CCJS 017Jointing School

LV0 Service to Service Jointing (Plastic)

This 5-day LV0 Service to Service Jointing (Plastic) course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out low voltage service cable jointing, testing, and cable preparation activities within the electrical distribution industry. Combining classroom learning with hands-on training, delegates will develop competence in live and dead jointing techniques, electrical testing, risk assessment, industry regulations, and safe working practices.

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Duration5 day

Max learners4

VenuePortsmouth

What you’ll learn

Interpret 1:500 scale cable drawings and records
Select, use, and maintain appropriate PPE
Identify COSHH substances and apply suitable control measures
Understand the requirements of Electricity at Work Regulations, NERS standards, and Model Distribution Safety Rules
Recognise workplace hazards and complete effective risk assessments
Understand National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) guidance
Identify different cable types and constructions
Carry out supply point and electrical testing procedures
Strip and prepare service cables correctly
Install and make off single and three-phase cut-outs
Complete service cable joints on both live and dead networks

Course topics

Cable records and 1:500 scale plans
Cable construction and identification
Risk assessment and hazard control
COSHH awareness
Electricity at Work Regulations, NERS requirements, and Model Distribution Safety Rules
Supply point and electrical testing
Single and three-phase cut-outs
Single and three-phase pot ends
Service cable sheath removal and preparation
Wavecon cable preparation techniques
Single-phase breeches joints (live and dead)
Supply point and electrical testing procedures

Pre-requisites

Delegates must hold a Manual Handling certification, Emergency First Aid at Work certification
and have a minimum of three months' experience working as a Jointers Mate