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This three-day program is designed for electrical troubleshooters and is guaranteed to improve their troubleshooting processes and significantly reduce downtime costs.


We have distilled our 5-day course down to an essential masterclass over 3 days with a max class size of 5 (Down from 8). You will have direct video and audio communication between yourself and the instructor and other attendees at all times.

This system is a product of over 30 years of refined development. Thousands of electrical professionals from every industry in the world have attended, and the testimonials speak for themselves. Based on Canada Training Group's proprietary Analytical Electrical Troubleshooting TM methodology, this program will greatly challenge experienced troubleshooters in their skills and their preconceptions but is also flexible enough to develop strong fundamental processes in newer troubleshooters.


They do not teach this methodology in university or technical college, as you cannot begin to appreciate and fully understand it until you are already a credentialed electrical professional. Any troubleshooter determined to improve their game will be able to apply our Analytical Electrical Troubleshooting TM methodology to electrical and other systems, collectively saving hundreds of thousands of dollars of downtime during the career of the successful participant.


It is easy to troubleshoot a familiar system but what happens when they are presented with something they have never experienced? When we watch these troubleshooters in slow motion on an unfamiliar problem, we see that more than half of their testing is wasted because they do not use a logical, analytical, planned approach. Hours, and sometimes days, drag on before faults are found. Our experience shows that we can improve the skills of experienced troubleshooters 25%, 200-300% in others and immeasurably for some. This translates into major reductions in unplanned downtime.


Learn the mental processes used to best solve technical problems with engaging and sometimes infuriating projects and systems!


This course will give your troubleshooters the logic roadmap that can be successfully applied to any problem, even mechanical or coding. With a large array of electrical, electronic and other simulators we create problems that require troubleshooters to engage the parts of their brains that are used during ALL troubleshooting situations. To drill this into your troubleshooters we provide them with an unlimited amount of real life problems and as they gain mastery they slowly and then quickly increase their speed and accuracy.


Just like an NBA shooting coach or a PGA swing coach, we start right at the basics to make sure nothing is missed and then we guide them through an escalating series of increasingly complex problems. At critical milestones, we give your troubleshooters innovative tools and concepts that significantly accelerate their troubleshooting speed and accuracy, resulting in huge gains in their confidence to solve complex industrial problems correctly in record time!


A major outcome from this training will be a huge increase in job satisfaction. Your troubleshooters will be keenly aware of their increased competence and feel capable of extraordinary achievement. The natural result is a dramatic increase in productivity; your people will see the impact of a job well done and will want to do more.


Who should attend: Electricians, Instrumentation Mechanics, Technicians, and any other worker who must be relied on to quickly and accurately diagnose and fix electrical systems.

You will be able to: Significantly reduce electrical equipment downtime by rigorously applying our proprietary troubleshooting process.

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  • Fred Dollivier, Department of National Defense
    “Great course and instructor was great. Will use to help analyze and troubleshoot issues in antenna systems that I work on.”
  • Daniel Goebel, Argus Machine Co. Ltd.
    “The instructor, Terry Yonkheym sure knows his stuff which helps a lot. I think in time I will surely benefit from this course (once I make what I learnt common practice). Class size was perfect and overall experience was good.”
  • Stuart Yemen, City of Ottawa
    “The course was very effectively laid out and the use of the training aids made the course much easier to stay engaged. The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to steer you in the proper direction without making you feel stupid. Excellent course overall.”
  • Julio Aguilar Delgado, Qulliq Energy Corporation
    Although troubleshooting is very complex, I believe practice makes it better, and this course gives the essentials to become more confident and tackle any issues
  • Aaron Belanger, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
    “This was a very good course that I will recommend to other electricians that I work with. The instructor was very personable and knowledgeable. This course helped me to analyze and understand circuits that I will come across without seeing them beforehand.”

Course topics

I. TROUBLESHOOT USING AN ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE

Objective: Troubleshoot an electrical circuit or system following a logical, structured procedure.

II. PREPARE TO TROUBLESHOOT

Objective: Develop preparatory skills.

III. ANALYZE THE FAULTED SYSTEM

Objective: Use a systematic process to localize the problem.

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I. TROUBLESHOOT USING AN ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE

Objective: Troubleshoot an electrical circuit or system following a logical, structured procedure.

  • Describe Analytical Thinking
  • Apply Convergent Thinking Skills
  • Apply Divergent Thinking Skills
  • Apply Deductive Reasoning Skills
  • Apply Inductive Reasoning Skills
  • Develop an Analytical Troubleshooting Procedure
  • Develop an Analytical Electrical Troubleshooting Procedure

II. PREPARE TO TROUBLESHOOT

Objective: Develop preparatory skills.

  • Gather Data
  • Make Factual Observations
  • Select Troubleshooting Tools

III. ANALYZE THE FAULTED SYSTEM

Objective: Use a systematic process to localize the problem.

  • Deduce Fault Type
  • Deduce Location

IV. PLAN YOUR TROUBLESHOOTING APPROACH

Objective: Use both empirical and inferred data to plan your steps.

  • Evaluate Hazards
  • Select Starting Point
  • Plan Minimum Troubleshooting Steps
  • Deduce Test Results

V. TROUBLESHOOT THE SYSTEM

Objective: Apply a non-redundant series of tests supported with documentation of the process.

  • Control Hazards
  • Conduct Tests
  • Record Tests and Results

VI. INTERPRET DATA

Objective: Utilize results of troubleshooting to both fix the current problem but to also deduce root cause.

  • Evaluate Test Results
  • Adjust Troubleshooting Approach
  • Identify Cause of Failure

VII. TROUBLESHOOT DC SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Objective: Apply analytical electrical troubleshooting procedure to dc circuits.

  • Open Circuits
  • Short Circuits
  • Voltage Drops
  • Grounded Circuits
  • Crossed Circuits

VIII. TROUBLESHOOT SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Objective: Apply analytical electrical troubleshooting procedure to single-phase circuits.

  • Open Circuits
  • Short Circuits
  • Grounded Circuits
  • Crossed Circuits

IX. TROUBLESHOOT THREE PHASE MOTOR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS

Objective: Apply analytical electrical troubleshooting procedure to three-phase motor circuits.

  • Open Circuits
  • Short Circuits
  • Grounded Circuits
  • Crossed Circuits

X. TROUBLESHOOT ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Objective: Apply analytical electrical troubleshooting procedure to electrical control circuits.

  • Open Circuits
  • Short Circuits
  • Grounded Circuits
  • Crossed Circuits

XI. TROUBLESHOOT UNKNOWN SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Objective: Apply analytical electrical troubleshooting procedure to unknown systems

  • What is Known
  • What is Unknown
  • Applying the Process

XII. CONCLUSION

Objective: Conclude course and evaluate troubleshooting skill progression in both speed and accuracy.

  • Evaluation of Learned Skills
  • Review of Course Goals

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  • Joe Kiceniuk

    Years of Experience
    55

    Joe Kiceniuk was educated at University of Alberta and University of British Columbia and has technical training in electronics with over 40 years experience in electronic circuit construction, troubleshooting and service. Joe has a working knowledge of multiple programming languages and extensive experience with quality control in analytical systems. He has designed and built equipment and is the...

     
    • Jose Fernan, Velco
      The instructor, Joe Kiceniuk was very thorough with his explanations. And all of the testing equipment we used was excellent.
    • Dustin Yarosh, Imperial Oil ltd.
      "I thought the instructor, Joe Kiceniuk was well informed, experienced and an excellent teacher."
    • Andrew Sheaves, Suncor
      “I think it was a great course. I haven’t done a lot of troubleshooting up to this point but certainly feel better prepared to do so now. Joe Kiceniuk is a great instructor and very knowledgeable.”
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  • Dave Cox

    Years of Experience
    43

    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...

     
    • Zach Berthier, Global Container Terminals
      Dave was very clear with instructions and helpful with problem-solving and fault finding.
    • Ryan Taylor, Global Container Group
      I found Dave very calm, professional, and patient.
    • Ravi Ludu, Global Container Terminals
      Dave is a very good teacher, making sure everyone understands the info in the course. 2 Thumbs Up!
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  • Wayne Jeffrey

    Years of Experience
    41

    Wayne brings 41 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry. He is a master electrician and a journeyman instrument mechanic. He started in the early 80’s with a petroleum company in the Lloydminster area performing maintenance duties. He then started and ran his own contracting company for 15 yrs. in Lloydminster. After he sold the company, he started working with a local...

     
    • Mohit Mander, KLTP
      Wayne is a wonderful and informative instructor. He made the course very enjoyable and easy to follow.
    • Jonathon Martel, Total Power
      Wayne was a great instructor, he was clear in his description of scenarios and answered questions thoroughly.
    • Hassan Mahmood, BTHC
      Wayne has a strong background in electrical knowledge, he is well aware of electrical codes and standards and explains everything very well.
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  • Edward Rideout

    Years of Experience
    54

    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...

    • Jordan Higgins, Alliance Energy
      "Ed was very knowledgeable and approachable. For guys like me who are in the field and on the tools, it's so valuable to have someone who has been there & knows how it really is."
    • Colin Durand, Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd.
      “Ed is a good instructor. The material was well covered. The course will help me in my career and possibly save me from injury.”
    • Chance Harness, Vollmer Inc.
      Edward has had a lot of valuable experience in the utility industry as well as the industrial. He is also very knowledgeable in safety because of the various managerial roles he's been involved with throughout his career. Edward was also very interested in teaching and learning. He keeps the course 'fresh...
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  • Jim Roberts

    Years of Experience
    43

    Jim 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...

    • Travis Lewis, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
      Jim 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.
    • Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
      Jim was knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to follow format.
    • Garrison Supplee, Cummins
      Jim thoroughly delivered the information in a cheerful upbeat manner that made the 2-day course enjoyable and move quickly.
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  • Terry Yonkheym

    Years of Experience
    61

    Terry Yonkheym brings over 61 years experience in training and practical electrical maintenance to Canada Training Group's electrical, safety and high voltage programs. Terry's extensive service record for Ontario Hydro began as a Power Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, progressing through attaining the Inter-Provincial Construction and Maintenance Electrician's license, Journeyperson status and...

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    • Brandon Hunt, Syncrude
      “Terry was extremely knowledgeable of how the complex electrical systems worked. He was also very knowledgeable of how to troubleshoot a system in very few tests. Also he was very helpful in every question that was asked in the classroom. The course would definitely benefit to any co-worker physically...
    • Nikitas Alexopoulos, Syncrude Canada
      "Excellent, Terry did a great job in having us understand the troubleshooting breakdown."
    • Ben Jansen, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
      “I found the instructor, Terry Yonkheym to be very knowledgeable in the trade and explained everything very clearly.”
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  • “This was an excellent course with a great layout of the material. It starts with a learning process of systematically breaking down the circuits to narrow down the focus area. By doing this, you have a smaller focus area and less testing, making you more efficient. Also learning the importance of...

    Rich Norman, Syncrude Canada
  • Although I experience many similar troubleshooting scenarios at work, this course helps develop the proper way. Planning, diagrams and a proper course of action that could help me be more effective in the field. I found the last few days interesting as well as being related to electronic systems, some...

    Dustin Yarosh, Imperial Oil
  • “My troubleshooting skills are better after finding a method to break apart electrical problems. This course shows you efficient ways to analyze information and plan tests.”

    Landon Walker, CO-OP Refinery Complex
  • This course is an excellent learning tool for troubleshooting. The way it was taught was excellent for getting though the information. For personal gain this was a very good experience. The hands on showed me a ton of new useful information. Ed Rideout was a great teacher, clear and thorough.

    Rob Gaudreau, Argus Machine Co Ltd.
  • "Joe Kicenuik left lots of time to review all the classroom material. He was very helpful in answering any questions and was effective in explaining what troubleshooting techniques work best for each particular problem. This course will improve your way of approaching future problems in your job field."

    Colwyn Meredith, Suncor
  • “I found that I should be able to find faults much, much faster now. Thank you tremendously.”

    G. Armstead, Co-Op Refinery Complex
  • “I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It had lots of hands on exercises, which is the best way to learn. Ed Rideout was very knowledgeable and obviously had a ton of practical experience. Great instructor!”

    Dan Rogers, Newfoundland Power
  • "I think this was a great course. I haven't done a lot of troubleshooting up to this point but certainly feel better prepared to do so now. Joe Kiceniuk is a great instructor and he is very knowledgeable."

    Andrew Sheaves, Suncor
  • The course was very informative and taught us a good way on how to troubleshoot. The teacher, Terry Yonkheym was good at getting his points across and always had time for each person.

    Dave Smale, Agrium
  • "This course will pay for itself the first time a critical motor is down. If it saves one hour of downtime that is $100,000.00"

    Patrick Kachur, Electrician, Syncrude Canada
  • “Wish I had been given the opportunity to take this training years back. Learning in the classroom, rather than learning in the field, costs the company less down time. This easily pays for the training. Thanks for letting me attend. I will be promoting this to have our 9 control techs take the training.”

    George Fischer, TransGas
  • I would recommend this training to others, another tool to add to the kit. The instructor, Ed Rideout was easy going and helpful. I also liked the....no question is a stupid question.

    Geof Ansell, Suncor Energy
  • “Great course and instructor was great. Will use to help analyze and troubleshoot issues in antenna systems that I work on.”

    Fred Dollivier, Department of National Defense
  • “The instructor is very patient and knowledgeable, offered assistance and gave time to help me understand the task at hand.”

    Bob Young, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • "Excellent course and knowledgeable instructor. Relaxed learning pace with no limits on fault findings. The test equipment and labs were easily understood and were easy to operate. Documentation provided was clear and accurate. It changed my process for fault findings."

    Dave McIntyre, Ontario Power Generation
  • "Terry Yonkheym was very patient with our lack of technical "expertise". This was a good course to show us methods to practice in future activities to analyze and plan a method to put into practice."

    Scott Cooke, Agrium
  • "I have a much deeper understanding of electrical systems. How to test equipment and find shorts which I believe will be valuable for the rest of my career."

    Mahamat Moussa Cherif, Syncrude Canada
  • I think the course was useful because it taught me how to plan my troubleshooting. It was a lot of hands on tasks which was good. It gave me a lot of testing experience and the ability to experiment, going about problems in a different way. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym was knowledgeable and kept the...

    Mike Sliva, Agrium
  • I enjoyed this class a lot. I liked the use of the different boards and how hands-on the class was.

    Matt Hawkins, Velco
  • "The course was effective at teaching the importance of proper documentation of problems and how to narrow down a problem area."

    Mike Gallant, Irving Tissue
  • “This course was a great eye opener on how planning before troubleshooting, will save you a lot of pain and time. As anew worker to the industrial workplace it is a great way to boost my troubleshooting skills. The instructor was great and made sure we all got the points before we moved on and gave...

    Robbie Bath, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • “I would recommend this course to my co-workers. I learnt how to document everything and how to approach and solve problems in a different way.”

    Kris Samociuk, City of Ottawa
  • “This course was very beneficial, learning and brushing up on old skills. The testing boards/equipment is all set up very well. I would certainly suggest this to any and all colleagues. Two thumbs up.”

    Marris Romaniuk, Syncrude Canada
  • “I personally enjoyed this course. It helps me a lot when troubleshooting any electrical system. How to break down a circuit and where to pinpoint a problem, it was challenging at times, but that's the valuable part of the course. It really makes you think. The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable...

    Alex Hansen, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “I really enjoyed my practical class. Thank you for sharing your expertise, I hopefully will be able to implement it further into the field. Thanks.”

    Sergei Martynenko, Winnipeg Airport Authority
  • “I found this instructor to be very knowledgeable and engaging. He presented the course material in an organized manner, making it easy to follow. The concepts presented will be of great benefit to troubleshooting. I would recommend this course and instructor.”

    Bruce Starkes, Barrick - Williams Operating Corporation
  • “The instructor has lots of experience and demonstrated the information very well. I will make use of the information presented. Great course.”

    Byron Olsen, Olsen Audio
  • “I was very happy with the course. I learned a lot. My troubleshooting skills have improved more than what I was expecting. The teacher was awesome and very knowledgeable.”

    Michael Downing, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “The most useful and helpful electrical course I've ever done with Syncrude. Every electrician should take this course at some point in their career. Makes you think about the problem on a larger scale, then narrow down that your testing area.”

    Graham Pittman, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • "This is a great course. I learnt lots about how to organize and prepare for troubleshooting. Well worth attending."

    Steven Gordon, Suncor
  • “I learnt more than I thought I would have learnt. I’ve learned that having more information and being organized is the key to the problem solving. Having a place to start is better than staring at the wall. The instructor was informative and explained things so I could understand them. Definitely...

    Ron Barrett, Otis
  • "Course teaches and dictates the importance of keeping focused on issue and document info. Plan a strategic execution of analyzing data, record info, isolate problem areas and control amount of excess testing with meter to minimize false readings.

    Todd Giesbrecht, Agrium
  • “The course was well thought out, had good equipment, good pace, and relevant training material. The instructor was friendly and relatable, good instruction, good at presenting ideas in different ways to help with understanding.”

    Justin Power, BC Hydro
  • “I found this course to be very precise and to the point, teaching an effective and expedient means to troubleshoot a system that is more or less universal. I found the method this course taught to even be effective on systems I was not familiar with; using this method I was able to successfully troubleshoot...

    T.W. Garvey, Department of National Defence
  • "I liked this class a lot. I liked the use of the different boards and how hands on the class was. The instructor, Joe Kiceniuk was very knowledgeable and clear on his points."

    Matt Hawkins, Velco
  • "This course is an excellent tool for anyone who will be doing troubleshooting on equipment or a plant."

    Sean Callahan, Suncor
  • "Excellent course. The content and the instructor exceeded my expectations, I have new tools in my toolbox. Most importantly, a new way of thinking. How to come to an issue? How to gather "helpful" info? How to zero in on the problem? The hands on was an invaluable learning tool."

    Christian Wells, Agrium
  • "The contents of this course will be an invaluable asset to me and I would recommend that other technicians also take this course."

    John Taylor, Ontario Power Generation
  • “The course will help me a lot in troubleshooting. It made me learn to troubleshoot quicker and able to split the problem in half the time. The instructor was really good at what he teaches and that made the course better. Thanks.”

    Jeremy Buchart, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “Very knowledgeable instructor with a good attitude explains the hazard material thoroughly. The course teaches you an analytical approach for problem solving that can be applied basically to everything in life, recommended to everyone.”

    Felix Kirsher, City of Ottawa
  • "I believe this course will help decrease downtime if we document, analyze and have a plan before we start arc testing."

    Aaron Staudinger, Syncrude Canada
  • “I would recommend this course to all electrical workers. This course helps you go through the process on what and how to troubleshoot electrical systems. I believe that this would help people troubleshoot electrical problems faster.”

    Ryan Sernecky, TransGas
  • “The course was an extremely valuable tool to any electrician. Experienced troubleshooters can refine existing skills and less-experienced will gain knowledge that isn't the overly obvious unless taught.”

    Mason Richard, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “ Good course content and lots of hands on to solidify the theory. This course will pay for itself in two weeks”

    Dion Antle, Electrical Supervisor, Kruger Pulp and Paper
  • “Instructor was very knowledgeable and the course was great. The course was very hands on which made it easier to learn.”

    Blake Martel, City of Ottawa
  • “Good hands on training in a controlled setting. Trains you on an approach to troubleshooting. Proves that the importance of documenting your finding, shows how to divide and conquer the problem. Lots of different troubleshooting problems to work on so there is something for everyone.”

    Russell Penson, Weyerhaeuser
  • “This course teaches you about mental state and how it affects your attitude when trying to troubleshoot. It plays an important role in analytical thinking that not many people would realize on their own. I would recommend this course/instructor to not only electricians, but millwrights, mechanics...

    Curtis Walch, Graymont
  • “This is an excellent course for giving troubleshooting procedure. Shows how to breakdown and analyze a problem so with minimal tests you are able to find the problem. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym was very knowledgeable and has extensive knowledge in the troubleshooting and electrical systems. Recommended...

    Tyler Dobbie, Department of National Defence
  • "This is the first time I have been trained in a step by step approach to troubleshooting. I feel, this will make future troubleshooting and breakdown issues in the future a lot safer and problem solving a lot easier. Increased production, increased safety means...WIN, WIN!!"

    Eugene Comeau, David Bell Mine
  • "This was by far the most practical electrical course I have taken so far. The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable in his field. I wish I had taken this course 20 years ago."

    Rod McColman, Shell Canada
  • “I thought the course was very well done. I liked the hands-on approach. The instructor was very knowledgeable. I would recommend to coworkers. We work on generator systems, kitchen equipment, industrial, overhead crane VFD’s, HVAC Systems on the base, overhead doors, fire pump diesel and electric.”

    Jeff Bird, Department of National Defense
  • "The course was good, we were shown a different way to approach problems. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym was easy to understand and follow."

    Quentin Attwater, Agrium
  • "This course gets your mind working so you can look at a problem in a different frame of mind."

    Kirk Barron, Shell Canada
  • “He was amazing from the beginning till the end for his in-depth knowledge of the course materials. He speaks in a tone that could be understood. If you call his attention on any topic, he spent time with you and made sure you got it. I loved the course.”

    Johnny Quayson, Syncrude
  • "Course was beneficial in that it shows if you take a complex problem and break it down, document the information you have and come up with a plan, it makes troubleshooting the problem easier."

    Martin Fleming, Irving Tissue
  • "I have gained the confidence in analyzing and learning how to find a problem, by not getting my mind stuck in one spot. Just that alone has already made me better at my trade. The amount I have learned during this course would have satisfied me by the end of the second day. So, having a full five days...

    Chris Bodnariuk, Tembec Industries
  • “Very good to think of troubleshooting in a more effective manner and safer to record results and findings for information sharing’s and recording. WebCAT will send all people to course in electrical field.”

    Tom Rustige, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “The course was challenging and effective in teaching the intended skills. As long as one keeps in mind its intent which is to focus on a troubleshooting system rather than the particular equipment, I think anyone would find it an excellent learning experience.”

    Peter Pavich, Weyerhaeuser Canada
  • “This was a very good course. It helps you to get in a proper mind set when you come up on a problem to troubleshoot. It teaches you that documentation is key to shorten your troubleshooting time. The instructor was on point and had a lot of knowledge to pass on.”

    Calvin Delhon, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • “The course was useful in the sense that it teaches the importance of finding your starting point and staying calm while troubleshooting. The course would be best suited for apprentices, journeymen with little or no troubleshooting experience. There are lessons to be taken from it and about the mental...

    Tristan R, LP Peace Valley OSB
  • "The course was well presented and the instructor Ed Rideout gave good explanations and answers to the questions asked. He taught us how to look at problems in a different way and showed us other troubleshooting methods."

    Chris Osmond, Suncor
  • “The instructor was knowledgeable about the content of the course, which helps explaining how to dissect and troubleshooting electrical problems and prints. This course is a valuable asset. It's provided knowledge on how to become quicker and more efficient at recognizing the problem in an electrical...

    Jim Ellis, Barrick – Williams Operating Corporation
  • “The instructor, Terry Yonkheym sure knows his stuff which helps a lot. I think in time I will surely benefit from this course (once I make what I learnt common practice). Class size was perfect and overall experience was good.”

    Daniel Goebel, Argus Machine Co. Ltd.
  • “I think the course was very well presented and helped emphasize the use of a meter and how to interpret the readings you get.”

    Mike Funk, LP Peace Valley OSB
  • “This was a well paired course with plenty of time and exercises to complete, very knowledgeable instruction for planning.”

    Andrew Luxton, LP Peace Valley OSB
  • “The course demonstrated the importance of taking notes, which became apparent to prevent yourself from going in circles and checking equipment previously checked. Splitting the circuits into sections is something I will take away from the course and use extensively in the future. I view this as a...

    Matt Goyer, Skookumchuck Pulp Group
  • “The course was very effectively laid out and the use of the training aids made the course much easier to stay engaged. The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to steer you in the proper direction without making you feel stupid. Excellent course overall.”

    Stuart Yemen, City of Ottawa
  • "This course was fun and challenging at the same time. Instruction was clear, done in a comfortable environment."

    Vanessa Baker, Suncor
  • “Interesting course, I enjoyed it.”

    J. Kezema, Weyerhaeuser
  • “This course was very informative and makes you think outside the box. It was challenging troubleshooting. The instructor was knowledgeable and showed you safe troubleshooting techniques. It was a positive atmosphere, effective meter placement, reduced troubleshooting times, visual troubleshooting...

    Taylor Angers, Barrick – Williams Operating Corporation
  • “Very good course. I would recommend to my coworkers if they felt they needed to improve their troubleshooting skills, or develop proper skills. This course will take them to where they would want to be. This course had given me valuable skills and knowledge to make my job as a maintenance electrician...

    Kevin Smerek, Cameco
  • “This course was very beneficial in helping you to think about how to breakdown problems to reduce troubleshooting time. The idea of documenting everything so that others can pick up where you left off will help with cross shift issues.”

    Darcy Orthner, Cameco
  • HATCES “I would recommend this course for anyone who was looking to upgrade or start on their troubleshooting knowledge. The structured system taught is a very helpful tool to help pinpoint the problem efficiently. The instructor is very knowledgeable and will help you along without pointing out the...

    Nevin Edmundson, Winnipeg Airport Authority
  • Although troubleshooting is very complex, I believe practice makes it better, and this course gives the essentials to become more confident and tackle any issues

    Julio Aguilar Delgado, Qulliq Energy Corporation
  • "I enjoyed the troubleshooting and especially the methodology"

    Dave Cox, Koch Fertilizers
  • This course was definitely beneficial to me. It opened my eyes on how to look at a circuit differently and use less steps to identify a problem. This training proved the importance of recording ALL information gathered about a problem, at the same time also knowing how the circuits should operate under...

    Brandon Sacrey, Nabors Drilling
  • “Had a good time learning about troubleshooting. The instructor was good and answered all of my questions. He showed us how and where to begin troubleshooting so we didn’t have to go through the whole circuit. I would tell anyone to take this course as it was very helpful.”

    Kevin Mason, Syncrude Canada
  • “ How to analyze, document and test efficiently... this course is for anyone who works on electrical systems.”

    Michael Irving, Maintenance Electrician, Shell Canada
  • The course was effective at teaching the importance of proper documentation of problems and how to narrow down a problem area.

    Mike Gallant, Irving Tissue
  • “The instructor did a great job, very informative, very helpful, lots of knowledge. This is one of the best courses I have ever been involved in; I learnt a lot from this experience.

    Shannon Park, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • “Course overall is very good. A lot of good, on topic information. Very beneficial to anyone having to troubleshoot systems. The instructor was excellent. Very versed at delivering the information at an in depth but widely understood method. His knowledge with the process of troubleshooting is very...

    Dave McDonald, Canada Training Group
  • “As a maintenance electrician, I think the course was great and should be made mandatory for all journeymen. I will continue to use a consistent systematic approach when troubleshooting. Our instructor was very knowledgeable on the material presented, very patient, and made the course fun and entertaining.”

    Pat Buis, Syncrude
  • “The instructor was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and understanding of the student’s different levels of experience. The course was probably one of the best I've done to date. I feel more confident when approaching equipment to repair with either experience or little experience working...

    Philip Roberts, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • “This course is the best I've ever done. Lots of hands-on which is the best and fastest way to learn. This course is making me feel more comfortable in troubleshooting; the instructor was a great teacher and a nice person.”

    Darren Buckle, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • “This was a really good course and instructor(Ed Rideout). I found great improvement in troubleshooting procedures and documentation. It also reduced number of steps to find faults by 50% to 75% (more efficient). I recognized different ways to troubleshoot (both open circuits and short circuits). I...

    Tony Cranford, Newfoundland Power
  • “This course made me look at the big picture, then find my way to the problem faster by not doing unnecessary testing and checks. Having to write a bubble around the problem area made it easy to reason and test my way through to find the problem quicker and easier.”

    Jeff S., Co-Op Refinery Complex
  • “ If you want everyone playing on the same team to work correctly and in an efficient manner, do this training”

    Thomas Veysey, Technician, Vermont Electric Company
  • “Very fun course with a wide variety of equipment. Good practice for troubleshooting, unfamiliar equipment also good practice for using your logic for solving unknown electrical problems. The instructor was very helpful and made the course very interesting.”

    Roch Lavergne, Norbord
  • “Course was very good, challenging and informative.”

    Wayne Geizer, Department of National Defense
  • Course was beneficial in that it shows if you take a complex problem and break it down, document the information you have and come up with a plan it makes troubleshooting the problem easier. Instructor, Joe Kiceniuk was knowledgeable and conveyed the intent of the course.

    Martin Fleming, Irving Tissue
  • "This was another amazing course! It is always good and informative when you learn doing hands on. The instructor paced it out perfect to learn the proper steps to troubleshooting circuits. It was very clear and understandable. The circuit boards that were used were well put together and the instructor...

    Roger Marsden, Syncrude Canada
  • “This was a very good course that I will recommend to other electricians that I work with. The instructor was very personable and knowledgeable. This course helped me to analyze and understand circuits that I will come across without seeing them beforehand.”

    Aaron Belanger, Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • "The hands on work was well organized and the computer word was a nice change from the norm, both of which made you think. This is a must have course for technologists."

    Jason Dalton, Substation Electrician, Newfoundland Power
  • The props/test equipment makes it easier to understand and learn. Computer apps were an interesting challenge. Even with years of experience, it is helpful to see troubleshooting from another structured perspective.

    Dennis Riesterer, Velco
  • "Course was awesome! Very in depth for a beginner yet challenging for a novice. The instructor was very knowledgeable and ran an extremely efficient and in depth course."

    Jason Ziprick, Grain Millers Canada Corp.
  • “The instructor was very knowledgeable, able to convey the message to the students so they understood. Hands on problem were similar to real-world problems, good layered track approach didn't intimidate students. Gave students confidence to take a good approach to troubleshooting.”

    Marc Bibeau, Winnipeg Airport Authority
  • "The props and test equipment make it easier to understand and learn. Computer apps were an interesting challenge. Even with a lot of years experience it is helpful to see troubleshooting from another structured perspective."

    Dennis Riesterer, Velco
  • “This course was a great learning tool and it's hard at times but it was great, good job.”

    Keith Biggin, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
  • “The course was very helpful in developing a better technique to approach troubleshooting faults, thinking more about the test you are going to perform. I would recommend this course.”

    Jake Couture, Syncrude
Day 1
Start Time, Introduction 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, Followed by Afternoon Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Class time, End Time 03:15 - 04:30 pm
Day 2
Start Time, Introduction 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, Followed by Afternoon Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Class time, End Time 03:15 - 04:30 pm
Day 3
Start Time, Introduction 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, Followed by Afternoon Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Class time, End Time 03:15 - 04:30 pm
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