EUSR Impressed Voltage for Managers & National Grid Supplier Requirements (SR/234) Overview & IVDE (ECP/EAP) Training

£995 +VAT

Course Duration:

Two Days

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

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Course Overview

The EUSR Impressed Voltage Awareness for Managers – ECP/EAP course is a specialist training programme designed for Engineering Control Persons (ECP), Engineering Authorised Persons (EAP), and senior managers responsible for supervising high-voltage (HV) works. This accredited course equips delegates with the knowledge, procedural awareness, and practical skills required to safely manage impressed voltage risks on National Grid and UK utility projects.

Delegates will learn to identify IV hazards, implement safe systems of work, apply drain earthing techniques, and ensure compliance with National Grid standards, EUSR requirements, and supplier safety rules. The training also covers managerial responsibilities for overseeing the issuance of permits, supervising safe work practices, and maintaining control over HV operations.

By the end of the course, participants will have the expertise to authorise, manage, and mitigate impressed voltage risks, ensuring project teams operate safely around HV assets, substations, overhead lines, and switchgear.

This course is designed to provide guidance and best practice for those working on or in proximity to National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) assets, it references NGET procedures and industry practices to support understanding and application in the workplace. It is not an official NGET training course and is not endorsed by or delivered on behalf of NGET.

Course Duration:

Two Days

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

£995 +VAT

Certification Awarded

EUSR Impressed Voltage Awareness (ECP/EAP) certification & Smart Card

Valid for

One Year

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

This course is designed for:

Engineering Control Persons (ECP)
Engineering Authorised Persons (EAP)
Senior project managers overseeing HV utility works
National Grid contractors/subcontractors in control roles
Managers authorising safe systems of work for HV projects

Prerequisites

National Grid Competent Person Substations
A basic level of spoken and written English is required to understand the course content and assessments.

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

Photo ID

Assessment

Delegates complete a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course to confirm understanding.

Course Content

This course blends technical awareness, procedural guidance, and risk management principles for managers controlling HV works.
Key topics include:

Impressed Voltage Principles

Understanding impressed voltage hazards and their impact on HV works
Recognising IV risks on-site, including in substations, switchgear, and overhead lines
Principles of Impressed Voltage Drain Earthing (IVDE) on busbars and associated equipment

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties of Engineering Control Persons (ECP) and Engineering Authorised Persons (EAP)
Supervisory and managerial responsibilities for controlling IV risks
Ensuring safe systems of work before issuing permits (HVSCC responsibility of Principal Contractor)
Reporting potentially dangerous situations to responsible personnel

Safe Work Practices

Safe systems of work for teams operating near HV infrastructure
Understanding the responsibilities of designers and key site personnel
Applying procedural control measures to mitigate IV hazards
Following National Grid Working Practices and Supplier Requirement 234 (formerly TP234)

Technical Awareness & Practical Application

Applying IVDEs safely on Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) substations
Understanding HV plant operation and associated impressed voltage risks
Implementing best practice and guidance to prevent IV incidents

Assessment

Knowledge checks and scenario discussions to confirm understanding of IV principles, procedural responsibilities, and risk mitigation
Successful delegates receive EUSR Impressed Voltage Awareness certification for ECP/EAP roles

Additional Information

Delivery Format: Classroom-based with practical demonstrations and discussions of IV risk control procedures.
Prerequisites: Designed for senior managers, ECPs, and EAPs; prior HV experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Certification: Delegates receive EUSR Impressed Voltage Awareness certification for ECP/EAP, recognised across the utilities sector.
Health & Safety: Training equips managers to supervise HV operations safely; PPE may be required if on-site demonstrations are included.
Corporate Value: Supports compliance with National Grid safety standards, EUSR requirements, and supplier protocols, enhancing managerial oversight and reducing electrical hazards on high-voltage projects.

K Stevens

Mick presented in a very positive, informative & encouraging manner, confirming our understanding as well as collaboration on key topics to include class participation. Mick also provided practical experience & references made to site applications & scenarios.

D McCrystal

Mick's knowledge & experience was key to delivering the course and making the content applicable to BB ongoing works.

Anonymous

Mick was brilliant in making a difficult subject easier to understand.. Cheers Mick.

F Mwaji

Great Trainer. As I am new to the energy sector, this course was to help me understand more and answer/help with some things I didn't fully understand.