Electrical Safety Inspections and Maintenance Course
Learn how to plan and carry out electrical safety inspections and preventive maintenance: legal basics, common hazards, inspection checklists, lockout/tagout and records. Designed for maintenance technicians, supervisors and safety staff who check equipment and installations — not for authorised electrician competency or live-work permits.
- Duration
- Self-paced
- Access
- 6 months
- Assessment
- Online multiple choice
Course at a glance
- What it is
- An online electrical safety course with an independent certificate of completion.
- Who it's for
- This course is designed for safety professionals, electrical engineers, maintenance technicians, and anyone responsible for electrical safety in the workplace.
- What you'll be able to do
- Apply what you learn in the course outcomes to your workplace.
- Time and cost
- Self-paced study. $199.99, one payment.
- Recognition
- This course is CPD-accredited by CPDcourses.org.uk. On successful completion, you receive a certificate of completion from healthsafetycourses.org. This is professional development training and is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or an IOSH or NEBOSH award.
What you'll learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Perform thorough electrical safety inspections in compliance with industry standards
- Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce electrical hazards
- Identify and mitigate electrical risks in the workplace
- Enhance electrical safety practices and protocols
- Create and maintain a culture of electrical safety within the organization
Study materials and assessment
What's included
Course materials include lecture notes, case studies, practical exercises, and reference guides on electrical safety best practices.
How you're assessed
Students will be assessed through quizzes, practical assessments, and a final exam to evaluate their understanding and application of electrical safety inspection and maintenance concepts.
Course modules
4 modules
Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Safety Inspections
This module provides an overview of electrical safety principles, regulations, and the importance of inspections.
- Legal requirements for electrical safety inspections
- Common electrical hazards in the workplace
- Inspection procedures and checklists
Module 2: Preventive Maintenance Practices
Learn how to develop and implement effective preventive maintenance programs to ensure electrical system reliability and safety.
- Benefits of preventive maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling and planning
- Troubleshooting techniques
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Explore techniques for identifying, assessing, and controlling electrical risks to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Control measures for electrical hazards
- Emergency response planning
Module 4: Safety Practices and Protocols
Understand best practices for electrical safety, including safe work procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and isolation procedures.
- Safe work practices for electrical maintenance
- Selection and use of PPE
- Lockout/tagout procedures
Illustrative learning preview
This walk-through supports inspection topics in the course. It does not authorise you to work on live electrical equipment or replace employer isolation procedures.
- Look
- Cable sheath, plug and casing condition (Module 1 — inspection procedures and checklists).
- Check
- RCD or protective device in place where your employer requires it (Module 4 — safe work practices).
- Escalate
- Tag out and report damage; do not use faulty equipment (LO: identify and mitigate electrical risks).
- Plan work
- If maintenance needs isolation, follow lockout/tagout and permits — not covered as live work in this online course.
Your certificate
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will receive a certificate of achievement in Electrical Safety Inspections and Maintenance.
- Unique certificate ID and QR code
- Online verification anyone can use
- Shows the course title, study hours and date for your CPD record
Sample certificate — Electrical Safety Inspections and Maintenance
Electrical Safety Inspections and Maintenance
| Feature | This course | NEBOSH / IOSH |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Workplace training and CPD records | Roles that name NEBOSH or IOSH in the job advert |
| Recognition | Independent certificate, not regulated | Regulated qualifications from awarding bodies |
| Time | Self-paced part time | From a few days (IOSH) to many months (NEBOSH diplomas) |
| Assessment | Online multiple choice | Exams, assignments and sometimes workplace projects |
| Start | Any day, fully online | Set course dates at training centres or online cohorts |
Course fees
Electrical Safety Inspections and Maintenance course FAQs
Who is this electrical safety inspections course for?
Maintenance technicians, electrical engineers, supervisors and safety professionals responsible for checking equipment and supporting electrical safety programmes.
How long does it take to complete?
The course is self-paced. You have up to six months’ access from enrolment and can organise study around your work schedule.
Is this course accredited?
This course is CPD-accredited by CPDcourses.org.uk. On successful completion, you receive a certificate of completion from healthsafetycourses.org. This is professional development training and is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or an IOSH or NEBOSH award.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
You receive a certificate of completion from healthsafetycourses.org when you meet the course completion requirements set out when you enrol.
Does this course qualify me to carry out electrical work or testing?
No. This is professional development training. It does not by itself establish competence or authorisation to perform electrical work, inspections or testing. Follow your employer’s procedures and obtain the task-specific training and authorisation your role requires.