About Course

The recent spate of electrical incidents, leading to the loss of lives and property, has raised significant concerns among the general public, regulatory agencies, and industry practitioners.

This course aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the potential hazards posed to both individuals and equipment within the electrical environments found in power supply utilities, industrial settings, and commercial installations. The course will delve into the methods and operational procedures aimed at mitigating the risks associated with electrical accidents.

Upon completion of this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify electrical hazards effectively and implement measures for their removal or reduction. This includes addressing risks related to personal injuries, electrical fires, arc flash, and arc blast hazards. Fire hazards from new energy sources, such as PV installations and battery energy storage systems, will also be covered.

Skills you’ll gain
Electrical Engineering
Energy Efficiency

Who Should Attend

Maintenance/facility engineers and technicians
Safety supervisors/managers
Project engineers and technical officers
Insurance claims specialists
Instrument personnel
Electrical and mechanical engineers
Petrochemical industry section heads and managers
Electrical contractors
Prerequisites

Learners should have fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering

Learning Outcomes

  • Requirements of Electrical Installations
  • Electric Shock Hazards
  • Arc Flash Blast Hazards
  • Electrical Fires and Explosions
  • Fire Hazards of New Energy Sources
  • Equipment Safety
  • Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
  • Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements
  • Management of Electrical Safety
  • Relevant Case studies

Teaching Team

Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang
Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang

Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Course Details

Schedule

    Requirements of Electrical Installations

    • Overview of consumer electricity distribution systems
    • Safety-related design requirements
    • Common causes of electrical accidents
    • Singapore standards and regulatory requirements

    Electric Shock Hazards

    • Effects of electric shock on the human body
    • Safe voltage/current
    • Earthing and bonding requirements
    • Measures for preventing shock hazards

    Arc Flash Blast Hazards

    • Basics of arcing faults
    • Effects on humans
    • Arc flash hazard analysis
    • Measures for preventing arc flash hazards
    • Guidance on the selection of protective clothing and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

    Electrical Fires and Explosions

    • Electric burns
    • Electrical fire hazards
    • Explosion hazards
    • Prevention and mitigation measures for electrical fires and explosions

    Upcoming Fire Trends of Electrical Origin

    • Solar panel fires
    • Electrical vehicle charger fires
    • Lithium-ion battery fires

    Equipment Safety

    • Specification and selection of equipment
    • Earthing and bonding practice
    • Portable electrical equipment
    • Protection using RCDs
    • Routine inspection
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    Electrical Safety-related Work Practices

    • Process for establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition
    • Shock risk assessment
    • Arc flash risk assessment
    • Personal and other protective equipment
      • Assessment of site conditions
      • Equipment and tools
      • Switching and isolation
      • Permit-to-work system
      • Electrical lockout and tagout procedure
      • Safety in handling test and measuring equipment

    Safety-related Maintenance Requirements

    • General maintenance requirements
    • Routine inspection
    • Electrical testing principles
    • Record keeping for electrical tests and maintenance

    Management of Electrical Safety

    • Electrical safety programme
    • Safety training
    • Work activity planning
    • Electrical safety audit

    Case studies and Group Exercises

    • Reviewing past electrical safety incidents
    • Developing solutions for hypothetical scenarios
    • Group discussion and sharing of best practices

    Class Assessment

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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the course
    • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

    Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$2,180.00.

    Funding CategoryEligible FundingCourse Fees Payable After Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40)70%S$654.00
    Singapore Citizen (Above 40)
    Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
    90%S$254.00
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder70%S$654.00
    Non-Singapore CitizenNot EligibleS$2,180.00


    Note:

    • All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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    Course Runs

    September 2025
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    02 Sep 2025 - 03 Sep 2025
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    2 days
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    SIT Punggol Campus, 1 Punggol Coast Road, Singapore 828608
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    SGD $2,180.00
    Up to 90% SF Funding
    Apply By:
    11 Aug 2025 23:59
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