High Voltage Safety Training

3 Day Training

Dates: 03 – 05 March | 02 – 04 April 2025
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online

Price: Available on Request

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Course Introduction

The Prospen Africa High Voltage Safety Training Course provides practical hands-on exercises on an actual High Voltage Panel comprising of Vacuum Circuit Breaker, Earthing switch along with the associated interlocks, Potential and Current transformers, Bus Bar chamber and Low Voltage Safety Relay panel, thus familiarizing the participants with High-Voltage equipment and the various safety procedures for handling the same.

Course Objectives

The High Voltage Safety Training course aims to provide an Electrical technician at the Management Level with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation and safety of High Voltage (HV) Installations in a factory or plant scenario and is divided into 4:

Understanding of the principles and concept of Electric Propulsion and Control System which are used.
Understand the risks management in High Voltage.
Know the safe protection gears available and how to use them properly.
Understand the safety procedures and management in HV operation and maintenance.

Who should attend?

The High Voltage Safety Training is best suited for:

Holders of CoCs Class 1 or Class 2 Engineer Officer with no prior experience on High Voltage Installations and Electrical Engineers working on Installations.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1:
1 Explain the Classification of High Voltage
1.1 Explain factors considered in classifying a voltage as “high voltage” and reference to International Electro Technical Commission

1.2 State the advantages of High-Voltage.
1.3 State the advantages of an insulated system

Day 2:
2.1 Explain the Generation and Distribution of high-voltage in plants or mining sites.
2.2. Describe with sketch the Electric system.
2.3 Explain Synchro-convertors and Cyclo-convertors.
2.4 Describe Functional, Operational and safety requirements for high voltage
2.5 Explain the assigning qualified personal to carry out maintenance and repair of high-voltage switchgear of various types.
2.6 State the various types of High-voltage switchgear.
2.7 Describe the High Voltage equipment: Circuit breakers, Cable, Fuses

Day 3:
3.1 Explain the Remedial action necessary during faults in high voltage system
3.2 Explain the Switching strategy for isolating components of a high voltage system.
3.3 Explain the Selection of Suitable Apparatus for isolation and testing of high-voltage equipment
3.4 Explain the Switching and isolation procedure on high-voltage system, complete with safety documentation.
3.5 Explain the Performance of insulation resistance and polarization index on high voltage equipment.

Practical (4 hours)
Know the Operational Safety of High-Voltage Installations

4. Explain how to use HV personal protection equipment (PPE)
4.1 Explain Insulated Gloves, Goggles, Insulating Bars, Insulating Foot wear, Mates, Earthing Cables, HV Testers
4.2 Explain terms of Certification of Personal Protection Equipment

4.3 Explains HV safety procedures:
4.3.1 – Permission and coordination of HV works
4.3.2 – Information, Warnings and protection against unauthorized influence on safety.
4.3.3 – Assistance during HV work
4.3.4 – Checking for voltage presence before any work starts.