The Faraday Centre

S2 - Access to Electrical Substations and Switchrooms

For personnel who need to enter electrical substations and switchrooms safely, The Faraday Centre’s S2 course provides essential knowledge, practical experience and an understanding of the hazards associated with working in the vicinity of high voltage electrical equipment.

This 1-day course is suitable for electrical and non-electrical personnel who require restricted authorisation to access areas containing HV apparatus while carrying out specific duties.

Training covers:
🔹 Electrical hazards and precautions
🔹 Electricity at Work Regulations
🔹 Understanding the arc blast hazard
🔹 Substation safety requirements
🔹 High voltage safety rules
🔹 Key safes and multihasp systems
🔹 Practical exercises

📅 Upcoming 2026 dates:
- 1 September
- 6 October
- 10 November
- 1 December

Delivered at our specialist training facilities, S2 combines essential theory with practical learning to help personnel understand how to access HV environments safely and confidently.

Find out more and book your place:

https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/access-to-electrical-substations-and-switchrooms/

Take Your Protection Skills to the Next Level with P3

The Faraday Centre’s Practical Advanced Protection Training (P3) is available across September, October, November and December 2026, giving engineers and organisations several opportunities to complete this advanced, hands-on protection course before the end of the year.

📅 Upcoming P3 dates:
• 14-18 September 2026
• 12-16 October 2026
• 9-13 November 2026
• 7-11 December 2026

P3 is designed for those looking to develop their practical understanding of the application and testing of electrical protection systems, combining classroom theory with extensive hands-on exercises and realistic protection scenarios.

Delegates work with a range of industry protection equipment and gain practical experience interrogating relay functions, fault analysis, line, transformer, generator and busbar protection.

The course also provides an excellent opportunity to work with equipment generously donated by SEL Technology—Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, including the impressive SEL-787, incorporated into challenging and realistic training scenarios. We also incorporate experience with Megger, OMICRON electronics, ABB, Kingsine Electric, Siemens equipment and more.

Whether you are looking to develop an individual engineer or strengthen protection capability across your team, P3 delivers advanced practical training with a strong focus on real-world application.

Places are available across the remaining 2026 dates, but we recommend booking early to secure your preferred week.

Find out more and book: https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/practical-advanced-protection-training-p3/

Faraday Power Group Event #3 – Friday 4 September 2026

We’re getting closer to the third Faraday Power Group gathering at The Faraday Centre, bringing together professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and organisations from across the electrical power industry for a day of networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

📅 Friday 4 September 2026
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 The Faraday Centre Ltd, Wilton Centre Site, Redcar

A huge thank you to our event sponsors SPIE Wind Connect and CORE WORKWEAR for their support in helping us make FPG #3 possible.

We’re also proud to recognise the Faraday Power Group founders:
⚡ Thorne & Derrick International
⚡ PENTA ESP
⚡ Milwaukee Tool UK
⚡ Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
⚡ Test Meter

Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet and engage with a fantastic range of exhibitors and industry specialists, including:

IRISS Inc. | IPEC | Chauvin Arnoux UK | Megger | TPI Europe Ltd | Fluke | Cembre Group | SF6 by PES | Skanwear plus more from across the power sector.

The Faraday Power Group was created to bring our industry closer together - giving organisations a platform to demonstrate technology, exchange knowledge, build relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Whether you work in electrical safety, HV/LV systems, testing, maintenance, condition monitoring, cable accessories, tools or the wider power industry, we’d love to see you there.

🎟️ Registration is open (free):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faraday-power-group-event-3-tickets-1994215940561

Places are limited, so secure yours and join us for Faraday Power Group Event #3!

PS. A special thank you to Chris Dodds and his team, and Andy Street for driving this event to new heights.

Build Your Confidence in High Voltage Switching – S9 | 9-11 September 2026

Looking to gain practical, hands-on experience with high and low voltage switchgear?

The Faraday Centre’s Practical Introduction to the Safe Operation of High & Low Voltage Switchgear (S9) is ideal for those with little or no previous HV switching experience who want to develop their skills in a practical training environment.

The S9 course is predominantly workshop-based and covers:
⚡ Operational and safety features of switchgear
⚡ High voltage safety rules
⚡ Key safes and multihasp systems
⚡ Test equipment for proving dead
⚡ Operational procedures
⚡ Practical exercises across a range of circuits and equipment

S9 can also provide valuable practical experience for candidates preparing to progress towards a limited or full HV authorisation course.

Find out more and book your place: https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/practical-introduction-to-the-safe-operation-of-high-low-voltage-switchgear-s9/

The Faraday Centre’s Low Voltage Battery and Hybrid Safety on DC Systems up to 1500V DC (LVDC) course is running 12-13 October 2026

Working with DC battery or hybrid electrical systems up to 1500V DC requires the right knowledge, procedures and practical skills to keep people and equipment safe.

The course provides best-practice training for those who need to perform work or testing on DC battery and hybrid systems, covering key areas including:
⚡ Electrical hazards associated with hybrid and DC systems
🔋 DC power sources and battery safety
🛡️ Safe working procedures
📋 Risk assessment and legislative requirements
🧰 GS38 and appropriate test equipment
🔧 Practical exercises and assessments

Ideal for Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Electricians and multi-skilled personnel working on or near live DC systems.

Find out more or book your place: https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/live-testing-and-working-on-dc-systems-up-to-1500v-dc-lvdc/

And don’t forget – Faraday Power Group Event #3 (sponsored SPIE Wind Connect) is coming up!

Join us at The Faraday Centre on 4 September 2026 for another opportunity to bring together professionals from across the electrical and power industries, share knowledge, build connections and see some of the latest technologies in action. Meet Thorne & Derrick International, PENTA ESP, Test Meter, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, IPEC Ltd, IRISS Inc., Chauvin Arnoux UK, Cembre Group, Power Engineering & Services, SF6 by PES and more.

🎟️ Secure your place for FPG #3: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faraday-power-group-event-3-tickets-1994215940561

HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SHEATH TESTING – NOVEMBER 2026

Looking to strengthen your practical knowledge of high voltage cable sheath testing?

The Faraday Centre’s T1E – High Voltage Cable Sheath Testing course is running on 16 November 2026.

This focused 1-day course covers the theoretical and practical principles of sheath testing on high voltage distribution systems, with particular emphasis on safe working practices and the interpretation of test results.

Course content includes:
✅ Electrical insulation
✅ Safety requirements
✅ Sheath testing principles
✅ Practical exercises and tutorials
✅ Written and practical assessment

Spaces are currently available for 16 November – secure your place early: https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/high-voltage-cable-sheath-testing-t1e/

Periodic Inspection & Testing (I&T) 12-19 October 2026

Looking to develop or refresh your skills in electrical inspection, testing and condition reporting?

The Faraday Centre’s Periodic Inspection & Testing (I&T) course provides qualified electricians with both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to carry out initial verification, commissioning, periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations.

The course follows BS 7671 and the industry-recognised IET Guidance Note 3, covering areas including:
🔹 Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
🔹 Initial verification and inspection
🔹 Testing and commissioning
🔹 Periodic inspection of existing installations
🔹 Interpretation of test results
🔹 Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and supporting documentation
🔹 Practical inspection and testing techniques

Successful candidates will receive an LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations, alongside The Faraday Centre competence certificate.

👷 Please note: Candidates must be qualified electricians, and places are limited to a maximum of just 4 delegates per course, helping ensure a focused, practical learning environment.

🌐 Find out more or enquire about availability:
https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/periodic-inspection-and-testing/

Secure your place early to avoid disappointment.

It was a pleasure welcoming the Tricore Technical Services team to The Faraday Centre today for a fantastic collaboration session.

We had some really productive conversations exploring TriCore’s capabilities and offerings, while also looking at where our respective expertise can complement one another and how we can support each other on future projects and opportunities.

Collaboration across the electrical and technical training sectors is incredibly valuable, and we’re always keen to build relationships with organisations that share our commitment to technical excellence, innovation and developing industry capability.

We thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and look forward to seeing where the relationship takes us! Thank you, Paul Bass & Prasanna Dinesh Bandara, for your time.

🔗 https://tricore-ts.com/

FARADAY POWER GROUP #3 EVENT | 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Faraday Power Group is back for Event #3, bringing together professionals, specialists and leading organisations from across the electrical power industry.

The Faraday Power Group is a collective of companies rooted in the North of England (and beyond) that work together with passion as a network to improve safety, introduce innovation and support the requirements of the Electrical Power Industry.

Founded by:
⚡ Thorne & Derrick International
⚡ Test Meter
⚡ Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
⚡ Milwaukee Tool UK
⚡ PENTA ESP
⚡ The Faraday Centre

Together, we're creating a platform where the power industry can connect, collaborate and share knowledge.

Join us for a day of:
- Technical insight, products and innovation
- Electrical power and HV industry discussion
- Networking with engineers, suppliers and industry specialists
- Knowledge sharing and new ideas
- Connections across utilities, renewables, engineering and electrical safety
- Demonstrations, talks and a chance to meet great people from leading companies

We’re also delighted that Event #3 is proudly sponsored by SPIE Wind Connect, supporting our mission to bring the power industry closer together.

If you work in electrical engineering, high voltage, power distribution, utilities, renewables, industrial maintenance or electrical safety, we’d love to see you there.

Places are limited – secure yours today (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faraday-power-group-event-3-tickets-1994215940561

⚡ Faraday Power Group – connecting people, knowledge and innovation across the power industry.

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M1 – Principles Applied to the Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear | 24-28 August 2026

Looking to strengthen your knowledge and practical understanding of electrical switchgear maintenance?

The Faraday Centre’s M1 course is designed to provide delegates with a solid understanding of the principles, procedures and good practice associated with the maintenance of electrical switchgear.

And there’s an extra reason to book this August…
🔥 AWESOME AUGUST - SAVE 5%

Any scheduled course booked for delivery during August 2026 qualifies for 5% off the course cost.

To claim the offer, simply enter the code AWESOME 5 on your booking form.

- Offer available for August 2026 courses only
- Excludes packages and accommodation costs.

Find out more about the M1 course and secure your place:

https://faradaycentre.co.uk/course/principles-applied-to-the-maintenance-of-electrical-switchgear-m1/

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