This module is based upon the recommendations of DoH Health Technical Memorandum 06-01 and BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations and a number of other relevant documents.

The module will cover the following topics:

• Statutory requirements related to electrical services
• Design considerations and documentary guidance
• Assessment of load
• Electrical distribution and protection
• Secondary supplies
• Resilience
• Lighting
• Power
• Specialist electrical services in medical locations
• Maintenance
• Fire safety legislation in so far as it relates to healthcare premises and their management
• Understanding fire safety in terms of patient dependency
• Structural fire precautions in healthcare premises
• Fire resistance and reaction to fire of elements of building construction and building contents
• Means of escape strategies in healthcare premises
• Fire alarm systems in hospitals

Students will be introduced to this module, its assessment requirements and learning strategies at a residential study weekend, where there will also be initial training relating to this module.

An online module handbook and workbook will be provided which will guide students through each topic. Series of tasks which will give structure to independent academic study, research and work based investigation and practical work based learning.

Self- Directed learning
Students will be expected to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of independent study during the course of the module with guidance provided by a series of academic tasks such as work based investigation, academic research, and production of reports.
Students will be expected to carry out and present an electrical design project and a technical fire safety report.

Work-based component
Students will be expected to undertake a minimum of 182 hours of work-based tasks. This will involve investigation of how aspects of the academic learning apply to the workplace and development of new skills related to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of the building services.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (2007) HTM 06-01A. Guidance on electrical services supply and distribution. London: The Stationery Office
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION (2009) BS 7671:2008+A3:2015. Requirements for Electrical Installations. IET Wiring Regulations. IET and BSI Group
CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS (2004) CIBSE Guide K: Electricity in Buildings. CIBSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (2013) INDG354. Safety in electrical testing at work. Rev 1. HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (2015) GS38. Electrical test equipment for use on low voltage electrical systems. 4th Ed. HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (2013) HSG85. Electricity at work: Safe working practices. 3rd Ed. HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (2015) HSR25. Memorandum of guidance
on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. 3rd Ed. HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (2014) L22. Safe use of work equipment - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and guidance. 4th Ed. HSE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Various) HBNs. All Health Building Notes. London: The Stationery Office
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (2007) HTM 06-01A. Guidance on electrical services supply and distribution. London: The Stationery Office

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (2015) HTM 05 02. Firecode – fire safety in the NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05-02: Guidance in support of functional provisions for healthcare premises. 2015 Update. The Stationery Office

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (2008) HTM 05 03 Part A. Firecode – fire safety in the NHS
Health Technical Memorandum 05-03: Operational provisions Part A: General fire safety. London: The Stationery Office

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (2008) HTM 05 03 Part B. Firecode – fire safety in the NHS
Health Technical Memorandum 05-03: Operational provisions Part B Fire detection and alarm systems. London: The Stationery Office

1. Explain the scope and role of any statutory regulations, CoPs, technical standards, guidance publications and site/equipment documentation to be consulted when designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining the electrical services. (KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING).

2. Analyse the key design requirements for the provision of Electrical Services within healthcare premises. (ANALYSIS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING).

3. Evaluate the provision of resilience within a healthcare electrical installation. (ANALYSIS, REFLECTION, PROBLEM SOLVING).

4. Demonstrate through completion of a design project, how the electrical services are provided within healthcare premises. (COMMUNICATION, APPLICATION, TEAM WORKING).

5. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key elements of fire safety and fire safety management in healthcare premises. (KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING).

6. Evaluate the standard of fire safety provisions and supporting building design for a healthcare facility. (ANALYSIS, REFLECTION, PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAM WORKING).

Assessment will be by 100% Coursework comprising:

Formal individual assignment – LO1, LO2 & LO3 (2000 words) (30%)

Design project – LO4 (40%)

Formal individual assignment – LO5 & LO6 (2000 words) (30%)

Due to the professional nature and safety-critical aspects of the medical engineering programme, it is necessary for all components of assessment in this module to be passed. Students must have a rigorous understanding and working knowledge, and be able to demonstrate a minimum Pass-level competence in each aspect of the module in order to satisfy the criteria for: the course’s professional body approval; student membership of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM); and future registration as an EngTech. As such, no internal compensation should be allowed on this module.