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This two-day program was designed, and is taught, by senior electrical professionals, each with over 40 years experience on electrical systems from 2300V to 500kV. It is taught regularly to substation electricians responsible for medium voltage systems to 25kV and to utility personnel responsible for 69kV to 500kV systems.

It combines in-depth exploration of the Workplace Electrical Safety standard, CSA Z462-24 and practical workshops assessing and mitigating hazards for anyone working on or near high voltage systems. For Saskatchewan participants it exceeds the requirements for Qualified Electrical Workers. Since 1981, several thousand international participants have learned to recognize HV hazards created by electrical systems, equipment and devices and determined the controls used to protect themselves from these hazards.

This program is taught by certified electrical professionals with decades of field experience and solid credentials as professional adult learning instructors and includes professionally designed slides, videos and extensive use of case studies. It examines the electrical hazards found in industry and stresses the importance of the individual employee proactively recognizing hazards and applying safe work practices with the goal of zero incidents.

Who should attend: Substation Electricians, Engineers, Commercial and Industrial Electricians, Instrumentation Mechanics, Technicians, Managers & Safety Professionals.

You will be able to: Safely operate and maintain High Voltage systems. Work confidently using established safety procedures. Organize HV workers under your lead. Communicate fluently regarding your High Voltage systems. Avoid accidents and injuries. Comply with provincial/state and federal legislative requirements.

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April 29 – 30, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time OR24337 $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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  • Eric Lefebvre, York Energy Centre
    “The instructor was on the ball, very knowledgeable and has a knack for getting the content to the student. I learnt more than I thought I would. Good job!”
  • Mike Wilgosh, SMS Equipment
    "The course was very interesting and informative in regards to how dangerous an arc flash can be. Dave Neal shared many personal stories and experiences. The course made us aware of the proper protective gear that an electrician requires to be safe in an Arc Flash situation. Very good course and instructor."
  • Brian Hawco, NL Hydro
    "This course was very well put together and I learnt some very interesting things about arc fault and the required PPE needed to work on different voltages."
  • Karalee Krekoski, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
    “This course was a great reminder of how dangerous it can be in the electrical trade and the precautions to follow.”
  • Brody Sampson, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
    "Very interesting and even if I'm not an electrician I realized what could be happening around me. It was also a good eye-opener, very good instructor, had good points about different scenarios, even for different trades and how it affects them."

Course topics

I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS

Objective: Realize the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.

II. CSA Z462

Objective: Understand how to relate and apply the Arc Flash mitigation guidelines as set out by the Canadian Standards Association.

III. RECOGNIZING HAZARDS

Objective: Learn to recognise all energy sources and hazards created by various electrical equipment and devices.

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I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS

Objective: Realize the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.

  • Electrical Faults
  • Electrical Accidents

II. CSA Z462

Objective: Understand how to relate and apply the Arc Flash mitigation guidelines as set out by the Canadian Standards Association.

  • Limits of approach for electrical shock and flash hazards
  • Arc flash parameters
  • Determine curable burn distance during a short circuit
  • Determine energy released during a short circuit
  • Techniques for reducing arc flash energy
  • Selection of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Review the three types of electrical hazards: electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast
  • Describe conditions required for each to occur
  • Describe procedures to reduce these hazards
  • Describe the impact of voltage,amperage and time on the level of electrocution and flash hazard
  • Describe fault current available
  • Review calculation methods for a supply transformer
  • Describe the impact of fault current on the level of electrical hazard

III. RECOGNIZING HAZARDS

Objective: Learn to recognise all energy sources and hazards created by various electrical equipment and devices.

  • Insulation
  • Cables
  • Power Transformers
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Fault Currents
  • Disconnects
  • Switchgear
  • Breakers
  • Fuses
  • Relays
  • Starters
  • Motors
  • Capacitors
  • Emergency Systems

IV. MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Objective: Understand legislation and apply methodologies to comply.

  • Legislation
  • Electrical Code
  • Purchasing Controls
  • Engineering Controls
  • Training

V. SAFETY DOCUMENTATION

Objective: Establish an accessible and usable system of practice that will protect both life and liability.

  • Rules
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Safe Work Procedures
  • Codes of Practice
  • Operating Procedures
  • Permits & Clearances
  • Switching Procedures

VI. PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT

Objective: Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the required PPE and ancillary High Voltage safety equipment available.

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safety Equipment
  • Signs and Barriers
  • Equipment Protection
  • Interlock
  • Grounding

VII. FIELD CONTROL

Objective: Understand and apply preventative and post accident meetings, analyses and reports.

  • Inspections
  • Job Planning
  • Pre-job Meeting
  • Hazard Identification
  • Hazard Reporting

VIII. WORK METHODS

Objective: Learn and apply safe practical skills.

  • Limits of Approach
  • Switching Practices

IX. GROUNDING

Objective: Learn the dangers of and how induced currents and ground gradients are produced and how to safely select, install and maintain temporary grounds for protection of the worker.

  • Describe potential gradients as they relate to ground faults
  • describe how & where step, touch, mesh, and transferred potentials may appear during a ground fault
  • Induced Voltages
  • Safe Grounding Procedures
  • Grounding and dissipation of residual energy
  • Temporary Grounds

X. SWITCHING

Objective: Interpret and use a single line diagram to write a switching sequence to safely isolate an electrical device for work. Validate existing operating orders and switching procedures. Develop and maintain mandated documentation for all electrical equipment isolation and maintenance work.

  • Single Line Diagrams
  • Using Prints
  • Electrical System Drawings
  • Safety Documentation
  • Isolation
  • Lockout/Isolation
  • Switching Workshop

XI. JOB PLANNING

Objective: Carry out Hazard/Risk Analysis in determining the degree and extent of hazards for maintenance tasks on all electrical equipment.

  • Necessity of job planning to safely perform task
  • Hazard Control Workshop
  • Job Planning Worksheet

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    Doug brings over forty five years experience in the electrical industry, working for utility, utility contractors, engineering firm, and educational institute. Most recently finishing a career at NAIT as an instructor/academic chair (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Power Lineman, Power System Electrician, Electrician and Electrical Engineering Technology programs. He has constructed and...

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    Peter Waugh brings 44 years of experience in fields of maintenance and human resources management. Peter graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He started his career with Westinghouse Industrial Field Service servicing power distribution equipment. He then moved to the Pulp & Paper industry where he worked for three companies over the next 30 years working in...

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    Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...

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  • “Was a very good class and opened my eyes to a lot of the hazards that are out there. The instructor answered all of my questions and was well prepared.”

    Adam Durdle, Syncrude Canada
  • The course was very well presented and both Dave and Jon checked in on us to make sure that the experience was a good one.

    Matthew Litzenberger, University of British Columbia Okanagan
  • “Very informative. I took this course six years ago when I was working in Generation. It was a good refresher and good to see. I am still doing the safety steps that I learned the first time.”

    Norman Penner, Catalyst Paper
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  • I think this course is necessary to perform the work safely and properly. If you are doing any type of high voltage work or switching.

    Trevor McArter, Sutherland and Shultz ltd
  • "This was an excellent course. It gave great awareness to the hazards and risks of the electrical components within the plant."

    David Thom, TransCanada
  • The instructor was knowledgeable and the course materials were very helpful.

    Jordan Garneau, City of Prince George
  • “Very knowledgeable, knew his stuff. Very clear in what he was teaching. Really liked his personal stories and how they relate to the course. Appreciated getting taught by a guy who has actually had his hands on the job.”

    Terry Loucks, Westmoreland Coal
  • “The instructor was on the ball, very knowledgeable and has a knack for getting the content to the student. I learnt more than I thought I would. Good job!”

    Eric Lefebvre, York Energy Centre
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    Josh Peeling, PTI Group
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  • Information handled properly and easy to understand. As the content being relevant to the course as well

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  • "Set forth the value of not rushing into tasks. Take the course, especially for the Arc Flash component."

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    Tom Koehler, Canadian Fertilizers Limited
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    Paul Figueiredo, Smith and Long
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    Andrew MacGillivray, Syncrude
  • “Received good information on the dangers of arc flash, and how to properly categorize the levels of incident energy. Received good feedback on how to go about calculating arc flash levels on a particular piece of equipment on site in we are unsure about.”

    Aaron Staudinger, Syncrude Canada
  • “I felt the instructor, Ross Dion was very knowledgeable and got the information across in a very easy to understand way. The course material covered all of the issues that I was concerned about.”

    Jeff Taylor, Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
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    Kelly Woidak, Canadian Natural Resources
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    Darren Owchar, Prodigy Tech Group
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    Shane Higgins, Black & McDonald Limited
  • The course was simple to follow online, and Dave made it easy to understand. It was a great refresher.

    Wayne Jaques, Enbridge
  • “It was very informative, good and interesting presentation. Lots of good scenarios and stories.”

    Jarvis Kerr, Wajax Power System
  • "The course was very interesting and informative in regards to how dangerous an arc flash can be. Dave Neal shared many personal stories and experiences. The course made us aware of the proper protective gear that an electrician requires to be safe in an Arc Flash situation. Very good course and instructor."

    Mike Wilgosh, SMS Equipment
  • "Very knowledgeable, well around course with a good mix of instruction, video and workshop."

    Marc Thibert, Agrium
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    Al Logan, Catalyst Paper
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    John Stratton, Syncrude Canada
  • “Excellent course. I recommend to all team leaders. Well informed and knowledgeable instructor. Material is well thought out.”

    Rodney Earle, Syncrude Canada
  • “Great instructor; kept it alive. Good material, with lots of examples, pictures, and past experience. Overall, good to be part of the program.”

    Chris W, Esso
  • "This course was much needed and realized it was needed even more once we started."

    John Young, Greyrock Mining
  • “Great course. In-depth and no grey areas. The instructor made it fun and interesting.”

    Cole Mitchelmore, Syncrude Canada
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    Steve Murphy, Keyera Energy
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    Shaun Jones, Enbridge Pipelines
  • "The content was perfect as it touched on all areas of Arc Flash and High Voltage."

    Michael Guigue, Syncrude
  • “Informative, very good instructor, knowledgeable. Would recommend for anyone dealing with electricity in the work place.”

    Gary Grove, Westmoreland Coal
  • “Very knowledgeable and easy to ask questions. Easy to understand and willing to answer questions about other electrical that is relative.”

    Gord Crowe, Syncrude Canada
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    Dana Dueck, Ainsworth
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    Alex Teichroeb, Teen Challenge
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    Patrick Hickey, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • "I found a number of areas which we could improve safety at our facility. The instructor is knowledgeable, interesting to listen to, and related the material in an easy to understand manner."

    Austin Franklin, CF Industries.
  • “Great instructor. He explained in detail all questions we had. He opened our eyes to potential dangers that may occur at our site and others. He may have saved some lives.”

    Dustin Jordan, TransAlta
  • “The instructor, Ross Dion had excellent knowledge and prep of the course. There was good course content. There was good use of videos and slides also excellent use of personal experiences to relate material to.”

    Rob Kingston, Shell
  • “Instructor was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of industry experience to draw on. This was beneficial as he could relate subject matter to real life experiences. Content was appropriate and well delivered.”

    Dale Latin, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • “Again, really enjoyed this course. Very informative and well put together. Good to keep up to date with ever changing Rules & Regulations.”

    Ron Holland, Syncrude Canada Ltd
  • Excellent course for anyone looking to refresh their skills and knowledge or a new worker getting familiar with Arc Flash Safety.

    Kevin Liedtke, Pembina Pipeline
  • "This course reminded me to have more respect for high voltage. It was taught in a way that is applicable to the way I work, and came from the instructor's own experiences."

    Matt Messer, Enbridge
  • “Very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Very good experience. He spoke to a level that we all understand.”

    David Titley, National Research Council Canada
  • "This course was very well put together and I learnt some very interesting things about arc fault and the required PPE needed to work on different voltages."

    Brian Hawco, NL Hydro
  • “The instructor has long history of work experience and trade craft. Very knowledgeable in his field of electrical concepts and practices. The course is well laid out with the right amount of information due to the time duration of two days. Would recommend this course for anyone in the electrical...

    Rick Warner, National Research Council Canada
  • It was a well-put-together course. Good for understanding all of the safety aspects working with or around high voltage.

    Nick O'Leary, Cummins
  • "This is by far the most informative and most organized course I have taken yet. I highly recommend this course to all electricians. It was very nice to have a highly experienced and knowledgeable instructor, Terry Yonkheym to present this course."

    Wayne Robinson, PTI Maintenance
  • “This was an amazing course as Arc Flash was not studied much when I trained many years ago. The initial shock value of the videos kept it seriously serious. The instructor was very informative and experienced. Class size kept it very personal. As I have had no experience with High Voltage this course...

    Arliss Brosinsky, Olymel
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable in the course material and was very professional.

    Darren Ryan, Pembina
  • “Great information given in the course in a clear and formal manner. Instructor was very knowledgeable and personable. Very interesting stories and job site information to share. Thank you.”

    Chad Hulton, TransAlta
  • “Very informative. The instructor clearly has lots of hands-on experience and relays information in a manner that is applicable to everyday work. Lots of info that will be able to apply to my job.”

    Jonathan Kurbis, Westmoreland Coal
  • “I feel much safer in approaching my day to day electrical tasks. I cannot wait to share these tips with other co-workers in the future.”

    Filippo Caro, ADM-Agri Industries
  • “The course was to the point, informing us of the many dangers of Arc Flash and High Voltage.”

    Wayde Pardy, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • “Very pleased with the content of the course, and the instructor's delivery of content. Course moved at a comfortable pace with time for valued conversation. Instructor's knowledge and experience was very apparent for anyone with the chance to take one of these courses.”

    William Jessome, Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd.
  • “The course had very good information, eye opening for a non-electrician. (I’m a safety manager) The instructor was very good and extremely knowledgeable."

    Mike Karsten, Northlands
  • “Very knowledgeable. Interesting material and kept the people involved as material was instructed. Ensured material was understood before continuing on to the next section. Was more than willing to understand questions when asked. Overall, great experience. I learned lots.”

    Sean Hayes, Panolam Industries
  • “This course was very informative, it brought to light a lot of things in Electrical that we take for granted, like the importance of grounding when working on live voltage and more important when working on High Voltage dead circuits.”

    John Slaney, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • “Excellent course, great refresher. It’s nice to go over stuff to get out of being complacent in the everyday jobs that we do.”

    Lora Cardinal, Syncrude Canada
  • “This course has given me an insight to the hazards of electricity, having no previous experience with Arc Flash potential. Making me more confident with the equipment and safer knowing that my E/I team has all had safety training and together we may be safe. The instructor, Dave Neal is very knowledgeable...

    Dave Gaskell, Slave Lake Pulp
  • “Honest presentation regarding the seriousness of the dangers involved. Other HV courses I have been on have been sugar coated in comparison. Excellent real world examples of subject material.”

    Dave F, Catalyst Paper
  • “Instructor was very engaging and energetic, and made the course quite enjoyable. Course was very thorough.”

    Rob Shaw, Panolam Industries
  • “This course is detailed, is excellent for a refresher. I recommend this course to everybody.”

    Bruce Rogers, Syncrude Canada
  • “I found the instructors, Jim Roberts and Ross Dion very knowledgeable and the course relevant to my day to day operations at work.”

    Domenic Ferrera, Enbridge Gas Storage
  • Ross Dion, the instructor, kept the material interesting with plenty of real world scenarios. Despite the fact I have decades of trade experience; I learned new things in this course beneficial to increased safety and my personal comfort zone. Definitely could save some lives!!

    Todd Annett, PTI Camp Installations
  • “Useful course. Learned some new useful information. Also, a good reminder to work safe. The instructor was excellent.”

    Dean Piccinin, Catalyst Paper
  • “I believe this course provided great information and has increased my knowledge and awareness when working with HV apparatus. The content and examples were very relevant to my current employment.”

    John Cyr, Brookfield Renewable
  • “Course and instructor, Ross Dion exceeded all my expectations. I was very happy with the class.”

    Tom Crnjac, Smith and Long
  • “This course was a great reminder of how dangerous it can be in the electrical trade and the precautions to follow.”

    Karalee Krekoski, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • The course is very informative and excellent at showing how various hazards are related to Arc Flash Hazards. Knowing rules and precautions are key to being Safe.

    Shane Simmonds, International Paper
  • "I learned a lot about safe grounding practices and isolating equipment. I would recommend this one but now I would like to take the more intensive, five-day course."

    Daryl Herchuck, IMC Canada Ltd.
  • “Excellent information and well-presented class.”

    Rob Amos, Edmonton International Airport
  • “The instructor, Ed Rideout was excellent, very easygoing and very knowledgeable. I had fun in the class and learnt a lot. I will definitely take more precautions and will be more aware of the dangers and hazards.”

    Marco Carello, Saipem
  • “Course was thorough and very informative. The instructor was knowledgeable and able to bring personal experiences into the lessons. Training proceeded at a comfortable and enjoyable rate."

    Doug Biggar, Trimen Electrical Contractors
  • "The course was very informative and it gave me new knowledge on High Voltage work. Key things I have learnt would be; PPE, approach distances and procedures. The instructor, Ross Dion was very informative and interesting."

    Byron Martin, Spectra Energy
  • “The instructor was great. Lots of useful information was received that I did not think of or know. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is involved with voltages over 150 volts. Overall, highly recommend.”

    Richard Wiebe, Stern Laboratories Inc.
  • “This course provided valuable insight to look for hazards when dealing with electrical energy sources, when regarding use and requirements for proper PPE and isolation order of equipment. I have learned many valuable and important tools for looking for hazards.”

    Aaron Combs, Slave Lake Pulp
  • "I found this course to be very interesting. It will be something that I can put to good use. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym was interesting and knowledgeable. He was also easy to approach and answered any questions that were asked."

    Lindy Hillier, PTI
  • “Course is very informative and flows well from topic to topic/chapter to chapter. Instructor is knowledgeable and encourages class participation in a way that does not single out any individual.”

    Toby Hall, Scotian Windfields
  • "Course was very well presented. The instructor kept the participants engaged throughout the entire course. I found the material to be useful upon my return to work. I also found that the instructors industry related stories to be very informative and humorous. This was a very good course.

    Chris Pederson, Endako Mines
  • "This course contained very valuable information for electrical procedures and safety. The arc flash training will certainly be extremely useful in our line of work.

    David Vivian, Deer Lake Power
  • “The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative; made the course material understandable, and relayed it to us in a way that kept our attention.”

    Peter Hughes, Saint Mary's Cement
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to simplify certain codes so that they were understandable.

    Julian Weber, Centerra Gold
  • “VERY EDUCATED!! Knowledgeable. Takes time to make the students very aware of the hazards, and what PPE is required.”

    Cody Gladue, Newalta
  • “Great course. I learned a lot. It will also be great for my resume and for power linesman jobs if I get into the job trade again.”

    Talon, Renewable Energy Corp
  • “Very knowledgeable, highly recommend and will certainly look forward to re-certify with the same instructor, no questions that he could not answer.”

    Marius Uldama, Esso Imperial Oil
  • “Instructor was very good to deal with. He had a lot of personal experience with the material being taught and could share many stories about his time in the field. The course itself was well put together and nicely paced. A good mix of video and PowerPoint slides.”

    Lee Snider, Littelfuse Startco
  • "Very interesting and even if I'm not an electrician I realized what could be happening around me. It was also a good eye-opener, very good instructor, had good points about different scenarios, even for different trades and how it affects them."

    Brody Sampson, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • “This course has brought attention to many scenarios; short circuits, proper grounding to proper PPE. I definitely am leaving the course with knowledge.”

    Mark Mills, Catalyst Paper
  • "This is a really good course, it opened my eyes and reminded me of the dangers we face every day in our industry. After time you get complacent and don't think about the danger. This course makes you realize the potential and how to safely protect yourself from it."

    Alex Elder, Syncrude
  • “The course was enjoyable and informative. It opened my eyes to the different potential dangers involved in working on high voltage systems.”

    Ron Woodruff, Suncor
  • “Excellent course. Learned a lot about dangers in my trade, as well as an apprentice it has definitely changed my outlook when it comes to electricity. I know a lot more about what can happen, where in the field and how to prevent it. I'm very glad I took this course, the instructor taught me a lot...

    Chantelle Zalluski, Syncrude Canada
  • "This course was very valuable to better understand safety practices involving electrical equipment. It was a personal eye opener for safety related issues being that my background is mechanical. Excellent content and presentation."

    Randy Gerhart, Brookfield Renewable Energy
  • "I thought Dave Neal was very knowledgeable in the electrical field. I certainly feel the benefit of getting a wake-up call to the dangers of electricity. I especially liked the grounding section. I felt it was great to get a refresher on it due to how long its been since we have touched on that."

    Chad MacLean, SMS Equipment
Day 1
Start time, Introductions 08:00 - 10:00 am
Morning Break 10:00 - 10:15 am
Class Time 10:15 - 12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 - 01:00 pm
Class Time, Afternoon Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Class Time/End Time 03:15 - 04:30 pm
Day 2
Start time, Introductions 08:00 - 10:00 am
Morning Break 10:00 - 10:15 am
Class Time 10:15 - 12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 - 01:00 pm
Class Time, Afternoon Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Class Time/End Time 03:15 - 04:30 pm
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