Electrical Safety Online Course

Electrical Safety is essential knowledge for everyone—especially those caring for, teaching, or working with individuals with learning disabilities, where extra care and clear procedural guidance can prevent serious accidents. This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of electrical systems, safe practices, and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring that information is presented in a way accessible to diverse cognitive abilities.

With a focus on clarity, structured modules, and practical applications, this course enables learners from various backgrounds—whether professionals, caregivers, or individuals with learning challenges—to understand and engage confidently with electrical safety procedures.

This global-ready content includes visual aids, simplified terms, and inclusive learning methods tailored for neurodiverse audiences. It blends essential theory with real-world applications to ensure the course is usable, memorable, and actionable for everyone.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand basic concepts of electricity, current, and voltage.
• Identify potential electrical hazards in everyday environments.
• Follow safety procedures when handling electrical equipment.
• Perform basic risk assessments in electrical situations.
• Respond appropriately during electrical emergencies or incidents.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment for all ability levels.

Course Link: Electrical Safety Online Course

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Safety Precautions

• Introduction to Electrical Safety
• Common mistakes and myths
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for electrical work
• Importance of visual and tactile cues for safety

Module 2: Direct Current (DC)

• What is DC?
• Examples of DC in daily life
• Dangers of DC and how to handle them
• DC and its impact on the human body

Module 3: Alternating Current (AC)

• What is AC?
• Household and industrial applications
• AC shock hazards and safe handling
• How to identify AC vs. DC environments

Module 4: Voltage and Resistance

• Defining voltage and resistance in simple terms
• Relationship between voltage, current, and resistance
• Practical demonstrations using color-coded visuals
• Measuring tools and their safe usage

Module 5: Capacitance and Capacitors

• Introduction to capacitance
• Capacitors in real-world applications
• How to discharge a capacitor safely
• Common capacitor hazards and signs of failure

Module 6: Working Safely with Electrical Equipment

• Lockout-Tagout procedures
• Grounding and insulation practices
• Using tools with safety ratings
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment safely

Module 7: Electrical Incidents

• Common causes of accidents
• Case studies with simplified illustrations
• Steps to take during electric shocks or burns
• Understanding the importance of reporting

Module 8: Risk Assessment

• Introduction to hazard identification
• Step-by-step risk evaluation process
• Tools for inclusive risk assessment
• Creating safety checklists for varied abilities

Module 9: Reducing and Controlling Risks

• Fire prevention strategies
• Safe layout of workstations and learning areas
• Role of emergency shutoff systems
• Safety drills and training practices

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Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.