⚡ Course Summary

Working safely around electricity requires more than standard first aid knowledge. This fully online, self-paced course teaches you essential emergency response principles for electrical accidents, including treatment for burns and shock.

Developed by an experienced and assured railway trainer, it mirrors Network Rail’s official training structure and meets the standards of a Richardson Training – Level 1 qualification.

Learners who wish to demonstrate practical skills can upgrade to the blended learning option (online theory + classroom practical), leading to a Richardson Training Level 2 equivalent certification.

👥 Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for anyone who needs to understand first aid principles and the additional precautions required when electricity is involved. While tailored for the railway sector, the first aid methods taught — including treatment of electrical injuries — apply equally across other high-risk industries.

No prior qualifications or certifications are required.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• ⚡ Recognise and avoid general and railway-specific electrical hazards
• 🚨 Understand the emergency process for railway electrical incidents
• 🩹 Provide first aid for electrical injuries and burns
• 🫀 Follow the DRABC approach and perform CPR safely
• 🔌 Understand short circuits and appropriate response actions
• 🚆 Manage incidents involving both AC overhead line equipment (OLE) and DC conductor rail (third rail) systems

📚 Course Content

The training is divided into ten structured lessons:

1. Welcome & Introduction
2. Regulations, Responsibilities & Hygiene
3. Managing AC OLE Incidents
4. Managing DC Conductor Rail Incidents
5. Distribution Locations & Incidents
6. Incident Sequence & 5-Point Action Plan
7. Treatment of Injuries
8. Burns & Eye Injuries
9. Treatment of Life-Threatening Injuries
10. Course Summary & Final Assessment

Each lesson includes video explanations, interactive quizzes, and case-based scenarios to ensure full understanding. The course is time-controlled to protect learning integrity, though you may take extra time if needed.

⏱️ Duration & Assessment

• Total course time: ~68 minutes
• Interactive learning & quizzes: 15–60 minutes (varies by learner)
• Final assessment: up to 30 minutes (Repeatable)

To achieve certification, you must pass the final knowledge assessment. A digital certificate of completion (valid for three years) will be issued upon success.

✅ Compliance & Standards Alignment

• Aligned with the intent of CTM201 and CTM202 (as interpreted)
• Reflects Network Rail’s Electrical First Aid (HSET32) structure and safety expectations
• Meets the learning objectives for Electrical First Aid for Electrical Accidents and supports progression to railway electrification competencies (e.g. DC isolations)
• Developed by an assured railway trainer to support legal and safety compliance across railway and other electrical environments
• Meets Richardson Training ltd’s structured Level 1 qualification criteria

💻 Format & Experience

• 100% online and self-paced, with time-controlled minimum progress to ensure engagement
• Includes videos with audio narration, interactive elements, and quizzes
• Audio playback is recommended for the best learning experience
• Certification awarded upon successful completion of the online theory and exam
• A blended learning upgrade (with practical assessment) is available for those seeking a Level 2 equivalent qualification — contact us for details