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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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  • Ryan Shaw, PCS Potash
    "Very good and informative about do's and dont's."
  • Andrew MacGillivray, Syncrude
    “I’ve taken several Arc Flash courses, but none that explained where to expect these and properly eliminate them.”
  • Sean McLennan, Pretium Resources
    "Awesome course! Great information given to us and real life situations. Would definitely recommend this course."
  • Michael Wilgosh, ESSO Imperial Oil
    “This course provided a refresher to some topics as well introduced some new topics I wasn’t aware of. Excellent visuals accompanied with course material. I would recommend this course to others.”
  • Jake Couture, Syncrude
    "I found that this Arc Flash High Voltage Safety course very informative. The course brought up a lot of concepts that I was yet to hear of. The instructor was great and presented in a clear manner."

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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    47

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    39

    He began his career in the electrical trade by engaging in construction activities at a potash mine located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since then, he has accumulated experience in various facets of the electrical trade, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance.Norm has contributed his skills to the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Additionally, he successfully managed...

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    Richard Stickel worked at the Canfor Taylor Pulp Mill for 33 years. He has worked in operations, electrical and industrial instrumentation maintenance, construction in the oil and gas field and airport electrical construction. He holds dual journeyman certification as an electrician as well as an instrument mechanic. He is a 4th class power engineer.As a technician Richard was involved with construction...

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  • Peter Waugh

    Years of Experience
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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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    Years of Experience
    55

    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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  • Dave Neal

    Years of Experience
    51

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  • “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
  • “Very good and very informative course. The teacher was very knowledgeable and good at keeping your attention. I have been in a few high voltage courses and this was up there with the best.”

    Jim Souter, National Research Council Canada
  • “I found the material informative and interesting. Ross Dion tells it like it is, very well informed and professional. I enjoyed his stories about accidents and knew they applied to each section. Good job Ross!”

    Allan Johnson, Acquatera Utilities Inc.
  • “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.
  • “Very informative training. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym has a lot of background knowledge on subjects to give better insight on certain situations. It will help greatly improve on how to approach work plans in a safer manner and improve the ability to identify possible hazards in the workplace.”

    Tony Iserhoff, Five Nations Energy
  • "The instructor was able to put things in simple terms, and made it easy to understand what he was trying to get across. He gave me a lot better understanding of arc flashes and helped understand the potential dangers a lot better. Job well done."

    Richard Kelly, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • "Very good and informative about do's and dont's."

    Ryan Shaw, PCS Potash
  • "I found this instructor, Ross Dion to be well experienced and knowledgeable of the course material. He was well spoken and easy to understand. I feel safer after having taken this course. Excellent Job!!"

    Josh Peeling, PTI Group
  • Very knowledgeable. Understands the course material, and has years of experience to back it up.

    Ben Bowen, Ridley Terminals
  • “I’ve taken several Arc Flash courses, but none that explained where to expect these and properly eliminate them.”

    Andrew MacGillivray, Syncrude
  • “Informative, entertaining….WELL DONE!”

    Mark Tobin, West Fraser Mills
  • “Course content moves at a reasonable for attendees to maintain focus. The course content is very relevant to the electrical installed on site.”

    Phil Lasek, Shell
  • “Instructor made the course feel like it was a learning process with no pressure, everybody felt comfortable. There is a lot of useful information in this course to keep us alive.”

    Gregg Gould, Valley Automation & Controls Inc.
  • “Very good instructor, knows what he is talking about and has great examples and easy to listen to. Course was very informative and I really appreciated it.”

    Chris Laberge, Cariboo Pulp & Paper
  • “Very informative and relatable. Excellent instructor who’s wealth of experience added to the course content exponentially.”

    Terry Myers, York Energy Centre Canada
  • “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
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    Layli Wilson, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
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    Steve McNeil, Brookfield Renewable Energy
  • “A very good course and instructor. The course was laid out very well. One of the best high voltage courses I have attended.”

    Henry Simonson, Enbridge Pipelines
  • "This course gave me a new appreciation for the potential dangers we have in our MCC and plant. Also, when making out permits for work on electrical equipment it gives a better understanding of work being done. The instructor was very knowledgeable and easy to understand."

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

    Tim Kupchanko, Spectra Energy
  • “This course is very helpful in our day to day work, especially in a safety aspect in regards to electrical safety and arc flash.”

    “Bong” Midrush Constantinopla, Finning Canada
  • “Instructor is highly educated with many years of trade experience. Course flowed smoothly and was very interesting and informative. I feel that I have gained valuable knowledge that will keep me safe.”

    Clint Thompson, Enbridge Pipelines
  • "Awesome course! Great information given to us and real life situations. Would definitely recommend this course."

    Sean McLennan, Pretium Resources
  • "The Arc Flash High Voltage Safety course covered a lot of topics, each topic had good explanations on how & why different faults occur. The course also gives good examples of safe work practises."

    Mike Savard, Apache Corporation
  • “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
  • “He got safety across to me. I don’t know if I will ever be the same, without upgrades in my equipment I will not be performing some tasks I currently did. I truly learnt important procedures I needed to know and teach my apprentice to keep us both safe.”

    Mark Briscoe, Pembroke
  • "The course was presented in a professional manner. Material was relevant and interesting. Definitely worth it."

    Richard Chevrefils, Boeing Canada
  • “This was the best class I have taken so far.”

    Troy McLeod, Enbridge Pipelines
  • “Excellent, relevant, current, informative and friendly.”

    Mitch MacLean, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “The course was very good, interesting and useful in my work environment. I would recommend it to anyone.”

    David Hickle, Prairie Mines & Royalty
  • “Very informative. Great atmosphere, extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this course for any and all techs.”

    Trudy Boostrom, Syncrude Canada
  • “I felt that the course was very informative and was delivered well and the content was very useful and thorough. I have taken an arc flash high voltage safety course in the past and I feel that I have learnt more from this course. The instructor was relatable and able to hold interest throughout the...

    Kirk Williams, National Research Council Canada
  • “This course reminds and re-enforces me to work safely.”

    Pat Buis, Syncrude Canada
  • Excellent course. The instructor, Ross Dion, was very knowledgeable. He answered many questions I had and enlightened me to some procedures I was not following correctly.

    Jeremy Hamilton, PTI Group
  • “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 course was very informative. I learned a lot regarding the potential hazards of Arc Flash and have a renewed respect for High Voltage. The instructor, Ed Rideout was very confident in the material and a great asset to the course."

    Mark Morrow, Littlefuse Startco
  • “Good awareness of safety, proper clothing and proper equipment/tools to use.”

    Mike Zahra, Toronto Transit Commission
  • “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
  • The course had a good balance of technical information and visual aids such as photos and videos. The pace was not too fast, and the breaks were evenly spread.

    Jaxon Stel, Canadian Coast Guard
  • “Good course and knowledgeable instruction. All in all, excellent course.”

    Darren Varoney, Wajax Power System
  • “The course was very good and a real eye opener on the dangers of Arc Flash and High Voltage. I have come away with a better understanding of it and will be a lot more safety oriented and cautious of this when performing my tasks. Well done, met all my expectations and more.”

    Rob Robins, Panolam Surface Systems
  • "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 helps bring proper awareness and safety to daily activities that are otherwise overlooked, therefore it was helpful.”

    Thomas Chance, Prodigy Tech Group
  • "This course was interesting, informative and a great way to learn the safety of working near High Voltage Systems."

    Roderick Lavers, Syncrude
  • “Very informative, course topics pertain very extensively to our typical scope of work. Ross Dion was a great presenter of the information with openness to discuss. Also, had a knowledge base to back up information and relate it to field work. Very important!”

    Jason MacInnis, Black & McDonald Limited
  • “10 out of 10! Everything was good!”

    Ben Hewitt, Saint Mary's Cement
  • “Excellent! The instructor, Ed Rideout was very open to discussions, he clarified all of our questions, was very adaptable and he knew every answer. He was also open to suggestions, took note of our observations and debated our doubts. I’m very happy because I have more knowledge about the hazards...

    Augusto Velazquez, Saipem
  • The instructor presented the course material well, and the material was sufficient to meet intent.

    Robert Scott Whiteside, AltaGas
  • “Course content was excellent, very informative and up-to-date information. Excellent practical exercises in hazard ID and job analysis. A must in supervisor professional development. I would like to see more systematic statistical information. However, the testimony of out instructor reinforces the...

    Kevin Taylor, Mellon Inc.(IBEW 530)
  • “This was a great course and a friendly instructor. Added to my knowledge of the dangers involved in my workplace and how to eliminate those dangers.”

    Tristan Rombough, Peace Valley OSB
  • “The instructor provided information in a clear and efficient manner. The slide were effective and understandable, the instructor answered questions and explained the material in detail. A great course.”

    Aigerim Botpayeva, University of Toronto
  • "Ross Dion is very knowledgeable, career experience related to course content, that was very helpful. Content is easy to understand, easy to transfer to field use."

    Chance Bubel, Agrium
  • “I found the course and especially the instructor to be superb!”

    Dave Cousins, Saint Mary's Cement
  • “I thought this course was very informative and moved at a good pace to keep me interested. The instructor was loud, clear and easy to understand. He also did a very good job answering questions.”

    Stuart Dubuc, West Fraser Mills
  • “This course is very informative and useful to anyone who works in the electrical industry. I learnt everything I expected to learn and several things I knew nothing about. I would recommend this course to any and all workers, management and personnel for electrical contractors and large plants who...

    Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder Electric
  • “Great course. The instructor was good and very knowledgeable. I recommend this course to anyone with an electrical background.”

    Mike Hillier, Syncrude Canada
  • “Excellent, very informative. The information taught is valuable to me as an industrial maintenance electrician. I will recommend this course to any family/friends in the industrial sector.”

    Curtis Welch, Graymont Pavilion Plant
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to simplify certain codes so that they were understandable.

    Julian Weber, Centerra Gold
  • “Ross Dion is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the course. Course material was well presented and at a good pace. I have greater confidence in identifying hazards in high voltage situations and what steps need to be taken to control these. Great course.”

    Trevor McEachern, Black & McDonald Limited
  • “The course was very good and informative, lots of new information. I have confidence in knowing when to enter an area and when not to.”

    Sigmund Bush, Liberty Machinery Testing
  • The course was great, and so was the instructor. It refreshed my memory on a few things and taught me a lot of new things.

    Jasen Lindquist, Cenovus
  • "This course had excellent information as well as presentation. It provided a great deal of information regarding electrical safety and Arc Flash. It also had a good hands on demonstration. The manual for the course is very detailed with lots of information. And the instructor was very knowledgeable...

    Brad Sadoway, TransCanada
  • "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
  • “The instructor was well prepared and the course material was presented well. The instructors personal experiences helped show his knowledge of the subject.”

    Mark Stanford, Black & McDonald Limited
  • “Training was very helpful and informative about safety and the potential of high risk accidents. I enjoyed the presentation and found it helpful and obtained a good amount of knowledge.”

    Dave K, Panolam
  • "I was pleasantly surprised by how much useful & practical information I took away from this course which I will be able to apply to my job immediately."

    Matt Thompson, DMI Peace River Pulp
  • “Lots of good information and practical experience from the instructor.”

    Aaron Combs, Slave Lake Pulp
  • “This course provided a refresher to some topics as well introduced some new topics I wasn’t aware of. Excellent visuals accompanied with course material. I would recommend this course to others.”

    Michael Wilgosh, ESSO Imperial Oil
  • “The course was very well presented for both people with electrical and non-electrical backgrounds. Test and course materials are useful to have as a reference and provide good insight to using proper PPE and grounding procedures.”

    Jay Snell, Stern Laboratories Inc.
  • “The course went well; I was able to breakdown the need for each step. I wanted to learn how to calculate the Arc Flash rating for PPE and I did.”

    George Kelly, Graymont Pavilion Plant
  • “I found the course very good, there was more emphasis on overall High Voltage Safety than just Arc Flash and for me that was more of what I needed.”

    Zach Price, Canexus Chemicals Corp.
  • “All materials and also discussions were put in easy to understand terms which was very helpful to myself, not having an electrical background.”

    Brent Mooney, Koch Fertilizer
  • “Excellent, very knowledgeable, answered all questions thoroughly and completely, smooth presentation and good hands on demonstration.”

    Brent DeRochie, Syncrude
  • “I recommend this course for all electricians and maintenance personnel including supervisors.”

    Robert Rosebrugh, Pembina Pipeline
  • “The information in this course is lifesaving knowledge for everyday use in the electrical field. Every manager should have this as mandatory training regardless of their trade or background.”

    Chris Blackmore, Syncrude
  • “Great course. I would definitely recommend it to other electricians. Very informative.”

    Luke Beauchesne, Catalyst Paper
  • “Excellent presentation and was very informative. The presentation and explanation was very good.”

    Anupriya Nirmal, Littlefuse Startco
  • “Good instruction, kept the course interesting. Shared his life experiences. Good job, speaks well, and a lot of knowledge.”

    Bob Currie, Panolam Industries
  • “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
  • “Instructor was very engaging and energetic, and made the course quite enjoyable. Course was very thorough.”

    Rob Shaw, Panolam Industries
  • Having taken this course before, I find it interesting that I pick up something new again!! This course is well instructed and laid out."

    Jerry Kezema, Weyerhaeuser Canada
  • “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 was an excellent course. I found it very useful for my daily tasks."

    Ryan Pozzi, Syncrude
  • "Course information was well prepared and easy to understand. It was interesting and thorough. The instructor (Ed Rideout) was easy to follow and answered any questions presented with. The safety portion including results of accidents and improper PPE will never be forgotten. I enjoyed learning this...

    Kyle Spetz, Kramer Ltd.
  • “Excellent course, highly recommended. Brings a new level of awareness to electrical dangers.”

    John Cormwell, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
  • “A very informative course, it makes you think about the everyday tasks that you may just look past or chose not to do. Also, a good refresher for some of the things you may forget.”

    Ian Flett, Syncrude Canada
  • “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
  • "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 knowledgeable and organized and did a great job! The course helped me learn arc flash safety.

    Darryl Anderson, City of Edmonton
  • "Great examples of Arc Flash potential and how to avoid the hazards entirely. It confirms the need for written procedures and processes when working with high voltage."

    Chris Heinrich, Brookfield Renewable Energy
  • “Good. Some information was a refresher but I did learn some things and it made me aware of the practices that I should be doing differently.”

    Pete Sullivan, National Research Council Canada
  • “Good course. Kept my interest. Minimal quizzes but with enough to test. Reinforces me to be diligent with safe work practices.”

    Chuck Metzner, Catalyst Paper
  • “I’m very thankful for this training as I know very well it has put my confidence higher knowing I have the tools to safely and effectively perform my job. The instructor in my opinion is very knowledgeable and would take another course with his instruction.”

    Kyle Richardson, Endako Mines
  • "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
  • "I found that this Arc Flash High Voltage Safety course very informative. The course brought up a lot of concepts that I was yet to hear of. The instructor was great and presented in a clear manner."

    Jake Couture, Syncrude
  • “I learnt a lot from this training, very important information on how to work on High Voltage safely.”

    John Ingco, Litttelfuse Startco
  • This was my first arc flash course, and I found it very informative. It introduced me to concepts that I was previously not aware.

    Corey Oana, Shell Canada
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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