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This one-day course is designed for non-electrical workers requiring certification in the Workplace Electrical Safety standards, CSA Z462-24 and NFPA 70E.

Other trades and operators do not repair electrical systems but they do operate them, continuously work around electrical equipment and often will work in conjunction with an electrician. In all of these instances, the standards are very clear; workers must be trained, qualified and certified for the tasks that they are doing.

The successful participant will gain a solid understanding of hazards encountered while operating or working around low voltage electrical installations including a full understanding of the arc hazard standard, appropriate PPE selection and safe work procedures. They will also be able to identify electrical equipment misoperation and signs of impending electrical failures.

This is a very practical course with many examples of low voltage accidents ensuring maximum buy in from every student and conformance to company safe work procedures and industry safe work practices contributing to a safer workplace with both less risky behaviour and reduced downtime.

This course is taught by certified electrical professionals with decades of hands-on field experience and solid credentials as professional adult learning instructors.  This program includes professionally designed slides, videos, extensive use of case studies and hands-on demonstrations of common electrical problems.  This program 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: Non Electrical Workers whose daily activities involve the operation of industrial power systems.

Unfortunately, this course does not currently have any upcoming dates.
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  • Kyle Baker, Canadian Coast Guard
    It gave me a good base of knowledge to use going forward in my work.
  • David Lockwood, Halton Region
    I learned a lot of relevant information regarding low voltage equipment, arc flashing, and required PPE.
  • Josh Hayter, Canadian Coast Guard
    "The instructor provided all information clearly and answered extra questions. This was a very educational course and worthwhile."
  • Taite Forshner, Centerra Gold
    It was a nice and straight forward course. The video call was better than expected.
  • David Wilson, Canadian Coast Guard
    "Instructors knowledge and experience was excellent. From the information provided it became clear that we should not be working on the 40 year old switchgear, this should be left to the electrical specialists rather than the electronic specialists. We did routine charging of the switchgear as a convenience...

Course topics

I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS

Objective:

II. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS

Objective:

III. UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Objective:

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I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS

Objective:

  • Electrocution
  • Arc Flash
  • Arc Blast
  • Protection

II. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS

Objective:

  • Human Actions
  • Government Actions
  • Maintaining a Legally Defensible Position

III. UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Objective:

  • Electrical Basics
  • Electrical Circuit Components
  • Electrical Circuit Operation

IV. ARC FLASH MITIGATION

Objective:

  • Distance
  • Current
  • Time
  • PPE
  • Safe Work Practices

V. WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Objective:

  • DC Equipment
  • Portable Equipment
  • Fixed Equipment
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Shock Protection
  • Flash Protection
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Daniel Chartier

    Years of Experience
    34

    Daniel Chartier travaille comme ingénieur électrique depuis près de 30 ans, et est spécialisé en automatisation et contrôles. Il a travaillé dans des fonderies d'aluminium et les mines, dans l'emballage, les stations de pompage et dans la construction d'usines thermiques (District Cooling) au cours des ans. Il a été responsable du développement de formations de sécurité dans...

    • Billy Grigo, NorSask Forest Products
      Daniel was a good instructor. I found his anecdotes helpful in understanding the significance of the dangers of arc flash.
    • Cameron Dennis, Capital Power Corperation
      Daniel was an excellent instructor and knew what things to go into more detail about.
    • Chris Hantzakos, Total Power Limited
      Daniel is a great teacher and knows how to make an interesting presentation.
    See Daniel Chartier CV
  • Doug Baker

    Years of Experience
    49

    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...

    • Luke Young, Midlite Powerline Construction
      Doug is a very nice and helpful instructor; he always helped and gave good explanations when needed.
    • Roger Gallenero, Aquatera Utilities Inc.
      Doug is a very smart and professional instructor. He was knowledgeable on the subject matter.
    • Robert Reardon, Stuart Olson
      Doug had great communication & presentation skills, with a lot of experience & stories to tell about what we were learning.
    See Doug Baker CV
  • Paul Sherwood

    Years of Experience
    48

    44 years as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician in the U.K. And CanadaExperience in the engineering and manufacturing industries maintaining a wide variety of electrical equipmentWorked primarily in the Potash mining industry in Saskatchewan (32 years) At Potash held various roles, worked underground maintaining Electrical systems and equipment.Mill maintenance Electrician working on high, medium...

    • Colton Roberts, Stockdale's Electric
      Paul was very knowledgeable with experience and stories to back up what he said and what was in the slides.
    • Hao Zhang, Canadian Light Source Inc.
      I really enjoyed my two-day training with Paul. He did a great job simplifying complex concepts and making the material engaging for everyone. Looking forward to more sessions with him.
    • Clint Olsen, Pattern Energy
      Paul was very knowledgeable, with plenty of real-life examples to add to the course.
    See Paul Sherwood CV
  • Norm Jewitt

    Years of Experience
    40

    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...

    Expertise

    • Ryan Lizotte, Pembina
      Norm demonstrates his experience and knowledge practically. He has great examples and relates to the participants in a positive manner.
    • Christopher Legault, FKM
      Norm was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Gave great personal experience and stories to make the course relevant.
    • Brad Schaitel, CBO
      Norm is knowledgeable about CSA standards and examples of electrical safety and previous problems.
    See Norm Jewitt CV
  • Wayne Jeffrey

    Years of Experience
    43

    Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry. Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance...

    • Adam LeChasseur, GCT Deltaport
      Wayne Jeffrey was by far the best instructor I've ever had in any electrical training session I've taken before.
    • Tom Esopenko, Canfor Pulp
      Wayne was very good, he was able to get class the class interactive and involved in discussion.
    • Murray Gauthier, Department of National Defense
      I found Wayne to be very knowledgeable. His presentation of all aspects of the course and material was great.
    See Wayne Jeffrey CV
  • Dave Cox

    Years of Experience
    45

    Dave began his career in commercial high rises in Calgary. He then spent time working industrial oilfield maintenance electrical in Alberta followed by General Motors in Oshawa Ontario, Koch fertilizer and Husky Oil in Manitoba, Baffin Island at an iron ore mine and commissioning in the Alberta oildsands sector.Dave is also an avid whitewater rafting professional, and has served as a guide in Ontario...

    • Amanda Cardinal, Syncrude
      Dave has a fantastic demeanor, and his relaxed teaching style made the class enjoyable while learning his troubleshooting style. I appreciate his methods and will be adopting his style in my work. I would be interested in taking any class he instructs.
    • Ryan Taylor, Global Container Group
      I found Dave very calm, professional, and patient.
    • Carmelle Smyth, Centerra Gold
      The information was well laid out and delivered, lots of time for interaction with the instructor and fellow students. The slides are esthetically pleasing, with some great documentation examples. The instructor is well-versed in electrical equipment, safety, and good business practice. While also being...
    See Dave Cox CV
  • Richard Stickel

    Years of Experience
    36

    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...

    • Nathan Ferrish, Syncrude
      Richard was knowledgeable about the course topics and was able to provide real-world experience when he encountered troubles with the drives. He was easy to talk to, approachable, and honest with his answers.
    • Dana Latsay, Enbridge Pipelines INC
      Richard was a very good instructor. He kept the course interesting and asked the class a lot of questions to engage us. Knowledgeable with good answers for questions the class had.
    • Ron Cox, Syncrude
      Richard is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, and has a great way of explaining things.
    See Richard Stickel CV
  • Peter Waugh

    Years of Experience
    46

    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...

    • Caeden Watkins, BC Transit
      Peter was a very knowledgeable instructor with lots of real world examples and lots of relevant industry information.
    • Ryan Nobes, Medatech
      Peter was very knowledgeable on the core material and went out of his way to tailor the material to our company.
    • Chris Fox, Invista Canada
      Peter spoke very clearly and was very organized. He was able to answer my questions with great detail and was easy to understand.
    See Peter Waugh CV
  • Edward Rideout

    Years of Experience
    56

    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...

    • Dale McLaughlin, LP Dawson Creek
      "The instructor, Ed Rideout was personable, knowledgeable and relaxed. He kept on schedule with course material and was able to answer any questions that arose. He demonstrated a focus on safe work practices."
    • Dan Rogers, Newfoundland Power
      “I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It had lots of hands on exercises, which is the best way to learn. Ed Rideout was very knowledgeable and obviously had a ton of practical experience. Great instructor!”
    • Paul Berriault, Mosaic Esterhazy
      “Ed was very knowledgeable and easy to approach, he kept the class interesting. Keep up the good work, Ed needs a raise.”
    See Edward Rideout CV
  • Dave Neal

    Years of Experience
    52

    With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...

    • John Wallbank, Custom Foam Systems
      “Dave Neal presented a lot of information in one day. The subject matter is serious and potentially lifesaving.”
    • Garry Gaudet, Daishowa-Marubeni
      “My personal evaluation is that the instructor Dave Neal was thorough and had excellent knowledge to help understand the dangers of high voltage. To my understanding before the course, I did not know the devastation of an arc flash.”
    • Lance Morris, LP Golden
      “I found this course very informative with multiple points I was unaware of. Our instructor, Dave Neal was very knowledgeable and was adapt at relating the course material to on sight specifics. As well, Dave was personable and easy going.”
    See Dave Neal CV
  • Jim Roberts

    Years of Experience
    45

    Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...

    • Kevin Aikenhead, Pattern Energy
      Jim did a great job with the material. He was very knowledgeable and used real-life examples that are always helpful!
    • Andreas Frangias, Toronto Transit Commission
      “Jim was excellent and provided clear and concise information. He also used multiple ways to convey all the training in a way that kept it interesting.”
    • Robert Sorba, Mount Allison University
      Jim was awesome. Very knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to provide really good examples relevant to the material.
    See Jim Roberts CV
  • The course was easy to learn and understand and was well organized.

    Amanda Isaac, Centerra Gold
  • It gave me a good base of knowledge to use going forward in my work.

    Kyle Baker, Canadian Coast Guard
  • I learned a lot of relevant information regarding low voltage equipment, arc flashing, and required PPE.

    David Lockwood, Halton Region
  • "Powerful stories and videos on the power of electricity and a reminder to always be aware."

    Erica Selzler, Canadian Coast Guard
  • "The instructor provided all information clearly and answered extra questions. This was a very educational course and worthwhile."

    Josh Hayter, Canadian Coast Guard
  • It was a nice and straight forward course. The video call was better than expected.

    Taite Forshner, Centerra Gold
  • The course was very informative and well taught. It will help immensely performing lockouts in the future.

    Mike Stanley, Centerra gold
  • "Instructors knowledge and experience was excellent. From the information provided it became clear that we should not be working on the 40 year old switchgear, this should be left to the electrical specialists rather than the electronic specialists. We did routine charging of the switchgear as a convenience...

    David Wilson, Canadian Coast Guard

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