Silver Award for Stage Electrics (part 2) - Certificate
Association of British Theatre Technicians
55 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3JB
Tel: 020 7242 9200
Fax: 020 7242 9303
Email: training@abtt.org.uk
Chairman: Mark White
Chairman Training and Education Committee: Peter Maccoy
Course Description:
1. Electronic Fundamentals Elements 1
The course covers the basic electrical/electronic theory and soldering skills, culminating in the analysis and assembly of a battery powered impedance continuity tester. Course Contents: Voltage, current, power, resistors. OHMS Law, sine wave, square waves, alternating current, direct current, capacitors, inductors, fuses, MCBs, ECB, ELCB. diodes and transistors.
2. Electrical Inspection and Testing Part 1
This course teaches how to interpret the legislation and codes of practice when testing electrical installations. The objective is the understanding of the requirements of IEE Regulations and Electricity at Work Act 1989. Contents include continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, residual current device operation, repetitive testing, test and completion certificates, portable appliance tester, and modified-wiring practice. Candidates should have a good understanding of electrical fundamentals. Candidates should have completed, the Fundamentals of Electrical Installation BEFORE undertaking this course or have a good grounding in electrical knowledge.
3. Electrical Inspection and Testing Part 2 (Silver - Electrician)
This course builds on the Electrical Inspection from Part one above. Considerations for circuit design in relation to theatre and studio. The objectives are to highlight potential problems with cabling installations and how to choose and install the correct cable run. The course content includes cable types, current capacities, voltage drop, length of run, trunking, cable tables, IEE Regulations and use of drawings in theatre.
4. Access and Support Towers
This module is designed to enable theatre staff to inspect correctly the kind of scaffold, towers and ladders used in theatres. It includes the dismantling, safe erection and safe use of aluminium towers. It reviews current regulations and the importance of record keeping. There is a strong practical bias to this course.
5. Fall Arrest Safety Training
Introduction: A one-day course intended as an introduction for those working at height in the entertainment industry. Objectives: The course will cover basic theory and best practice for using personal protective equipment for working at heights. The course includes legal responsibilities as well as an understanding of the techniques and equipment to enable technicians to work safely at height.
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