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NG Competent Person Substations NSI6 and NSI8 Full

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Eakring, Nottinghamshire, Blackley, Manchester, Graveley, Hertfordshire, Melksham, Wiltshire, Littlebrook, Kent, Langley Park, Durham
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Course Overview

*Please note, we are a 3rd party booker for this course which is delivered by National Grid Electricity Transmission*

The National Grid Competent Person (CP) Substations NSI6 & NSI8 Full course provides the essential training for individuals requiring Competent Person status in substation environments. This course focuses on NSI 6 (Work in Substations) and NSI 8 (Earthing High Voltage Equipment) and equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely carry out switching, isolation, and application of portable earths within National Grid substations.

Delegates will gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience to ensure full compliance with National Grid Safety Rules and procedural requirements for CP authorisation.

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

This course is typically delivered for groups of four or more delegates.
If you have fewer than four learners, please contact us — in many cases we can coordinate availability with other contractors to arrange a suitable training date.

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Eakring, Nottinghamshire, Blackley, Manchester, Graveley, Hertfordshire, Melksham, Wiltshire, Littlebrook, Kent, Langley Park, Durham

Certification Awarded

National Grid Competent Person OHL

Valid for

One Year

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

The Competent Person (Substations) NSI 6 & NSI 8 training is intended for individuals who are required to carry out controlled work activities within high-voltage substations, including switching, isolation, and earthing operations.
Normally a PC Rep (SR163.11) will also need to hold this authorisation.
Anyone who wants to hold a NGET Safety Document will need this authorisation.

Prerequisites

  • An NG Person certificate
  • Have evidence of 9 days on a National Grid Working Party Register with Safety Document Numbers

If you have held a Competent Person withing the last 2 years you normally don’t require the additory evidence.

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

Photo ID – such as Passport or Driving Licence
9 day evidence form, completed and printed (Not required if previously held)

Assessment

Classroom Computer Based Training (CBT) assessments on underpinning knowledge of NG Safety Rules, Safety Documents and NSI6 and NSI8

Course Content

The NG Competent Person Substations NSI 6 & 8 Training Course combines practical and theoretical instruction to ensure delegates understand and can apply safe working procedures in substations. Key topics include:

Roles and Responsibilities of a Competent Person

  • Duties under National Grid Safety Rules
  • Accountabilities for substation access, switching, and isolation

Safety Documentation & Control

  • Use of Permit for Work and Sanction for Test procedures
  • Correct application, review, and management of safety documents

NSI 6 – Demarcation in Substations

  • Access control, site hazards, and safety clearances

NSI 8 – Control of Plant & Long Objects in Substation Environments

  • Storage, Movement and Use of Object
  • Movement of Plant in and out of Demarcated Work Areas

Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures

  • Identifying hazards
  • Implementing mitigation strategies and emergency protocols

Documentation & Operational Scenarios

  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Applying procedures to real-world substation tasks

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