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High Voltage Switchgear Operation and Field Maintenance

High voltage switchgear demands respect, correct operation and disciplined maintenance to remain safe and reliable. This programme covers the construction, operation and upkeep of common switchgear types found in substations and large installations. Delegates build the confidence to operate and maintain equipment while managing the serious hazards involved.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the construction and operation of common high voltage switchgear.
  • Follow safe operating and switching procedures for substations.
  • Inspect switchgear for signs of ageing, gas loss and contamination.
  • Plan routine maintenance and functional checks for switchgear.
  • Diagnose common switchgear faults and defects.
  • Manage insulating media and interlocks safely.

Course outline

  1. 01Switchgear types and insulating media
  2. 02Busbars, isolators and earth switches
  3. 03Interlocking and operating safety
  4. 04Switching procedures and permits
  5. 05Inspection and condition assessment
  6. 06Gas and vacuum interrupter checks
  7. 07Routine maintenance tasks
  8. 08Fault finding and defect handling
  9. 09Records and asset condition reporting

Who should attend

Substation technicians, high voltage operators, maintenance engineers and commissioning staff working with switchgear and substation equipment.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Lagos5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Harare5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
19 to 23 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Online5US$900
9 to 13 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Cairo5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000

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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