Course Description

This 3-day course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the equipment used in electric distribution systems, including their functions, operating principles, and maintenance requirements. Participants will learn about switchgear, transformers, protection devices, cables, and automation equipment used in modern distribution networks. The course combines equipment theory with practical knowledge applicable to utility and industrial distribution environments.

Course Objectives

 Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Identify and understand key equipment in electric distribution systems
  • Explain the operating principles of distribution system components
  • Evaluate equipment specifications and selection criteria
  • Apply maintenance and inspection practices for distribution equipment
  • Understand protection and control equipment functions
  • Recognize equipment faults and failure indicators

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for electrical engineers, utility technicians, distribution operations staff, and technical professionals responsible for distribution system equipment operation and maintenance.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Transformers & Switchgear

  • Distribution transformers: types, ratings, and applications
  • Transformer connections and protection
  • Medium voltage switchgear types and components
  • Circuit breakers: types, operating principles, and ratings
  • Disconnectors, load break switches, and fuses
  • Switchgear maintenance and testing overview 

Day 2 – Cables, Conductors & Overhead Lines

  • Distribution cable types: construction and applications
  • Cable ratings, selection, and installation considerations
  • Overhead line conductors and supporting structures
  • Cable and line accessories: joints, terminations, and insulators
  • Underground vs. overhead systems comparison
  • Cable testing and condition assessment 

Day 3 – Protection, Control & Automation Equipment

  • Distribution protection relays: types and applications
  • Reclosers, sectionalizers, and fault indicators
  • Ring main units and compact secondary substations
  • Distribution automation and remote control systems
  • Smart grid equipment and advanced metering
  • SCADA systems in distribution networks 

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.