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For over 55 years, AVO Training Institute has helped thousands of people in over 100 different countries across the world, create safe and reliable electrical systems. AVO currently offers one of the largest selections of Electrical Training courses available, with over 57 courses specializing in Electrical Safety & Electrical Maintenance.
We offer over 57 hands-on electrical safety and maintenance training courses nationwide.
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Our online courses include: Arc Flash, NFPA 70E, OSHA Qualified Person Requirements, Substation Maintenance Certification & Recertification and more.
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I have worked in the electrical industry for nearly 15 years and I never could have imagined being in the position that we have all been thrown into. During my time in the electrical industry I have worked in many capacities; from maintenance and repair technician, project management for critical system upgrades, a technical instructor, curriculum developer, and now playing a key role for a private training company whose business foundation was based on face-to-face safety and hands-on training. In February, I was promoted to Manager of Content & Delivery at AVO Training Institute with a big agenda of my own that I was excited to get started on. Bringing our lab equipment up to par with industry standards, refreshing our curriculum, updating our delivery methods, creating classroom environments that are interactive from floor to ceiling, the list goes on and on. Also, a milestone plan was to develop a learning delivery offering where the instructor would be remote from the learners and provide the training through a virtual training platform. I had no idea that milestone would have to be streamlined in order to maintain a presence for our customers. The world’s population has faced adversity in many different ways as well as capacities and the current situation has done quite the number on how every person has had to make some form of adaptation to how they conduct their daily lives both professionally as well as personally. What this article is going to focus on is what to expect while attending virtual training courses that are delivered online and the benefits and challenges of virtual learning and also includes common asked questions and information to answer them as best as possible.
Electrical workers participate in rigorous on-the-job and classroom training in the early years in the trade. Over the decades, as they become more seasoned, they may receive less training as they progress in their careers.
Here are five reasons why utilities should consider investing in refresher training for their field workforce, according to Tom Norwood, manager of instructors for AVO Training Institute.
Substations are often at the heart of a utility’s transmission and distribution system, but if they are not properly maintained, a company can experience a loss of power reliability and possible outages.
Greg Richmond, Training Specialist for AVO Training Institute, offers six tips for technicians to stay on top of substation components, improve efficiency and focus on safety.
May is Electrical Safety Month, and the danger of electrical hazards remains a constant concern in workplaces nationwide. In fact, electrocution remains one of the four leading causes of workplace deaths in the construction industry, commonly called the “Fatal Four” by OSHA, with approximately 9% of deaths in the workplace being caused by electrocution. In this episode, sponsored by AVO Training Institute, we’re marking Electrical Safety Month with an expert who can give us some insight into the issues surrounding electrical safety, from common hazards to personal protective equipment to strategies for keeping employees safe around electricity.
Joining us today on EHS on Tap is Ralph Parrett, AVO Senior Instructional Designer and Senior Training Instructor. CLICK HERE to listen to Podcast: https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/podcast/ehs-on-tap-e44-its-electrical-safety-month-the-gloves-are-coming-on-to-fight-the-hazard/
Electrical work is rife with hazards and more so in confined spaces. The costs of failure in human and economic terms are so great that stringent management of who performs the work, and how, is imperative. Electrical maintenance and safety certifications provide foundational knowledge for those exposed to the inherent health and safety risks. Electrical worker certifications are sought for many reasons: new-hires; new equipment; transfers to a new shop or role; new rules, regulatory requirements or industry guidelines; or simply to upgrade an individual’s skill levels. For the recipients, achieving certification is appealing not only as a safety measure, but also as a career enhancer as it adds weight and gravitas to a resume.
This is a great class for people to go to. It’s well thought out class that is a good one for basic and or a refresher course. My instructor was great and he had good knowledge. I would recommend others to take this class.
James C., City of Dallas
"My instructor had an unlimited amount of knowledge. Wish I could spend a few years learning from him."
Michael T., South Feather Water & Power
"Our instructor presented the Substation Maintenance with great pride in AVO! Superb knowledge with practical applications! Thank you!"
James C., RED Electric
AVO empowers employees to do their work safely, effectively and go home to their families at the end of their workday. As part of each hands-on course, students perform tasks in equipment labs supervised by some of the most talented & experienced electrical instructors in the industry.