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This customized 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 operators responsible for medium voltage systems from 480V to 15kV.
It combines in-depth exploration of the Workplace Electrical Safety standard, CSA Z462-24 and practical workshops assessing and mitigating hazards for anyone operating low and medium voltage systems.
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: Operators, other non-electrical personnel and their managers
You will be able to: Safely operate low and medium voltage electrical equipment
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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Greg Beyers, Electrician, PCS Potash 02/09Lots of hands on information
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Jim Barazzuol, West Coast Reduction LTD"Informative instructor who would explain the material at any level needed to get his point across. Especially valuable was the content on arc flash surveys and proper grounding methods."
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Humanyun Zahir, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc“The instructor was good and explained everything right from the basics, keeping in mind the level of participants. Used various examples and our own systems as examples. I have learned a lot about the subject.”
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Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources"Amazing course, it was full of extremely relevant topics and information. Engaged in class participation with various scenarios that dealt with relevant duties/procedures. Loved it! I will ask supervisors to investigate other training options/classes with Canada Training Group."
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Wes Palmer, Pretium Resources"The course was a great learning experience. Being a high voltage electrician, I feel this course laid out all procedures and safety measures very well. Peter was informative and eager to help with any questions we had!"
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. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical circuits
III. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical components.
View all topicsI. 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. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical circuits
- Measure Power
- Measure Current
- Measure Voltage
III. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical components.
- Evaluate conductors
- Evaluate circuit resistance
- Evaluate insulation
IV. APPLY ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Learn the properties of electrical current and voltage by learning and applying and thus proving the basic laws of electricity.
- Apply Ohm's Law
- Apply Watt's Law
- Evaluate DC systems
- Evaluate AC systems
V. IDENTIFY ELECTRICAL FAULTS
Objective: Learn to use a systematic troubleshooting approach to electrical system problems.
- Identify circuit problems
- Identify system problems
- Identify operating problems
- Identify maintenance problems
VI. 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
VII. 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
VIII. 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
IX. MANAGEMENT CONTROL
Objective: Understand legislation and apply methodologies to comply.
- Legislation
- Electrical Code
- Purchasing Controls
- Engineering Controls
- Training
X. 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
XI. FIELD CONTROL
Objective: Understand and apply preventative and post accident meetings, analyses and reports.
- Inspections
- Job Planning
- Pre-job Meeting
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Reporting
XII. WORK METHODS
Objective: Learn and apply safe practical skills.
- Limits of Approach
- Switching Practices
XIII. 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
XIV. 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
XV. 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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Daniel Chartier
Years of Experience34Daniel 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...
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Sharmil Joseph, Madsen Diesel and TurbineDaniel has a deep knowledge on what he is teaching. He is very kind and has immense patience. He didn't make the course boring.
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Steve Carnevale, University of TorontoDaniel was very informative as well as keeping the guys engaged in conversations regarding real-life scenarios
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Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder ElectricDaniel was very thorough with the course material. He was also good about answering questions during the course.
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Paul Sherwood
Years of Experience4844 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...
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Lucas Grimaldi, Vari-Form ManufacturingThe instructor was great. Paul was well spoken, carefully and thoughtfully went through each slide and seemed to be passionate about what he was teaching.
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Jason Cox, NewmontI liked Paul's real world approach and the speed at which he spoke, easy to absorb.
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Andrea Sargent, Mount Milligan, Centerra GoldPaul was helpful and took the time to make sure we understood everything.
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience40He 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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Zach Heisinger, Maka PowerI was very green on all things to do with this course. Norm provides a very good understanding of not only why we are testing but also how each machine works. I feel very confident I will be able to further my knowledge of this with more practice with our own equipment in the shop.
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Brad Schaitel, CBONorm is knowledgeable about CSA standards and examples of electrical safety and previous problems.
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Nathan Janz, Inter Pipeline LtdNorm was very knowledgeable. He would throw in an example or have a story about a job he had done, which had helped me understand the material we were going through.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience43Wayne 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...
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Mohit Mander, KLTPWayne is a wonderful and informative instructor. He made the course very enjoyable and easy to follow.
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Patrick Kean, Canadian Coast GuardWayne 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.
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Geo Kandathil, International Paper CompanyWayne was very informed and enthusiastic about teaching, which was helpful for the people attending the class.
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience36Richard 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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Mike Strachan, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloRichard 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
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Nicole Deck, CAERichard is well-spoken and paced the course well.
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Bryce Allin, West FraserRichard was very informative, willing to answer questions and find any answers he didn't know.
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Doug Baker
Years of Experience49Doug 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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Anthony Andrews, Louisiana Pacific CanadaDoug was knowledgeable about the material. He also had much relevant experiences in real life with the course content that he was able to relay to the students.
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Matt Will, Plains MidstreamDoug moved through the material in an efficient matter, allowing us all to understand the information.
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Kevin Reid, West FraserDoug did a fantastic job and explained all material as required. Very helpful and answered all questions.
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Peter Waugh
Years of Experience46Peter 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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Amanda Sica, Camcor EnvironmentalPeter was very clear and easy to understand with basic electrical training. I thought the way he taught the safety aspect was very effective.
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Kall Cloarec, Centerra GoldPeter is very good at what he does. It is great to have someone teaching that knows what he is talking about.
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Darren Storm, Pretium Resources"The course was very informative and it has opened our eyes to the potential hazards we work with on a day to day basis. Peter was a extremely knowledgeable."
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience56Ed 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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Craig Speed, DND“I found Ed very pleasant, informative, and knowledgeable in this course. This course really got me thinking and organizing my thoughts and procedures in a logical manner. It really amazed me at how much quicker I was at troubleshooting the labs at the end of the course. I will recommend this course...
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Reid Davis, Suncor"Ed Rideout is very knowledgeable and is able to sit one on one to instruct those having problems. He is also able to explain in a way that makes things easier to understand."
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Bob MacMillan, Rolls - Royce Limited"Ed Rideout is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He communicates the subject matter clearly and has many personal experiences to get his point across and makes it interesting."
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience52With 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...
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Chris McClemmens, LanxessI have learned a lot through both the theory & hands on portion of this course. Dave had a lot of experience to share, real life stories to relate to equipment. Troubleshooting portion showed a lot of different problems and how to follow through.
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Bero Balaban, Nortown Electrical Contractors“This course was very informative. Dave Neal made it very interesting and interactive. Stressed the importance on how to avoid arc flash and what was needed to survive an arc flash. He did a great job.”
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Mike, Nortown Electrical Contractors“Dave was very knowledgeable and experienced. He was well spoken, easy and interesting to listen to. He kept the course exciting, fun and interesting with real life stories and personal experiences.”
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience45Jim 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...
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Denise Athaide, Cummins Inc.Jim did a good job of focusing on important material, keeping everyone's attention, and explaining important concepts.
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Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.Jim was knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to follow format.
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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Greg Beyers, Electrician, PCS Potash 02/09 -
"Informative instructor who would explain the material at any level needed to get his point across. Especially valuable was the content on arc flash surveys and proper grounding methods."
Jim Barazzuol, West Coast Reduction LTD -
"Very well spoken and thorough with critical information. Exhibited excellent knowledge and patience. I'm extremely excited to gain knowledge that I can start to use immediately. The slide to brochure information followed a proper organized system. Thank you very much."
Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources -
“The instructor was good and explained everything right from the basics, keeping in mind the level of participants. Used various examples and our own systems as examples. I have learned a lot about the subject.”
Humanyun Zahir, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc -
“Great and engaging presenter. Knowledgeable and good humor. Very good presentation.”
Babar Kahn, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc -
This was a very good course. It was a great eye-opener to how serious an electrical current can be if not following the proper procedures.
Michelle McDonald, Centerra gold -
"The instructor was well informed on a wide range of topics and presented the contents in an interesting manner. I would highly recommend this course with regards to safety awareness."
Jim Gillingham, Abitibi Consolidated -
"Amazing course, it was full of extremely relevant topics and information. Engaged in class participation with various scenarios that dealt with relevant duties/procedures. Loved it! I will ask supervisors to investigate other training options/classes with Canada Training Group."
Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources -
"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. -
"Yesterday and today were by far the best training sessions I have been part of. The instructor did a great job of delivering information and aiming it to our needs here with Pretium. Thank you."
Greg Hogg, Pretium Resources -
"The course was a great learning experience. Being a high voltage electrician, I feel this course laid out all procedures and safety measures very well. Peter was informative and eager to help with any questions we had!"
Wes Palmer, Pretium Resources -
“Very knowledgeable, well presented, and amazing. Thanks.”
Forrest Mann, Pic Morbert Hydro Inc -
Although geared more towards hands on electrified trades, the knowledge I gained as a maintenance millwright will allow me to ask the right questions to proceed safely in my own tasks. The course was well balanced, with a mix of slides, graphs and relatable videos.
Nicholas Deis, Capital Power -
"Most of the content of this course pertains to my day-to-day duties at work, and was explained in laymen's terms so it was easy to follow each step."
Paul Sherwood, Agrium -
"Our instructor is a very experienced man. He was able to reinforce topics by relating them to personal experience. We went through a lot of information in two days and the work on grounding is invaluable.
Doug Rolling, Anderson Exploration -
"Excellent! A fantastic course and the instructor had genuine concern for our safe working practices. This is a must. I would highly recommend it."
Kevin Wolfe, Kramer Ltd. -
"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 good and informative about do's and dont's
Ryan Shaw, Electrician, PCS Potash 02/09 -
"This is a good opportunity to refresh your safety training, see what's new and interact with other electrical personnel. It was interesting to hear the ideas and opinions of other participants
Larry Kamo, Provincial Papers -
Very knowledgeable, well around course with a good mix of instruction, video and workshop.
Marc Thibert, Electrical Technologist, Aqrium, 02/09 -
"Set forth the value of not rushing into tasks. Take the course, especially for the Arc Flash component."
Tim Kupchanko, Spectra Energy -
"The course content was weighty but processable with the instructor very knowledgeable, relaxed and prepared. Overall very worthwhile and informative; a must for electrical workers."
Joseph te Bulte, Canfor -
“Excellent presentation and exhibits great depth of knowledge. Simulated thinking within the group.”
Chris Reed, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc
| Day 1 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
