SafetyTechnical
Arc Flash Awareness for Electricians
Understand arc-flash hazards, risk categories and the protective measures every electrician needs on site.
Estimated time2 Hours
FormatOnline, self-paced
On completionCPD certificate
Course Overview
Arc Flash Awareness for Electricians is an online, self-paced safety course that explains what an arc flash is. An arc flash is a sudden release of energy when an electrical fault arcs through the air, producing intense heat, light and a pressure blast that can cause severe burns even at a distance. You will learn to recognise the hazard, the risks of working on or near energised equipment, the basics of arc-flash calculation and equipment labelling, and how arc-rated PPE (arc-rated clothing, a face shield or hood, insulating gloves and hearing protection) is selected from the risk assessment. For electricians, electrical workers and supervisors responsible for electrical safety, this introductory awareness course runs about two hours and finishes with a short knowledge assessment, a certificate of completion and CPD points.
What You’ll Learn
Describe what an arc flash is and how an electrical fault arcs through the air
Recognise the heat, light and pressure-blast hazards an arc flash can produce
Identify the risks of working on or near energised electrical equipment
Understand the basics of arc-flash calculation, risk assessment and equipment labelling
Recognise how arc-rated PPE is selected and what it can include for the task
What’s Included
Self-paced online module
Knowledge assessment
Certificate on completion
Approx. 2 Hours
Counts toward CPD
Counts towards your CPD
On completion you’ll receive a certificate recording your CPD hours — ready to add to your professional development record.
