Training

This 1-day, in-person, hands-on course is designed for managers and technical staff who wish to gain a practical and useful understanding of high-voltage systems, with a particular focus on testing. Attendees may have prior technical experience at any level, but not necessarily with high-voltage equipment. A basic understanding of electricity is recommended.

Course Fee: $565.00 + GST (includes all course materials and meals)

Participants Will Gain an Appreciation Of:

• The usefulness of high voltage for power transmission

• Fundamentals of electricity as applied to HV equipment

• How electrical power networks are configured

• The types of HV products used in power systems

• General safety principles when working with HV systems

• Insulation degradation and failure mechanisms

• Methods and techniques for testing HV systems

What You’ll Learn

The course combines theory and practical sessions. The theory component provides a clear understanding of HV concepts, safety considerations, and testing techniques. These are reinforced through hands-on exercises using real HV test equipment, giving participants confidence and practical insight.

Part A – Theory

An introduction to high-voltage systems and testing.

Topics include:

• Why high voltages are used in power systems

• General safety considerations for HV work

• A brief review of basic electricity

• Electric fields and voltage distributions

• Insulation degradation and breakdown

• Examples of HV systems in use

• Practical differences between AC and DC HV systems

• Testing techniques for HV equipment

Part B – Practical

Hands-on exercises with real HV generators, voltage dividers, and test equipment.

Practical activities include:

• Operation of AC and DC Hipots

• Observation of electrical arcing

• Measurement of high voltages

• Insulation resistance and Tan Delta testing

• Detection and measurement of partial discharges

Participants will also complete a short written assessment to consolidate learning.

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the assessment.

Please Note: This course is not a certification course for working on high-voltage equipment; it is designed purely for practical understanding and testing knowledge.

Why Choose This Course

• Beginner-friendly; limited prior electrical experience required

• Taught by experienced trainers

• Hands-on testing with real HV equipment

• Practical, job-focused learning