A Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) shall be trained and knowledgeable of the construction and operation of equipment or a specific work method and shall be trained to recognize and avoid the electrical hazards that might be present with respect to that equipment or work method.
Training requirements and practical certifications for QEWs shall be according to the following specifications.
For all courses, click here to view the syllabus through the Berkeley Lab Training Department.
Select EHS – Safety Training Courses to the left, then scroll down to the class you wish to view and click the Course Description link. Sign-up instructions are available for each course by clicking the course link.
QEW1
| EHS Course # | EHS Course Name | Frequency |
| EHS0116 | First Aid | 2 years |
| EHS0123 | CPR/AED | 2 years |
| EHS0370 | LOTO for Authorized Persons | 3 years |
| EHS0540 | QEW 1 Electrical Safety Basics | 3 years |
| EHS0541 | QEW 1 Shock Protection | 3 years |
| EHS0542 | QEW 1 Electrical Safe Work Controls | 3 years |
| EHS0543 | QEW 1 Practical Training | 3 years |
| EHS0544 | QEW 1 Practical Certification | Annual |
QEW2
| EHS Course # | EHS Course Name | Frequency |
| EHS0116 | First Aid | 2 years |
| EHS0123 | CPR/AED | 2 years |
| EHS0370 | LOTO for Authorized Persons | 3 years |
| EHS0550 | QEW 2 Electrical Safety Basics | 3 years |
| EHS0551 | QEW 2 Shock Protection | 3 years |
| EHS0552 | QEW 2 Arc Flash Protection | 3 years |
| EHS0553 | QEW 2 Electrical Safe Work Controls | 3 years |
| EHS0554 | QEW 2 Modes of Work | 3 years |
| EHS0556 | QEW 2 Practical Training | 3 years |
| EHS0558 | QEW 2 Practical Certification | Annual |
QEW3
| EHS Course # | EHS Course Name | Frequency |
| All QEW2 courses, plus the following: | ||
| EHS0560 | QEW 3 High Voltage Safety | 3 years |
| EHS0561 | QEW 3 Practical Training | 3 years |
| EHS0562 | QEW 3 Practical Certification | Annual |