Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• High-voltage jointers and electrical technicians
• Utility and power distribution personnel
• Electrical maintenance and installation engineers
• EPC contractors and field service technicians
• Commissioning engineers and inspectors
• Health and safety professionals in the electrical sector

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the design and construction of HV cables and their components.
• Identify different jointing and termination techniques for various types of HV cables.
• Apply proper preparation, insulation, and stress control procedures.
• Perform safe and accurate cable jointing and termination tasks according to standards.
• Conduct basic electrical tests for verification and troubleshooting.
• Implement safety practices and quality control measures in high-voltage environments.

DAY 1

Introduction to High Voltage Cable Systems and Safety

• Pre-test
• Overview of HV cable types (XLPE, PILC, EPR) and applications
• Cable construction, insulation systems, and materials
• Common causes of HV cable failure
• International standards and best practices (IEC, IEEE, BS)
• Workplace safety practices and PPE for HV cable work
• Job planning, risk assessment, and permit to work systems

DAY 2

Cable Preparation and Handling Techniques

• Cable selection, inspection, and preparation procedures
• Proper storage, bending radius, and handling of HV cables
• Core identification and screen preparation
• Stripping and cleaning insulation and semiconductive layers
• Moisture control and cleanliness requirements
• Case study: Cable preparation and inspection

DAY 3

Cable Jointing Methods and Procedures

• Joint types: heat shrink, cold shrink, resin, and mechanical
• Selecting the correct jointing kits for XLPE and PILC cables
• Stress control mechanisms and joint insulation techniques
• Cable earthing and screen continuity
• Case study: Jointing of 11kV/33kV cables

DAY 4

Termination of High Voltage Cables

• Types of terminations: indoor, outdoor, GIS, and transformer
• Installation procedures for terminations (heat shrink & cold shrink)
• Creepage distance, sealing ends, and stress control tubing
• Use of surge arresters and link boxes
• Case study: Termination of HV XLPE cable

DAY 5

Testing, Inspection, Fault Finding, and Quality Assurance

• Pre-commissioning tests: insulation resistance, VLF, DC testing
• Partial discharge and tan delta testing principles
• Fault diagnosis and typical issues in joints/terminations
• Documentation, inspection checklists, and QA/QC processes
• Case study: Electrical testing and troubleshooting
• Final review
• Post-test