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Standby Generator and Uninterruptible Power Supply Maintenance

With load shedding a constant feature of South African operations, standby generators and uninterruptible power supplies have moved from backup role to critical infrastructure. This programme helps maintenance teams keep these systems ready to run, covering routine servicing, load testing, battery care and transfer switching. Delegates learn how to avoid the common failures that leave sites in the dark exactly when backup power is needed most.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the main components of standby generator and uninterruptible power supply systems.
  • Carry out routine servicing and inspection on diesel generator sets.
  • Perform load testing and interpret results to confirm system readiness.
  • Maintain and test battery banks and monitor their state of health.
  • Check automatic transfer switches and control sequences for correct operation.
  • Plan a maintenance schedule that keeps backup power reliable during outages.

Course outline

  1. 01Standby power system components and duties
  2. 02Diesel generator set servicing and inspection
  3. 03Load testing and readiness verification
  4. 04Battery bank care and state of health
  5. 05Automatic transfer switches and control sequences
  6. 06Common backup power failures and prevention
  7. 07Maintenance scheduling for outage resilience

Who should attend

Electricians, mechanical technicians and facilities maintenance staff responsible for standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies and backup power systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Kigali2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Online2US$900
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Accra2US$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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