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M1 – Principles applied to the Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear

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About this course

This course is intended to provide theoretical and practical instruction on the maintenance, repair and subsequent testing of HV/LV switchgear of various types, up to and including 15kV. Delegates should bring clothing and footwear suitable for maintenance exercises.

What you will learn

  • Electrical hazards and precautions
  • Statutory regulations and codes of practice
  • High voltage safety rules
  • Electrical safety documents
  • Operational features of switchgear
  • Circuit breakers – oil, gas, air and vacuum
  • Auxiliary equipment
  • Primary conductors and switchgear enclosures
  • Switchgear maintenance
  • Battery supply units
  • Introduction to electrical faults and protection
  • Fault diagnosis

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