The Electrical Safety course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge of electrical principles, hazards, and safe working practices to reduce the risk of injury and accidents in the workplace. This CPD-accredited course equips you with the skills to identify electrical risks, apply safety precautions, and work safely with electrical equipment in line with UK regulations.
Electrical hazards remain a significant cause of workplace incidents across construction, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, healthcare, education, and office environments. This flexible online course explores electrical fundamentals, risk assessment, incident prevention, and effective control measures to promote a safe working environment.
If you are searching for an electrical safety course UK, electrical hazard awareness training, or workplace electrical safety, this course provides a strong and practical foundation.
Enrol today and strengthen your understanding of electrical safety and risk control.
Electrical Safety Course Overview
This course introduces the core principles of electrical safety, focusing on hazard awareness, safe working practices, and risk management.
You will study:
- Electrical safety precautions and best practice
- Fundamentals of direct current (DC)
- Principles of alternating current (AC)
- Voltage, resistance, and electrical behaviour
- Capacitance and capacitor safety
- Safe use of electrical equipment
- Electrical incidents and accident prevention
- Risk assessment for electrical hazards
- Methods for reducing and controlling electrical risks
Each module builds your ability to recognise hazards, apply safety controls, and work confidently with or around electrical systems.
Learning Outcomes of This Electrical Safety Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Electrical Safety course, you will:
- Understand essential electrical safety precautions
- Recognise the differences between DC and AC
- Understand voltage, resistance, and capacitance concepts
- Work safely with electrical equipment
- Identify common causes of electrical incidents
- Conduct effective electrical risk assessments
- Apply measures to reduce and control electrical risks
- Promote safe electrical practices in the workplace
Why Enrol in This Electrical Safety Course?
This CPD-accredited course is ideal for anyone who works with or around electrical equipment and systems. It enhances safety awareness, reduces accident risk, and supports compliance with UK health and safety legislation.
With flexible 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace while gaining essential knowledge valued by UK employers across multiple sectors.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Employees working with electrical equipment
- Maintenance and facilities staff
- Construction and site workers
- Engineers and technicians (non-specialist awareness)
- Health and safety representatives
- Office staff and managers
- Anyone requiring electrical safety awareness
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners seeking electrical safety awareness
- Employees completing workplace safety training
- Professionals refreshing electrical safety knowledge
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Electrical Safety course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A 60% pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, confirming your knowledge of electrical safety principles.
- Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
- Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends.
Career Path
Completing this course supports safer working practices and compliance across roles such as:
Maintenance or Facilities Assistant
Support safe operation of electrical equipment
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £35,000
Construction or Site Operative
Apply electrical safety awareness on site
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £38,000
Health and Safety Assistant
Support workplace electrical safety compliance
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £40,000
Engineering or Technical Support Staff
Reduce electrical risks during operations
Average UK salary: £25,000 – £45,000
Course Curriculum
- 9 sections
- 18 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Safety Precautions
00:27:00
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Direct Current
00:19:00
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Alternating Current
00:19:00
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Voltage and Resistance
00:22:00
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Capacitance and Capacitors
00:20:00
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Working Safely with Electrical Equipment
00:17:00
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Electrical Incidents
00:10:00
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Risk Assessment
00:15:00
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Reducing and Controlling Risks
00:14:00

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