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Electrical Cable Termination and Distribution Board Maintenance

Loose terminations and neglected distribution boards are a hidden cause of overheating, nuisance tripping and fires on African industrial and commercial sites. This programme builds the practical skills to terminate cables correctly and maintain distribution boards to a safe standard. Delegates learn to prepare and terminate cables, torque connections properly and inspect boards for the heat and damage that signal trouble.

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare and terminate power and control cables to good workmanship standards.
  • Select and fit lugs, glands and terminals suited to the cable and duty.
  • Apply correct torque to connections to prevent loosening and overheating.
  • Inspect distribution boards for heat damage, corrosion and loose parts.
  • Use thermal and visual checks to find developing connection faults.
  • Maintain boards safely with correct isolation and testing.

Course outline

  1. 01Cable types and termination preparation
  2. 02Lugs, glands and terminal selection
  3. 03Correct torque and connection integrity
  4. 04Distribution board layout and components
  5. 05Board inspection and heat damage detection
  6. 06Thermal and visual condition checks
  7. 07Safe isolation, testing and maintenance

Who should attend

Electricians, electrical technicians and maintenance staff who terminate cables and maintain distribution boards and panels.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Pretoria2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Online2US$900
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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