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Introduction
This one day course is designed to help those understand the construction and maintenance requirements for substation batteries. 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 2019 Standard for Maintenance Testing Specification
- IEEE Standards 450, 1106 & 1188 Standards for Battery Maintenance
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 Predictive & Preventive maintenance programs
- Review 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 Fundamentals of Industrial and Substation Battery Testing & Maintenance Courses | ||||
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| April 15 – 15, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR26397 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 29 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time | OR26398 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 29 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time | OR26399 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 4 – 4, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time | OR26358 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 19 – 19, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR26357 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 27 – 27, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time | OR26400 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 2 – 2, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR26537 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 9 – 9, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR26538 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 16 – 16, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time | OR26539 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 23 – 23, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time | OR26540 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Daniela Tanase Broten, Canadian light SourceThe course was great at instigating questions on how to test the battery systems better, and the instructor allowed for a variety of questions and discussions related to battery PM.
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Kris McClung, Department of National DefenseGood information and restores confidence in my knowledge about batteries and maintaining them.
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Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder ElectricThe teacher was very professional and very knowledgeable about the subject. The course helped me learn more about battery testing.
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Toby A. Hall, SWEB DevelopmentFred was very thorough and the course covered a lot of detail in a short period of time.
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David Sampson, Atlantic GoldThe teacher is very candid and knowledgeable about the topic and shares a lot of experience.
Course topics
I. Battery Types
Objective: Review the basic of batteries commonly used in substation DC supplies
II. Failure Modes
Objective: Review what causes premature battery failure.
III. Maintenance Philosophies
Objective: Review the mainteance requirements for each type of battery system
View all topicsI. Battery Types
Objective: Review the basic of batteries commonly used in substation DC supplies
- Lead-acid overview
- Nickel-Cadmium Overview
- Battery construction and nomenclature
- Configurations
- Single post batteries
- Multiple post batteries.
II. Failure Modes
Objective: Review what causes premature battery failure.
- Discuss the failure modes for commonly used battery types, Lead-acid (flooded) failure modes, Lead-acid (VRLA) failure modes, Nickel-Cadmium failure modes
III. Maintenance Philosophies
Objective: Review the mainteance requirements for each type of battery system
- Discuss maintenance philosophies based on the IEEE standards
- How to maintain the battery
- Standards and common practices, IEEE 450, IEEE 1188, IEEE 1106
- Summary best way to test and evaluate your battery
IV. Practical Battery Testing
Objective: Review the individual test procedures required to safely perform the work. Review how to analyze the test results obtained.
- Capacity test
- Procedure for capacity test of vented lead acid battery
- Impedance test
- Impedance theory
- Intercell connection resistance
- Testing and electrical paths
- Voltage
- Specific gravity
- Float current
- Battery testing matrix – IEEE recommended practices
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| April 15 – 15, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26397 | Register |
| April 29 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time , NS | Teleconference | OR26398 | Register |
| April 29 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC | Teleconference | OR26399 | Register |
| May 4 – 4, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK | Teleconference | OR26358 | Register |
| May 19 – 19, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR26357 | Register |
| May 27 – 27, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time , NL | Teleconference | OR26400 | Register |
| June 2 – 2, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26537 | Register |
| June 9 – 9, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR26538 | Register |
| June 16 – 16, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK | Teleconference | OR26539 | Register |
| June 23 – 23, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time , NS | Teleconference | OR26540 | Register |
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Doug Baker
Years of Experience50Doug 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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Kristopher Hingtgen, KPDSBDoug was extremely knowledgeable about the course material and delivered the course as such. He ensured that the people in the course were understanding of the material covered and provided time for any issues or questions.
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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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Dave D'haese, Alberta Agriculture and ForestryDoug is very educated as well as experienced.
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience37Richard 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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Daniel Torgerson, EnbridgeRichard provided examples and previous experience. He answered all questions and went through the course content very well.
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Nicole Deck, CAERichard is well-spoken and paced the course well.
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Ron Cox, SyncrudeRichard is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, and has a great way of explaining things.
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience57Ed 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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John Gazzola, Lynk Electric"I thought the instructor was very good. He had an excellent understanding of the subject matter. And was very open to taking questions and gave good answers. Very good course."
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Brendon LaPort, McWane, Inc.Ed did a good job stressing the importance of safe work practices and giving real examples throughout the class on why items are important and how injuries are preventable. I like that he has an electrical background, which gives him credibility when delivering the material.
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Nathan Smith, Kraken Robotic Systems Inc.Instructor was competent and handled the content in a way that was professional and kept folks as engaged as possible on a online safety course. Ed was able to answer some of my ignorant questions without making me feel singled out or stupid, which helped with understanding and buy in for the course.
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience46Jim 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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Paul Steinkey, Daam Galvanizing Ltd.“Jim was very knowledgeable with course material. He would also answer questions that were outside of the course and pertained to our own jobs. He engaged all of us at the beginning and said, "No question was a stupid question." Thanks Jim.”
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Travis Lewis, Pinnacle Renewable EnergyJim was very thorough with his training. I have been to many training courses throughout the years, and Jim engaged with the whole class better than I have ever previously seen.
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Brian Fluter, Pinnacle Renewable EnergyJim presented the course in a very professional manner. His field knowledge was very beneficial in the presentation.
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The course was great at instigating questions on how to test the battery systems better, and the instructor allowed for a variety of questions and discussions related to battery PM.
Daniela Tanase Broten, Canadian light Source -
Good information and restores confidence in my knowledge about batteries and maintaining them.
Kris McClung, Department of National Defense -
The teacher was very professional and very knowledgeable about the subject. The course helped me learn more about battery testing.
Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder Electric -
Fred was very thorough and the course covered a lot of detail in a short period of time.
Toby A. Hall, SWEB Development -
The teacher is very candid and knowledgeable about the topic and shares a lot of experience.
David Sampson, Atlantic Gold
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