EIP Online - Electrically instructed person

Training of electrical laymen to be an electrically instructed person (EIP). In accordance with BGV A3 and GUV-V A3, electrical laymen may carry out work on electrical appliances and systems under the supervision of a qualified electrician if they have been instructed about the dangers of electrical current and corresponding protective measures.

EIPs can be employed for work such as changing fuses and light bulbs, checking portable equipment (test devices in accordance with DIN VDE 0404 and DIN VDE 0413), ascertaining there is no voltage in sockets etc. Electrical instruction is necessary in order to avoid accidents or damage during such work. The seminar must be followed by professional and safety instruction given by an electrician.

• Elementary principles of laws, ordinances, VDE and BG rules
• Permissible activities for an EIP
• Elementary principles of and terms used in electrical engineering
• Hazards arising from electrical voltages and currents and their effects
• Protective measures against direct and indirect contact
• Testing protective measures
• Electrical engineering safety rules
• Metrological basics
• Practical exercises

Persons who are not qualified electricians but whose work involves dealing with electrical systems and equipment.

None

unlimited

If you successfully participate, you will receive a certificate in accordance with the DGUV guidelines in German and English. After successfully completing the final test, you will receive the final certificate by email.

The certificate is valid for one year.

The training takes place online.

After registration, the course remains accessible for a period of 45 days. If the course is not completed within the available time, access to it expires. However, there is an option to extend the availability of the course for another month. This requires payment of half the course cost within 7 days of the last access.