Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification

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• It was a very informative course that showcased areas in which I have been showing a lack of knowledge in how to protect myself from arc flash.

  Steve Bradshaw, Canfor Pulp

• “The instructor was on the ball, very knowledgeable and has a knack for getting the content to the student. I learnt more than I thought I would. Good job!”

  Eric Lefebvre, York Energy Centre

• “This course was well instructed and laid out well. I would recommend it to any electrical trades.”

  Trevor Halloran, Daishowa-Marubeni

• “Very informative. Great atmosphere, extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this course for any and all techs.”

  Trudy Boostrom, Syncrude Canada

• “The instructor was very knowledgeable of the material presented, easy to listen to and kept material flowing. The course was very good to re-establish the hazards and potential of arc flash and injury it can cause.”

  Derek Milliken, Koch Fertilizer

• “Very pleased with the content of the course, and the instructor's delivery of content. Course moved at a comfortable pace with time for valued conversation. Instructor's knowledge and experience was very apparent for anyone with the chance to take one of these courses.”

  William Jessome, Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd.

• “Great instructor. He explained in detail all questions we had. He opened our eyes to potential dangers that may occur at our site and others. He may have saved some lives.”

  Dustin Jordan, TransAlta

• “Instructor was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of industry experience to draw on. This was beneficial as he could relate subject matter to real life experiences. Content was appropriate and well delivered.”

  Dale Latin, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “Excellent course. Learned a lot about dangers in my trade, as well as an apprentice it has definitely changed my outlook when it comes to electricity. I know a lot more about what can happen, where in the field and how to prevent it. I'm very glad I took this course, the instructor taught me a lot...

  Chantelle Zalluski, Syncrude Canada

• “This was an excellent course. We will be requiring this course for all our thermographic employees.”

  Mike Donovan, Motive 7 Inspections

• “Very good course. I learnt a lot on safety and to be more aware of high voltage. Very happy I came to the course, very knowledgeable and answered all questions.”

  Shane Higgins, Black & McDonald Limited

• "Set forth the value of not rushing into tasks. Take the course, especially for the Arc Flash component."

  Tim Kupchanko, Spectra Energy

• The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to simplify certain codes so that they were understandable.

  Julian Weber, Centerra Gold

• “Excellent, very informative. The information taught is valuable to me as an industrial maintenance electrician. I will recommend this course to any family/friends in the industrial sector.”

  Curtis Welch, Graymont Pavilion Plant

• “I feel while providing valuable knowledge to us, the instructor allowed us free expression to keep us involved in the course. A serious yet enjoyable environment was achieved at all times. Many things were pointed out that I will remember to check for when in these situations.”

  Lane Kelly, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “I felt the instructor, Ross Dion was very knowledgeable and got the information across in a very easy to understand way. The course material covered all of the issues that I was concerned about.”

  Jeff Taylor, Brookfield Renewable Energy Group

• “The course was very well presented for both people with electrical and non-electrical backgrounds. Test and course materials are useful to have as a reference and provide good insight to using proper PPE and grounding procedures.”

  Jay Snell, Stern Laboratories Inc.

• “Very informative. Very good refresher for dangers relating to and working around high and low voltage equipment. The instructor had lots of experiences to share.”

  Brian Livingston, Catalyst Paper

• “I thought the instructor was very knowledgeable. The course was very informative, makes me think about some of my methods of doing things!!”

  Dave Jones, West Fraser Quesnel Plywood

• “Very knowledgeable. Used his experience to help educate his students. Reinforced the importance of safety situations to watch out for and potential issues.”

  Trevor Maynes, Enbridge Pipelines

• "This course was very informative. We got to go home with a great deal of information and knowledge."

  Matt Neil, Syncrude

• "I was familiar with most of the concepts presented, the codes etc. But, now I understand better why I should use and promote to others to use and to follow them. Thank you for the opportunity!! I'm more aware of the potential hazards when around electrical equipment and it will help me in being extra...

  Daniela Tanase Broten, Canadian Light Source

• “The instructor was well informed and experienced. The information presented was valuable and I would recommend this course to anyone who worked with electricity.”

  Deral Panrucker, Babine Forest Products

• "Course material was very relevant. Information was very valuable and all participants commented on the value of information received. I believe arc flash is underestimated across the trade and more needs to be done to make all workers aware of the dangers of arc flash. The instructor was committed to...

  Nick Maceachern, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “Training was very helpful and informative about safety and the potential of high risk accidents. I enjoyed the presentation and found it helpful and obtained a good amount of knowledge.”

  Dave K, Panolam

• “Very good instructor. Done very clearly. Used many good scenarios and stories related to the topics. Had good videos of Arc Flash which are a good eye-opener. Did a good job with the material to be conveyed to us. I felt we got in to too much electricity for the operations side of my job.”

  Don Mullen, Panolam Industries

• "This course was very informative. Also a good review of certain aspects. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the course and excellent interaction with the class."

  Gordon Yetman, Kiewit Energy Corp.

• “This was a very good course and a knowledgeable instructor. Good set up with the lab trailer for some hands on time.”

  Darcy Thomas, Syncrude Canada

• This course was extremely informative. There were lots of topics that were enlightening of various safety issues and safe practice procedures. I fee like I'm leaving this course more knowledgeable and more confident, that I can perform my jobs and tasks safer and help protect co-workers.

  Philip Robetts, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• "Very informative and eye opening course."

  Kevin Trottier, Huckleberry Mine Ltd.

• “I really enjoyed this course. I found it very informative and learnt a lot. Ross Dion was great and presented things in a way that was easy to understand. I would highly recommend this course to others.”

  Wade Pickrem, Black & McDonald Limited

• "Course information was well prepared and easy to understand. It was interesting and thorough. The instructor (Ed Rideout) was easy to follow and answered any questions presented with. The safety portion including results of accidents and improper PPE will never be forgotten. I enjoyed learning this...

  Kyle Spetz, Kramer Ltd.

• “Awesome! Couldn’t be better!”

  James Cox, Tolko

• "Being a non-electrician, I was worried that I would not be able to follow or understand the course. However, that was not the case. It wasn't so much the electrical side of it. It was the hazards and mitigations. Very impressed, well done. Would recommend the course for anybody in the construction industry...

  Matthew Hardie, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “Very knowledgeable instructor. Very good content, it was interesting and fun. This will save my life.”

  Michael Downing, Syncrude Canada

• “The course covered a lot more than just arc flash safety. It also included electrical safety. I would recommend this course to anyone working around electrical components to help identify potential hazards.”

  Ryan Goodin, Finning Canada

• “The course has a lot of good information to rely on to be safe and to do things in a proper sequence to do the job right. It was very informative on all aspects.”

  Randy Hricz, University of Saskatchewan

• "Lots of material, well written and was communicated with clarity."

  Maxine Firmston, TransAlta

• “Great instructor; kept it alive. Good material, with lots of examples, pictures, and past experience. Overall, good to be part of the program.”

  Chris W, Esso

• “VERY EDUCATED!! Knowledgeable. Takes time to make the students very aware of the hazards, and what PPE is required.”

  Cody Gladue, Newalta

• “The instructor was very knowledgeable and approachable. I would take another course with Fred as the instructor.”

  Dwayne Derksen, Imperial Oil, Esso

• I think it was a good course for self-awareness and to reiterate the importance of safety. Definitely worth the time to sit back and go over potential hazards that can be involved in high voltage work.

  William Robert Hillier, Sask Power

• The course was very well presented and both Dave and Jon checked in on us to make sure that the experience was a good one.

  Matthew Litzenberger, University of British Columbia Okanagan

• "I found this course to be very informative not with just new material but re-enforcing concepts and procedures not normally used."

  Robert Turnbull, PTI Group

• "This is by far the most informative and most organized course I have taken yet. I highly recommend this course to all electricians. It was very nice to have a highly experienced and knowledgeable instructor, Terry Yonkheym to present this course."

  Wayne Robinson, PTI Maintenance

• "Great course. I have done most of the things I have learned in this course over the years, but only now I have learned all the potential hazards and how to avoid these hazards. I have a better understanding of arc flash, high voltage, and grounding. I have a better understanding of the class of arc...

  Jason Gibbons, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “The course material and presentation was very well rolled out. All questions were answered and clarified when requested. I was pleased with the course in learning new safe work practices.”

  Darren Owchar, Prodigy Tech Group

• “Very knowledgeable, highly recommend and will certainly look forward to re-certify with the same instructor, no questions that he could not answer.”

  Marius Uldama, Esso Imperial Oil

• “The course was very good and informative, lots of new information. I have confidence in knowing when to enter an area and when not to.”

  Sigmund Bush, Liberty Machinery Testing

• “Course was very informative and helpful. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and took time to help and explain topics.”

  Nathan West, Panolam Industries

• “Course material was very relative to our workplace and to understand and refresh safe work practices. The instructor was very knowledgeable in this field.”

  Robin Chambers, Saint Mary's Cement

• “Overall, great course! Lots of great details and information about arc flash and the safety involved with arc flash. The instructor made things relevant to the work we do here at the site and things to look out for. There was definitely information in the course that I didn’t already know, so that’s...

  Josh Wilson, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• "Course instructor, Ross Dion is very knowledgeable. I would recommend this course to all electricians."

  George Beker, PTI Group

• "I believe this is an excellent course for anyone that has to work around power. The instructor was well informed and knowledgeable."

  Steven Randell, Unified System Group

• The instructor taught in a way that was continually interesting throughout the whole of the course.

  Jonathan Gingras, Boralex

• “All materials and also discussions were put in easy to understand terms which was very helpful to myself, not having an electrical background.”

  Brent Mooney, Koch Fertilizer

• "This was an excellent course. It gave great awareness to the hazards and risks of the electrical components within the plant."

  David Thom, TransCanada

• “Good course. Kept my interest. Minimal quizzes but with enough to test. Reinforces me to be diligent with safe work practices.”

  Chuck Metzner, Catalyst Paper

• "The instructor, Ed Rideout was an excellent teacher, good communicator and kept the course from being slow and boring. The course will definitely give me more confidence around high voltage, MCC and switchgear."

  Adam Loder, ABB Ushitau

• "Great course, limited the long drawn out readings, engaging activities, informative videos. The instructor has a great deal of personal experience."

  Simon Szczesniak, Ace Instruments Ltd.

• “Excellent instructor and he is very knowledgeable of the subject matter. 3 years ago we were forced to use a common trainer and Canada Training Group is far superior.”Good course.”

  Jan Nijman, Enbridge Pipelines

• “Very good course, I got everything I was hoping for and more out of my 2 days.”

  Deland Okell, Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC

• "By far, the best course I have taken in eight years. I have worked in the oil sands. A lot of detailed information that we, as electricians, I think is very important."

  Bryan Crew, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “Informative, entertaining….WELL DONE!”

  Mark Tobin, West Fraser Mills

• “I found the material informative and interesting. Ross Dion tells it like it is, very well informed and professional. I enjoyed his stories about accidents and knew they applied to each section. Good job Ross!”

  Allan Johnson, Acquatera Utilities Inc.

• The course was very informative; The instructor was knowledgeable in his teaching area and was well-prepared.

  Juan Manzanares, HATCH

• “I felt this course was very informative. It was delivered very well by the instructor, Dave Neal. This will come into use immediately in my job.”

  Stephen Byrne, Daishowa-Marubeni

• “100 times better than an engineer that has no field experience. He was easy to relate to and has seen firsthand all the situations taught in the course.”

  David Glew, Cariboo Pulp & Paper

• “Great exposure to the dangers of work, related to the job we do. Also, good training on the proper steps to take when working with high voltage, as well as how to analyze job steps and job plans given to follow when working so to know whether it is safe or incomplete.”

  Neil Geldart, Toronto Transit Commission

• The course is very informative and excellent at showing how various hazards are related to Arc Flash Hazards. Knowing rules and precautions are key to being Safe.

  Shane Simmonds, International Paper

• “All good theory and hands on training. Good info on PPE.”

  Ron Komadina, Ridley Terminals Inc.

• “This course was very interesting and entertaining. Good coverage of material. Useful information for real work situations, we will all encounter at some time.”

  Kyle Anderson, Pyramid

• “Very informative, good layout and good presentation. Very impressed with the course, and the instructor. I would highly recommend it.”

  Chance Obrigewitch, Enbridge Pipelines

• “This course was very well laid out and the frequent mini tests are good to make sure you have a good understanding of the topics.”

  Don Hetherington, Fredericton International Airport

• “Useful course. Learned some new useful information. Also, a good reminder to work safe. The instructor was excellent.”

  Dean Piccinin, Catalyst Paper

• “I’m very thankful for this training as I know very well it has put my confidence higher knowing I have the tools to safely and effectively perform my job. The instructor in my opinion is very knowledgeable and would take another course with his instruction.”

  Kyle Richardson, Endako Mines

• "The course content was weighty but processable with the instructor very knowledgeable, relaxed and prepared. Overall very worthwhile and informative; a must for electrical workers."

  Joseph te Bulte, Canfor

• Good information and course content. Sometimes, workers can get complacent in their jobs. Good eye opener delivered well with great, real life examples.

  Tim Robinson, Compass Minerals

• “The course was very good, interesting and useful in my work environment. I would recommend it to anyone.”

  David Hickle, Prairie Mines & Royalty

• “I found this course to be extremely valuable. I now can understand the theory behind the “common practices” which senior co-workers have shown me. I now feel I can provide input into High Voltage & Arc Flash conversations, when before I didn’t fully understand. I will be confident in creating...

  Jordan Waldriff, Quesnel River Pulp

• The instructor did a good job of providing relevant examples throughout the course.

  Jeremy Jamieson, Enbridge Pipelines

• I think this course is necessary to perform the work safely and properly. If you are doing any type of high voltage work or switching.

  Trevor McArter, Sutherland and Shultz ltd

• “This was a very informative and practical course. The instructor was very knowledgeable with lots of work experience, stressing the importance of safety. Very good course, I enjoyed it.”

  Rob Boutotte, Cariboo Pulp & Paper

• “The instructor was clear, patience, helpful, and well spoken. I appreciate the great depth of knowledge, his ability to provide excellent and practical answers to our questions, was very helpful. The course objectives were met. I have a much better understanding of the CSA Z462. A great two day course.”

  Christopher Symak, Symak Technology Ltd.

• "The course was very interesting and informative in regards to how dangerous an arc flash can be. Dave Neal shared many personal stories and experiences. The course made us aware of the proper protective gear that an electrician requires to be safe in an Arc Flash situation. Very good course and instructor."

  Mike Wilgosh, SMS Equipment

• "The course and the instructor (Terry Yonkheym) was very impactful and served to reiterate the seriousness and potential dangers of working with electricity. The instructor was helpful and spoke towards topics not covered in the course during question periods and he tailored the course to make sure it...

  Lars Grimsen, TransCanada Pipelines

• “Great course. In-depth and no grey areas. The instructor made it fun and interesting.”

  Cole Mitchelmore, Syncrude Canada

• “This course was very informative and “real”. The instructor made the information feel relative and his life experiences made an impression that will make you think about the consequences of your actions when working within the electrical field. It was impressed that “short cuts” are not an...

  D Stachiw, Kimberly Clark

• “This was an excellent course. Presentation was relevant and informative. Lots of experience.”

  Paul Dawson, South Kent Wind

• The instructor was very easy to listen to as well as knowledgeable about the topics being presented.

  David Sampson, Atlantic Mining NS

• “It was a well-presented course containing relevant material presented in a practical way. The instructor presented in a way that was easy to understand but also still comprehensive and thorough. Very valuable to our department and personnel.”

  Rob Murray, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• "Very interesting and even if I'm not an electrician I realized what could be happening around me. It was also a good eye-opener, very good instructor, had good points about different scenarios, even for different trades and how it affects them."

  Brody Sampson, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.

• “There are many great points I will take away from this course. I could have used this training during my apprenticeship. Many reminders of how lethal electricity can be when not handled appropriately. Great job instructing, thanx!”

  Kevin H, Cariboo Pulp & Paper

• "Very good and informative about do's and dont's."

  Ryan Shaw, PCS Potash

• “I really enjoyed this course. A real eye-opener, I’m going to change a lot of my own procedures as a result of it.”

  Gregg Burkitt, Smith and Long

• Excellent course. The instructor, Ross Dion, was very knowledgeable. He answered many questions I had and enlightened me to some procedures I was not following correctly.

  Jeremy Hamilton, PTI Group

• “It was a very informative course, and excellent refresher on main areas of our field.”

  Mark Rasmussen, Westmoreland Coal

• “Dave Neal did a good job presenting the material covered in this course and did so in a fashion that I found I could retain more of the information.”

  Brian Pecor, Daishowa-Marubeni

• “Course and instructor, Ross Dion exceeded all my expectations. I was very happy with the class.”

  Tom Crnjac, Smith and Long