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£20
+ VAT£20
+ VATOn-Demand micro-learning course
1 hour 30 minutes
All levels
This online course provides a clear, practical guide to safely isolating local electrical supplies to fire & security systems, smoke control, automated gates and doors, HV AC systems — in line with the Electricity at Work Regulations and industry best practice.
Designed for fire & security technicians’ activities, 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 job role requires practical training, we recommend our in-class safe isolation of electrical supplies course (including CVD test and practical assessment) to be undertaken every 3 years with this online course as an annual refresher.
What’s Included:
A breakdown of key legislation (EAWR, HASAWA, BS7671)
Basic electrical theory and Ohm’s Law
Understanding RAMS and Safe Systems of Work
Detailed Safe Isolation procedure (including equipment)
Interactive quizzes to test your understanding
CPD-accredited certificate on completion
Who It’s For:
Fire and security system installers & maintainers
Fire & security managers and supervisors
Others technicians required to carry out local safe isolation of electrical supplies
Apprentices and trainees needing Safe Isolation awareness
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.