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City & Guilds 2357 Unit 601: Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment) (ELTK 01) — Complete Revision Guide

A structured revision walkthrough of every topic in City & Guilds 2357 Unit 601 (Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment) (ELTK 01)). Use it as a personal study checklist — work through each topic, tick off the points you can confidently explain or calculate, and use the linked Elec-Mate tools to practice the calculation-led parts. Designed for apprentices working through an NVQ pathway with on-the-job portfolio evidence.

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10 min readUpdated 2026-05-18Andrew Moore, Founder of Elec-Mate

Written and reviewed by Andrew Moore, founder of Elec-Mate, against BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, IET Guidance Note 3 and the IET On-Site Guide.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1City & Guilds 2357 Unit 601 — Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment) (ELTK 01) — is a core component of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.
  • 2This unit is typically delivered to apprentices working through an NVQ pathway with on-the-job portfolio evidence and covers 4 main topic areas.
  • 3Across the 4 topics there are 24 specific points you should be able to explain, demonstrate or calculate before the end-of-unit assessment.
  • 4Common assessment formats include online multiple-choice exams, written short-answer papers, and practical workshop tasks observed by your tutor.
  • 5Use the structured topic list below as a personal checklist — work through each point and confirm you can explain it without referring to your notes.
  • 6The Elec-Mate apprentice tier includes mock exams, flashcards, and revision notes mapped to this unit. Use the tools to test yourself between college blocks and on-site days.
01 · Unit Revision

Topic 1: How relevant Health and Safety legislation applies in the workplace

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • Specify their own roles and responsibilities and those of others with regard to current relevant legislation.
  • Specify particular Health and Safety risks which may be present and the requirements of current health and safety legislation for the.
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02 · Unit Revision

Topic 2: The procedures for dealing with Health and Safety in the work environment

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • State the procedures that should be followed in the case of accidents which involve injury, including requirements for the treatment of electric shock/electrical burns.
  • Specify appropriate procedures which should be followed when emergency situations occur in the workplace.
  • State the limitations of their responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • State the actions to be taken in situations which exceed their level of responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • State the procedures that should be followed in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations for reporting health, safety and/or welfare issues in the workplace..
  • Specify appropriate responsible persons to whom health and safety and welfare related matters should be reported..
03 · Unit Revision

Topic 3: The procedures for establishing a safe working environment

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • State the procedure for producing risk assessments and method statements in accordance with their level of responsibility.
  • Describe the procedures for working in accordance with provided, pre determined..
  • Describe the procedures that should be taken to remove or minimise risks before deciding PPE is needed.
  • State the purpose of PPE.
  • Specify the appropriate protective clothing and equipment that is required for identified work tasks.
  • State the first aid facilities that must be available in the work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Explain why it is important not to misuse first aid equipment/supplies and to replace first aid supplies once used.
  • Describe safe practices and procedures in the working environment..

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Topic 4: The requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in the work environment

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • Identify warning pictograms for hazardous substances, as defined by the GB (Great Britain) CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) Regulation.
  • Define what is meant by the term hazard in relation to Health and Safety legislation in the workplace.
  • Identify specific hazards associated with the installation and maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment.
  • Describe situations which can constitute a hazard in the workplace.
  • Explain practices and procedures for addressing hazards in the work place.
  • Identify the correct type of fire extinguisher for a particular type of fire.
  • Explain situations where asbestos may be encountered.
  • Specify the procedures for dealing with the suspected presence of asbestos in the workplace..
05 · Unit Revision

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A Five-Step Revision Plan for This Unit

A repeatable approach that works for City & Guilds 2357 Unit 601 and every other unit in your qualification.

1

Read through every topic point once

Start at Topic 1 and read every bullet point. Don’t try to memorise — just get familiar with the scope. Note any topic that feels unfamiliar so you can come back to it.

2

Map each topic to its calculator or guide

For calculation-led topics, open the relevant Elec-Mate calculator and try one worked example. For theory-led topics, find the matching section in BS 7671 or the IET On-Site Guide.

3

Work through Elec-Mate mock exam questions

The Elec-Mate apprentice tier includes mock questions mapped to this unit. Aim for 80%+ on a clean run before the real exam.

4

Get hands-on time on the bench

For practical units (inspection and testing, installation), ask your tutor for additional workshop access. The bench is where the points click.

5

Self-explain each topic to a peer

If you can explain a topic in your own words to another apprentice and they understand it, you know it. This is the single highest-leverage revision tactic.

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