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MJ Electrical Training: Leading the Way in UK Electrical Qualifications

MJ Electrical Training has established itself as one of the UK’s premier online electrical training providers. With over eight years of experience, we’ve helped more than 5,000 candidates swiftly and efficiently gain essential industry qualifications. Our courses include the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Part P of the Building Regulations, and critical Health and Safety certifications required for obtaining ECS and CSCS Labourers cards.

Expanding Horizons in 2024: Introducing SHEA Core & Power Courses

In 2024, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR). This collaboration allows us to offer the SHEA Core & Power courses, specifically designed for individuals working in or aspiring to join the utilities sector.

Comprehensive SHEA Power Course for the Utilities Sector

Our SHEA Power course, also known as the Utility Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness (Power) Scheme, is a comprehensive training programme developed in collaboration with industry experts. This course provides a systematic approach to health, safety, and environmental training, fully aligned with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.

Who Should Take This Course?

The SHEA Power course is essential for all personnel in the power industry who need a CSCS card for site access, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. This includes:

Operatives working directly on-site.

Supervisors overseeing teams and operations.

Managers at all levels who need to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Course Structure and Content

Delivered over one day by our qualified trainers, the SHEA Power course comprises eight modules:

Six core modules covering health, safety, and environmental legislation applicable across all utility sectors.

Two specialised modules focused on industry-specific practices and safety requirements for the power sector.

Certification and Registration

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the assessments, candidates will be registered with EUSR as SHEA Power certified. Certification is provided digitally and remains valid for three years. This digital EUSR card is a key credential for anyone working in the power industry, ensuring compliance and safety on operational sites.

Why Choose MJ Electrical Training?

At MJ Electrical Training, we are dedicated to providing top-tier training that meets the evolving needs of the electrical and utilities industries. Our courses are designed to be efficient, comprehensive, and aligned with industry standards, helping you advance your career with confidence.

Who needs SHEA Power?

Our SHEA Power course, formally known as the Utility Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness (Power) Scheme, has been meticulously developed in collaboration with industry professionals. This course offers a structured training approach tailored specifically for the utilities sector, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.

Who Should Consider the SHEA Power Course?

This course is essential for anyone working in the power industry who needs a CSCS card for site access, whether for temporary projects or permanent roles. It is ideal for:

Site Operatives: Individuals working directly on electricity transmission and distribution tasks.

Supervisors: Those responsible for overseeing on-site teams and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed.

Managers: At all levels, who are tasked with ensuring that their teams are compliant with industry standards and best practices.

Why Choose the SHEA Power Course?

Completing the SHEA Power course not only equips you with essential health, safety, and environmental knowledge but also enhances your employability in a competitive industry. The course content is highly relevant to the real-world challenges faced in the power sector, making it a valuable asset for anyone looking to advance their career.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital EUSR card valid for three years, giving you the credentials needed to access operational sites safely and legally.

The Growing Demand for SHEA Power Certification

A quick search on job boards like Indeed.co.uk reveals hundreds of job openings in the Power and Utilities sectors where SHEA Power certification is required or highly preferred. Here are three examples of roles currently seeking candidates with this qualification:

Linesworker

Responsibilities and Duties

Work at height on a daily basis often involving multiple climbs and/or working on several sites and locations in a day.
Working to Wood safety rules, principally but not exclusively to DNO projects
Working off ladders and or conductor access platforms
Tower steelwork assembly and erection using 360 telehandlers, cranes and self-supporting derricks
Running out pilot bonds and new conductors under tension
Conductor replacement including full tension stringing.
Lead earthing parties, read and authorise safety documentation.

Experience

Essential:

Demonstrable proven experience of working from 132kV upto and including 400kV overhead lines and lattice towers
Working in the Construction Industry or in an outside environment
Operation of specialist OHL Plant and Equipment
Catenary Aerial Support System (CASS) and fibre optic wrap work
Temporary mast
Steel/Tower Erection using as self-supporting Derrick

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

Training courses for operation of plant and machinery.
Basic skills in English and Mathematics
Full clean driving licence
Medical / Drugs and alcohol test
SHEA Power Utility Health and Safety Awareness Passport
BESC OHL

Jointers Mate

As a Jointer’s Mate you will support Jointer (craftsman) with electrical installations. To undertake tasks as instructed by the Jointer (craftsman) on electricity networks from making LV services to HV connections and making sure scheduled works are completed safely, to specification, and in accordance with our customer requirements. You will also assist in coordination of onsite electrical works to ensure full compliance with Energetics Safety Rules, Procedures, and our NERS accreditation.

Your responsibilities:

Supporting the Jointer with domestic, industrial, and commercial electrical connections including LV and HV.
Assisting with cable testing.
Making off service terminations, mixing resin and general housekeeping of the company vehicle and work areas.
Supporting the completion of risk assessments and maintain safe working practices and maintaining accurate records.
Completing work to the correct Energetics and DNO specifications.
Correct use of tools, plant, and PPE.
Have a good understanding of plans and drawings and be able to review and understand work instructions prior to any work commencement.
Carry out works in line with established safety procedures.
Remain responsible for all aspects of Health&Safety and Environment in this role.
Maintain and develop competence levels and technical skills to ensure delivery to a high standard.
Attend training as and when required to maintain and enhance knowledge and application of systems and procedures.

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

Understanding of utility/ construction sector
Knowledge of Energetics Electric procedure and NERS legislation.
Identify industrial hazards and health and safety precautions.
Be Conversant with testing procedures.
Ability to apply Company design/planning procedures and requirements.
IT literacy and ability to use computer packages to area of work. Numerate and accurate when working with figures.
Ability to use Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, and Access Databases.
Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills

Qualifications:

Essential:

Jointer’s Mate Qualification

SHEA Power

Grounds Maintenance Operative

An exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UK’s market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be delivering exceptional grounds maintenance and winter services for our clients’ sites.

Main duties and responsibilities for this role include grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, clearing leaves, spraying, litter picking, and using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery to ensure all sites and external areas are maintained to a high standard. You will need to deliver additional services during the winter, such as gritting, clearing snow and installing Christmas trees. Additionally, you will report to management with relevant information regarding site hazards, operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures, and undertake additional training as and when required. You will be required to work on Scottish Power energy network sites.

To succeed in this role, you must be passionate about working outdoors and be prepared to work across agile and flexible environments, as well as possessing a good understanding of smartphone technology. Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not necessary, as is a PAI & PA6 spraying license. A full driving license is also preferable as some roles require use of company vehicles. You will report to the Contracts Manager.

Preferred

Emergency First Aider

CSCS Shea Power

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