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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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David Sampson, Atlantic GoldThe teacher is very candid and knowledgeable about the topic and shares a lot of experience.
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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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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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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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Kris McClung, Department of National DefenseGood information and restores confidence in my knowledge about batteries and maintaining them.
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 |
| July 8 – 8, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR26684 | Register |
| July 15 – 15, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC | Teleconference | OR26685 | Register |
| July 22 – 22, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time , NL | Teleconference | OR26686 | Register |
| July 29 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26687 | 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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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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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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,“The instructor, Ed Rideout is very knowledgeable in test equipment, great life experience in all types of test equipment. He is respectful of students and patient.” Ray Vinish, Mosaic Esterhazy
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Steven Clarke, Halifax International Airport Authority“Ed was very informative and knowledgeable on what he teaches. His own personal experience and encounters make the material become more of a reality.”
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Paul Berriault, Mosaic Potash“Ed was very knowledgeable and easy to approach. Kept the course interesting, keep up the good work. Ed needs a raise.”
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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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Lavanya Muniyappa, D&V ElectronicsJim was very detailed in explaining arc flash and shock hazards, understood our questions and concerns, and answered patiently.
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Kevin Archambault, Canadian Coast Guard“Jim was very informative. He also brought a lot of experience to the course. He was able to relate with what we do on a regular basis.”
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Bernice O'Neil, Lambton Kent DSBExcellent course, full of need to know current info.
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The teacher is very candid and knowledgeable about the topic and shares a lot of experience.
David Sampson, Atlantic Gold -
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 -
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 was very professional and very knowledgeable about the subject. The course helped me learn more about battery testing.
Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder Electric -
Good information and restores confidence in my knowledge about batteries and maintaining them.
Kris McClung, Department of National Defense
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