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This customized three-day course will ensure that your electrical workers are proven qualified for the electrical tasks that they are performing as specified by OSHA/OH&S/MOL/DOL and other AHJ’s, the Criminal Code of Canada, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, and industry standards. It is 60% projects and hands-on and will ensure that your successful participants truly have the knowledge, and can demonstrate the skills, to perform their electrical operating tasks safely and properly, and ensure that you have fulfilled your due diligence requirements under all legislation.
It encompasses both indoor and outdoor substations with the major emphasis on indoor substations and electrical rooms. The course is taught by substation safety professionals each with over 35 years of hands-on maintenance, testing and troubleshooting experience with exemplary safety records working in generating stations, substations and plants.
The course is taught using our Lab 2.2, a 53' highway trailer outfitted with 25kV, 15kV, 5kV, and 480/600V electrical equipment with full cutaways giving complete access to the equipment during switching and racking.
This customized program will include certification on all your electrical systems from 120V to 138kV with safety demonstrations and practical projects on substation equipment allowing participants to conduct potential tests, perform lockout/tagout, isolations, switching, phasing and apply safety grounds using hot sticks. Simple and complex lockout/tagout can be performed combining electrical, mechanical, fluid, process, optical, overhead crane and physical guards with written, verbal, hand signal and radio communication while using Category 2 and 4 PPE. We also have simulated overhead distribution lines with fuses, cutouts, switches and grounding capability.
This lab contains: 1 - 25kV mini-OCB, 1 – 15kV GICB, 1 – 15kV S&C fused distribution load break disconnect, 1 – 5kV ACB with puffer, 1 – 5kV vacuum motor starter, 1 – 600V switchgear column with two ACB’s, 1 - 600V MCC with motor starters and GE Fanuc PLC’s, 1- 600V main disconnect and switchboard, 1 - 600V panelboard, numerous 600V load break and safety isolation disconnects, 120/240 and 120/208 panels, overhead system, voltage detectors, HV voltmeter, hot sticks, static sticks, ground clusters and DLRO, phasing sticks and simulation, switching sticks, rubber gloves, rubber and other cover ups, racking rails, overhead hoist and CB lifting hooks, locks, tags, specialized inductance demonstrator and mini-generation system.
This training originated in 1980 and has been attended by engineers, electricians, technologists, technicians and operators performing, supervising or managing electrical switching and who require these skills to be certified as competent and qualified to safely and properly perform their job.
This course will benefit any worker who wants to continue enjoying their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We do not do canned courses. If your workers are required to be certified please contact us and our professional development team will contact you to determine the needs of your organization, your facility and your staff.
All of our equipment is in complete switchgear and can be racked in and out providing an exact replication of common substation activities as well as mechanical binding issues. This training will be customized to your needs at our expense.
We guarantee to ensure that your workers are qualified to work safely and competently on your electrical systems in both normal and emergency situations.
Our partner, Canada Training Group, has trained 25,000 industrial workers since 1980 and has been training HV electrical workers since 1981 with extensive experience on 4,160V to 13.8kV systems. Our instructional staff have anywhere from 37 to 56 years of high voltage safety, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and engineering experience with exemplary safety records on systems to 550kV.
The instructional design has been done to the standards of the Canadian Society for Training and Development, the American Society for Training and Development, and the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction. This training incorporates the work of Bloom, Mager, Harless, Kirkpatrick, Kolb and Gardner and follows the ADDIE ISD process.
The instructional design leader is Dave Smith; he has been a qualified instructional designer since 1968 and is the 2014 recipient of two international Mensa awards. The Mensa Education and Research Foundation has awarded Dave the International Intellectual Benefits to Society Award for his dedicated work in electrical safety, as well as the International Copper Black Award for Creative Achievement for his design and development of three mobile electrical training labs. He is the first Canadian to win an international Mensa award and the only person in Mensa history to ever win two awards. Dave is a Red Seal industrial maintenance electrician who diligently applies his unique talents to industrial electrical training.
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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. NFPA 70E/CSA Z462
Objective: Understand how to relate and apply the Arc Flash mitigation guidelines as set out by the National Fire Protection Association and the Canadian Standards Association.
III. RECOGNIZING HAZARDS
Objective: Learn to recognize all energy sources and hazards created by various electrical equipment and devices.
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
- Electrical Faults
- Electrical Accidents
II. NFPA 70E/CSA Z462
Objective: Understand how to relate and apply the Arc Flash mitigation guidelines as set out by the National Fire Protection Association and 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:
- Describe conditions required for each to occur
- Describe procedures to reduce these hazards
- Describe the impact of V, A & T on flash hazard and electrocution
- Describe fault current available
- Review calculation methods for a supply transformer
- Describe the impact of I2T on electrical hazards
III. RECOGNIZING HAZARDS
Objective: Learn to recognize 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. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE 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. Create an equipotential zone of safety with the proper application of temporary protective grounds
- 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
- Protective Grounding Planning
- Protective Grounding Preparation
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
XII. SWITCHING SAFETY
Objective: Integrate and follow common standards in your operating and switching procedures.
- Electrical Safety Standards
- Circuits that Affect Apparatus
- Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
- Specific Procedures, Practices and Orders
XIII. 480/600V MCC’S AND SWITCHGEAR
Objective: Safely and properly operate, switch, isolate, test, lock, tag, ground and rack out/in 480/600V MCC’s and switchgear.
- 480/600V Disconnects
- 480/600V MCC’s
- 480/600V LVPCB’s
- Parallel Generators
XIV. 5kV BREAKERS and STARTERS
Objective: Safely and properly operate, switch, isolate, test, lock, tag, ground and rack out/in 5kV breakers and starters.
- 5kV Breakers
- 5kV Starters
XV. 15kV/25kV BREAKERS and DISCONNECTS
Objective: Safely and properly operate, switch, isolate, test, lock, tag, ground and rack out/in 15kV breakers and disconnects.
- 15kV Disconnects
- 15kV/25kV Breakers
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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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Luke Gledhill, Porocel of CanadaDaniel adequately covers the material and does so in an engaging manner.
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Quintin Fast, Total PowerDaniel kept the course interesting and did a lot of extra work to make it relatable to our specific field.
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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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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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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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Jeff Vucurevich, University of LethbridgeWayne was very knowledgeable on the topics covered, and if he didn't know the answer to a question, he would find the answer.
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Brett Fisher, MTM MineI personally liked Wayne as an instructor. He had lots of information and went over all the details with us. He answered any questions we had right away and made it make sense.
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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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Wes Palmer, Pretium Resources"Peter was very informative and eager to help with any questions we had."
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Jarod Hubert, Mount MilliganPeter did a great job teaching this course. He was very clear and thorough in explaining everything.
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Ryan Nobes, MedatechPeter was very knowledgeable on the core material and went out of his way to tailor the material to our company.
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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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Landon Pruys, Barrick – Williams Operating Corporation“The instructor, Ed, was very helpful in this course. He showed patience and did not single anyone out, which was nice. I would recommend this course to others. It lets you analyze and think rather than rush and guess. Hands on troubleshooting was helpful, and it makes it easier to retain information...
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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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Brian Hook, Enbridge Pipelines“This course was excellent. It showed various testing methods, and Ed reviewed the results to help us better understand what we were doing. It was good to have all the test equipment separated into 4 work stations with a discussion area so everyone can be involved. I felt comfortable in the course...
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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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Mike Jablonicky, TransAlta“I found Dave Neal to be very professional and informative. His approach to teaching was refreshing yet direct to the point. He brought on new videos, new viewpoints in the way we do our jobs and how we look at pre-job safety. Very well done. We look forward to seeing Dave again in three years.”
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Abe Abernethy, SMS Equipment"Dave Neal was an awesome instructor. He was very personable, friendly and engaging. I really enjoyed the 2 days training with him and I learnt a lot of valuable information from him. I would like to see Dave come back for some hands on training in the future, if possible."
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Todd Bignold, Graymont“Dave was great, had tons of examples, videos were good and his knowledge on the material was very good.”
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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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Colin Aucoin, Blu Earth RenewablesJim is a fantastic instructor. He is very knowledgeable and provides practical examples that make the material easier to understand
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Daniel Martin, Pinnacle Renewable EnergyJim was professional, with good knowledge of the course. He was personable and easy to ask questions. He made sure we were clear on the content.
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Mike Zahra, Toronto Transit Commission“Good instructor, very knowledgeable.”
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Tim Dacey
Years of Experience43Tim brings 42 years of experience in operations at various public and private utility companies starting with SaskPower in the late 70’s where he apprenticed as an electrician earning his Interprovincial Journeyman’s Electrician certification in the early 80’s. He continued to work as a Station Electrician for the next decade prior to moving into natural gas compression and transmission...
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Scott Kelly, KLTPHe was a great teacher. He communicated clearly and instructed us well in our class.
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Philip Friesen, Capital PowerTim was easy to listen to, and he had lots of real-world experience with arc flash safety.
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Dennis Stog, Crown metal packagingTim did very well in spreading his knowledge and making sure everyone understood the topic. Top notch.
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