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SHEA Power: Course Content

Overview

The programme content and scheme specification has been developed in collaboration with employers and stakeholders in the UK power industry.

The scheme consists of 8 modules – Modules 1-6 from SHEA Core and Modules 7-8 specific to the UK power industry. Individuals must successfully complete training and assessment for all 8 modules. SHEA Power can only be delivered by EUSR Approved Trainers.

Modules

Understanding our workplace responsibilitiesUnderpinning legal frameworks, definitions and their application in the workplace setting, including the responsibilities for both the individual (as an employee) and the employer.
Understanding the effects of our work on the environmentKey environmental considerations in the workplace, and their impact as employees, on the sustainability of their environment.
Identifying and controlling risksHelps the individual to identify and control risks and hazards, and understand their role in preventing them through a range of positive and proactive health and safety behaviours.
Common hazards and controls in the workplace Develops the ability to both identify a range of common physical hazards and minimise their impact in the workplace, in line with CSCS requirements.
Occupational health hazardsExplains the meaning of the term 'occupational health' and develop the individual's understanding of a range of occupational health hazards and their requirements. It helps individuals identify, mitigate for and minimise occupational health hazards in the workplace.
Responding to emergenciesDevelops individuals' understanding of emergency response behaviours, the role of reporting, inspection and enforcement of health & safety in the workplace. It also develops an individual's understanding of the impact on employee and employer of both poor/improving health and safety in the workplace.

Plus the following modules specific to the Power industry:

Power generation, transmission and distribution Develops awareness of how power is generated, transmitted and distributed across the network through substations, overhead lines and underground cables and provides an introduction to network components and different voltages.
Power industry hazardsProvides safety awareness of electricity systems and develops an individual's understanding of electrical safety rules, the purpose of authorisations and the hazards associated with electricity including shocks, burns, arcing and impressed voltage.

Find Out More

If you would like to get trained in this scheme, please see our list of training providers. If you are a trainer and would like to deliver this scheme, please see our guidance in the Approval and Delivery section.

If you have any queries relating to EUSR or the evidence requirements for any of our schemes or programmes, please contact:

EUSR Support (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm) E: eusr@euskills.co.uk T: 0121 745 1310.