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The SHEA (Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness) Core training is designed to offer a consistent and comprehensive approach to health, safety, and environmental awareness across the utilities sector. This training ensures that all workers, regardless of their specific role, have a solid understanding of the essential safety protocols and environmental considerations necessary to operate safely within the industry.

The SHEA Core scheme is closely aligned with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), providing participants with a significant advantage. Upon successful completion of the course, individuals are granted access to CSCS-controlled sites without the need for a separate CSCS card. This integration simplifies the process for utility workers, allowing them to demonstrate their competency and safety awareness across various work environments.

To earn the SHEA Core certification, participants must complete all the required modules and pass the SHEA Core assessment. Successful candidates receive their SHEA Core registration, which is accompanied by a virtual EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) card. This card serves as proof of their qualification and can be easily accessed digitally, ensuring they are always ready to present their credentials when needed.

The SHEA Core programme is delivered by a qualified Universal Skills trainer, who has been rigorously approved by Energy & Utility Skills. This ensures that the training is not only up-to-date with current industry standards but also delivered with the expertise necessary to equip workers with the knowledge and skills they need to perform their duties safely and effectively.

In addition to meeting industry standards, the SHEA Core training also emphasizes the importance of a shared commitment across the utilities sector. By fostering a uniform understanding of safety and environmental practices, the programme helps to create a safer and more efficient working environment for all.

The Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) is a recognised online database that records the training and skills of individuals working within the energy and utilities industries in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Energy & Utility Skills, an organisation dedicated to ensuring that the workforce in these sectors is equipped with the necessary skills, competencies, and qualifications to perform their roles safely and effectively.

EUSR provides a centralised platform where employers, clients, and regulatory bodies can verify an individual’s training and certification status. This helps to ensure that workers are qualified for the tasks they are assigned, contributing to safety and competence in the workplace. The database includes various industry-recognised schemes, such as the SHEA (Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness) programmes, which cover different sectors like power, gas, and water.

In addition to serving as a verification tool, EUSR supports the professional development of individuals by maintaining records of their qualifications, training achievements, and certifications. This allows workers to demonstrate their credentials easily, whether for current employment or when seeking new opportunities within the industry.

Overall, EUSR plays a crucial role in promoting safety, competence, and compliance within the energy and utilities sectors.

The SHEA (Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness) Power card is essential for individuals working within the electricity transmission and distribution industries. This certification demonstrates that the holder has the necessary understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices required to operate safely and effectively in these environments.

Who Might Need a SHEA Power Card?

The SHEA Power card is typically required for anyone involved in the operational activities within the electricity sector, particularly those who need to access sites, both permanent and temporary, where electrical work is carried out. This includes a wide range of roles across various levels of responsibility.

Types of Jobs and Roles That Require SHEA Power Certification:

1. Electrical Operatives:

•Electricians working on installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within transmission and distribution networks.

•Cable jointers and overhead linesmen who work on high-voltage power lines and underground cables.

2. Supervisors and Team Leaders:

•Individuals responsible for overseeing teams working on electrical installations and maintenance projects.

•Supervisors who need to ensure that all safety protocols and environmental considerations are being followed on-site.

3. Site Managers:

•Those who manage the overall safety and operational efficiency of electrical sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

•Managers responsible for coordinating multiple teams and contractors on large-scale projects involving electrical work.

4. Utility Workers:

•Employees who need access to CSCS-controlled sites for work related to electricity, such as meter installers, maintenance workers, and engineers.

•Utility operatives who may not be directly involved in electrical work but require the card for access to restricted sites.

5. Engineers and Technicians:

•Electrical engineers involved in the design, implementation, and testing of electrical systems within transmission and distribution networks.

•Technicians who perform routine inspections, testing, and fault-finding on electrical equipment.

6. Contractors and Subcontractors:

•Workers employed by companies contracted to perform electrical work on behalf of utilities or larger organisations.

•Subcontractors involved in specific tasks within larger electrical projects, such as installing protective relays or carrying out site surveys.

Why is SHEA Power Certification Important?

The SHEA Power certification ensures that individuals working in these roles are not only technically proficient but also fully aware of the safety and environmental protocols that are critical in high-risk environments like those found in the electricity sector. Holding a SHEA Power card is often a prerequisite for site access and is seen as a mark of professionalism and commitment to safe working practices in the industry.

Our one-day SHEA Power course is perfect for anyone involved in the day-to-day operations of the electricity transmission and distribution industries. Whether you’re an operative, supervisor, or manager needing access to both permanent and temporary sites, this course has you covered. We offer it both online and in the classroom, so you can choose the format that works best for you.

What You’ll Learn

This course has been designed with input from the power industry to make sure it’s relevant and up-to-date. The training materials are provided by EUSR, ensuring that you’re getting the best possible content.

Course Modules:

•Understanding Your Responsibilities at Work

Get to grips with the legal basics that apply in the workplace, focusing on what’s expected of both employees and employers.

•The Environmental Impact of Our Work

Learn about key environmental issues in the workplace and how your actions can affect the sustainability of your surroundings.

•Spotting and Controlling Risks

Develop skills to identify and manage risks and hazards, and learn how to prevent them through proactive health and safety practices.

•Common Hazards in the Workplace

Understand how to spot common physical hazards and take steps to reduce their impact, keeping in line with CSCS standards.

•Occupational Health Hazards

Explore what ‘occupational health’ really means, and learn to identify, manage, and minimise health risks in the workplace.

•Responding to Emergencies

Improve your knowledge of emergency procedures, including how to report incidents and the role of inspections and enforcement. Understand how both good and bad health and safety practices can affect everyone in the workplace.

Power Industry-Specific Modules:

•Power Generation and Distribution

Get an overview of how power is generated and distributed, from substations to overhead lines and underground cables. This module also introduces key network components and different voltage levels.

•Power Industry Hazards

Learn about the safety rules, authorisations, and hazards associated with electricity, such as shocks, burns, arcing, and impressed voltage.

The course is tailored specifically to the power industry, so everything you learn will be directly applicable to your job.

Assessment

You’ll take multiple-choice quizzes after each module to check your understanding.

Certification

Once you’ve completed the course and passed the assessments, we’ll submit your results to the awarding body, and you’ll receive your SHEA Power card. The certification lasts for three years, so you’ll need to retake the course before your card expires to stay certified.

This course is linked with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), allowing you to access CSCS-controlled sites for utility work without needing a separate CSCS card. The CSCS-affiliated cards feature a hologram in the top left corner, showing that you’ve met high standards in health, safety, and competence.

What You Need to Know Before You Start

There aren’t any formal entry requirements, but you’ll need a basic level of written and spoken English to get the most out of the course.

This version is a bit more casual while still conveying all the important information.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect on your course day:

Course Day Overview:

Date: Example January 1st, 2010
Start Time: Registration opens at 08:15 AM, and the training begins promptly at 08:30 AM. End Time: We aim to conclude around 4:00 PM, although this may vary based on candidate needs.
Breaks and Refreshments: Scheduled breaks, including a 30-minute lunch break, will be provided during the training.

As your course will be conducted via MS Teams as Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT), it’s crucial to set up your equipment and learning space in advance.

Please Prepare the Following:

• A desktop computer, laptop, or tablet with a functioning camera and audio (speakers and microphone). Note that mobile phones are not allowed.
• Stable internet connectivity.
• Consider securing a quiet, distraction-free space in your office for optimal learning conditions.
• Access to the email account is provided during the delegate’s enrollment.
• Photographic proof of ID, such as a Driving Licence or passport.

Before the course commences a digital ‘passport-style head and shoulders photograph, along with your full name and course date(s), to simon.hodge@mjelectricaltraining.co.uk.

Before the SHEA Training Date, you’ll receive:

• An email containing the Microsoft Teams link for course access.
• All the information you need to prepare for the training day.

On the Day of the Course:

• Arrive promptly for registration and have your photographic proof of ID (Driving Licence or Passport) ready for the trainer’s review.
• Glasses, pen, paper, and a drink.

During the Course:

• Keep your camera and microphone on for clear visibility and audio.
• Mobile phones should remain off, except in the case of connectivity issues when you need to communicate with the Trainer.
• Maintain a quiet, focused environment to enhance your learning experience.
• If you encounter connectivity issues lasting more than 20 minutes, inform the Trainer. To minimise disruptions, you might be redirected to an alternative course.

Assessment: When it’s time for your assessment:

• Clear your desk of all course materials, notes, or course books.
• Expect to receive an email with a link to a Microsoft Form to begin your assessment.
• During the assessment, ensure your microphone is muted.
• Please note that successful candidates must have an NI number for passport issuance, which is contingent on cleared payment.