Electrically Instructed Person (EuP) - Expertise

1.5-Day Certificate Course

Safety when working on or near electrical installations – EuP training according to DGUV Regulation 3, DIN VDE 1000-10 and DGUV Regulation 1

Electrically Instructed Person (EuP) - Expertise

For your German-speaking employees, we offer the course in German.

The EuP course qualifies people who are not trained electricians, but who are present in electrical operating facilities and / or have to work on or near electrical installations under the responsibility and supervision of a qualified electrician (in german: Elektrofachkraft – EFK).

The daily activities of an electrically instructed person (EuP) may include the following activities:

• Operating circuit breakers and residual current devices (RCDs)
• Replacing fuses and light bulbs
• Resetting emergency stop devices or protective equipment
• Exchanging fuses
• Assisting the qualified electrician in performing inspections of electrical work and operating equipment according to DGUV Regulation 3
• Supporting maintenance work of any kind

In this course, you will acquire the necessary electrical engineering expertise and deepen your understanding through practical exercises with portable electrical equipment. In addition to electrical fundamentals, electrical hazards, and necessary protective measures, you will also be introduced to the use of measuring and testing devices.

NOTE: The EuP cannot assume independent electrical responsibility. They are not permitted to modify circuits, connect or disconnect electrical equipment, or locate and repair faults in electrical systems. The EuP always works under the guidance and supervision of a qualified electrician / as part of a team of qualified electricians.

This course based on the German Legislation and the DIN VDE regulations. § 12 ArbSchG, DIN VDE 1000-10 and DGUV Regulation 1 require an annual instruction. By attending the “Annual training: Electrically instructed person (EuP) - maintaining competence” (Webcode EP-EEUP) you fulfil these requirements and document that you have maintained your expertise. You can find more information at:

Course objective

• After completing the EuP training course, you will be able to carry out simple electrical activities professionally and safely as part of a team of qualified electricians.
• You are sensitized to the dangers of electrical current and can better classify them.
• You will be able to take appropriate measures in the event of electrical accidents.
• You will gain a valuable insight into relevant electrical equipment.
• The trainer will give you an overview of the relevant accident prevention regulations and standards.
• You will have the expertise to test portable equipment according to VDE 0702 under the supervision of a qualified electrician.

Details about your course Electrically Instructed Person (EuP) - Expertise

Course content

Legal foundations

• Overview of legal requirements, electrical safety regulations and applicable technical standards in electrical engineering
• Necessary professional qualification of persons working in electrical engineering
• Fields of activity of electrically instructed persons (EuP)
• Responsibility and competencies in electrical engineering
• Safety guidelines for electrically instructed persons (EuP)

Fundamentals of electrical engineering

• How does electricity get to the socket?
• Basic electrical engineering terms
• Electric circuit
• Electrical quantities and Ohm's law
• Direct and alternating current
• Low voltage and high voltage

The Dangers of Electricity

• Effects of electric current on the human body
• Hazards due to improper behaviour around electrical installations and equipment
• Primary and secondary electrical accidents
• Examples of electrical accidents
• First aid in case of electrical accidents and accident reporting

Accident prevention, protection objectives and safety measures when working on electrical installations

• Protection objectives
• Protection for safety – protection against electric shock (DIN VDE 0100-410)
• Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1))
• Working methods for operations on electrical installations (DIN VDE 0105-100)
• Working in a de-energized state – the five safety rules
• Working in the vicinity of live parts
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Site-specific electrical requirements

Electrical installations and equipment

• Structure and function of electrical installations and equipment
• Possible faults in electrical installations
• Use of measuring instruments, tools, and auxiliary equipment
• Switching operations on low-voltage installations
• Resetting emergency stop switches and protective devices
• Replacing fuse inserts
• Testing residual current devices (RCDs)
• Replacing light sources

Testing of portable electrical equipment in accordance with VDE 0702 and DGUV Regulation 3 under the supervision and direction of a qualified electrician (EFK)

• Objectives of the tests
• Requirements for persons qualified to carry out testing in accordance with TRBS 1203
• What is the EuP allowed to do and what not?
• Practical implementation of supervision and direction by a qualified electrician (EFK)
• Procedure for testing portable electrical equipment
• Requirements for test documentation
• Practical exercises

Evaluation of technical proficiency as required by DGUV Regulation 3

Certificate of expertise

Certificate „Electrical instructed Person (EuP)“

Participants

Non-electricians (employees without formal electrotechnical training) who are present in electrical operating facilities and / or have to work on or near electrical installations in the team of a qualified electrician: e.g.

• Fitters, mechanics, installers
• Car mechatronics engineers
• Building technicians, operating technicians, service technicians, janitors
• Safety officers

Rules and regulations covered

• DGUV Vorschrift 3
• DIN VDE 1000-10
• DIN VDE 0100-410
• DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1)
• DIN VDE 0105-100
• DIN EN 50699 (VDE 0702)
• TRBS 1203

VDSI-Points

This course is recognized by the VDSI – Association for Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection at Work as a continuing education event. You will receive with your participation: