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
Recent reviews
Chris was an excellent instructor throughout the course. He demonstrated a very high level of technical knowledge and experience, particularly in relation to switchgear maintenance, testing, and safe working practices. He explained complex technical subjects clearly and in a way that was easy to understand, while also relating the theory…Chris was an excellent instructor throughout the course. He demonstrated a very high level of technical knowledge and experience, particularly in relation to switchgear maintenance, testing, and safe working practices. He explained complex technical subjects clearly and in a way that was easy to understand, while also relating the theory to practical, real-world situations. What I particularly appreciated was Chris’s approach to teaching. He was patient, approachable, and always willing to answer questions or provide further clarification. The practical experience and knowledge Chris shared throughout the week have significantly increased my understanding and confidence when dealing with switchgear maintenance. Overall, Chris is an excellent instructor who combines strong technical expertise with outstanding communication and teaching skills. I would highly recommend him to anyone undertaking electrical or switchgear maintenance training, and I would be very happy to attend further training delivered by him in the future.Read more
A lot of information involved and was delivered in a way that put me at ease, Chris was always helpful, professional and always happy to answer any of our questions. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and have taken a lot of information on that will help me with my career in…A lot of information involved and was delivered in a way that put me at ease, Chris was always helpful, professional and always happy to answer any of our questions. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and have taken a lot of information on that will help me with my career in HV Maintenance, Thank you Chris and everyone involved.Read more
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