Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Substation Operations and Maintenance Staff
• Electrical Safety Officers and Managers
• High Voltage and Power System Technicians
• Utility and Industrial Electrical Engineers
• Field Service and Testing Personnel

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply current substation safety regulations and best practices effectively.
• Perform safe electrical isolation and earthing procedures reliably.
• Inspect and maintain major substation equipment like transformers and switchgear accurately.
• Troubleshoot common substation faults and hazards safely.
• Implement effective preventative maintenance programs successfully.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and rescue procedures correctly.

DAY 1

Fundamentals and Dynamic Modeling

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Introduction to substation safety regulations and standards
• Substation hazards: electrical, mechanical, chemical, and environmental
• Proper use and inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understanding the physical layout and zones of a substation
• Emergency response plans and first aid for electrical injuries
• Introduction to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

DAY 2

Safe Switching and Isolation Procedures

• Principles of safe high-voltage switching
• Detailed application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for isolation
• Proper grounding and earthing procedures for dead equipment
• Reading and executing switching orders and procedures
• Understanding arc flash hazards and mitigation techniques
• Hot work permits and requirements for working on live equipment

DAY 3

Operation and Maintenance of Major Equipment

• Inspection and maintenance of high-voltage circuit breakers
• Maintenance procedures for disconnect switches and isolators
• Safe inspection and testing of power transformers
• Operation and maintenance of current and potential transformers (CTs/PTs)
• Maintenance of lightning arresters and surge protection devices
• Battery bank maintenance and safety protocols

DAY 4

Advanced Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Insulation and oil testing techniques for transformers
• Thermal imaging and non-contact inspection methods
• Troubleshooting common faults in relay and control panels
• Safe operation of portable grounding equipment
• Predictive and preventative maintenance strategies
• Record keeping and documentation of maintenance activities

DAY 5

System Reliability and Certification

• Best practices for maintaining substation reliability
• Site security, fencing, and unauthorized access control
• Environmental compliance and oil spill prevention
• Review of safety audits and incident reporting
• Practical scenario review and safety drills
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony