Executive Order 1608 Course

If you own, operate or maintain electrical installations, you need to know who is responsible for what. Our Executive Order 1608 course gives you an overview of the Danish executive order on safety in the operation of electrical installations – online and in approx. 45 minutes.

You will learn which roles the law requires, which agreements must be in place and how to document them. When you pass, you receive a personal course certificate.

Who should take the course?

The course is for anyone responsible for establishing, operating or maintaining electrical installations. For example:

• installation owners and operations managers
• electrical installers and electrical contractors
• design engineers and consultants
• HSE managers and safety coordinators

What you will learn

• The purpose and scope of the executive order
• Roles and responsibilities in the operation of electrical installations
• Notification to the Danish Safety Technology Authority
• Agreements with contractors
• Requirements for safety, operating procedures and work procedures
• Inspection and maintenance
• Documentation requirements and quality management system (KLS)

Rules and requirements

Executive Order no. 1608 on safety in the operation of electrical installations (in Danish) sets the framework for roles and responsibilities for electrical installations in Denmark. Among other things, it sets requirements for who is responsible for the installation, how the work is organised and how safety is documented. The Danish Safety Technology Authority (Sikkerhedsstyrelsen) supervises the rules.

A lack of knowledge of the rules can lead to errors, accidents and fines. With a course certificate, you can document to your employer and the authorities that you know the requirements.

How the course works

The course is online and can be taken on a computer, tablet or mobile whenever it suits you. It is divided into short chapters with questions along the way. You must pass each chapter before moving on, so you can be sure you have understood the key points. If you take a break, you carry on where you left off.

When you have passed all the chapters, you automatically receive a personal course certificate that you can download and print. The course is available in Danish and English.

Frequently asked questions

What is Executive Order 1608?

It is the Danish executive order on safety in the operation of electrical installations. It defines who is responsible for an electrical installation and which requirements apply to operation, work, inspection and documentation.

What is the difference between this course and the electrical safety course?

The Executive Order 1608 course is about organisation, roles and responsibilities in the operation of electrical installations. The electrical safety course (L-AUS) is about how you yourself work safely on or near electrical installations. Many people take both – you can buy them together in our electrical safety bundle.

Who in the company should take the course?

Everyone with responsibility for electrical installations – for example the installation owner, operations manager, installer or the person coordinating safety. It gives everyone a shared foundation when roles and agreements need to be put in place.

What happens if I don’t pass?

Then you simply try again. You can retake the questions in a chapter until you pass, and only then do you move on to the next chapter.

When will I get access to the course?

You will receive an email from VESCO Academy with your login – usually the same day and often within 1–2 hours. If you pay by invoice, participants get access once we have approved the order. You have access to the course for 12 months.

Can we buy the course for several employees?

Yes. Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout, or upload a list. From 11 licences, the price drops automatically. Companies can also get a super-user account for VESCO Academy, so you can follow progress and download the certificates for all employees.