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Introduction

This One-day course is designed to help those understand the construction and maintenance requirements for medium voltage X-link power cables. Anyone directly involved in terminating or those requiring an understanding of the various tests and or analyzing test results will gain a better understanding of best maintenance practices as required by industry accepted standards.

Our Program Is Based On:

  • Canadian Standards Association: CSA Z463- Standard for Maintenance of Electrical Systems
  • Canadian Standards Association: CSA Z462- Standard for Electrical Safety.
  • National Electrical Testing Association (NETA): ANSI/NETA 2019 Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications 

 

Additionally, as certified course developers, Canada Training Group courses are professionally designed to the standards of the Canadian Society of Training and Development, as well as the International Board of Standards for Training, Reviewance and Instruction. Canada Training Group is also proud to be ISO 9001 certified.

 

Our Instructor Team

Our instructors are certified electrical professionals with decades of hands-on field experience and solid credentials as professional adult learning instructors. This program includes professionally designed slides, videos, extensive use of case studies and hands-on demonstrations of common electrical problems. This program examines the electrical hazards found in industry and stresses the importance of the individual employee proactively recognizing hazards and applying safe work practices with the goal of zero incidents.

 

Objectives:

The successful candidate will be able to:

- Understand the difference between Run to Failure, Predictive & Preventive maintenance program

- Review multiple tests as per industry standard

- Be able to recognize deficiencies and take/recommend corrective action

- Work safely


Quotations

Quotations are available on request. This program can be modified to suit your specific needs. We will be happy to conduct a needs analysis with you to determine your specific requirements. It can be conducted either on-site or off-site.

Next Power Cable Testing & Maintenance Courses
January 8 – 8, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time OR25082 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
January 22 – 22, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time OR25083 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
February 12 – 12, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR25084 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
February 26 – 26, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time OR25085 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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March 19 – 19, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time OR25087 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
April 2 – 2, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time OR25204 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
April 9 – 9, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time OR25205 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
April 16 – 16, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time OR25206 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
April 23 – 23, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR25207 $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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  • David Sampson, Atlantic Mining NS
    The course was easy to grasp, and the instructor is pretty easy to listen to and very knowledgeable about the topics.
  • Stephen Firlotte, Five Nations Energy Inc
    The course was well delivered and was a greater understanding of different cable testing to assure cable integrity.
  • Jonathan Gingras, Boralex
    The teacher was good and very interesting all along with the class.
  • Eric Royackers, Western University
    The course was well informed and moved along at a good pace.

Course topics

I. Safety & Maintenance Planning

Objective: Review the basic concepts of electrical safety and maintenance as per CSA-Z462 and CSA-Z463.

II. X-link Cable Insulation Systems

Objective: Review the concepts of dielectric theory and how different types of insulation Review during high voltage AC/DC testing.

III. Cable Testing & Terminating

Objective: Review NETA tests on various types of construction used on medium voltage X-link power of cable.

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I. Safety & Maintenance Planning

Objective: Review the basic concepts of electrical safety and maintenance as per CSA-Z462 and CSA-Z463.

  • Shock and arc flash safety
  • Run to failure maintenance.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Predictive maintenance.
  • Cable failure modes and frequencies.

II. X-link Cable Insulation Systems

Objective: Review the concepts of dielectric theory and how different types of insulation Review during high voltage AC/DC testing.

  • Describe the types of insulation used in electrical systems.
  • Explain the factors causing insulation deterioration and failure modes.
  • Review NETA insulation resistance tests and how to interpret test results based on NETA and typical manufacturers standards.
  • These tests include Spot test, Polarization Index, Dielectric Absorption, Step Voltage and Using the Guard terminal  

III. Cable Testing & Terminating

Objective: Review NETA tests on various types of construction used on medium voltage X-link power of cable.

  • Describe the construction of shielded and non-shielded cable and failure modes.
  • Installation of medium voltage cable terminations.
  • Review NETA visual and mechanical inspection.
  • Cable testing including Insulation Resistance, AC/DC high potential, Tan Delta Testing, Partial Discharge, Time Domain Reflectometer
  • Followed by interpretation of the test results.

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  • Doug Baker

    Years of Experience
    48

    Doug brings over forty five years experience in the electrical industry, working for utility, utility contractors, engineering firm, and educational institute. Most recently finishing a career at NAIT as an instructor/academic chair (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Power Lineman, Power System Electrician, Electrician and Electrical Engineering Technology programs. He has constructed and...

    • Roger Gallenero, Aquatera Utilities Inc.
      Doug is a very smart and professional instructor. He was knowledgeable on the subject matter.
    • Kevin Reid, West Fraser
      Doug did a fantastic job and explained all material as required. Very helpful and answered all questions.
    • Chad Hansen, Enbridge Pipelines
      Doug was very knowledgeable about the course, with a lot of hands-on experience. He was able to answer all questions and communicates the material.
    See Doug Baker CV
  • Edward Rideout

    Years of Experience
    55

    Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...

    • G Ansell, Suncor
      "Ed Rideout was easy going and helpful, I liked the ``no question is a stupid question``. I would recommend this training to others, another tool added to the kit!! (How to Analytically Troubleshoot Electrical Systems)."
    • Rodney Pettigrew, Kramer Ltd.
      "Ed is very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. He made a challenging course very interesting."
    • Tyler Romanchuk, Suncor
      “The course was excellent overall. The instructor, Ed Rideout was clear and made you feel comfortable with the material. Excellent tools and equipment provided.”
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  • The course was easy to grasp, and the instructor is pretty easy to listen to and very knowledgeable about the topics.

    David Sampson, Atlantic Mining NS
  • The course was well delivered and was a greater understanding of different cable testing to assure cable integrity.

    Stephen Firlotte, Five Nations Energy Inc
  • The teacher was good and very interesting all along with the class.

    Jonathan Gingras, Boralex
  • The course was well informed and moved along at a good pace.

    Eric Royackers, Western University

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