Name: Senior Authorised Person Training Course
Rating: 4.7 (1076 reviews)

Scheduled Dates

12 - 16 Jul 2027

Online

$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This Senior Authorised Person: High Voltage Switching Safety, Operations and Maintenance training course is designed specifically for Critical Facilities Supervisors and facilities management professionals responsible for operating and maintaining high-voltage electrical systems within data centre environments. It provides the knowledge and practical understanding required to undertake Senior Authorised Person responsibilities, manage HV switching activities, apply electrical safety procedures and maintain operational resilience.

The training course focuses on high-voltage operational safety, switching authorisation, safe systems of work, electrical risk management, equipment operation, maintenance coordination, fault response and emergency preparedness. Participants will develop the confidence required to make informed decisions, supervise HV activities and ensure the continued reliability of mission-critical electrical infrastructure.

This Senior Authorised Person: High Voltage Switching Safety, Operations and Maintenance training course will highlight:

Senior Authorised Person responsibilities within high-voltage electrical operations
High-voltage safety rules, switching procedures and operational governance
Safe isolation, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout and earthing practices
HV equipment operation, maintenance planning and reliability management
Electrical fault response and emergency switching procedures
Risk management and operational resilience for data centre environments

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the responsibilities and authority of a Senior Authorised Person in HV environments.
Apply safe switching procedures and electrical safety controls for high-voltage systems.
Manage permits, isolations, earthing and safe systems of work.
Identify electrical hazards and implement effective risk control measures.
Coordinate HV maintenance activities while maintaining data centre operational continuity.
Respond effectively to electrical faults, emergencies and abnormal operating conditions.

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for professionals responsible for high-voltage electrical operations within critical facilities, including:

Critical Facilities Supervisors
Data Centre Facilities Managers
Electrical Facilities Managers
Senior Electrical Technicians
HV Authorised Persons
Facilities Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Operations and Maintenance Supervisors
Engineering Managers
Building Services Managers
Technical Operations Professionals
Professionals involved in HV switching activities and electrical safety management

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This highly interactive training course combines expert-led presentations, technical discussions, operational scenarios, practical exercises, switching procedure reviews, risk assessment activities and group discussions. The approach focuses on developing practical decision-making skills required for safe high-voltage operations within critical facilities.

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Senior Authorised Person Role, HV Safety Governance & Electrical Risk Management

Understanding the role of the Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
Responsibilities, authority levels and operational accountability
High-voltage electrical safety principles
Electrical safety legislation, standards and organisational requirements
Safety rules and operational control frameworks
Roles of Authorised Persons, Competent Persons and operational teams
Electrical hazards and risk assessment principles
Arc flash, electric shock and stored energy hazards
Safety culture within mission-critical facilities
Managing electrical safety in data centre environments

Day 2: High Voltage Switching Operations & Safe Systems of Work

Principles of high-voltage switching operations
HV switching procedures and operational planning
Switching schedules, operational controls and authorisation processes
Pre-switching checks and readiness assessments
Electrical isolation procedures
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles and application
Permit-to-work systems
Limitation of access procedures
Earthing requirements and safety precautions
Switching documentation, records and operational handover

Day 3: High Voltage Equipment Operation & Maintenance Management

Overview of high-voltage distribution systems in critical facilities
HV switchgear operation and maintenance requirements
Circuit breakers, disconnectors and protection systems
Transformers and associated protection equipment
Electrical protection systems and relay fundamentals
Preventive and condition-based maintenance strategies
Maintenance planning and coordination
Managing planned HV shutdowns in data centres
Testing, inspection and verification requirements
Maintaining electrical reliability and availability

Day 4: Fault Management, Emergency Response & Operational Resilience

Understanding HV electrical faults and failure modes
Fault identification and troubleshooting principles
Emergency switching procedures
Electrical incident response and escalation processes
Managing loss of supply scenarios
Coordination with operations, engineering and emergency teams
Business continuity considerations during electrical events
Root cause analysis following electrical incidents
Lessons learned and corrective actions
Improving resilience of critical electrical infrastructure

Day 5: Advanced SAP Practices, Compliance & Data Centre Electrical Excellence

Senior Authorised Person decision-making and leadership
Managing complex switching scenarios
HV operational risk reviews
Auditing electrical safety practices
Compliance monitoring and assurance activities
Improving HV operational procedures
Digital monitoring and smart electrical systems
Reliability-centred maintenance approaches
Developing operational improvement plans
Building a high-performance HV safety culture

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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