Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate can:

• Provide an account of the organization of the relevant Norwegian authorities and statutory framework which governs the field
• Detect and identify unacceptable risks, take steps to make improvements and be able to undertake continuous risk assessments

Skills

The candidate can:

• Prepare the necessary safety-related basis required to start and complete a simple electrical installation
• Make and justify safety-related choices

General competence

The candidate:

• Can collaborate with other students to complete a task in electrical installation
• Is aware of the importance of developing solution- and safety-oriented project progression in general
• Can describe completed work through a report and oral presentation

Course Description

The course includes low and high voltage systems.

The first part focuses on how safety-related measures are organized and implemented in electrical installations and equipment; the second part specifies how installation is carried out through good risk management and communication, and in accordance with current laws, regulations and norms.

Part 1: Organization
The candidate will review how Norwegian electrical safety systems are structured and organized. The Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) and the local electric authorities (DLE) have delegated authority under legislation to implement risk-reduction measures. The course focuses on the division of responsibilities between authorities, contractors and owners, and various legal aspects are considered, not least internal control quality (IK).

Part 2: Laws and regulations

This part focuses on the implementation of the relevant governing laws, regulations and standards and how they apply to electrical installations. Risk management is a key activity in which documentation concerning various aspects such as work and materials will be provided. Relevant legislation, regulations and standards in this context are: The Supervision Act, FSE, FEL, FEF, FEU, FEK, AML and IK. The use and approval of various tools such as screw drivers, insulation tests and thermal imaging will also be covered.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The learning outcomes will be ensured through a combination of lectures, exercises seminars and project work.

Assessment Methods

A written examination will be given on Part 1 of the course concerning organization and regulations, and will count for 60%.

The report, oral presentation and examination count for 40%.

Both parts have to be passed to obtain a grade better than F in the course.

Individual grades (A-F).

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean