Oakland, California - AVO Training Institute

Oakland, CA

AVO Training Institute

AVO has moved to a LARGER location in California

A NEW LOCATION IN CALIFORNIA

Inside the Cypress Mandela Training Center
977 66th Ave
Oakland, CA 94621
(map to new AVO Oakland location HERE)

For questions about training at this location, please contact your AVO Account Executive:

Bridgette Linvel
AVO Account Executive | West Region
214-330-3557

E: bridgette.linvel@avotraining.com

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Beyond the Classes

AVO provides information helpful in planning your training experience. Below are some Airport and Hotel suggestions.

Travel and Lodging

HOTELS

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

350 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA 94621

+1 510-568-7600

Distance to training location: 2.1 miles (8 minutes)

HOTEL'S WEBSITE: Oakland Airport Hotels | Courtyard Oakland Airport (marriott.com)

Directions

Hilton Garden Inn Oakland/San Leandro

510 Lewelling Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94576 510.346.5533 Distance to training location: 3.31 miles HOTEL'S WEBSITE: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/oakslgi-hilton-garden-inn-oakland-san-leandro/ DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL: https://goo.gl/maps/qbgbTvRKccfv57zt9

Airports

Oakland Airport

Distance to training location: 3.48 miles

Directions

San Francisco International Airport

Distance to training location: 27.5 miles

Directions

GREAT NEWS!

AVO is excited to announce the opening of our NEW location in California this March (2023).
See the map HERE.

Our Oakland location will allow us to provide MORE courses:

Substation Maintenance I and II
Electrical Safety for Utilities
Cable Splicing and Terminating
Transformer Maintenance & Advance Transformer Maintenance
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage
Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
Protective Relay Maintenance (Basic & Advanced)
NFPA 70E
Infrared Thermography I & II, including Certification Training
OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution
OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing

In the meantime, there are many courses available at ALL our existing sites, including one in nearby San Leandro, California, or Sumner, Washington. Our schedule is below.

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COURSES FILL UP QUICKLY.

If a course listed below is no longer available on the (AVO U) Registration page, it may be full/unavailable.

Please register early to secure a spot or ask our ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES about ONSITE courses at your site.

Schedule Last Updated: 09-12-2023 | Go to our AVO HOME PAGE

AVO now offers Solar Systems courses, PLUS a new CERTIFICATION | NEC ®, SAFETY & Battery Storage | see schedule below | see the VIDEO

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COURSES FILL UP QUICKLY.

If a course listed below is no longer available on the (AVO U) Registration page, it may be full/unavailable.

Please register early to secure a spot or ask our ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES about ONSITE courses at your site.

NOTE: AVO is starting registration of our NEW location in the Northeast in Crofton, Maryland (right between Baltimore and Washington, D.C); and, our San Leandro location has moved 5 miles to a larger site in Oakland. See a map HERE.

ALL SCHEDULED COURSES are below; sign-up soon to secure a spot:

• Basic Electricity
[BE | #345 | 3 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | See course outline PDF
10/04 to 10/06/2023 in Oakland, CA ^
10/16 to 10/18/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/06 to 11/08/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
11/06 to 11/08/2023 in Oakland, CA *
11/20 to 11/22/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
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• Basic Electricity | VIRTUAL
[BEv VIRTUAL | #345V | 3 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | See course outline PDF
10/02 to 10/04/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
10/30 to 11/01/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
11/15 to 11/17/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
11/20 to 11/22/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
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• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
[BET | #410 | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | See course outline PDF
10/09 to 10/12/2023 in Oakland, California * (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE)
10/23 to 10/26/2023 in Dallas, Texas
11/13 to 11/16/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
Learn More >>

• Battery Maintenance and Testing
[BMT | #475A | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | See course outline PDF
10/02 to 10/05/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/16 to 10/19/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/06 to 11/09/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/27 to 11/30/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Cable Splicing and Terminating MV
[CSTMV | #130 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Dallas, Texas
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Sumner, WA
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Cleveland, OH
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Dallas, TX
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Cleveland, Ohio
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Oakland, California
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Dallas, Texas
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Dallas, TX
Learn More >>

• Cable Testing & Diagnostics, Medium-Voltage
[CTDMV | #131 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/16 to 10/20/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/06 to 11/10/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
Learn More >>

• Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage
[CBMLV | #134 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Cleveland, OH *
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Sumner, WA*
11/06 to 11/10/2023 in Dallas, TX
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Sumner, WA
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Cleveland, OH
Learn More >>

• Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage
[CBMMV | #300 | 3.5 DAYS |2.5 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/09 to 10/12/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/16 to 10/19/2023 in Cleveland, Ohio *
10/16 to 10/19/2023 in Carrollton, GA *
10/30 to 11/02/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/27 to 11/30/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
11/27 to 11/30/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Intro to Low Voltage Circuit Breakers | VIRTUAL
[ILVB VIRTUAL | #301V | 3 DAYS |2.1 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
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• Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case
[CBMMIC | #418 | 2 DAYS |1.4 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6
[CBMSF6 | #332 | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/16 to 10/19/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/06 to 11/09/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Electrical Print Reading
[EPR | #234 | 3 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/30 to 11/01/2023 in Carrollton, GA (just outside Atlanta) *
11/20 to 11/22/2023 in Dallas, TX
Learn More >>

• Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
[ESIF | #290 | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/02 to 10/05/2023 in Carrollton, Georgia (just outside Atlanta) *
11/06 to 11/09/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
Learn More >>

• Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities | VIRTUAL
[ESIF VIRTUAL | #290V | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
9/25 to 9/28/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
10/23 to 10/26/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
11/06 to 11/09/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
Learn More >>

• Electrical Safety for Inspectors
[ESI | #430 | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs] | see Course Outline PDF HERE
** NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE for In-Person courses. Please call about our ONSITE option at YOUR location (1-877-594-3156). AVO can schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Electrical Safety for Mining
[ESM | #500 | 3.5 DAYS | 2.5 CEUs]
[This is an ONSITE class only; we'll go to you. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule a special company/group session OR a custom course at your location.]

• Electrical Safety for Utilities
[ESU | #223 | 4 DAYS |2.8 CEUs | see course outline PDF here
10/16 to 10/19/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
10/23 to 10/26/2023, in Oakland, CA * (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE)
10/30 to 11/02/2023 in Sumner, WA *
10/30 to 11/02/2023, in Oakland, CA * (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE)
11/06 to 11/09/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/13 to 11/16/2023 in Cleveland, OH *
11/27 to 11/30/2023 in Sumner, WA *
Learn More >>

• Electrical Safety for Utilities | VIRTUAL
[ESUV VIRTUAL | #223 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs | see course outline PDF here
10/09 to 10/12/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
10/23 to 10/26/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
11/27 to 11/30/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
Learn More >>

• Energized Overhead Contact Systems | Line Safety | ONSITE ONLY
[OCS | 10 DAYS | 8 CEUs] | see a PDF of the Course Outline here
[This is an ONSITE class only; we'll go to you. You can reach your area Account Executive HERE if you'd like to schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location.]
Contact Us >>

• Grounding and Bonding | In-Person
[GB | #417B | 3 DAYS |2.1 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
11/20 to 11/22/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Infrared Thermography (Level I)
[IR1 | #240A | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE
10/16//2023 to 10/20/2023 in Sumner, WA *
10/30/2023 to 11/03/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/06/2023 to 11/10/2023 in Sumner, Washington *
11/27/2023 to 12/01/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Infrared Thermography (Level II)
[IR2 | #240B | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Intro to Low Voltage Circuit Breakers | VIRTUAL
[ILVB VIRTUAL | #301V | 3 DAYS |2.1 CEUs] | see a Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Introduction to Protective Relay | VIRTUAL
[IPRv VIRTUAL | #148V | 3 DAYS |2.1 CEUs] | see a Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
LEARN MORE >>

• Line Safety | Energized Overhead Contact Systems | ONSITE ONLY
[OCS | 10 DAYS | 8 CEUs] | see a PDF of the Course Outline here
[This is an ONSITE class only; we'll go to you. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location.]
Contact Us >>

• Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Feeder Protection
[MPR-FP | #553 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | See Course Outline PDF HERE
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Dallas, TX *
Learn More >>

• Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Generation
[MPR-G | #551 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | See Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Transformer Protection
[MPR-TP | #554 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | See Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage
[MCSLV | #307 | 4.5 DAYS |3.2 CEUs] | see a Course Outline PDF HERE
9/25 to 9/29/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/16 to 10/20/2023 in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Oakland, California *
Learn More >>

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• National Electrical Code 2023 (NEC®) | IN-PERSON
[NEC | #227 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
10/23 to 10/25 in Carrollton, GA (just outside Atlanta) *
11/13 to 11/17 in Oakland, CA
11/27 to 11/30/2023 in in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE [just added]
Learn More >>

• NEC - National Electrical Code 2023 (NEC 2023 ®) | VIRTUAL (LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED)
[NECv | #228v | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] |see course outline PDF
9/18 to 9/21/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED * just added
11/27 to 11/30/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED *
Learn More >>

• National Electrical Code CHANGES 2023 | NEC® | In-Person
[NECC | #227B | 2 DAYS | 1.4 CEUs] | see the course outline PDF here
See VIRTUAL course options below.
** NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE for In-Person courses; see the VIRTUAL option below OR call about our ONSITE option at YOUR location (1-877-594-3156). [AVO can schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• National Electrical Code | for Solar Systems | VIRTUAL
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS PART OF 4-DAY SOLAR SYSTEMS ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
[SSAC V | #606 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF
This Solar Systems Advanced Certification course is VIRTUAL (Live & Instructor-led), which allows for full interaction with students.
The certification covers:

NEC
Safety
Battery Storage

11/06 to 11/09/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED * just added
Learn More >>

• NFPA 70E®
[NFPA | #431 | 2 DAYS | 1.4 CEUs | see course outline PDF here
10/02 to 10/03/2023, in Dallas, TX *
10/02 to 10/03/2023, in Oakland, California *
11/20 to 11/21/2023, in Dallas, TX *
11/20 to 11/21/2023, in Oakland, CA *
Learn More >>

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AVO electrical training near me

• OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
[OESRWP | #259 | 2 DAYS | 1.4 CEUs] | see a Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution
[OGTD | #260 | 2 DAYS | 1.4 CEUs]
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

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Introduction to Overhead Contact Systems - ONSITE | ONSITE ONLY
[IOCS | #558 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF
Call your region's AVO Account Executive for info or to register, CLICK HERE for contact info.
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Overhead (Energized) Contact Systems | Line Safety | ONSITE ONLY
[OCS | 10 DAYS | 8 CEUs] | see a PDF of the Course Outline here
[This is an ONSITE class only; we'll go to you. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location.]
Contact Us >>

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• Power Quality and Harmonics
[PQH | #313 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | see Course Outline PDF HERE
*[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE company/group session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
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• Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced
[PRMA | #140 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs | see Course Outline PDF HERE
9/18 to 9/22/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Cleveland, Ohio *
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Sumner, WA *
10/16 to 10/20/2023 in Oakland, CA * (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE)
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/06 to 11/10/2023 in Cleveland, Ohio *
Learn More >>

• Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic
[PRMB | #137 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs] | see Course Outline PDF HERE
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Oakland, CA *
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE
10/16 to 10/20/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Cleveland, Ohio *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Oakland, CA *
Learn More >>

• Protective Relay, Intro level | VIRTUAL
[IPRv VIRTUAL | #148V | 3 DAYS |2.1 CEUs] | see Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

• Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation
[PRMG | #406 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs] | see Course Outline PDF HERE
[NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule an ONSITE group/company session OR a custom course at your location or at one of our sites.] *
Learn More >>

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• SOLAR Systems Advanced Certification | VIRTUAL | NEC ®, SAFETY & Battery Storage
[SSAC V | #606 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | see course outline PDF
This Solar Systems Advanced Certification course is VIRTUAL (Live & Instructor-led), which allows for full interaction with students.
The certification covers:

NEC
Safety
Battery Storage

11/06 to 11/09/2023, LIVE & INSTRUCTOR-LED * just added
Learn More >>

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• Substation Maintenance I
[SSMI | #230 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
9/18 to 9/22/2023 in Dallas, Texas
9/18 to 9/22/2023 in Oakland, CA [just added] (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE) *
10/02 to 10/06/2023 in Dallas, TX
10/16 to 10/20/2023 in Oakland, CA [just added] (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE) *
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Crofton, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., see map here) * NEW NORTHEAST SITE
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/06 to 11/10/2023 in Carrollton, GA *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Dallas, TX *
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Oakland, California *
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• Substation Maintenance II
[SSMII | #231 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2 CEUs | see course outline PDF
9/18 to 9/22/2023 in Dallas, TX [just added]
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Dallas, TX *
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Oakland, CA (NEW CALIFORNIA LOCATION, see map HERE) *
10/30 to 11/03/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Carrollton, GA *
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• Substation: Components, Testing, and Interpretation [Hands-On]
[SCTI-HO | #232 | 4 DAYS | 2.8 CEUs] | see the course outline PDF here
Please note: Students MUST COMPLETE SCTI virtual course (see the course above) to register.

Learn More >>

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• Transformer Maintenance and Testing
[TMT | #142 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2. CEUs | see course outline PDF here
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/06 to 11/10/2023 in Oakland, CA *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/27 to 12/01/2023 in Carrollton, GA (near Atlanta) *
Learn More >>

• Advanced Transformer Maintenance and Testing
[ATMT | #149 | 4.5 DAYS | 3.2. CEUs] | see course outline PDF here
9/25 to 9/29/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
10/09 to 10/13/2023 in Carrollton, GA (just outside Atlanta) *
10/23 to 10/27/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
11/13 to 11/17/2023 in Dallas, Texas *
Learn more >>

• Wind Generation | ONSITE ONLY
[This is an ONSITE class only; we'll go to you. Please call us (1-877-594-3156) if you'd like to schedule a special group/company session OR a custom course at your location.]
Contact us >>

CAN'T COME TO US?

We'll go to you, which will save you money. AVO instructors can train your entire team on your specific equipment at your site, following COVID19 safety protocols.

For information, call us at 1-877-594-3156 or READ MORE HERE.

Want to see the most up-to-date schedule?

Please note that the latest Electrical Safety & Maintenance Safety course schedule and Electrical Certifications can be found at AVO University (avotrainingu.com): https://www.avotrainingu.com/learn .

For information, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-877-594-3156.