Dave Cox

Biography

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, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest territories, Yukon, Africa and North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia in the United States.

Expertise

Deductive Reasoning Electro-mechanical Deductive Reasoning for Heavy Equipment Technicians

Testimonials

Amendeep Rana, Global Container Group

Dave 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.
Brad Pendlington, Department of National Defense

Dave was incredible. He provided excellent instruction and was completely knowledgeable in troubleshooting practices.
Matt Teeuwsen, Sherritt

David Cox Was a great instructor with lots of electrical knowledge. He conducted his class with ease, and answered all our questions. If he didn't know, he found the answer for us either that day or the next.
Amanda Cardinal, Syncrude

Dave has a fantastic demeanor, and his relaxed teaching style made the class enjoyable while learning his troubleshooting style. I appreciate his methods and will be adopting his style in my work. I would be interested in taking any class he instructs.
Joshua Zwinkels, Arlanxeo

Dave was a good instructor knew a lot of information about topics we discussed about.
Zach Berthier, Global Container Terminals

Dave was very clear with instructions and helpful with problem-solving and fault finding.
Tejpal Bhinder, International Paper

Dave, having more than 40 years of experience in the field, had a great teaching method by only giving us hints when we needed them to troubleshoot in the field.
Garryt Sabiston, West Fraser

Dave is very knowledgeable and can teach very well. He knows the course content is willing and able to help when asked. Very personable.
Carson Jeffrey, Alberta Health Services

Dave was able to answer any of my questions and did not rush any parts of the course, which gave me the time I needed to understand and complete each exercise.
Gerry Bell, Cummins

Dave was engaging and kept everyone focused. Enough personal, relevant examples were applied to the materials.
Brad Moon, Sherrit

David was very knowledgeable, I really appreciated him expanding on the curriculum with his own experience.
Heinrich Penner, Lode King

Dave was polite and willing to answer any and all questions that came up. He was also very knowledgeable in everything electrical.
Adnan Farooq, City of Ottawa

Dave is well equiped with course materials and has hands-on practical field experience on how to troubleshoot VFD. That helped me to learn lots of practical problems we usually run into.
Jordan Bell, Department of National Defense

Dave was knowledgeable about the subject matter and helpful when students were having difficulties.
Carmelle Smyth, Centerra Gold

The information was well laid out and delivered, lots of time for interaction with the instructor and fellow students. The slides are esthetically pleasing, with some great documentation examples. The instructor is well-versed in electrical equipment, safety, and good business practice. While also being...

Upcoming Courses

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25023	Register
Jan 20 - Jan 20, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25022	Register
Jan 22 - Jan 22, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Fredericton time, NB	OR25071	Register
Jan 22 - Jan 22, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification	Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON	OR25057	Register
Jan 29 - Jan 29, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25072	Register
Feb 03 - Feb 04, 2025	In Person Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Brandon, MB	OR25036	Register
Feb 03 - Feb 03, 2025	In Person Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Brandon, MB	OR25035	Register
Feb 10 - Feb 10, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25043	Register
Feb 10 - Feb 11, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25044	Register
Feb 12 - Feb 12, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25060	Register
Feb 12 - Feb 12, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25074	Register
Feb 20 - Feb 21, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25050	Register
Feb 20 - Feb 20, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25049	Register
Feb 26 - Feb 26, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time, PE	OR25076	Register
Mar 05 - Mar 05, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25133	Register
Mar 06 - Mar 06, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25119	Register
Mar 06 - Mar 07, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25120	Register
Mar 12 - Mar 12, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Halifax time, NS	OR25112	Register
Mar 19 - Mar 19, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25113	Register
Mar 26 - Mar 26, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification	Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB	OR25136	Register
Mar 27 - Mar 27, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25129	Register
Mar 27 - Mar 28, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25130	Register
Apr 01 - Apr 01, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25182	Register
Apr 01 - Apr 02, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25183	Register
Apr 02 - Apr 02, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25115	Register
Apr 07 - Apr 07, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25186	Register
Apr 07 - Apr 08, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25187	Register
Apr 30 - Apr 30, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB	OR25159	Register
May 07 - May 07, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC	OR25160	Register
May 21 - May 21, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm Iqaluit time, NU	OR25162	Register
May 28 - May 28, 2025	LIVE 2-Way Online CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems	Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL	OR25163	Register

All Courses Taught

VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting

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How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning

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CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems

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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification

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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety

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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification

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Electro-Mechanical Deductive Reasoning for Heavy Equipment Technicians

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How Troubleshooting Industrial Batteries Has Changed Over Time: A Tradesman’s Perspective

Arc Flash Studies: A Vital Safety Tool for Canada’s Mining Industry

Situational Awareness

What Every Electrician Should Know About VFDs

Lessons from Tragedy – Proactive Measures Save Lives

The Dire Consequences of Neglecting Arc Flash Studies Under the Updated CSA Z462 Standard

Understanding the Arc Flash Study Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) - CSA Z462:24

Battery and Capacitor Safety - CSA Z462:24

Protector for Rubber-insulated Gloves - CSA Z462:24

Safety-related Work Practices - CSA Z462:24

New Annexes and Content Updates - CSA Z462:24

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Dave Cox

Biography

Expertise

Testimonials

Upcoming Courses

All Courses Taught

How Troubleshooting Industrial Batteries Has Changed Over Time: A Tradesman’s Perspective

Arc Flash Studies: A Vital Safety Tool for Canada’s Mining Industry

Situational Awareness

What Every Electrician Should Know About VFDs

Lessons from Tragedy – Proactive Measures Save Lives

The Dire Consequences of Neglecting Arc Flash Studies Under the Updated CSA Z462 Standard

Understanding the Arc Flash Study Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) - CSA Z462:24

Battery and Capacitor Safety - CSA Z462:24

Protector for Rubber-insulated Gloves - CSA Z462:24

Safety-related Work Practices - CSA Z462:24

New Annexes and Content Updates - CSA Z462:24

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