FSE Course – Training in the Regulations on Safety in Electrical Installations
The FSE course (Regulations on Safety in Electrical Installations) is mandatory training for everyone working on or near electrical installations. The course provides you with the knowledge you need to work safely with electricity and is a legal requirement from Norwegian authorities. Every year, serious accidents related to electricity occur – proper training can save lives.
Komplett HMS offers FSE courses online at competitive prices. The course is available in several languages, and you receive a digital course certificate immediately upon passing the knowledge test. Perfect for electricians, energy installers, and others who need an annual refresher.
Legal Requirements for FSE Training
FSE courses are mandated by:
- Regulations on Safety in Work on and Operation of Electrical Installations (FSE) § 7: Everyone performing work on or near electrical installations must have documented safety training.
- FSE § 9: The training must be repeated annually and adapted to the individual's work tasks.
- Regulations on Electrical Enterprises and Qualification Requirements § 6: Companies working with electrical installations must ensure that personnel have the necessary competence.
- Working Environment Act § 3-2: The employer must ensure that employees are made aware of hazards and safety measures in the workplace.
Consequences of Lacking FSE Training
Lack of FSE training can have serious consequences for both employers and employees. DSB (the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning) conducts regular inspections and controls of companies working with electrical installations.
- Orders and Fines: DSB can impose coercive fines and infringement fees for lacking documentation of FSE training.
- Cessation of Operations: In cases of serious deviations, DSB can demand an immediate cessation of all work until training has been completed and documented.
- Insurance Problems: If an accident occurs and the employer cannot document that employees have completed an FSE course, the insurance company may reject the claim.
- Personal Criminal Liability: In extreme cases, managers and professionally responsible persons can be held personally liable if a lack of training leads to serious accidents.
What Do You Learn in the FSE Course?
- Overview of FSE and relevant regulations
- Dangers of electrical current – arc flash, electric shock, and fire
- Safety measures for working on and near electrical installations
- Powering and disconnection – procedures and routines
- Use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment
- First aid for electrical accidents
- Roles and responsibilities: operations manager, professional supervisor, instructed person
Who Needs an FSE Course?
The FSE course is legally required for everyone working on or near electrical installations. This includes, among others:
- Electricians and electrical fitters
- Energy installers and line installers
- Operations electricians in industry
- Automation technicians and instrumentation technicians
- Instructed persons (laypersons with training)
- Managers and professionally responsible persons in electrical companies
Other professional groups who work near high-voltage installations, such as construction machinery operators and carpenters, may also need FSE training.
Employer's Responsibility for FSE Training
Employers have a duty to ensure that all employees performing work on or near electrical installations have valid and up-to-date FSE training. This responsibility is rooted in both the Working Environment Act and the Internal Control Regulations.
The employer shall:
- Identify which employees need FSE courses based on work tasks
- Ensure that training is completed before work begins
- Ensure that refreshers are conducted at least once a year
- Document and store course certificates as part of internal control
- Adapt the training to the individual's role and risk level
Good documentation of FSE training is an important part of the company's internal control system and may be requested during inspections.
Course Format and Duration
The FSE course at Komplett HMS is 100% online and can be completed at your own pace. Estimated time commitment is approx. 4–6 hours. The course works on PC, mobile, and tablet, so you can take it at home, in the office, or in the field.
The course is available in several languages, making it ideal for multilingual work teams in construction. After passing the knowledge test, you receive a digital course certificate immediately – ready to show during inspections or controls. Since FSE requires annual refreshers, this is a simple and cost-effective solution for companies with many employees.
Order FSE Course
The FSE course at Komplett HMS is among the market's most affordable options for complete FSE training with course certificates and certification.
Do you also need HSE courses for employees or HSE courses for managers? Combine several courses and get all training in one place.
Why Choose Komplett HMS?
- Competitive price – Among Norway's most affordable online FSE courses
- Many languages – Ideal for multilingual teams in construction
- Digital course certificate immediately – No waiting, ready for immediate use
- Easy annual refresher – Order a new course quickly and easily when it's time
- Flexible – Complete when it suits you, on PC, mobile, or tablet
- 5 out of 5 stars on Google – Norway's highest-rated HSE course provider
Frequently Asked Questions about FSE Courses
Must FSE courses be taken every year?
Yes, according to FSE § 9, safety training must be repeated annually. It is the employer's duty to ensure that this is carried out and documented.
Is an online FSE course approved?
Yes, an online FSE course provides valid documentation of completed safety training. For practical skills such as disconnection and securing of installations, the company must also conduct practical exercises in the workplace.
What is the difference between FSE and FEK?
FSE (Regulations on Safety in Work on and Operation of Electrical Installations) deals with safety during work, while FEK (Regulations on Electrical Enterprises and Qualification Requirements) sets requirements for the company's organization and personnel qualifications. See our guide on HSE for more information.
Can foreign workers take FSE courses in their own language?
Yes, the FSE course from Komplett HMS is available in several languages. This ensures that everyone understands the content regardless of their native language, which is particularly important for safety-critical training.
What happens if I don't pass the knowledge test?
You can retake the knowledge test at no extra cost. The course material is available so you can review what you need before trying again.