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Free course · 3 hours · RD 614/2001

Electrical safety course for work in Spain free, with certificate

For anyone who uses electrical equipment or works near switchboards, machines or power lines: maintenance, cleaning, construction, warehouses, hospitality or people starting out as electricians. What you may do and what not, the residual current device, the 5 golden rules and what to do if someone is electrocuted. A 30-question test and a training certificate in PDF, no sign-up.

What can a worker who is not an electrician do with electricity? Spain's Royal Decree 614/2001 allows elementary operations, such as plugging in, unplugging or switching on equipment designed for anyone, after checking it is in good condition. Opening a switchboard, changing fuses or isolating the supply to work are tasks for an authorised worker appointed by the employer, and some of them for a qualified one. This course explains it in 8 modules, with a 30-question test and a training certificate in PDF. It does not entitle you to work on electrical installations.

Note: this is theory only. It is not a licensed course or an installer's licence. It does not entitle you to work on electrical installations: your employer must authorise you and, depending on the work, you must be a qualified worker (Royal Decree 614/2001).

FreeCourse, test and certificate, no sign-up
8 modulesAbout 20 minutes each
30 questionsPass with 24, with explanation and source
No licenceWork on installations needs your employer's authorisation
  1. StudyThe 8 modules, at your own pace.
  2. Take the test30 questions; you can retake it.
  3. Download the PDFWith your name, the date, the syllabus and a code to verify it.

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The course: 8 modules

Each module has its own page: the text, a practical example, the rule it comes from and a few review questions. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. 1Electrical risk and the harm it causesRoyal Decree 614/2001 protects workers against electrical risk in any workplace: not only electricians, but also anyone…20 min
  2. 2Who may do what: authorised and qualified workersThe decree classifies workers by what they may do: Role Who it is (annex I) Any worker No specific electrical training.20 min
  3. 3Equipment, sockets and extension leads without scaresThe INSST guide gives these rules for people who only use electrical equipment: Do not work with equipment or…20 min
  4. 4Installation protection: earthing and the RCDThe employer must take measures so that electricity harms nobody or, if that is not possible, to reduce the risk to a…20 min
  5. 5Working dead: the five golden rulesThe general rule is that any work with electrical risk on or near an installation is done with the power off (article…20 min
  6. 6Near switchboards and power lines: danger zonesAround a live part there are two zones: the danger zone, where an unprotected worker may suffer an arc or a contact…20 min
  7. 7Water, damp, fire and static electricityThe installation and equipment must suit the place: highly conductive surfaces, water or damp, explosive atmospheres…15 min
  8. 8If someone is electrocuted, and your rightsCut the power before anything else (main switch or switchboard).20 min
  9. ✓Final test and certificateFinal test: 30 questions

Frequently asked questions

Are the course and certificate really free?
Yes. The 8 modules, the test and the PDF certificate are free and no sign-up is needed. LaborIA is funded by advertising.
Does it work as an electrician's licence?
No. Installer licences are issued by each Spanish region under the installation regulations, and to do work with electrical risk in a company your employer must authorise you and, depending on the work, you must be a qualified worker (Royal Decree 614/2001, annex I). This course covers the basics every worker should know.
Is it an officially recognised certificate?
No. It is a free-form training certificate: it lists the content, the regulations, the date and your score, with a code to verify it has not been altered. No public body recognises it.
What can I do with electricity if I am not an electrician?
Elementary operations: plugging in, unplugging or switching on equipment designed for anyone, after checking it is in good condition. Opening switchboards, changing fuses or isolating an installation is for authorised workers.
Who has to train me on electrical risk?
Your employer, with training suited to your job, free and during working hours (Royal Decree 614/2001, article 5; Act 31/1995, article 19). The INSST guide distinguishes three levels: people who use equipment, people who work near live installations and people who install, repair or maintain them.
Do you store my name or ID number?
No. The PDF is generated in your browser: your name and ID are not sent to LaborIA or anyone else.

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Rules and official sources

Texts read on 23 October 2026. General information: your employer must also give you the training for your specific job.