Substation Operation and Maintenance
Substations concentrate risk and consequence in one place. This course covers the equipment, switching discipline and maintenance regime that keep a substation safe and available.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Substation layouts, configurations and equipment
- 02Power transformers: operation, monitoring and maintenance
- 03Switchgear, circuit breakers and isolators
- 04Protection relays, current transformers and settings
- 05Switching operations, safety documents and access rules
- 06Earthing, batteries and auxiliary supplies
- 07Fault diagnosis, testing and maintenance scheduling
What you will gain
- Identify substation equipment and explain its function
- Carry out switching operations under a safe system of work
- Maintain transformers, switchgear and protection equipment
- Interpret protection settings and operation records
- Diagnose common substation faults
- Apply the safety rules governing substation access and work
Who should attend
- Substation operators and technicians
- Electrical maintenance staff
- Electrical engineers and supervisors
- Utility and industrial power staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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