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.
Participants
Engineers, supervisors and technicians with a responsibility for the maintenance of HV/LV electrical switchgear.
Aim
To provide theoretical and practical instruction on the maintenance and repair of HV/LV switchgear of various types.
Outline Contents
- Statutory regulations and codes of practice
- Operational and safety features of switchgear
- Primary conductors
- Circuit breakers – oil/gas/air/vacuum
- Auxiliary equipment
- Exterior of switchpanels
- Switchroom housekeeping
- Battery units
- Trouble shooting
- Practical maintenance exercises
- Course review
Certification
CandidCandidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a
Teesside University 'UCPD' certificate worth 30 credits as well as 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
- 22nd – 26th Feb
- 5th – 9th Jul
- 20th – 24th Sep