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Introduction

This One-day course is designed to help those understand the construction and maintenance requirements for low voltage circuit breakers. Anyone directly involved in maintaining or those requiring an understanding of the various tests and or analyzing test results will gain a better understanding of best maintenance practices as required by industry accepted standards.

Our Program Is Based On:

- Canadian Standards Association: CSA Z463- Standard for Maintenance of Electrical Systems

- Canadian Standards Association: CSA Z462- Standard for Electrical Safety.

- National Electrical Testing Association (NETA): ANSI/NETA Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications

- Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League: Reconditioning Standards for Electrical Equipment 

 

Additionally, as certified course developers, Canada Training Group courses are professionally designed to the standards of the Canadian Society of Training and Development, as well as the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction. Canada Training Group is also proud to be ISO 9001 certified.


Our Instructor Team

Our instructors are 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.

Objectives:

The successful candidate will be able to:

- Understand the difference between Run to Failure, Predictive & Preventive maintenance programs

- Perform multiple tests as per industry standards

- Be able to recognize deficiencies and take/recommend corrective action

- Work safely 

 

Quotations

Quotations are available on request. This program can be modified to suit your specific needs. We will be happy to conduct a needs analysis with you to determine your specific requirements. It can be conducted either on-site or off-site.

Next Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Testing & Maintenance Courses
October 8 – 8, 2026 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR261184 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
October 8 – 8, 2026 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR261185 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
October 28 – 28, 2026 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time OR26784 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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  • Anthony Spink, Qulliq Energy Corp.
    The instructor is very knowledgeable and presented the information well. The course is very informative about low voltage breakers.
  • David Kanayuk, Qulliq Energy Corporation
    The Instructor was great, and the course was also informative as I learn more about breakers.

Course topics

I. Safety & Maintenance Planning

Objective: Review the basic concepts of electrical safety and maintenance as per CSA-Z462 and CSA-Z463.

II. Breakers

Objective: Review NETA tests on various circuit breakers and interpret results. Describe the operation of electrically operated circuit breaker controls. Describe the operation of breaker mechanisms and failure modes. Explain maintenance on low breakers and schedule.

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I. Safety & Maintenance Planning

Objective: Review the basic concepts of electrical safety and maintenance as per CSA-Z462 and CSA-Z463.

  • Shock and arc flash safety.
  • Run to failure maintenance.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Predictive maintenance.
  • Apparatus failure modes and frequencies.

II. Breakers

Objective: Review NETA tests on various circuit breakers and interpret results. Describe the operation of electrically operated circuit breaker controls. Describe the operation of breaker mechanisms and failure modes. Explain maintenance on low breakers and schedule.

  • Review NETA visual and mechanical inspection
  • Review NETA tests and interpret results, Typical Control Circuits, Insulation Resistance, Dielectric Withstand, Contact Resistance, Protective Relay Function, Primary Injection, Secondary Injection

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  • Peter Waugh

    Years of Experience
    47

    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...

    • Jarod Hubert, Mount Milligan
      Peter did a great job teaching this course. He was very clear and thorough in explaining everything.
    • Ryan Nobes, Medatech
      Peter was very knowledgeable on the core material and went out of his way to tailor the material to our company.
    • Nicholas Deis, Capital Power
      Peter was knowledgeable in his topics and experience. He was willing to answer any questions that came up.
    See Peter Waugh CV
  • Edward Rideout

    Years of Experience
    57

    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...

    • Eric Feader, TransGas
      “Ed is a very knowledgeable instructor with a wealth of troubleshooting experience. He kept everyone on task throughout the week to make sure all of the information was covered. It was nice to be challenged on some of the lab work and should prove valuable when I return to work.”
    • Trevor Neumeier, Enbridge Pipelines
      “The instructor was very knowledgeable and personable; Ed Rideout is one of the best instructors I have ever taken a course from.”
    • Dennis Verceles, Syncrude Canada
      “The instructor was extremely good at explaining the course content of the subject. Time was utilized very well. Course was well-organized and the video presentation was very knowledgeable and helpful. Good course. Well done Ed!”
    See Edward Rideout CV
  • The instructor is very knowledgeable and presented the information well. The course is very informative about low voltage breakers.

    Anthony Spink, Qulliq Energy Corp.
  • The Instructor was great, and the course was also informative as I learn more about breakers.

    David Kanayuk, Qulliq Energy Corporation

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