Course description
The "CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems" workshop is an essential one-day course that delves into the critical aspects of maintaining industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical power systems. With the implementation of CSA Z463, professionals in the electrical field are provided with a comprehensive guideline that aligns with other standards like the CE Code, CSA Z462 (Workplace Electrical Safety), and CSA Z460 (Control of Hazardous Energy), ensuring a cohesive approach to electrical maintenance that prioritizes safety and reliability.
This workshop not only aims to educate participants on the technical aspects of electrical maintenance but also to cultivate a culture of safety and reliability within the workplace, thereby minimizing risks associated with electrical systems and ensuring compliance with legislative and standard requirements.
Who should attend?
- Electrical Engineers
- Planners
- Electrical Maintenance Personnel
- Plant Electricians
- Electrical Contractors
- Power Specialists
- Maintenance Managers
- Consultants and Technologists
- Electrical Technicians
- Inspectors
- Safety Personnel
This course is crucial for professionals responsible for the design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, or maintenance of electrical systems, as well as those involved in safety management in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings.
Training content
Course Highlights:
- Electrical Maintenance as Part of a Quality Management System: Introduction to requirements and strategies for an effective electrical maintenance management system, including the application of installation and design standards.
- Maintenance Practices: Discussion on various maintenance strategies including reactive, preventive, predictive, reliability-centered, and risk-based maintenance approaches.
- Electrical Maintenance and Workplace Safety: Exploring the safety impacts of inadequate maintenance, competency qualifications, and the role of electrical contractors in safety.
- Emergency Preparedness: Duties and responsibilities concerning emergency electrical equipment and systems, including procedures for shutdown, repairs, and restoration.
- Energized Maintenance Practices: Techniques for energized testing methods like infrared scanning, acoustics, and partial discharge, along with strategies for on-line condition-based maintenance.
- Maintenance of Equipment in Hazardous Locations: Guidelines for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and inspection within hazardous locations.
- Testing: Overview of electrical and mechanical tests, equipment and system tests, and procedures for energization of equipment.
- Equipment-Specific Maintenance Practices: Focused maintenance practices for equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, circuit breakers, and emergency systems.
- Specialized Equipment Maintenance: Maintenance considerations for SCADA systems, PLCs, telecommunication equipment, fire alarm systems, and mining equipment.
Certification / Credits
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the CSA Z463 electrical maintenance guidelines, focusing on creating effective maintenance management systems, adopting proactive maintenance strategies, ensuring safety through maintenance, preparing for emergencies, and maintaining equipment in hazardous locations.
Reviews
Average rating 4.9
The instructor is very good. He explained specific safety and procedure about maintenance in relation to high voltage electrical industry. Finally the course is awesome and very...
This course builds awareness for electrical maintenance and what is required for safety and reliability.
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Canada Training Group
Canada Training Group stands as a premier provider of industrial electrical safety and technical training. With over 40 years of expertise, we specialize in delivering comprehensive, results-oriented training programs designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Our...
Very thorough explanation of electrical maintenance procedures guidelines and legislature, many real-life examples, and the instructor was willing to answer any question.