FAQ Specialist knowledge electrical specialist

Here you will find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on maintenance of professional competence for electrical specialist in accordance with VDE 1000-10.

How often does the expertise of electrical specialist need to be refreshed?

Specialist knowledge should be refreshed regularly, every two to three years. However, recurring training must be carried out at least once a year. The recurring instruction takes about half a day, the course maintenance of professional competence takes a whole day and also includes the annual instruction.

Do you offer refresher courses for electricians?

Yes, we offer specific courses for electrical specialists to maintain and refresh their specialist knowledge.

Why is maintenance of professional competence required for electrical specialist?

Being up to date with the latest technology and standards is one of the prerequisites for being a electrical specialist. This was again explicitly clarified in VDE 1000-10 for electrical engineering by the requirement to take care of maintenance of professional competence.

Isn’t the annual instruction on maintenance of professional competence sufficient?

No. Although this deals with the most important aspects of security, maintenance of professional competence goes much deeper, particularly into the innovations and requirements.

Who is a electrical specialist?

electrical specialist is, according to the legally binding DGUV V 3, a person who is able to assess the work assigned to them and recognize potential hazards based on their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations. The last point in particular is ensured by the course maintenance of professional competence electrical specialist .

How often must the recurring instruction take place?

The recurring instruction must take place at least once a year.

How long does the recurring instruction take?

The course “Recurring instruction in electrical engineering” lasts approx. 3 to 4 hours.

How regularly do I have to attend the course “maintenance of professional competence electrical specialist”?

A course maintenance of professional competence for the electrical specialist should take place every two to three years. As a rule, we consider every three years to be a good interval.

How long does the course “maintenance of professional competence electrical specialist” last?

The event “maintenance of professional competence electrical specialist” lasts one day, i.e. approx. 8 teaching hours.

Can the recurring instruction be carried out online?

Yes, we offer the recurring training as a webinar for our customers.

Can the maintenance of professional competence for electrical specialist also be carried out online?

Yes, we offer the ES receipt course as a webinar for our customers.

For whom does TCS offer ES training courses?

For all companies and public institutions, but not for private individuals. As a pure B2B provider, we offer some online training courses as well as in-house classroom training.

How many people does TCS offer training for?

In our price list you will find training courses for groups of 4 or more. However, we also offer training courses for smaller groups or individual training sessions on request.

In which languages does TCS offer training?

We can offer our training courses in German and English. For other languages, we have had good experience with interpreters during training.

Does TCS offer open training courses where you can book in as an individual?

Yes, you can find our open seminars on fixed dates for maintenance of professional competence in the open course area.

Which training courses can be implemented online?

Both the recurring instruction in electrical engineering and maintenance of professional competence electrical specialist can be easily implemented online. Other training courses such as “ESfdt” are only partially available, while some courses such as live line work (LLW) are fully available in-house.

Does TCS ES offer in-house training courses?

We offer our training courses exclusively in-house or (if suitable) online. Occasionally, we also offer open seminars.

What does a ES training course at TCS cost?

TCS GmbH attaches great importance to price transparency, which is why the price list is publicly available for download as a pdf below under “Prices”.

How much does it cost to attend an open seminar at TCS?

The price is always visible in the booking system on the first page.

Do the TCS also offer training for VEFKs?

Yes, both training and advice for VEFKs is offered by TCS.