BS7909 Training Course: March 2025

Course Overview

This course deals with the requirements of BS7909: 2023 – The Code of Practice for the creation and operation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related Purposes.

BS7909 is used in a huge range of events beyond the scope of the IEE Regulations.

The Standard outlines the necessary management arrangements and the required range of electrical supplies, heavy-duty flexible cables and portable distribution units needed.

The systems used range from very simple to highly complex and the Standard gives recommendations for all temporary electrical systems.

Key benefits

To provide a knowledge and understanding of BS7909: 2023 – The Code of Practice for the creation and operation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related Purposes.

Candidate Suitability

The course is intended for all those involved in the Design, installation testing, and verification of temporary electrical systems that are required to comply with BS7909 and are required to be the Competent and responsible person. 

Previous experience and an understanding of BS7671 is necessary to gain maximum benefit from this course. Qualification in BS7671 would be an advantage but not essential.

Course Objectives & Elements

• Relationship of BS7909:2023 to other relevant standards
• Requirements for Competent and Responsible Persons
• Requirements for Handover
• Understanding of Direct and Indirect contact
• Earthing and Equipotential Bonding
• Automatic disconnection of Supply
• Simple and Complex systems
• Connector type and use
• Cable selection and use
• Installation Practises
• Calculating Volts Drop
• Understanding of Ze and Zs and their relevance
• Problem-solving
• Requirements for inspection and testing
• Reporting and Hand over
• System design 
• System testing and verification
• Certification

Course duration

Two days

Training Method

Classroom-based.

Course Outcome/Qualification

Candidates who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Define aspects of the British Standard
• Identify and locate issues in existing systems
• Describe and discuss problem-solving and future plans with colleagues in relation to the standard
• Choose equipment suitable for purpose
• Make informed cable choice 
• Design, install, test, verify, and certify a temporary electrical system to the standard required

On successful completion, the learner will receive a certificate saying they been successful in completing “BS7909:2023 Temporary Electrical Systems Awareness and Competence”.   This is not a City Guilds accredited course or qualification.

The course is accredited by The Academy For Theatre Arts, registered learning provider UKRLP 10053068.

COURSE TESTIMONIALS

“Paul delivered the course in a really clear manner and made it very accessible.

His style made it enjoyable as well as educational and the anecdotes and the discussions he encouraged and welcomed helped provide the all important context. He was extremely supportive to many of us who certainly don’t have his vast depth of knowledge and experience and encouraged us to ask anything we wanted.

Having being on the other side of the fence many times, Paul made it look easy holding the room and keeping things moving forward in an inclusive way.”

“Thank you for the hospitality, great course and well presented, hope to return soon” – Ian

“Thank you for making us all feel very welcome on the course” – Mark, HTE Solutions