BS7909 Electrical Training for Events (2 day course)

Working with power supplies is an integral part of many technical event production projects. Power distribution systems must be designed, installed and signed off by a competent person. The regulations for temporary events have been in place for some years. Event organisers are now becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities. If you design, specify, install, and operate electrical systems for live events, you will benefit from this course. This is the first electrical safety and compliance focussed course running at IPS, and it will be hosted in our brand-new training space. There will also be an opportunity to have a tour round our new site, warehouse and offices.

IPS BS7909 training course content

Delivered by an expert trainer, this 2-day courses will cover the requirements of BS7909: 2023 + A1:2024 – The Code of Practice for the creation and operation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related Purposes.

• How BS7909 relates to other electrical standards
• Roles and responsibilities of competent and responsible persons
• Hand-over procedures and documentation
• Protection against electric shock: direct/indirect contact, earthing & bonding
• Automatic disconnection of supply
• Simple vs. complex system requirements
• Connectors, cables, and installation practice
• Voltage drop calculations, Ze and Zs values
• System design, problem solving, inspection, testing, verification, and certification

It is a classroom-based course that focusses on the BS7909 regulations and theory surrounding this. We will deliver the course with an event-specific focus, and candidates can then apply their newly learnt theory to enhance and improve their own practical applications upon completion.

The course costs £350 +VAT for the two days. This includes lunch and refreshments during the training, along with a certificate upon successful course completion.

Training Type: In Person. This is a classroom based course with practicle elements demonstrating real world testing and cable characteristics.

Parking: Free parking available on site. 

Catering: Tea, Coffee & Buffet Lunch lunch included. Please let us know of any dietary requirments on booking.