Self-test: Is the "Electrical safety consultant with federal certificate (BP)" course suitable for me?

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Analysis of the functions/activities of electrical safety consultants

For whom is the "Electrical safety consultant with federal certificate" course suitable?

  • Persons whose work involves inspection tasks on low-voltage electrical installations
  • Persons who are aiming for the specialist certificate as an electrical project manager and would like to add the specialist certificate as an electrical safety consultant as an intermediate step

What does the day-to-day work within these functions look like? Which activities are carried out and how often?

Electrical safety advisors are usually out and about checking electrical installations at private or corporate customers' premises. For new installations, they check whether the devices and installations comply with legal standards. Using schematic drawings and circuit diagrams, they assess whether the circuits and electrical circuits can function efficiently and safely. And they use the appropriate devices to measure whether the installations are safe and correct. They document their measurement results in a measurement log and if everything is in order, they issue the safety certificate. If problems are found, they determine the need for action and order the necessary measures. In the case of planned conversions or new buildings or if safety deficiencies have been identified, they advise their customers on possible improvements or alternatives and draw up safety concepts.

Job descriptions in job advertisements for electrical safety consultants:

Main tasks Frequency in %
Independent acceptance and periodic electrical installation checks in private, commercial and industrial properties and at festive events in accordance with legal and company regulations and standards 50
Administrative work such as preparing inspection reports, ordering necessary measures in the event of safety deficiencies, monitoring any deadlines, invoicing and issuing safety certificates 30
Recording of customer and system data, customer advice, contact for installers, architects and planning offices 20

The weighting of the individual areas of responsibility can vary greatly depending on the company.

Typical requirements in job advertisements:

  • Completed training as an electrical fitter and recognized further training as an electrical inspector, electrical safety consultant or electrical fitter
  • Good knowledge of all relevant legal regulations and standards
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly
  • Team player, customer-oriented personality with very good manners and assertiveness
  • Car driver's license and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours
  • Good IT skills (FileMaker, Mac OS X, Office)

Question 1:

Do the activities of electrical safety consultants meet my expectations?

Course description "Electrical safety consultant with federal certificate"

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Question 2:

Are you generally interested in this course?

Requirements at the time of the federal final examination

  • Federal certificate of competence as an electrical fitter, electrical planner, telematics technician or equivalent training
  • Proof of at least two years of practical experience under expert supervision in accordance with the NIV
  • Vocational trainer certificate

Question 3:

Do I meet the requirements?

Financing of further training

The course fees for the "Electrical Safety Consultant" course are to be paid either at the beginning of the course or by the semester. However, in individual cases it is also possible to agree individual installment payments.

Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.Further information is available here.

Question 4:

Are you in a position to pre-finance between CHF 6,500 and CHF 9,000 for the course fee, depending on the provider and other general conditions, until you are reimbursed the federal contribution after taking the final examination?

Time spent on classroom teaching and learning (homework)

The part-time course lasts two to four semesters. Depending on the duration of the course, attendance is 8-12 hours per week (there are different course models, such as evening courses or Saturday courses).

The learning effort (homework) amounts to around 6-12 hours per week in addition to school lessons

Question 5:

Can I cope with the time and effort required for the face-to-face lessons and homework?

Conclusion

Will I graduate?

Sound exam preparation significantly increases the chances of success. And other general success factors for successfully passing a further training course are:

  • Interest in the topic
  • Active participation in lessons
  • Preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
  • Regular practice to get into the routine of solving tasks
  • Contact and exchange with other participants, lecturers and successful former graduates of the course

Question 6:

Do I have the confidence to pass the final exams?

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