Substation Maintenance I
Electrical Maintenance
The Substation Maintenance I course provides an overview for apprentices, technicians and engineers responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Hands-on labs are a major part of this electrical maintenance training course.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This Substation Maintenance I course provides an overview for apprentices, technicians and engineers responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Hands-on labs are a major part of this course to help the technician locate weak or faulty components in the substation systems. Course focus is on medium voltage circuit breakers (air and vacuum), and switchgear. The course is designed to aid skilled qualified substation maintenance technicians in the safe performance of substation component preventative maintenance. This course is available in Spanish.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This hands-on course is intended for apprentices, technicians and engineers responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the configuration and function of common equipment found in a substation.
- Identify components of air, oil and vacuum circuit breakers, and metal-clad switchgear (including switchyard equipment).
- Use medium-voltage circuit breaker and switchgear manufacturer’s instruction manuals and NETA specifications to:
- Perform and interpret results of all required tests.
- Verify measurements and make adjustments to mechanisms as required.
REQUIREMENTS
This course requires a working knowledge of basic electricity. Participants must wear long pants and safety toe shoes to complete the lab portion of this course.
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RELATED COURSES
- Infrared Thermography I
- Substation Maintenance II
- Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage
- Transformer Maintenance & Testing
- Advanced Transformer Maintenance & Testing
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
This course is required for our Substation Maintenance Technician Certification Program.
This course requires a working knowledge of basic electricity. Participants must wear long pants and safety toe shoes to complete the lab portion of this course.
This course is available in Spanish.
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