In-depth Why?
Working with electrical installations poses a risk due to the danger of voltage. It is important to be highly aware of what you are doing in order to avoid accidents. This course maps out all the dangers and teaches you to supervise your colleagues.
The ‘BA5 Competent Person’ certificate of competence
You, the employer, can use a certificate of competence to demonstrate that your employees are capable of working on electrical installations.
Thanks to this course, your employee will have sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out electrical works on an electrical installation, and to supervise a ‘BA4 Informed Person’.
Be sure to complete a supplemental risk analysis. This way, you can confidently issue a ‘BA5 Competent Person’ certificate of competence.
What do you learn?
During this interactive course, you will acquire the necessary knowledge to assess the dangers of electricity as a 'competent person' (BA5) and take appropriate measures.
What’s more, you’ll also exchange tips and experiences with colleagues. These topics will be covered:
- Introduction: purpose and approach of the course;
- General information and rules for working safely on electrical installations;
- Hazards of electricity when working on electrical installations;
- Rules for working on live electrical installations;
- Conditions and rules for working on live electrical installations.
Prior knowledge required
This course builds on the basic knowledge of working on or near electrical installations. If you do not have this knowledge, it is strongly recommended that you complete the more extensive training course ‘Working safely on electrical installations – BA4 Informed Person’ first.
This course is part of our Impact-offer
Broaden your view and prepare for a new role. A mix of learning methods helps you acquire in-depth knowledge you can apply immediately. The learning paths are often spread over several days.
Result?
As a 'competent person BA5' you have the practical knowledge and insights to apply the safety rules when working on electrical installations. You are able to map out the dangers and propose prevention measures to help mitigate these hazards.
After completion:
- You will know how to work on electrical installations safely;
- You will know to recognise the dangers and take appropriate action;
- You will know what to do in the event of an electrical accident;
- You will be able to supervise a ‘BA4 Informed Person’ sures to prevent or limit risks.
For whom?
The training is for skilled employees, such as electricians and maintenance technicians, who carry out work on electrical installations.
What does the law say?
As an employer, you are required to issue a certificate of competence for each employee who comes into contact with minor and major electrical works and installations. You, the employer, can use these certificates of competence to demonstrate that your employees are capable of and have sufficient knowledge in working on or near electrical installations.
A certificate of competence for working on electrical installations has two levels:
- BA4 Informed Person
This certificate applies to employees who could possibly come into contact with electrical installations but do not carry out work on these installations themselves. This means they must only carry out non-electrical tasks, or minor alterations under the supervision of a competent employee. - BA5 Competent Person
This certificate applies to employees who personally work on or with electrical installations, or who supervise works carried out by informed persons (BA4). Examples of competent persons are engineers or technicians.
As well as the training certificate for BA4 or BA5, it is also important that you – the employer – draw up a risk analysis for the electrical installation(s) in order to be able to issue a conclusive certificate of competence.
Price
The price depends on how you follow the training.
If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient.
Subsidies and financing options
We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.
- SME portfolio (in Flanders). Use these certification numbers in your request:
- members of Mensura External Department for Prevention for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072
- non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943
- Training cheques - Wallonia
- Sector fund
- Alimento
- Constructiv
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a valid BA4 certificate after taking the e-learning course 'Performing small electrical work safely for informed persons (BA4)'?
Yes. The course is for people who occasionally carry out small electrical work where there is little risk. You learn to recognise risks and act appropriately at your own pace.
You will receive a training certificate after passing a short test. Your employer will then draw up a 'BA4 Informed Person' certificate of competence.
Can I take a BA5 course without having taken BA4 first?
In principle, yes. However, we do not recommend it. A BA5 course assumes that you already have the necessary basic knowledge of how electrical equipment works. Otherwise, you may not be able to understand or thoroughly absorb all of the new information.
What exactly is the difference between a BA4 or BA5 certificate and a certificate of competence?
A certificate of competence is drawn up by your employer after you have successfully completed a qualification course. You are aware of the risks (Informed, BA4) or can carry out small electrical work yourself (Competent, BA5).
You only receive a valid BA4 or BA5 certificate after passing the entire BA4 or BA5 course.
