The Electrical Risk Assessment & Safety Precautions course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge of electrical safety principles, hazard identification, and risk assessment procedures in the workplace. This CPD-accredited course equips you with the skills to recognise electrical risks, apply safety precautions, and implement effective control measures in line with UK health and safety legislation.
Electrical hazards remain a major cause of workplace injuries across construction, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, and office environments. This flexible online course covers electrical fundamentals, communication, inspection and testing, and risk control strategies to ensure safe working practices.
If you are searching for an electrical risk assessment course UK, electrical safety training, or workplace electrical hazard awareness, this course provides a strong practical and regulatory foundation.
Enrol today and strengthen your ability to manage electrical risks safely and compliantly.
Electrical Risk Assessment & Safety Precautions Course Overview
This course introduces the core principles of electrical safety and risk assessment, focusing on hazard prevention, safe systems of work, and compliance with UK regulations.
You will study:
- Electrical safety fundamentals and basic principles
- Communication skills for safe electrical working
- Electrical units and Ohm’s Law
- Essential electrical safety precautions
- Direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)
- Voltage, resistance, capacitance, and capacitors
- Safe use of electrical equipment
- Electrical incidents and accident prevention
- Electrical risk assessment processes
- Reducing and controlling electrical risks
- Combined inspection and testing principles
Each module builds your understanding of how to identify hazards, assess risks, and apply appropriate safety controls in electrical environments.
Learning Outcomes of This Electrical Risk Assessment Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Electrical Risk Assessment & Safety Precautions course, you will:
- Understand basic electrical principles and safety concepts
- Communicate effectively to support safe electrical work
- Understand electrical units and Ohm’s Law
- Apply electrical safety precautions correctly
- Recognise differences between DC and AC
- Understand voltage, resistance, and capacitance
- Work safely with electrical equipment
- Identify causes of electrical incidents
- Conduct effective electrical risk assessments
- Apply measures to reduce and control electrical risks
- Understand combined inspection and testing processes
Why Enrol in This Electrical Risk Assessment & Safety Precautions Course?
This CPD-accredited course is ideal for individuals who work with or around electrical systems or who have responsibility for safety management. It improves hazard awareness, reduces accident risk, and supports legal compliance under UK health and safety legislation.
With flexible 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace while gaining skills valued by UK employers across multiple industries.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Maintenance and facilities staff
- Construction and site operatives
- Engineers and technicians (non-specialist awareness)
- Health and safety officers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Office and workplace managers
- Anyone responsible for electrical safety or risk assessment
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners seeking electrical safety awareness
- Employees completing mandatory health and safety training
- Professionals refreshing electrical risk assessment knowledge
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Electrical Risk Assessment & Safety Precautions 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 risk assessment and safety precautions.
- 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 progression into roles such as:
Maintenance or Facilities Technician
Manage electrical safety and routine inspections
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £40,000
Health and Safety Assistant / Officer
Support electrical risk management and compliance
Average UK salary: £26,000 – £45,000
Construction or Site Operative
Apply electrical safety controls on site
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £38,000
Engineering or Technical Support Worker
Reduce electrical risks during operations
Average UK salary: £25,000 – £45,000
Course Curriculum
- 13 sections
- 26 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction and Basics
00:14:00
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Communication Skills
00:17:00
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Electrical Units and ohm’s Laws
00:16:00
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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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Combined Inspection and Testing
00:38:00

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