Basic Principles of the Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear

Course code: M1

This course is accredited by Teesside University and is worth 30 credits. Candidates successfully complete the course and assessment will receive a Teesside University ‘UCPD’ certificate … read more

Introduction

This course is intended to provide theoretical and practical instruction on the maintenance and repair of HV/LV switchgear of various types, up to and including 15kV.

Participants

Engineers, supervisors and technicians with a responsibility for the maintenance of HV/LV electrical switchgear

Aim

To provide candidates with an understanding of the functional and operational requirements of HV/LV electrical switchgear

Outline Contents

• Statutory regulations and codes of practice
• Operational and safety features of switchgear
• Primary conductors
• Maintenance of Circuit breakers – oil/gas/air/vacuum
• Auxiliary equipment
• Exterior of switchpanels
• Switchroom housekeeping
• Battery units
• Trouble shooting
• Practical maintenance exercises
• Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Competence” certificate, candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Attendance” certificate.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 13th – 17th Feb
• 11th – 15th Jun
• 30th Jul – 3rd Aug
• 17th – 21st Sep

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