Switches: Test, Inspection, Maintenance & Installations

Code : E031
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Why Attend This Training Course?
Electrical wiring needs expertise attention to every building project. It directly related to the safety of human beings and utilities / equipment people handle. With a blended learning approach integrating theory and practical activities, this course will transition licensed electricians, final year apprentice electrical mechanics and electrical fitters from understanding electrical theory to applying that knowledge in successfully inspecting and testing switches.

What Is The Training Course Methodology?
This training methodology illustrates the concepts involved in the above areas through practical consideration of actual real-life problems, as well as explanation of concepts by experts in area using video projectors and computer aided case studies based on practical applications. Participants will solve their system problem, where the trainee’s try to apply the skills learnt with guidance from our specialized experts. ACAD will provide participants a comprehensive assessment on the problems solved using the skills acquired in the training course.

Who Should Attend This Training Course?
This training course is intended for Electrical engineers, Supervisors and qualified technicians who are responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage AC circuit breakers in different industrial plants.

What Are The Training Course Objectives?
By the end of this training course, participants will be provided with through understanding of the different types of switches and their design considerations. The course will also develop participants skills in choosing, installing, operating and maintaining switches in high voltage electrical plants.

What Is The Training Course Curriculum?
  • General classification of switches
  • High voltage AC circuit breakers
  • Air actuated circuit breakers
  • Air - Break circuit breakers
  • Air blast circuit breakers
  • Vacuum circuit breakers
  • Sulfur Hex Florid circuit breakers. (SF6)
  • Oil actuated circuit breakers
  • Installation and maintenance of different types of circuit breakers
  • Safety precautions in using switches
  • Testing and inspection of AC circuit breakers
  • Maintenance; trouble shooting & repair of switches
  • Fuses
    • Types & standards
    • Definition & terminology
    • HRC fuses
    • High voltage fuses
Course Details
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ACAD Professional Certificate - APC
ACAD Training & Consulting uses the power of its network to bring about positive, tangible change. We champion the training courses profession and the interests of individuals, engaged in that profession, for the benefit of all. ACAD Professional Certificates are designed for those who are enthusiastic to challenge themselves to reach the extra mile. Participants who fully attend an APC course and successfully pass the exam on the last training day, will receive an ACAD Professional Certificate (APC). APC are regionally recognized and can be esteemed when applying for more senior roles in Egypt and MENA region.

Exam Details:

Duration: 1 hour | Multiple Choice | Closed book | Pass mark: 65%

Course Schedule

14 - 25 Apr
10:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Cairo, Egypt
$2500
04 - 15 Aug
10:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Cairo, Egypt
$2500
17 - 28 Nov
10:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Cairo, Egypt
$2500

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