SA008 Smart Awards – Cabling Over Overhead Obstacles Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £410 (ex VAT)

OH Safety in Portadown delivers the SA008 Smart Awards – Cabling Over Overhead Obstacles course, designed for personnel working in overhead telecommunications environments. This course equips delegates with the essential knowledge and practical skills to safely install and recover drop cables above low voltage (LV) power lines.

Open to learners aged 16+, this foundation-level qualification focuses on hazard awareness, safe methods, and emergency procedures.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Telecoms engineers and operatives
• Civils and utilities staff working near overhead power lines
• Installation and maintenance teams handling drop cables
• Site supervisors overseeing overhead cabling works

It is ideal for anyone required to install or recover telecommunications cables above LV power lines safely.

Course Aim

The SA008 course aims to provide candidates with:

• Essential safety skills for working near overhead electricity
• Awareness of hazards and potential risks in operational telecom environments
• Knowledge of safe installation and recovery methods for drop cables crossing LV power lines
• Competence to respond effectively to emergencies or failures

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice for overhead cabling
• Use equipment safely and follow approved methods when installing or recovering telecom cables above LV power lines
• Work safely while handling drop cables crossing LV power lines
• Know the emergency procedures and reporting protocols in case of an incident

Pre-Requisites

This accreditation is available to anyone aged 16 or over who is capable of meeting the required safety standard. No formal prior qualifications are required.

Assessment Method

Delegates are assessed through practical and theory evaluations, ensuring they can:

• Apply knowledge of safe practices in real-world situations
• Demonstrate correct installation and recovery techniques
• Understand and respond appropriately to hazards or emergencies

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates receive a Smart Awards SA008 Cabling Over Overhead Obstacles Certificate, valid for 3 years.

Refresher training may be required to maintain competence after this period.