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£20
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£20
+ VATOn-Demand micro-learning course
1 hour 30 minutes
All levels
Safe isolation isn’t something you can afford to get wrong.
If you’re working on or around electrical supplies within fire & security systems, knowing how to isolate safely isn’t just good practice - it’s a legal requirement.
This course gives you a clear, practical approach to carrying out safe isolation confidently, correctly, and in line with current regulations.
Course description
This online course provides a clear, practical guide to safely isolating local electrical supplies to fire & security systems, smoke control, automated gates and doors, and HVAC systems - in line with the Electricity at Work Regulations and industry best practice.
Designed specifically for fire & security technicians, it covers both the theory and step-by-step procedure of Safe Isolation.
You’ll learn how to carry out work legally, safely, and confidently - and avoid the potentially fatal risks of working on live systems.
If your role requires practical assessment, we recommend completing our in-class Safe Isolation course every 3 years, with this online course used as an annual refresher.
Who this course is for:
Fire & security engineers carrying out installation or maintenance work
Managers and supervisors responsible for safe systems of work
Technicians required to isolate local electrical supplies
Apprentices and trainees needing Safe Isolation awareness
Organisations requiring evidence of Safe Isolation training
What you’ll get from this course
Clear understanding of legal responsibilities under EAWR and HASAWA
Practical knowledge of Safe Isolation procedures
Confidence in selecting and using correct equipment
Awareness of risks and how to avoid them
CPD-accredited certificate on completion
After this course, you’ll be able to
Carry out safe isolation procedures correctly and consistently
Work in line with current legislation and best practice
Identify risks before starting work on electrical systems
Avoid common mistakes that lead to unsafe working conditions
What’s included
Key legislation: EAWR, HASAWA, BS 7671
Basic electrical theory, including Ohm’s Law
RAMS and Safe Systems of Work
Step-by-step Safe Isolation procedure
Equipment selection and use
Interactive quizzes to test understanding
Certification
Successful completion leads to:
Ember Compliance Certificate of Achievement
1.5 CPD Hours

Online, on-demand, and designed specifically for fire & security engineers.
No prior qualifications are required. It’s suitable for anyone working on or around electrical systems who needs to understand Safe Isolation.
The online course covers all theoretical and procedural steps. If required, you can arrange an optional 1-to-1 practical assessment with Ember Compliance to demonstrate competence in person.
Yes! Upon passing the final quiz (70% pass mark), you’ll receive a downloadable certificate. This may be CPD-accredited depending on your employer’s requirements.
Certificates are valid for 12 months. You’ll be invited to refresh your training before it expires.
You have up to three attempts to pass. If unsuccessful after three tries, you’ll need to repurchase access to try again.
