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CSA Z463 is the Standard governing the electrical maintenance of industrial, commercial and institutional electrical power systems. Failure of Electrical systems due to poor maintenance results in a greatly increased risk of serious injury or fatality in the workplace as well as costly equipment damage and downtime. Development and implementation of an effective maintenance strategy is key in mitigating these hazards in an effective timely manner.

CSA Z463 has been designed to complement CE Code, CSA Z462 (Workplace Electrical Safety) and CSA Z460 (Control of Hazardous Energy) to help to encourage implementation of safe equipment operations and procedures. This comprehensive one-day CSA Z463 workshop provides invaluable information to anyone who wishes to know and understand the role of the new CSA Z463 Electrical Maintenance Guideline, which governs the procedures for the optimal maintenance of electric power systems.

Who should attend: This course is a must for electrical engineers, planners, electrical maintenance personnel, plant electricians, electrical contractors, power specialists, maintenance managers, consultants and technologists responsible for the design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, or maintenance of electrical systems, electrical technicians, inspectors, safety personnel and other employees responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical systems in a commercial, industrial, institutional setting.

You will be able to: Gain an understanding of CSA Z463 electrical maintenance guidelines.

Next CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems Courses
December 4 – 4, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time OR24757 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
December 11 – 11, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time OR24758 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
December 18 – 18, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR24759 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
January 8 – 8, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR25069 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
January 15 – 15, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time OR25070 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
January 22 – 22, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Fredericton time OR25071 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
January 29 – 29, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time OR25072 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
February 5 – 5, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time OR25073 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
February 12 – 12, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time OR25074 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
February 19 – 19, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time OR25075 $750.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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  • Matthew Baxter, Skookumchuck Pulp
    The course was a useful review of the CSA Z463 standard, a standard up until now I was unfamiliar with. The course confirmed that at Skookumchuck our electrical maintenance program is generally well designed, with some areas for improvement in terms of devices we are testing.
  • Brock Zinovich, Weyerhaeuser
    This course was a good overview of CSA-Z463 and had lots of discussion with context on different aspects.
  • Dan Stiles, Protrans BC
    "Course instructor was extremely knowledgeable. All of the topics we discussed were relevant to our trade. A lot of the information we received was very useful and I hope that our management implements everything that is applicable to us. I hope to receive more training like this in the future."
  • Jake Schutz, Far and Wide Electrical Services LTD
    Very thorough explanation of electrical maintenance procedures guidelines and legislature, many real-life examples, and the instructor was willing to answer any question.
  • James Mansveld, Department of National Defense
    well presented instructor had good knowledge of all topics including questions outside of scope

Course topics

I. Electrical Maintenance as Part of a Quality Management System

Objective:

II. Maintenance Practices

Objective:

III. Electrical Maintenance as Part of a Workplace Safety

Objective:

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I. Electrical Maintenance as Part of a Quality Management System

Objective:

  • Requirements for an Electrical Maintenance Management System
  • Effective maintenance management systems
  • Electrical Manufacturing Standards
  • Application of Installatin & Design Standards
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Operating Conditions
  • Drawings and Documents

II. Maintenance Practices

Objective:

  • Safe Work Practices
  • Introduction to Maintenance Strategies
  • Importance of Selecting a Proactive Maintenance Stragegy
  • Reactive Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance Approach (Time Based Maintenance)
  • Predictive Maintenance Approach (Condition Based Maintenance)
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance Approach
  • Risk Based Maintenance (RBM) Approach

III. Electrical Maintenance as Part of a Workplace Safety

Objective:

  • Examples of Safety Impacts due to Lack of Maintenance
  • Effects of Lack of Maintenance on Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment for Maintenance activity planning
  • Electrical Equipment Inspections
  • Factoring aging of equipment
  • Incorrect Protection Settings
  • Competency Qualifications & Skill Level of Workers
  • Electrical contractor safety
  • Qualification of testing equipment
  • Tools, Procedures, Enforcement

IV. Emergency Preparedness

Objective:

  • Electrical personnel duties and responsibilities in the Maintenance of Emergency Equipment and Systems
  • Emergency shutdown of Facility Electrical Systems
  • Post Electrical Emergency Actions, Repairs & Restoration
  • Electrical Emergency Systems and Associated Equipment
  • Electrical Maintenance Management for the Safety of Personnel

V. Energized Maintenance Practices

Objective:

  • Energized Testing Methods
  • Infrared Scanning/Thermography
  • Acoustics/Ultrasound, Corona Imaging
  • Partial Discharge
  • Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Motor Current Signature Analysis
  • Specialized Electrical Cleaning
  • On-line Condition Based Maintenance Strategies
  • De-energized Maintenance Methods
  • Creating Safe Conditions for Work on De-energized Equipment
  • Frequency of De-energized Maintenance tasks
  • Power Distribution Switchgear
  • Medium Voltage MCC, Low Voltage MCC
  • Protective Relays
  • Transformers
  • UPS Systems
  • Emergency Standby Generators, Prime Power Generators
  • Large and Small Electric Motors

VI. Maintenance of Equipment in Hazardous Locations

Objective:

  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Maintenance and Inspection
  • Periodic Hazardous Location Inspections
  • Removal of power sources procedures for hazardous locations

VII. Testing

Objective:

  • Electrical Tests, Mechanical Tests, Equipment Tests
  • System Tests, Test Results
  • Energization of Equipment

VIII. Equipment-Specific Maintenance Practices

Objective:

  • Switchgear, Transformers, Cables
  • Disconnect Switches & Circuit Switches
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Network Protectors, Protection, Control, and Metering Devices
  • Instrument Transformers
  • MCCs (Motor Control Centers)
  • Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD)
  • Direct Current Battery Systems
  • Surge Protection Devices
  • Power Factor Correction (PFC) Capacitors
  • Emergency Systems, Engine Generators
  • Communication Systems

IX. Specialized Equipment Maintenance

Objective:

  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Alarms, Signals, and Communication Systems
  • Telecommunication, Radio, and Television Towers
  • Surveillance and Security System
  • Fire Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
  • Lighting, signs, and outline lighting, Emergency lighting
  • Airfield Lighting Maintenance
  • Mining Equipment

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Next CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems Courses

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December 4 – 4, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time , MB Teleconference OR24757 Register
December 11 – 11, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK Teleconference OR24758 Register
December 18 – 18, 2024 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON Teleconference OR24759 Register
January 8 – 8, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON Teleconference OR25069 Register
January 15 – 15, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time , NL Teleconference OR25070 Register
January 22 – 22, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Fredericton time , NB Teleconference OR25071 Register
January 29 – 29, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time , MB Teleconference OR25072 Register
February 5 – 5, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB Teleconference OR25073 Register
February 12 – 12, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC Teleconference OR25074 Register
February 19 – 19, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK Teleconference OR25075 Register
February 26 – 26, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time , PE Teleconference OR25076 Register
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April 2 – 2, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC Teleconference OR25115 Register
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  • Norm Jewitt

    Years of Experience
    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...

    Expertise

    • Nathan Janz, Inter Pipeline Ltd
      Norm 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.
    • 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
  • Dave Cox

    Years of Experience
    44

    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...

    • Joshua Zwinkels, Arlanxeo
      Dave was a good instructor knew a lot of information about topics we discussed about.
    • Brad Moon, Sherrit
      David was very knowledgeable, I really appreciated him expanding on the curriculum with his own experience.
    • Darrin Grone, Global Container Group
      Dave is very knowledgeable in the electrical department. His experience with GM has helped bridge the mechanical side.
    See Dave Cox CV
  • The course was a useful review of the CSA Z463 standard, a standard up until now I was unfamiliar with. The course confirmed that at Skookumchuck our electrical maintenance program is generally well designed, with some areas for improvement in terms of devices we are testing.

    Matthew Baxter, Skookumchuck Pulp
  • This course was a good overview of CSA-Z463 and had lots of discussion with context on different aspects.

    Brock Zinovich, Weyerhaeuser
  • "Course instructor was extremely knowledgeable. All of the topics we discussed were relevant to our trade. A lot of the information we received was very useful and I hope that our management implements everything that is applicable to us. I hope to receive more training like this in the future."

    Dan Stiles, Protrans BC
  • "The instructor is very good. He explained specific safety and procedure about maintenance in relation to high voltage electrical industry. Finally the course is awesome and very informative."

    Fausto Tumamak, Protrans BC
  • This course felt like it was written for people who work in my position. I take a few online courses per year and am often disappointed. This was not the case with Norm and the CSA 463 course. His flow, engagement, and frequent but short breaks all worked perfectly for my learning style.

    Cory Wilson, Western Forest Products
  • Was an awesome job, I am non-trade and was very comfortable & I understood everything and the instructor was excellent at ensuring I understood and had no questions. It was very good training.

    Cheryl Lamb, High Liner Foods
  • Very thorough explanation of electrical maintenance procedures guidelines and legislature, many real-life examples, and the instructor was willing to answer any question.

    Jake Schutz, Far and Wide Electrical Services LTD
  • well presented instructor had good knowledge of all topics including questions outside of scope

    James Mansveld, Department of National Defense
  • This course builds awareness for electrical maintenance and what is required for safety and reliability.

    Marcus Nagy, Canfor Pulp
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 Time 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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