High Voltage Circuit Breaker Service and Maintenance

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Understand the functions and operational requirements of HV/LV electrical switchgear and distribution systems.
• Identify the requirements of maintaining and testing of oil, vacuum and air circuit breakers.
• Understanding and interpretation of the requirements for safe working within HV/LV areas

• Importance of adequate maintenance on HV breakers
• Electrical safety rules and regulations
• Safe isolations procedures
• Introduction to switchgear, types of breakers and operation
• Hands-on servicing and testing of HV breakers
• Circuit breaker analyser testing and use of associated software

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.

This is a classroom based course with practical training exercises to underpin knowledge gained.