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Substation Design, Operation and Control

A substation is where the grid is switched, transformed and protected, so understanding how it is designed and run underpins reliable supply. This programme covers substation layouts, primary and secondary equipment, protection and control, and the operating practices that keep it safe. Delegates leave able to read a substation single line diagram and follow how design choices shape day to day operation.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe common substation layouts and busbar arrangements.
  • Identify primary plant and its role in the substation.
  • Explain protection, control and metering schemes.
  • Read single line and schematic diagrams with confidence.
  • Follow safe operating and switching practices.
  • Recognise how design choices affect reliability and maintenance.

Course outline

  1. 01Substation roles and types
  2. 02Busbar arrangements and layouts
  3. 03Transformers and primary plant
  4. 04Switchgear and circuit breakers
  5. 05Protection and control schemes
  6. 06Metering and auxiliary supplies
  7. 07Single line and schematic diagrams
  8. 08Operation and switching practices
  9. 09Earthing, safety and clearances
  10. 10Reliability and maintenance considerations

Who should attend

Electrical engineers, substation operators, protection and control staff and utility technicians involved in substation design, operation or maintenance.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register

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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5 day programme
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