Course description
The "Power Cable Testing & Maintenance" course provides essential training for professionals involved in the maintenance, testing, and termination of medium voltage X-link power cables. With a focus on industry-accepted standards and best practices, this one-day course is designed to enhance the skills of those directly involved in these critical tasks, ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical systems.
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Who should attend?
Who Should Attend:
- Electrical Engineers and Technicians responsible for cable maintenance and testing
- Professionals involved in the installation of medium voltage power cables
- Maintenance personnel looking to understand cable failure modes and corrective actions
- Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of electrical safety and maintenance practices
Enrollment Information:
This course is vital for professionals responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of medium voltage power cable systems. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of cable testing, maintenance, and terminating practices, participants will be well-equipped to tackle challenges in the field.
Training content
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Standards Overview: Incorporating CSA Z463, CSA Z462, and ANSI/NETA 2019 standards to provide a strong foundation in electrical systems maintenance and safety.
- Expert Instruction: Led by certified electrical professionals with extensive field experience, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application through case studies and demonstrations.
- Safety and Maintenance Focus: Emphasizing electrical safety, including shock and arc flash prevention, alongside maintenance strategies to enhance cable reliability.
- Cable Insulation Systems: Deep dive into dielectric theory, insulation types, deterioration factors, and high voltage AC/DC testing implications.
- Practical Cable Testing and Terminating: Covering the construction, testing, and termination of medium voltage X-link power cables, including NETA test protocols and result interpretation.
Practical Application:
Participants will engage in:
- Hands-on demonstrations highlighting the key aspects of cable insulation systems and the impact of different insulation types on cable performance.
- Interactive labs focused on the execution of various NETA tests, fostering a deep understanding of test procedures and result analysis.
- Real-world scenarios for cable terminating, equipping attendees with the skills needed for precise and safe cable installation.
Certification / Credits
Upon completion, participants will:
- Understand the importance of electrical safety in the context of power cable maintenance and testing, applying CSA-Z462 and CSA-Z463 principles.
- Be familiar with different insulation systems used in medium voltage cables and recognize factors leading to insulation failure.
- Conduct comprehensive tests on X-link power cables, including insulation resistance, high potential tests, and more, interpreting results accurately.
- Implement effective cable terminating techniques, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Recognize cable deficiencies and recommend corrective actions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical systems.
Reviews
Average rating 5
The course was well delivered and was a greater understanding of different cable testing to assure cable integrity.
The course was easy to grasp, and the instructor is pretty easy to listen to and very knowledgeable about the topics.
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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...
The course was well informed and moved along at a good pace.