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Electrical Fault Finding and Troubleshooting for Plant Technicians

When a line trips on an African production site, downtime costs mount by the minute while technicians hunt for the fault. This programme builds a disciplined, logical approach to diagnosing electrical faults on industrial equipment, from motor circuits and control panels to sensors and wiring. Delegates learn to use test instruments safely and read schematics to isolate a problem quickly rather than by trial and error.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply a structured fault finding method that narrows a problem to its root component.
  • Use multimeters, clamp meters and insulation testers safely to gather diagnostic evidence.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to trace circuits under fault conditions.
  • Diagnose common faults in motor circuits, contactors, relays and control logic.
  • Distinguish supply, control and load side faults to focus repair effort correctly.
  • Record faults and repairs to build a knowledge base that speeds future diagnosis.

Course outline

  1. 01Structured fault finding methodology
  2. 02Safe use of electrical test instruments
  3. 03Reading schematics and wiring diagrams
  4. 04Motor circuit and starter fault diagnosis
  5. 05Control circuit and relay logic troubleshooting
  6. 06Sensor and instrumentation fault isolation
  7. 07Intermittent and nuisance trip investigation
  8. 08Fault recording and diagnostic knowledge building

Who should attend

Electricians, plant technicians, artisans and maintenance staff who diagnose and repair electrical faults on industrial equipment and control systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Online3US$900
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000

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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