When it comes to electrical installations in Sweden, safety and expertise are the most important priorities. To perform electrical installation work on high-voltage facilities, a special authorization is required: Authorization A (formerly known as Full Authorization). This is the most comprehensive type of authorization issued by the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority and is often an absolute requirement for anyone wishing to work professionally in industry, substations, power plants, or with public electricity distribution.

What exactly does Authorization A mean?

Authorization A means that you are personally authorized to perform electrical installation work on all types of electrical installations, with no voltage restrictions. Unlike Authorization AL (Low Voltage), which limits work to installations below 1,000 volts, Authorization A also covers installations where the nominal voltage exceeds 1,000 volts AC or 1,500 volts DC.

This includes everything from heavy industrial facilities and large substations to the overhead contact line systems used in rail operations and power generation. For anyone aiming for a leadership role as a project manager, operations manager, or electrical manager at a company that handles high voltage, Authorization A is the most important cornerstone of their skill set. It not only provides a deeper technical understanding of electrical safety at high voltages but also opens doors to more responsible and well-paid roles in the job market.

Requirements for obtaining authorization

Becoming a licensed high-voltage electrician is a journey that combines theoretical expertise with solid practical experience. According to the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority’s regulations (ELSÄK-FS 2017:4), there are specific criteria that must be met for your application to be approved:

• Education: You must have completed a high school diploma in the Electrical and Energy Program (or equivalent) and have taken the theoretical courses specifically required for high-voltage certification.
• Prerequisites: In most cases, you should already hold an AL (Low Voltage) Authorization or have completed equivalent training in order to fully benefit from the more advanced components of the Authorization A course.
• Documented experience: You must have at least two years of documented practical work experience as an electrician after completing your training. This experience must cover relevant aspects of electrical installation work.

Why choose an online program?

Traditional forms of education can often be difficult to balance with a full-time job. You might have to travel, stay in hotels, and take time off from your job. With today’s modern e-learning platforms, you can instead complete your Authorization A training entirely online. This gives you full flexibility to plan your studies when it best fits your schedule—whether that’s early mornings, evenings, or during quieter periods at work.

Krav Kompetens offers a comprehensive online course for Authorization A, specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to meet the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority’s requirements. The course covers key areas such as energy, power, and short-circuit calculations, the design of high-voltage networks, earth electrode measurements, and in-depth knowledge of current standards for high-voltage installations.

Take the next step in your career today

Are you ready to take the next step and become certified to work with high-voltage electricity? By investing in your own skills, you’re not only securing your future in a competitive job market, but you’re also helping your employer take on more and more complex projects. With the right training under your belt, you can confidently shoulder the responsibility required to work safely and professionally with high-voltage electricity.