Cable Testing and Fault Locating

Program Description

This program covers various methods and equipment required when performing cable testing or fault locating. It also provides participants with an opportunity to use and compare the latest technology in cable testing and fault locating equipment.

Program Content

• Cable theory and trends
• High/low-voltage potential testing instruments (e.g., Thumpers)
• Types of tests—factory, acceptance, proof, maintenance
• Cable locating
• Methods of fault locating—primary, secondary, pre-locating, and pinpoint locating
• Fault analysis
• Field assignments: switching, cable locating, cable testing, and fault locating

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who perform this type of work (including supervisors).

Personal Protective Equipment

Participants are required to bring their own CSA-approved head, eye, and foot protection, rubber gloves and covers (Class#1 or #2), traffic vest, suitable clothing, and personal hand tools. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

Learning Evaluation

There is a final knowledge evaluation at the completion of the course.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.