In order to be able to act safely not only on the software side (embedded) but also on complex test setups and prototypes, I completed the qualification as a Qualified Electrician for Defined Activities (EFKffT) according to DGUV Principle 303-001.
Why this course?
As an embedded developer, I often work at the interface between hardware and software. The ability to professionally connect electrical components, perform measurements according to VDE standards, and systematically troubleshoot systems significantly increases occupational safety and project speed. Another personal motivator was the support of my brother, who works as a trained electrician – here I can now help out with qualifications.
Course Content & Competencies
The course comprised approx. 80 teaching units (UE) and conveyed both theoretical knowledge and practical skills:
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: Deepening in current, voltage, resistance, and power in an industrial context.
- Protective Measures: Legally compliant work according to DGUV Regulation 3 and Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV).
- VDE Testing: Initial testing and recurrent testing of portable electrical equipment according to DIN VDE 0701-0702.
- Practice: Professional wiring, clamping, and troubleshooting in control cabinets.
Through this certification, I am now authorized to carry out defined electrical work independently, which is of great advantage especially during the commissioning of test benches and embedded systems in an industrial environment.