TRAINING

The directors of Test-A-Relay have a large drive to share the skills, knowledge and experience they have gained over the years of servicing the medium voltage and high voltage industries. Test-A-Relay offer both theoretical and practical specialised training programs for anyone looking to further their knowledge in the industry.

We also offer training programs for companies looking to further the knowledge of their staff, whereby we can offer training courses on and offsite. Our off the shelf training programs are as follows, however we are not limited to these and can customise a training program to suit your requirements.

High Voltage Electrical Systems Safety Operating Course

One day theoretical & One day Practical training.

Practical Power Systems Protection Course

Two day theoretical training.

Basic Protection for Electrical Power Systems

Two day theoretical & One day Practical training.

COURSES WE OFFER

PRACTICAL POWER SYSTEMS PROTECTION COURSE

TOPICS FOR DAY ONE:

Introduction

  • Need for Protection
  • Fault Types and their effects
  • Simple Calculation of Short Circuit Currents
  • System Earthing

    • Protection System Components

  • Fuses
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Tripping Batteries
  • Relays

    • TOPICS FOR DAY TWO:

    Application

  • Coordination by Time Grading
  • Low Voltage Networks
  • Underground Mine Distribution Protection
  • Principles of Unit Protection
  • Feeder Protection
  • Transformer Protection
  • Switchgear (Busbar) Protection
  • Motor Protection
  • Generator Protection
  • Management of Protection

    • HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SAFETY OPERATING COURSE

    PLANT SAFETY REGULATIONS IN PERSPECTIVE


    MODULE 1: Definitions
    MODULE 2: Fundamental principals
    MODULE 3: Isolation
    MODULE 4: reasons For EARTHING
    MODULE 5: Making feeders and apparatus safe to work on
    MODULE 6: The work permit system
    MODULE 7: Live chambers and prohibited areas
    MODULE 8: Abnormal condition
    MODULE 9: Appointed operator and the responsible person
    MODULE 10: Local regulations and instructions
    MODULE 11: OHS Act
    MODULE 12: Electrical machinery regulations
    MODULE 13: Electrical installations regulations
    MODULE 14: First Aid
    MODULE 15: Personal protective equipment
    MODULE 16 : ARC FLASH

    DAY TWO :


    WRITTEN TEST
    PRACTICAL APPLICATION WITH SWITCHGEAR ON SITE

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    Physical address:Unit 5, Simela Street, Limeroc Business Park, Knoppieslaagte Rd, Centurion, 0035

    Postal Adress: P.O.Box 68299, Highveld Park, Centurion, 0169

    +27 12 665 0545

    General Information: admin@test-a-relay.co.za

    Sales: tarcc@test-a-relay.co.za