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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.
Yet, if you're interested in it, please chat with our sales team
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  • David Lockwood, Halton Region
    I learned a lot of relevant information regarding low voltage equipment, arc flashing, and required PPE.
  • 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...
  • Amanda Isaac, Centerra Gold
    The course was easy to learn and understand and was well organized.
  • Kyle Baker, Canadian Coast Guard
    It gave me a good base of knowledge to use going forward in my work.
  • Mike Stanley, Centerra gold
    The course was very informative and well taught. It will help immensely performing lockouts in the future.

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.
    • Keith Dmyterko, Canadian Light Source Inc.
      Daniel presented the topics in a very interesting way and gave interesting real-world examples for the topics at hand.
    See Daniel Chartier 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...

    • Andrew Cliff, West Fraser
      Paul was a good instructor who was informative and understanding. I highly recommend him
    • Andrea Sargent, Mount Milligan, Centerra Gold
      Paul was helpful and took the time to make sure we understood everything.
    • Jaime Cameron, Mt. Polley
      Paul Sherwood was very knowledgeable about the topic of the course. He adjusted the course to make it more relevant to our group of mine rescue personal who are not electricians but may run into these situations when responding to emergency call outs. He was able to answer all of our questions very quickly...
    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

    • Kasey Russel, Maka Power
      Norm is awesome. Our crew was green on a lot of the course content. Norm did a great job taking the time to explain all the presentations and all of the questions that came up during the hands-on training. He did a great job explaining things in a way that was very easy to understand explaining things...
    • Dan Sweeney, Keyera
      Norm is a great teacher, his knowledge and experience made learning easy. He is very easy to talk to and interact with.
    • 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...

    • Aron Orlowski, Trans Northern Pipelines Inc.
      Wayne was very knowledgeable on the topics of Arc Flash and LOTO. He was engaging and kept it interesting.
    • Patrick Kean, Canadian Coast Guard
      Wayne is a very knowledgeable instructor. It is my second time taking a course with him as an instructor, and I found him great both times. I would recommend this course with Wayne as the instructor.
    • Hayden Berg, Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing
      Wayne was very knowledgeable and did a good job making the content digestible and engaging.
    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...

    • Ryan Taylor, Global Container Group
      I found Dave very calm, professional, and patient.
    • Brad Pendlington, Department of National Defense
      Dave was incredible. He provided excellent instruction and was completely knowledgeable in troubleshooting practices.
    • Jordan Bell, Department of National Defense
      Dave was knowledgeable about the subject matter and helpful when students were having difficulties.
    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...

    • Afzal Sabir, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
      Richard was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with, took questions patiently and answered understandably. He was very good with deep knowledge of VFD functionality. He used examples from field experience, which makes more sense and is easy to understand.
    • Mike Strachan, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
      Richard was a very good instructor that answered all my questions and if he didn't know the answer he found it in a timely manner
    • Nicole Deck, CAE
      Richard is well-spoken and paced the course well.
    See Richard Stickel 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...

    • Darren Gelineau, International Paper Company
      Doug had lots of hands-on experience in the field and was able to teach us tough examples that way.
    • Chad Hansen, Enbridge Pipelines
      Doug was very knowledgeable about the course, with a lot of hands-on experience. He was able to answer all questions and communicates the material.
    • Chris Wilhelm, Capital Power
      Doug is very knowledgeable. Willing to find answers to questions that couldn't be answered immediately, and he conducted the course very well throughout the day. My experience was good.
    See Doug Baker 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...

    • Amanda Sica, Camcor Environmental
      Peter was very clear and easy to understand with basic electrical training. I thought the way he taught the safety aspect was very effective.
    • Zack Dawson, Camcor Environmental
      Peter was very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions/elaborate on specific parts/topics. His previous experience working in the electrical field allows him to use his practical knowledge to make the information easier to understand.
    • Harrison Shin, Diamond Petrochemical
      Peter was enthusiastic and passionate about the topics he discussed. He provided great insight and was able to answer any questions the group had.
    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...

    • Micheal Vandervoort, DND
      “The instructor, Ed, was extremely knowledgeable and inspired me to think for myself. The skills he passed on for troubleshooting were top notch.”
    • Paul Berriault, Mosaic Potash
      “Ed was very knowledgeable and easy to approach. Kept the course interesting, keep up the good work. Ed needs a raise.”
    • Neil Woodman, Newfoundland Power
      “I thought this course was a great approach to improving troubleshooting skills. Ed Rideout did a great job instructing, was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I could see my skills improving as the week went on. The test sets used for the course were great, as well as the software. All in...
    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...

    • Michael Chen, York Energy Centre
      “The instructor, Dave Neal is very knowledgeable and experienced. Hope to see him again in there years for the refresher course.”
    • Lance Fleming, Alliance Energy
      “The instructor was very knowledgeable in the material presented and was very willing to answer any questions.”
    • Stephanie Durocher, Regional Power
      “Dave Neal was a very effective instructor. He clearly has many years of industry experience and takes both his responsibility as a teacher and respect for electricity seriously. He is also engaging and open to questions. Having very little electrical background myself, I still found the material relevant...
    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...

    • Greg Lyon, Newalta
      “Jim was extremely knowledgeable and kept the material interesting. He was extremely in depth and very helpful.”
    • Mike Klamann, Toronto Transit Commission
      “I felt like I knew the instructor, Jim Roberts; he was really friendly.”
    • Gurmel Multani, University of Toronto
      The instructor had good knowledge of the electrical safety training program. He kept the audience engaged and made it very interesting.
    See Jim Roberts CV
  • I learned a lot of relevant information regarding low voltage equipment, arc flashing, and required PPE.

    David Lockwood, Halton Region
  • "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
  • It was a nice and straight forward course. The video call was better than expected.

    Taite Forshner, Centerra Gold
  • The course was easy to learn and understand and was well organized.

    Amanda Isaac, Centerra Gold
  • "The instructor provided all information clearly and answered extra questions. This was a very educational course and worthwhile."

    Josh Hayter, Canadian Coast Guard
  • It gave me a good base of knowledge to use going forward in my work.

    Kyle Baker, Canadian Coast Guard
  • The course was very informative and well taught. It will help immensely performing lockouts in the future.

    Mike Stanley, Centerra gold
  • "Powerful stories and videos on the power of electricity and a reminder to always be aware."

    Erica Selzler, Canadian Coast Guard

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