High Voltage Electrical
Substations

Operations, Safety, and Maintenance
Training for Operators

07 – 11 July 2025
Sandton Centre Johannesburg South Africa

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R19, 999.00 Per Delegate

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Course overview

High Voltage Electrical Substations play a critical role in the transmission and distribution of electricity. This course is designed to provide operators with comprehensive knowledge of substation functions, equipment, and operational procedures. Participants will gain hands-on experience in managing substation tasks and troubleshooting issues while emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance. Whether you are new to the field or seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers a practical and thorough approach to mastering substation operations.

Course Objectives

  • To provide operators with a solid understanding of high voltage substation components, functions, and operations.
  • To equip participants with knowledge of safety protocols and operational best practices.
  • To develop skills in managing substation equipment, troubleshooting faults, and conducting safe switching operations.
  • To ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in substation management. 

Who Should Attend

  • Substation operators and technicians.
  • Maintenance personnel working with high voltage systems.
  • Engineers and supervisors overseeing substation operations.
  • Safety officers involved in high voltage environments.
  • New employees in the electrical utility industry looking to gain foundational knowledge of substations.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction to Electrical Substations
  • Definition and Purpose
    • Role of substations in the power system.
    • Types of substations (step-up, step-down, distribution, and switching).
  • Basic Components
    • Transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators, and busbars.
    • Control and protection systems overview.
  1. Substation Equipment Overview
  • Transformers
    • Function and types (power and instrument transformers).
    • Transformer cooling methods.
  • Switchgear
    • Air-insulated vs gas-insulated switchgear (AIS vs GIS).
    • Circuit breakers (SF₆, vacuum, oil, and air).
  • Protection Systems
    • Relays and fuses.
    • Surge arresters and grounding systems.
  1. Substation Operations
  • Daily Routine Checks
    • Inspection and monitoring procedures.
    • Identifying abnormalities (noise, heat, or physical signs).
  • Switching Operations
    • Safe isolation and earthing.
    • Step-by-step switching procedures for equipment energization and de-energization.
  1. Safety in High Voltage Substations
  • Electrical Hazards
    • Arc flash and shock risks.
    • High-voltage insulation principles.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Importance and proper use.
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Procedures for safe maintenance.
  • Emergency Response
    • Handling electrical fires, faults, and accidents.
  1. Monitoring and Control
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
    • Role in substation monitoring and operation.
    • Basic SCADA navigation and alarm handling.
  • Load Monitoring
    • Understanding power flow and system demand.
    • Voltage regulation and reactive power management.
  1. Maintenance Basics for Operators
  • Preventive Maintenance
    • Routine equipment inspections and diagnostics.
    • Understanding thermal imaging, oil sampling, and insulation testing.
  • Condition Monitoring
    • Identifying early warning signs of equipment failure.
  1. Fault Identification and Reporting
  • Common Faults in Substations
    • Transformer faults, breaker malfunctions, and relay issues.
  • Fault Logging and Communication
    • Proper documentation and escalation procedures.
  1. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
  • Environmental Protection
    • Handling SF₆ gas and oil spillage.
    • Waste management in substations.
  • Regulatory Standards
    • National and international standards for high-voltage systems.
    • Operator responsibilities in compliance.
  1. Practical Hands-On Training
  • Simulation Exercises
    • Real-life scenarios for switching and fault isolation.
  • On-Site Training
    • Guided walk-throughs of actual substations.
  • Equipment Demonstrations
    • Handling and operating substation tools and devices.

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IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING

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While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.

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