SL2S205 - Power Systems for Live Events 01 Jul 2023 - 01 Oct 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SL2S205
Module Title: Power Systems for Live Events
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: Philip Hughes
Module Team: Ian Williams, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire
First Intended Intake: APR 2024 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100703 - stage management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 01 Oct 2029

Module Aims

This module aims to give an underpinning in the design, engineering and operation of power systems to those who operate as sound, lighting and video professionals.

Content Summary

Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:

Requirements of BS7671

Fixed installation wiring regulations

Assessment of general characteristics

Protection for safety

Selection and erection of equipment

Inspection and testing

Requirements of BS7909

Specific recommendations over and above 7671

Management of systems to standard

Definition and implication of system scale

Paperwork relating to completion of required inspection and test to standard

Practical operations and skills

Practical wiring skills

Orientation of distribution boards

Providing required earthing arrangements and primary bonding.

Consideration of system management

Power on demand

Sources: Grid, Generator and Renewables

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 84
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Apply appropriate knowledge in the safe design and testing of electrical systems.
LO2 Investigate the requirements of managing a temporary installation including redundancy and sustainability.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 Write up of final practical 0 2000 50 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 Assessment of safety-critical knowledge 60 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Written Work 1
Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1

Reading List

IET / BSI (2022) Requirements for electrical installations, BS7671, current edition. IET

IET / BSI (2022) Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes BS7909, current edition. IET

IET (2022) Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing: 4 (Electrical Regulations). IET

Eade, J (2019) Practitioner's Guide to Temporary Power Systems (Electrical Regulations). IET