Principles applied to the Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear (M1)

M1

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.

Principles applied to the Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear

Course content

  • 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

Who should attend?

Electrical and mechanical personnel with a responsibility for the maintenance of HV/LV electrical switchgear.

Certifications

Candidates who successfully complete the course and both theoretical and practical assessments will receive The Faraday Centre competence certificate. Candidates who fail will receive The Faraday Centre attendance certificate.

Electrical and mechanical personnel with a responsibility for the maintenance of HV/LV electrical switchgear.