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Training

Essential for sparks

Knowledge is power:
electricians' course

Training officer Kate Elliott introduces a course for lighting
technicians due to take place around the nations and regions

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re you an electrician or lighting
technician working in broadcasting
or film? If so this course is essential
for you.
Since early summer this year we have
been fortunate enough to run a number
of courses to deliver the Creative Skillset
Certificate in Temporary Electrical Systems
for members of the electricians' branch.
We now have funding through the Creative
Skillset Skills Investment Funds to offer these
courses throughout the Nations and Regions
during December 2014 and January 2015.
The Skillset Certificate in Temporary
Electrical Systems (SCiTES) has been created
for all of those working with temporary
power, particularly (but not exclusively)
in the broadcast/film, theatre, festivals,
shows and exhibition industries.
This certificate has been developed
following a request from a safety group
comprising of the major broadcasters, BECTU,
PACT and freelance electricians. Chair of the

electricians branch Mark Thornton has been
one of the driving forces behind this along
with training official Martin Roberts.
There have been significant changes in the
electrical standards (notably BS 7671 and BS
7909) and working practices in recent years.
Increased understanding and application
of health and safety legislation, better
knowledge of electrical safety principles and
products and the greater demands placed
on temporary systems (caused by modern
equipment) has led to the industry
developing this course.
The intention is to allow experienced
practitioners already working in the industry,
or those newly qualified by the allied routes
such as 17th edition qualifications or
electrical NVQ's, to demonstrate an
understanding of what is required to practice
safely with temporary electrical systems.
Under health and safety law employers
have a duty to ensure that those responsible
for providing an electrically safe working

environment on their behalf can do so
competently and effectively. Many employers
(spearheaded by the BBC) are intending to
enforce this certificate for those responsible
for temporary power systems on their
productions.
This course highlights the legal responsibilities
of those working with power and uses ordinary
scenarios and situation to explain common
hazards and how the associated standards can
be used to mitigate the risks.
It is currently being offered at a discounted
price for those meeting the Creative Skillset
bursary criteria. To be eligible you must have
a minimum of three industry credits in TV or
film. For those working in live events or
theatre there is currently no funding.
To find out dates and book your place go
to the BECTU website https://www.bectu.org.
uk/training-development/courses/103. l

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