The IEC Standards for High Voltage Equipment Testing provide a benchmark for manufacturers, utilities, and testing laboratories around the world. This article explores these standards in detail. This manual is provided for the use of all Departments of the ITER Organization and is addressed to system specifiers, designers and users of electrical components in otherwise non-electrical plant systems. This is an initial version of this document that has been reviewed in accordance with the. The GWO High Voltage Standard will enable participants to support work related to high voltage equipment and systems as per the specific module focus area and detailed topics within.