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Electrical Safety
550 Students
This Electrical Safety Course is designed for Electricians, Electrical Engineers, PAT Testers, Line Installers and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of health and safety legislation, guidelines and procedures. In this course, you will broaden your understanding of electricity, how it is measured, the advantages of electricity, electrical generation, electrical hazards and how to evaluate the safety of …
Electrical Safety training introduces learners to the principles and precautions needed to work around electrical systems and equipment more safely. The course covers direct and alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, safe equipment use, electrical incidents, risk assessment, and methods for controlling hazards. It is suitable for employees, supervisors, maintenance staff, construction workers, and others who may encounter electrical risks in Canadian workplaces.
The training helps learners understand common electrical hazards, recognise unsafe conditions, and consider suitable ways to reduce exposure to shocks, burns, fires, and other incidents. It also develops awareness of risk assessment and safer working practices when using or working near electrical equipment.
Online learning provides flexibility for people studying around work or other commitments. Course materials can be accessed at a suitable pace and revisited when needed. A certificate on successful completion provides evidence of learning for workplace development and continued education.
Please note: This Electrical Safety only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 21th August 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Explain fundamental electrical concepts including current, voltage, and resistance.
- Distinguish between direct current and alternating current.
- Identify hazards associated with electrical equipment and workplace activities.
- Apply safer practices when using and working around electrical equipment.
- Recognise how electrical incidents can occur and how risks can be assessed.
- Explore methods for reducing and controlling electrical safety risks.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Employees working around electrical equipment
- Maintenance and facilities staff
- Construction and site workers
- Supervisors and workplace managers
- Beginners seeking electrical safety knowledge
- Individuals requiring workplace safety awareness
Why Take This Course
- Build knowledge of common electrical workplace hazards
- Understand key electrical principles and safety precautions
- Learn about risk assessment and hazard control
- Study through a flexible online learning format
- Support workplace safety awareness and development
- Gain a certificate to document completed training
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Maintenance Worker – CAD $42,000–$70,000
- Facilities Maintenance Technician – CAD $45,000–$75,000
- Construction Safety Coordinator – CAD $55,000–$90,000
- Electrical Technician – CAD $50,000–$80,000
- Industrial Maintenance Technician – CAD $50,000–$85,000
- Health and Safety Coordinator – CAD $55,000–$90,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Basic computer literacy for online learning
- Interest in workplace electrical safety
- Internet access and a suitable learning device
- Suitable for beginners in Canada
Accreditation
dAll of our courses, including this Electrical Safety, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
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Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Electrical Safety Course is as follows:
The course begins with fundamental precautions for reducing electrical hazards in workplace environments. Learners explore safer behaviours, equipment awareness, and the importance of following established safety procedures.
Direct current provides a foundation for understanding how electrical energy behaves in certain systems and devices. This module introduces its basic characteristics and relevance to electrical safety.
Alternating current is widely used in electrical supply systems and workplace equipment. Learners examine its basic principles and why understanding AC matters when considering electrical hazards.
Voltage and resistance are key concepts for understanding electrical behaviour and potential hazards. This section explains their relationship and how these principles relate to safer electrical work.
Capacitors can store electrical energy even after equipment has been disconnected from a power source. Learners explore capacitance and why stored electrical energy should be considered when working with equipment.
Using electrical equipment safely requires awareness of its condition, operating environment, and potential hazards. This module focuses on safer working practices and precautions when handling electrical devices and equipment.
Electrical incidents can result from damaged equipment, unsafe practices, poor maintenance, or inadequate controls. Learners consider common causes and consequences while developing awareness of how incidents can be prevented.
Identifying electrical hazards is an important part of workplace risk management. This module introduces the process of recognising hazards, considering who may be affected, and evaluating appropriate control measures.
The final module focuses on putting suitable controls in place to reduce electrical risks. Learners explore approaches such as safe procedures, equipment checks, protective measures, and workplace controls.
FAQ
The course covers safety precautions, direct current, alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, safe use of electrical equipment, electrical incidents, risk assessment, and methods for reducing and controlling electrical risks.
Yes. The course introduces basic electrical concepts before moving into workplace hazards, incidents, risk assessment, and controls. No previous electrical qualification is required for this introductory training.
No. Electrical Safety training does not qualify someone to work as a licensed or certified electrician. In Canada, electrician roles generally require specific apprenticeship training and trade certification requirements that vary by province or territory.
Yes. Electrical safety training can complement existing trade education by reinforcing awareness of hazards, safe work practices, and risk controls. However, it does not replace the training, certification, licensing, or other requirements applicable to qualified electrical workers.
Electrical safety training focuses on recognising hazards and reducing risk when working around electricity. Electrical installation training prepares learners for technical electrical work and may form part of a regulated trade pathway. Canadian electrician requirements include apprenticeship and certification requirements that differ across jurisdictions.
The course provides general electrical safety awareness relevant to Canadian workplaces. Electrical safety requirements can differ by province and territory. Canadian electrical legislation references the Canadian Electrical Code along with jurisdiction-specific amendments and other workplace requirements.
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