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Operating and Maintaining Low Voltage Agricultural Electrical Systems is a two day program where participants will learn how to operate, inspect and maintain single and three phase, low voltage AC electrical systems that are found on large, modern farming operations.
This will not be a hands-on installation course as you require a licence to do this work but it will qualify participants to safely operate their electrical systems, recognize proper installation methods, implement a preventive maintenance program and identify impeding failures.
Electrical safety will include arc flash, lightning protection and overhead line safety protection. Special emphasis will be made on the explosion hazards of gases and dusts and how to mitigate them. CSA Standard Z463 – Maintenance of Electrical Systems will be incorporated into this training. Troubleshooting DC Electrical Systems is a prerequisite for this training.
Who should attend: Non-Electrical workers responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their electrical systems.
Unfortunately, this course does not currently have any upcoming dates.
Yet, if you're interested in it, please chat with our sales team
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R. Higgins, Rig Manager, Precision Drilling"Go to this course, lots of useful information"
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D. Grasby, Field Superintendant, Horizon Drilling"Gave a true awareness of power systems on a rig and just how instantaneous an electrical accident is. 5 out of 5"
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Ted Tschetter, Rig Manager, Nabors Drilling"The course was very good, both in practice and theory."
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Mark Zachoda, Akita Drilling"This is the best course I have ever taken. Dave is an excellent teacher and a great person. Take the course if you have the opportunity."
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Dustin McIntyre, Akita Drilling“Very informative, especially for those with only a small grasp of electrical concept. The basics of electricity, electric motors and how they work, as well as troubleshooting faults were covered in a clear manor and interest was not lost throughout.”
Course topics
I. APPLY AC ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Apply the properties of alternating electrical current and voltage
II. OPERATE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Objective: Learn the safe and efficient manner of running large power systems and motors.
III. INSPECT SINGLE PHASE EQUIPMENT
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of single phase equipment.
View all topicsI. APPLY AC ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Apply the properties of alternating electrical current and voltage
- Review Electrical Laws
- Apply Alternating Current Theory
- Review AC Low Voltage Systems
- Evaluate Students
II. OPERATE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Objective: Learn the safe and efficient manner of running large power systems and motors.
- Read Electrical Diagrams
- Identify Colour Coding
- Understand Circuit Device Installations
- Understand 120 Volt Circuit Installations
- Understand 120/240 Volt Circuit Installations
- Understand 120/208 Volt 3 Phase Circuit Installations
- Understand 480 and 600 Volt 3 Phase Circuit Installations
- Evaluate Students
III. INSPECT SINGLE PHASE EQUIPMENT
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of single phase equipment.
- Read AC Electrical Diagrams and Schematics
- Inspect Wire Connections
- Inspect Cable Connections
- Inspect Cord Ends
- Inspect Light Installations
- Inspect Receptacle Installations
- Inspect Single Phase Motor Connections
- Inspect Single Phase Panel Installations
- Evaluate Students
IV. IDENTIFY ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Objective: Identify the electrical hazards in your facility and how to mitigate them
- Review DC Electrical Safety
- Understanding Hazardous Locations
- Avoid High Current Burns
- Avoid High Voltage Contacts
- Avoid Lightning Strikes
- Evaluate Students
V. MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS
Objective: Learn the maintenance skills necessary to adequately keep protective systems online.
- Describe Power Company Grounding
- Ground Electrical Systems
- Bond Electrical Equipment
- Ground Electrical Equipment
- Maintain Double Insulation
- Test Fuses
- Test Breakers
- Test GFCI’s
- Evaluate Students
VI. OPERATE CIRCUIT SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICES
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of circuit safety and control.
- Test Magnetic Devices
- Test Safety Devices
- Test Control Devices
- Evaluate Students
VII. OPERATE LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of three phase equipment.
- Understand Single Phase Panels
- Understand Three Phase Panels
- Understand Three Phase Cables
- Understand Three Phase Manual Starters
- Understand Three Phase AC Motors
- Identify Three Phase Motor Failures
- Understand Three Phase Magnetic Starters
- Protect Three Phase Motors
- Understand VFD's
- Evaluate Students
VIII. MANAGE THREE PHASE SYSTEMS
Objective: Manage the maintenance of Hutterite electrical systems
- Manage Power Circuit Faults
- Manage Control Circuit Faults
- Evaluate Students
IX. Operate and Maintain Agricultural Electrical Systems
Objective: Operate and Maintain Agricultural Electrical Systems
- Dairy Barn Equipment
- Grain Handling Equipment
- Poultry Barn Equipment
- Hog Barn Equipment
- Fluid Power Systems
- Standby Generators
- Evaluate Students
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Dave Smith
Years of Experience48Dave Smith has been an Industrial Maintenance Electrician since 1975. He has taught maintenance, troubleshooting and safety courses to thousands of electricians in mines, mills, refineries, factories, plants, power stations and offshore platforms throughout North America and the Middle East. Dave is a hands-on guy and teaches from a field perspective with his intended audience being his utmost concern...
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Jody Payne, Canrig"I was impressed by the instructor, Dave's straight forward "down to earth" teaching style. He was able to keep the room attentive and involved. The training is essential for any employee working with or around any electrical equipment."
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Bob MacGregor, BC Hydro"Excellent instructor, one of the best."
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Matt Skopyk, Agrium"By far the best speaker/instructor for a training course at VPO. Dave kept the class engaged at all times and gave us a very informative session."
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Dave Cox
Years of Experience43Dave 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...
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Zach Berthier, Global Container TerminalsDave was very clear with instructions and helpful with problem-solving and fault finding.
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Amendeep Rana, Global Container GroupDave was a great teacher. He had great communication with students and listened very well to what we had to say. He answered any questions we had. Very organized 10 out of 10, I definitely recommend him.
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Ryan Taylor, Global Container GroupI found Dave very calm, professional, and patient.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience41Wayne 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...
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Tyler Skutelnik, Alberta Health ServicesWayne did a good job explaining the course and answering questions we had.
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Zachary Lee, EDS Pumps & Water TreatmentWayne was a great teacher who was very knowledgeable and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed learning from him.
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Darryl Silakiewicz, KeyeraWayne did a great job of keeping the course flowing and the class engaged.
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience43Jim 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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Chris Drdla, University of TorontoJim was an exceptional instructor. It was great to have an instructor with so much hands-on experience. Jim kept me engaged in a course where I would normally be zoning out. Overall I would like to have Jim back to teach other courses.
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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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Gerry Bell, CumminsJim was able to adjust on the fly to differences between course materials and trailer hardware vs examples we provided for our hardware.
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"I learned more useful information in this four day course than a month at SAIT."
Ken McDonald, Akita Drilling -
"I learnt quality and useful troubleshooting skills for 3 phase and single phase systems. Great information on electric safety and multimeters."
Brandon Jager, Titan Specialty Drilling -
“Offered a great amount of identified parts which I had seen in the past, but not knowing the correct name and function. I have a better understanding of the Fluke Meter.”
Brad White, Akita Drilling -
"Found it to be a good course, lots of information that I can use in the field and at home. Motor, pumps, gen sets and boilers were all covered. Very useful.
Jared Gould, Titan Specialty Drilling -
"This course was excellent, I learnt lots. It showed me about electricity in detail from safety to fixing just about any problem I would find on a rig and more."
Aaron Marsh, Akita Drilling -
“This course is very valuable for rig hands to troubleshoot electrical. It had good theory and the hands on troubleshooting was excellent.”
Randy Mykytuk, Akita Drilling -
"Go to this course, lots of useful information"
R. Higgins, Rig Manager, Precision Drilling -
"Very good course. Dave Smith was very knowledgeable in the electrical field. The hands on training was very beneficial and will definitely be an asset to everyone in the field. I recommend this course to any supervisor."
Jason Martin, Akita Drilling -
"Gave a true awareness of power systems on a rig and just how instantaneous an electrical accident is. 5 out of 5"
D. Grasby, Field Superintendant, Horizon Drilling -
"This course is very well put together. The instructor, Dave Smith was able to put everything into simple terms so it was easy to understand. This course also made troubleshooting to a new level, explained how different components worked and the hazards involved. I would recommend this course to anyone...
Leslie Pflughaupt, Akita Drilling -
"The course was very good, both in practice and theory."
Ted Tschetter, Rig Manager, Nabors Drilling -
“It was a good to learn the basics and work your way up to the more complicated stuff. All in all it was a good course and I highly recommend it.”
Kris Paul, Akita Drilling -
"Very good, I think all rig managers and drillers should attend"
J. Wildboer, Field Superintendent, Trinidad Drilling -
"The instructor was very informative and quick to answer questions in an understandable way. Awesome. Practical."
P. Butts, Precision Well Servicing -
"This is the best course I have ever taken. Dave is an excellent teacher and a great person. Take the course if you have the opportunity."
Mark Zachoda, Akita Drilling -
“It was just a great course giving me more knowledge and confidence in electrical work and more understanding of the importance of PPE while working on electrical.”
Jarrett Waldorf, Akita Drilling -
"Excellent presentation, clear and helpful"
S. Grewel, Maintenance Coordinator, Ensign Drilling -
"The Instructor was excellent, understanding and patient with very good teaching skills"
D. Villumsen, Driller, Trinidad Drilling -
“Very informative, especially for those with only a small grasp of electrical concept. The basics of electricity, electric motors and how they work, as well as troubleshooting faults were covered in a clear manor and interest was not lost throughout.”
Dustin McIntyre, Akita Drilling -
"I think the information in this course is necessary to all rig managers in the company. It will reduce down time and costs."
Norman Berlinic, Titan Specialty Drilling -
“This course was very helpful for more than just basic understanding. The troubleshooting and ability to read electrical drawings was helpful, in which I had no previous knowledge.”
Chad Piasta, Akita Drilling
| Day 1 | |
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| Start Time Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 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 | 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 |