requirements and quotation can be discussed.

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