National Grid CDAE / LCDAE Supplier Requirements Awareness Training

£2,494 +VAT

Course Duration:

Two Days

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

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Course Overview

This two-day, highly interactive course helps Contractor Design Approval Engineers (CDAEs) and Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineers (LCDAEs), and those preparing to become one, understand National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) Supplier Requirement (SR) NG/ET/SR188 Design Management and the wider Supplier Requirements that apply to their role. It is not a lecture: expect plenty of questions, real-world scenarios, group discussion and a homework task to present on day 2.

Every CDAE and LCDAE on an NGET project must be nominated on the NG/ET/SR188.12 CDAE and LCDAE Appointment Form, and every nomination is checked by NGET’s Design Assurance Engineer. The form requires a working knowledge of NGET’s Generic Scope of Work and Supplier Requirements, and an understanding of the general principles of sustainability. This course is designed to help meet those requirements, and to prepare delegates for the sign-off accountability the role carries.

New to the role? Read our guide How to Become a CDAE or Lead CDAE on National Grid Projects. It covers the typical NGET experience employers expect, the route from CDAE to LCDAE, and the SR188.12 prerequisites.

Please note

This course provides guidance and best practice and is for information only. It is not an official National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) course, and it is not endorsed by or delivered on behalf of NGET. Each contractor has its own competency matrix for the Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) and Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) roles, and NGET reviews each nomination individually. Always check with your own organisation and NGET’s Design Assurance Engineer for your discipline, and refer to the current issue of each Supplier Requirement and appointment form.

Course Duration:

Two Days

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

£2,494 +VAT

Certification Awarded

Certificate of Attendance

Valid for

Three Years

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

Contractor Design Approval Engineers (CDAEs) and Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineers (LCDAEs) being nominated, or renominated, on SR188.12
Design engineers preparing for CDAE or Contractor Design Approval Engineer – Limited [CDAE (Limited)] status, typically with at least 2 years on National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) projects
CDAEs preparing to step up to the LCDAE role
CDAEs in every Core Design Discipline: Substation High Voltage, Protection and Control, Substation Civil, Overhead Line and High Voltage Cable
Design managers and engineering managers responsible for nominating CDAEs and LCDAEs

Prerequisites

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

Photo ID (driving licence or passport). This is also required when booking.

Assessment

Delegates are assessed continuously through: • questioning and participation in discussions • group scenario exercises • the homework presentation on day 2 A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful participation. It is valid for 3 years.

Course Content

SR188 Design Management in depth

the Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) and Contractor Design Approval Engineer – Limited [CDAE (Limited)] roles, and the Project Design Team: LCDAE, Principal Designer Representative (PD Rep) – Delivery and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET)’s Lead Design Assurance Engineer
the five Core Design Disciplines, including the difference between primary (Substation High Voltage (HV)) and secondary (Protection and Control) design
Design Assurance: why NGET assumes the design is compliant unless proven otherwise, and why the CDAE checks 100%
the Design Intent Document (DID) and DID Freeze within 12 weeks of contract award
Design Packages, package referencing and the Design Programme
the Design Compliance Audit Assurance Report (DCAAR), the 28-day review period and why installation cannot start without an accepted DCAAR
independent checks of Civil, Structural and Building design (SR188.04)
design change control: Design Change Notices, minor and significant changes, and the 14-day response window
Technical Deviation Requests (SR188.08) and Type Registration derogations (SR183)
Design Review Meetings and Hazard Review Meetings, and working with the PD Rep
Impressed Voltage in design, Temporary Works, Type Registration and validation of design software
the SR188.12 appointment process: application types, competency matrix, experience record and NGET’s competence check

SR163 and the design-to-site interface

changes of duty holder and the two-week notice period
Procurement Plans and Type Registration within 12 weeks of the Contract Date
stage-by-stage drawings for High Voltage coordination (STCP19-2)
buried earthing, scaffold guards and safety clearances
handover of design information to the Principal Contractor Representative

Wider NGET Supplier Requirements

The SR188.12 form requires a working knowledge of the following Supplier Requirements:

SR	Title
SR/106	Equipment Commissioning and Decommissioning
SR/107	Relay and Protection Control Settings
SR/135	Drawing Management
SR/141	Authorisation Process for Commissioning and Settings Roles
SR/163	Management of Works
SR/183	Type Registration
SR/188	Design Management
SR/241	Quality Management and Manufacturing Assurance

The course also covers SR/212 Sustainable Construction, which supports the sustainability prerequisite on SR188.12.

SR/234 (Impressed Voltage) is covered in depth on our EUSR Impressed Voltage for Designers & NG SR/234 Overview course, which also meets the separate Impressed Voltage prerequisite on SR188.12.

How the course works

The course is built around taking part. Delegates learn by questioning, discussing and applying the Supplier Requirements, not just by listening to them.

Lots of questions: you’ll be questioned throughout, and you’re encouraged to bring your own questions from current projects.
Scenarios: you’ll work through realistic National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) design scenarios in groups, such as classifying a design change, preparing a Design Compliance Audit Assurance Report (DCAAR) for Design Compliance Audit, and deciding when a Technical Deviation Request is needed.
Homework on day 1: at the end of the first day, each delegate is given a task to prepare overnight.
Presentation on day 2: you’ll present your findings to the group. This builds confidence in explaining and defending design decisions, which Contractor Design Approval Engineers (CDAEs) and Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineers (LCDAEs) do with NGET’s Design Assurance Engineers, the Principal Designer Representative (PD Rep) and the Principal Contractor.

The approach also prepares you for the competence check that NGET’s Design Assurance Engineer carries out on every CDAE and LCDAE nomination.

Additional Information

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

explain the responsibilities of the Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) and Contractor Design Approval Engineer – Limited [CDAE (Limited)] under SR188
describe the SR188 design process, from Design Intent Document (DID) and DID Freeze through Design Packages and Design Compliance Audit Assurance Reports (DCAARs) to design change control
classify design changes as minor or significant and identify when a revised DCAAR is needed
identify when a Technical Deviation Request or Type Registration derogation is needed
explain how the design interfaces with construction under SR163
explain the purpose and key requirements of each Supplier Requirement covered
understand what is needed for an SR188.12 appointment

How this course fits SR188.12

The SR188.12 form lists seven minimum requirements for all roles. This course covers requirements 4 and 6. Here is how to meet each one:

Requirement 1, health and safety and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM): each company has different minimum requirements, but typically accepted qualifications include EUSR SHEA Power, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). We also recommend CDM 2015 Awareness & National Grid SR/163 Overview.
Requirement 2, Impressed Voltage: EUSR Impressed Voltage for Designers & NG SR/234 Overview
Requirement 3, environmental and waste management: CITB SEATS
Requirement 4, the general principles of sustainability: covered on this course through SR212 Sustainable Construction
Requirement 5, working knowledge of your organisation’s Design Management Procedures: provided by your employer
Requirement 6, working knowledge of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET)’s Generic Scope of Work and Supplier Requirements (SR106, SR107, SR135, SR141, SR163, SR183, SR188, SR234 and SR241): covered on our National Grid CDAE / LCDAE / PD Rep Supplier Requirements Awareness Training, with SR234 covered in depth on our EUSR Impressed Voltage for Designers & NG SR/234 Overview course
Requirement 7, appropriate knowledge of NGET Technical Specifications: we are currently looking at what training we can develop to support this requirement

The full list is explained in our How to Become a CDAE or Lead CDAE guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course meet the SR188.12 Supplier Requirements prerequisite?

It is designed to support the Supplier Requirements and sustainability requirements on the SR188.12 form. Your organisation still signs off your competence, and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET)'s Design Assurance Engineer carries out a competence check on every nomination.

Do I need NGET experience before attending?

No, the course suits people preparing for the role. To be nominated as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), though, employers and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) typically expect at least 2 years on NGET projects and a design background in the discipline.

Is the course suitable for LCDAEs?

Yes. It covers the Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE)'s responsibilities, including the Design Programme, the Design Intent Document (DID) and chairing Design Review Meetings. You typically need to have been a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) before becoming an LCDAE.

Who should I talk to before being nominated?

Your own organisation, and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET)'s Design Assurance Engineer for your discipline, who carries out the competence check.

How is this different from the PD Rep course?

This course covers the design approval roles. Our National Grid PD Rep Supplier Requirements Awareness Training focuses on the Principal Designer Representative's duties, such as Hazard Review and the Health and Safety File. See also How to Become a Principal Designer Representative.

Is there homework?

Yes. At the end of day 1, you'll be given a task to prepare overnight and present to the group on day 2. Plan to spend some time on it in the evening.

Can you deliver this course on-site?

Yes. We can deliver the course on-site for a group of delegates, at your offices or a venue of your choice. Scenarios can be tailored to your own National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) projects. Call 01926 674340 to discuss numbers and dates.

On-site training for groups

As well as our scheduled courses at Stoneleigh Park, we can deliver this course on-site for a group of delegates, at your offices or a venue of your choice.

Less time away from projects: your design team is trained together, close to where they work.
Tailored to your work: scenarios and homework tasks can be built around your own National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) schemes and design management procedures.
Consistent understanding across the team: Contractor Design Approval Engineers (CDAEs), Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineers (LCDAEs) and designers hear the same message at the same time.
Flexible dates: we schedule around your programme.

To discuss on-site training for your team, call 01926 674340 or use the enquiry form.

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