NG Competent Person Overhead Lines (OHL) CPB LAC & PFW Non-Application of Drain Earths e.g., Fountain Forestry

Course details

This National Grid Competent Person (CPB) course is tailored for personnel who require Limited Access Certificate (LAC) and Permit for Work (PFW) authority in Overhead Line (OHL) environments, without performing electrical tasks such as applying drain earths.

It is ideally suited to workers in forestry, fencing, vegetation management, and similar industries where proximity to overhead lines is required, but interaction with conductors is not.

Who Should Attend

• Forestry and fencing contractors working near HV OHL assets
• Site supervisors and operatives requiring CPB authorisation under LAC & PFW
• Engineers and subcontractors accessing National Grid sites for non-electrical tasks
• Organisations performing civil, land-based, or clearance work near conductors

Course Content

• CPB roles and responsibilities under National Grid Safety Rules
• Overview of Limited Access Certificates (LAC) and Permit for Work (PFW)
• Safe systems of work near high-voltage overhead lines
• Risk identification and mitigation in non-electrical OHL tasks
• Site communication, safety documentation, and coordination
• Compliance with National Grid procedures for CPB authorisation
• Incident prevention and emergency protocols

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the scope of LAC and PFW responsibilities under CPB status
• Safely manage non-electrical works near overhead lines
• Coordinate access and site controls under NG safety documentation
• Gain eligibility for CPB authorisation in OHL environments for civil/forestry works

Prerequisites

In order to be eligible for NG Competent Person Substations NSI6 and NSI8 full course, you will need to hold

• An NG Person OHL 
• And have evidence of 9 days on a National Grid Working Party Register with Safety Document Numbers
• Or hold an existing NG Competent Person OHL

If you have previously held National Grid Competent Person within the last 2 years, then additional evidence is not normally required.

Course Format & Location

• Duration: 1 Day
• Format: Instructor-led with practical components
• Location: This National Grid training and assessment is only available at the following locations:-
  • Eakring, Nottinghamshire (Tues to Friday most weeks) 
  • Blackley, Manchester (Mon to Friday) 
  • Graveley, Hertfordshire (Mon to Thursday most weeks) 
  • Melksham, Wiltshire (1 week a month) 
  • Littlebrook, Kent (1 week a month) 
  • Langley Park, Durham (2 to 3 days a month) 

Important Booking Information

Please note: This course is typically delivered for groups of four or more. If you have fewer than four delegates, please contact us — we may be able to coordinate with other contractors to arrange a suitable session.

Why Take This Course?

CPB status is essential for those managing or undertaking tasks near overhead lines under a LAC or PFW — particularly in forestry, fencing, and other civil contexts. This training ensures all works are performed in full compliance with National Grid Safety Rules, while maintaining appropriate distance and safety around live equipment.

Useful documentation

• National Grid NSI 30
• National Grid Safety Rules and Guidance
• NSI 2
• NSI 4
• NSI 6
• NSI 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I apply drain earths after completing this course?
A: No. This course does not authorise drain earth application. For that, CPA-level training is required.

Q: Is this course suitable for sub-contractors doing fencing near pylons?
A: Yes. It is designed exactly for roles like fencing, forestry, or vegetation clearance under LAC or PFW authorisations.

To Book Your Training

The National Grid Authorisation Training can only be booked either directly with NG or through the live NG Booking Portal via an approved provider, such as ourselves.

To Book this training please contact us on 01926 674340 or email Training@Pragmatic-consulting.co.uk

Required Information

To book a place, you will need to provide the following details:

• Delegate’s full name
• Delegate’s date of birth
• Delegate’s mobile number
• Delegate’s EUSR number (if applicable)
• Confirmation of Health & Safety Authorisation
• Payment or Purchase Order (PO)

You might also be interested in the following courses

• NG Person Substations
• NG Person OHL
• NG Person Subs Online Renewal
• NG Person OHL Online Renewal
• NG Competent Person Subs
• NG Competent Person OHL CPA
• NG Competent Person OHL CPB
• NG Competent Person OHL CPD
• NG Competent Person Overhead Lines (OHL) CPC LAC & PFW Application of Drain Earths (No Access onto Conductors) e.g., Tower Painters who Earth
• BESC AME Subs
• BESC AME OHL

If you have any questions about this or any other course, please get in touch on 01926 674340