2019 Course Catalog
2019 Course Catalog
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                                                                                                                                                               2018
                                                                                                                                                          After 55 years, AVO
                                                                                       2010S                                                               offers 57 courses
                                                                                                                                                             and counting,
                                                                                     Introduced Cable U                                                     while expanding
                                                                                   for the complete study                                                     its Electrical
                                                                                      of electrical cable,                                                     Consulting
                                                                                      continued growth,                                                         Services.
                                                                                          and began
                                                                                          developing
                                                                                           eLearning
                                                                                            courses.
                                                               1990S
                                                            Multi-AMP becomes
                                                                AVO Training
                                                               Institute while
                                                                                                                                     1963 TO 2018 AND BEYOND
                                                              expanding the                                                          Since the first workshop that was held April 16-18, 1963, in Cranford, New
                                                                 curriculum                                                         Jersey, AVO Training Institute has experienced many changes. Changes not only
                                                                and all other
                                                                                                                                  in the industry, but also within the organization.
                                                                  Services.
                                         1980S                                      2000S                                       In 1963, the Institute operated in Cranford as Multi-Amp Institute, offering three
                                                                                                                              “practical training” courses: Relay Testing, Circuit Breaker, and Coordination Studies.
                                       Introduced a suite                          AVO Engineering                           These courses were also offered at customers’ sites, as demand increased. This was
                                        of safety courses                        Division was formed,                       the heritage of what is now the AVO Training Institute.
                                        to coincide with                           continued rapid
                                          the release of                             growth, while                       By the early 1970s Multi-Amp Institute moved to Dallas, Texas. A number of open
                                           Ralph Lee’s                                 expanding                        enrollment courses were added to the curriculum expanding training opportunities to other
                                            paper on                                   the course                      types of device protection and safety instruction. It was then that the Institute began offering
                                            Arc Flash.                                  offerings.                    courses at choice locations around the country.
                                                                                                                     The 1980s presented a decade of growth and expansion by continuing to add various courses
                                                                                                                    to a variety of industry categories. A suite of electrical safety courses was introduced to coincide
       1963
                                                                                                                   with the introduction of Ralph Lee’s published paper: “The Other Electrical Hazard, Electrical Arc
                                                                                                                 Flash Burns.” As the ’80s came to an end, an outside substation was built at the Dallas location
                                                                                                                to provide more of the hands-on training for which Multi-Amp had become known.
    Multi-Amp Institute
    holds its first do it                                                                                    As the 1990s began, Multi-Amp Institute changed its name to AVO Training Institute. Electrical
    yourself workshop                                                                                       Certification Programs were added and curriculum expansion continued. Electrical Safety and
       in Cranford,                                                                                        Maintenance training was taken into more industries. AVO personnel were instrumental in the sub-
       New Jersey.
                                                                                                          committee tasked to research and include electrical hazards into the 70E standard. In 1995, the first
                                                                                                         NFPA 70E Standard, which recognized the arc flash hazard, was published.
                                                                                                       The next decade brought on many more changes and opportunities. The AVO Engineering Division was
                                                                                                      established. Its services were expanded to include Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and the study of other electrical
                                                                                                     hazards to mitigate electrical risk. Electrical safety audit services were initiated. AVO safety advisors began
                              1970S                                                                traveling to customer facilities to conduct thorough electrical assessments, write safety procedures, and develop
                                                                                                  safety programs for worker safety. Mid-2000 introduced “The Star Member Program,” which provided a turnkey
                              Moved to Dallas,                                                   review of all aspects of a company’s electrical safety needs.
                            Texas, and expanded
                              training to many                                                   From 2010 to today, the AVO story has flourished. Recruitment of experienced instructors and development of more
                                 locations all                                                 training courses remains a primary focus. Custom course development for some of the most successful companies
                                  around the                                                 in the world is a specialty. The addition of a singularly focused instructional design department was added to develop
                                   country.                                                 and produce the best course content available in the industry today. In 2015, the number of electrical cable courses was
                                                                                           expanded, and AVO Cable U was introduced. Its outside cable field lab contains over 3 miles of buried cable for testing,
                                                                                         tracing, fault locating, and diagnostics; it stands as one of the most advanced places for the study of electrical cable.
                                                                                       Today, AVO Training Institute offers 57 electrical safety and maintenance courses and counting, while providing a full menu
                                                                                      of engineering services as our passion for electrical safety continues. Over the last 55 years many things have changed, but
                                                                                     our commitment as a global leader in the electrical safety and maintenance training industry remain steadfast.
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    WE DEVELOP CUSTOM
    COURSES FOR ALL INDUSTRIES
     When one of the world’s largest mining companies needed an electrical
      safety course developed for their workers’ specific needs, they came to
       AVO Training. That’s when we put our Mine Safety & Health Administration
        (MSHA) Certified Subject Matter Experts together with our Curriculum
          and Instructional Design Team to develop a custom course to keep the
           miners safe from the hazards of electricity.
                Because Federal law requires that all miners receive basic and annual
                 refresher training, and all mine operators maintain an effective training
                  plan, AVO provided materials, guidance, and hands-on assistance to
                    help the customer meet their goals.
                      If you don’t find the course or courses that match your electrical safety
                        and maintenance training needs in this catalog, we can develop it. The
                         course will be designed specifically to meet the objectives desired to keep
                          your personnel safe. Our electrical safety experts are available to help with
                           your safety development projects while saving you time and money.
                                                                                                                        ADVANTAGES OF ON-SITE:
                                                                                                                         - Address your specific equipment and systems
                                                                                                                           - Personnel trained in a familiar work environment
                                                                                                                             - Have privacy to discuss company specific concerns
                                                                                                                               - Eliminate personnel travel time and associated expenses
                                                                                                                                 - Have personnel available on-site should an emergency occur
                                                                                                                                   - Ensure consistent training message for all of your personnel
                                                                                                                                     - Choose the course schedule - plan training when it works for you
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     AVO TRAINING LOCATIONS
AVO Training Institute offers open enrollment courses nationwide at
conveniently located training and key partner host training facilities. Each
location has its own unique type of hands-on lab and equipment including
substation equipment, buried cable fields, labs for switchgear, motor
controls, relays, transformers, and more. Students have ample hands-on
time with some courses offering up to 70% in lab experience.
Visit www.avotraining.com as we continue to add new locations.
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     AVO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
       The AVO Engineering Division is a registered engineering firm. We analyze electrical systems   OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
          to identify equipment applications that create electrical hazards. Our personnel sit
              on the NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 committees, so our power system studies
                  are always based on the latest standards. We see compliance as                            INCIDENT ENERGY/ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS                                             HARMONICS ANALYSIS
                      well as improved safety and liability as a by-product of these                                                                                        High harmonic distortion levels can wreak havoc upon a power
                                                                                                       An Incident Energy Analysis is the foundation upon which an
                          studies. Our staff consists of licensed Professional                                                                                              distribution system. We analyze your power system to determine
                                                                                                       accurate Arc Flash Risk Assessment is built. Once you have the
                                 Engineers and Engineering Technicians.                                                                                                     if there are distortion issues that may be caused by harmonics.
                                                                                                       Incident Energy Analysis, an Arc Flash Risk Assessment can be
                                                                                                       completed. Also proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)           Harmonic distortion can be caused by an introduction of non-
                                                                                                       and work practices are provided for your workers. According to       linear loads upon a given power distribution system, such as
                                                                                                       NFPA 70E, studies are to be updated when a major modification        AC or DC motor drives variable frequency drives (VFDs), DC
                                                                                                       or renovation of the electrical distribution system takes place.     converters, switch-mode power supplies, rectifiers, etc. Our
                                                                                                      NFPA 70E also states that studies are to be updated at intervals      Harmonics Analysis meets the current IEEE 519 standard.
                                                                                                      that do not exceed five years. This takes into account any
                                                                                                                                                                             POWER QUALITY TESTING/POWER FACTOR CORRECTION
                                                                                                      changes in the electrical distribution system that could affect the
                                                                                                                                                                            AVO uses the latest testing equipment and practices to perform
                                                                                                      results of the Incident Energy Analysis. AVO Engineering Division
                                                                                                                                                                            testing on the electrical equipment, including service entrance,
                                                                                                      can also perform analysis for DC power systems as studies show
                                                                                                                                                                            to determine the power quality, including power factor. A poor
                                                                                                      that DC systems greater than 50V can pose an Arc Flash Hazard.
                                                                                                                                                                            power factor, typically less than 95%, could result in excess
                                                                                                                        ARC FLASH RISK ASSESSMENT                           penalties from the utility company. Power factor correction
                                                                                                      Our engineers facilitate an Arc Flash Risk Assessment (AFRA)          recommendations are included as part of our full engineering
                                                                                                      with key members of your staff. This gives a better understanding     report. All AVO engineering reports are signed and sealed by a
                                                                                                      of the current Electrical Safety Program and how related risk         Professional Engineer.
                                                                                                      elements are addressed and may be improved. The AFRA                                   INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
                                                                                                      is based on the latest standard of NFPA 70E and is used to            We have Certified Infrared Level II and Level III technicians on staff.
                                                                                                      determine increased risk factors for employees who are, or may        These technicians are certified through the American Society for
                                                                                                      be, exposed to an arc flash incident. Because the approach            Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). Infrared thermography allows the
                                                                                                      to undertaking a AFRA can vary and be subjective, the AVO             surface temperature of the electrical distribution equipment to
                                                                                                      approach includes all the necessary critical elements to help your    be measured via an infrared scan. This determines if a potential
                                                                                                      facility to meet the mandated OSHA requirements.                      problem exists within the equipment. “Hot-spots” are seen as
                                                                                                                  PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION                            visual images as well as other crucial data such as temperature.
                                                                                                      We analyze the characteristics of each protective device to           These readings are provided within our report.
                                                                                                      confirm the sequence in which they operate and provide an                                CLAMP-ON GROUND STUDY
                                                                                                      adequate margin between the operating times of each device.           AVO qualified technicians perform a clamp-on ground study on
                                                                                                      This can prevent an event such as a downstream fault tripping         the electrical equipment. Improper grounding can cause havoc
                                                                                                      an upstream breaker and shutting down the facility’s main power.      on an electrical distribution system, and in the event of a fault, can
                                                                                                      We also typically mitigate high incident energy levels which can      cause harm or even death to someone working on improperly
                                                                                                      increase the arc flash hazard at a given location.                    grounded equipment. Resistance measurements are taken
                                                                                                                                                                            with a clamp-on meter at each piece of electrical equipment to
                                                                                                                            SHORT CIRCUIT STUDY                             verify the electrical equipment is solidly grounded, providing a
                                                                                                      A short circuit study should be performed when an electrical          reliable low resistance path to ground in the event of a fault. A full
                                                                                                      system is first designed and updated if major system modifications    engineering report with recommendations is provided. The report
                                                                                                      or renovations occur. It should be done no less than every five       is signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer.
                                                                                                      years due to probable changes in the utility contribution to the
                                                                                                      power distribution system. A short-circuit study will determine if                             CIRCUIT TRACING
                                                                                                      your equipment is properly rated in the event of a fault within the   AVO technicians use the latest equipment and methods to trace
                                                                                                      electrical distribution system.                                       and identify all loads on the specified panelboards, switchboards,
                                                                                                                                                                            or other electrical equipment. AVO prints and installs labels for
                                                                                                                           LOAD FLOW STUDIES                                each traced circuit on the panelboard, switchboard, or other
                                                                                                      A load flow study calculates the voltage drop on each feeder, the     electrical equipment while on site. AVO will also install a panel
                                                                                                      voltage at each bus, and the power flow and losses in all branch      schedule in a clear sleeve on the equipment.
                                                                                                      and feeder circuits.
                                                                                                                                                                                       TRANSIENT MOTOR STARTING ANALYSIS
                                                                                                                      ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD                               In performing Transient Motor Starting Analysis, we simulate
                                                                                                      A Shock Hazard Analysis is included as a part of our Arc Flash        starting electrical motors to look for potential power system
                                                                                                      Incident Energy Analysis, and shock protection boundaries are         issues. Excessive voltage drops occurring during motor startup
                                                                                                      printed on the arc flash warning labels.                              that cause a problem on a distribution system are discovered.
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                                                                                                                                     INSTRUCTOR COMMITTEES & ASSOCIATIONS
                                                                                                                                     National Safety Council
                                                                                                                                     MSHA Training Certification
                                                                                                                                     IEEE Facilities Engineering
                                                                                                                                     IEEE PES/ESSB Work-Group Vice Chair
                                                                                                                                     NFPA 70E Principal Committee Member
                                                                                                                                     American Society of Safety Engineers
                                                                                                                                     International Assoc. of Electrical Inspectors
                                                                                                                                     Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
                                                                                                                                     National Fire Protection Association
                                                                                                                                     Fiber Optics Association
                                                                                                                                     OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
                                                                                                                                     IEEE 1584 Work-Group Member
                                   No other electrical training provider dedicates the resources and hands-on focus that we
                                    do to ensure our students demonstrate competency with electrical equipment. Each of our
                                     instructors are active in many industry and committee associations. They attend conferences,
                                       participate in research committees, work-groups and panels supporting the advancement of
                                        the electrical industry around the world. To be the best, you need to learn from the best.
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TRAINING IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD                                                   ONLINE TRAINING                                               TWO BUNDLED MODULE CHOICES ONLINE,
Many of our courses are available for on-site training internationally. In addition, each                                                                             ALL WITH NFPA 70E® 2018
year hundreds of students worldwide travel to our U.S. locations for all types of
electrical safety and maintenance training.                                                                                                                    AVO “Arc Flash Electrical Safety Awareness” online is updated
                                                                                                                                                               with the new NFPA 70E® 2018 standard. A new module,
In most cases, electrical equipment for training labs will need to be supplied by the                                                                          “Introduction to Shock Hazard Risk Assessment” has been
customer. All AVO Training course materials are written and presented in English.                                                                              added, rounding out the bundle to 10 modules. A Mini-Bundle of
However, several courses are available in Spanish, and these courses are listed                                                                                5 select modules is also available.
throughout this catalog.
                                                                                                                                                               For more information contact martin.coleman@avotraining.com
MANY COURSES CAN BE TRANSLATED BY REQUEST
As you review our courses, in this publication, keep in mind that many of them can
be translated into Spanish by request. Contact us for more information about
the courses that interest you.
Register for courses at www.enroll.avotraining.com
                                                                                                                                                                                               The 5-Module
                                                                         INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
                                                                                                                                        The complete
                                                                                                                                        10-Module Bundle,                                      Mini-Bundle
                                                                                                                                        Arc Flash Electrical                                   Arc Flash Electrical
                                                                                                                                        Safety Awareness                                       Safety Awareness
                                                                                                                                        with NFPA 70E® 2018                                    with NFPA 70E® 2018
                                                                                                                                        $449 each bundle.                                      contains modules 3, 4,
                                                                                                                                                                                               8, 9 and 10 for $245
                                                                                                                                                                                               each bundle.
                RITA KERBYSON
                  INTERNATIONAL
                 SALES MANAGER
                                                                                                       NEC 2017 CODE®                 SUBSTATION RECERTIFICATION                    INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
                                                                                                         CHANGES                         AND REINSTATEMENT                            LEVEL I RECERTIFICATION
                      214-330-3219
             rita.kerbyson@avotraining.com
                                                                                                    The 2017 National Electrical           Renew your Substation                         The course is a refresher
                                                                                                    Code® Changes and updates              Maintenance Technician                        of the concepts of IR
                                                                                                    are available online. The major        Certification online. The                     Thermography and creating
                                                                                                    revisions are explained in this        recertification exam and refresher            the appropriate survey reports.
                                                                                                    online course. This 2-hour             course can be purchased                       The recertification exam can
                                                                                                    video presentation includes            together for $700 or separately               be purchased separately for
                                                                                                    review questions between video         for $400 each. Reinstatement                  $400.00, or bundled with the
                                                                                                    segments and a final test $49.         exam is $750 or $1,000 bundled                refresher course for $700.00.
                                                                                                                                           with a refresher course. For                  For more information contact
                                                                                                                                           more information contact                      karen.cooper@avotraining.com.
                                                                                                                                           karen.cooper@avotraining.com.
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                                                                                                  AVO ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONS
                                                                                                              Improve your technical knowledge, job skills, and project bidding success by earning one
                                                                                                                  or more of our 12 Certifications. The hands-on training portion of our technician
                                                                                                                      certification assist employers in qualifying their technicians. “Qualified
                                                                                                                           Persons,” by definition, are required to “demonstrate skills and
                                                                                                                                knowledge related to the construction and operation
                                                                                                                                    of electrical equipment and installations.” All
                                                                                                                                        AVO certifications programs meet the
                                                                                                                                            retraining requirements of NFPA
                                                                                                                                                 70E-2018,110.2(A)(3).
                                                                                                                                                       PROTECTIVE RELAY
                                                                                                                                                      MAINTENANCE, BASIC
                                                                                                                                                       PROTECTIVE RELAY
                                                                                                                                                   MAINTENANCE, ADVANCED
                                                                                                                                                       PROTECTIVE RELAY
                                                                                                                                                   MAINTENANCE, SOLID-STATE
                                                                                                                                                       PROTECTIVE RELAY
                                                                                                                                                         MAINTENANCE,
                                                                                                                                                          GENERATION
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                                                    DALLAS, TX           SAN LEANDRO, CA       SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE I                       HANDS-ON
                                             Oct	       1-5,	2018     Nov	      26-30,	 2018
                                             Oct	      8-12,	2018     Jan	 28 - Feb 1,	 2019   COURSE 230 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,035 • AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
                                             Nov	       5-9,	 2018    May	      13-17,	 2019
                                             Dec	       3-7,	2018     Jul	      22-26,	 2019   This course provides an overview for apprentices, technicians, and engineers responsible
                                             Dec	     17-21,	2018     Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019   for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Hands-on labs are a
                                             Jan	      7-11,	 2019                             major part of this course to help the technician locate weak or faulty components in the
                                                                             SEYMOUR, CT
                                             Feb	     11-15,	 2019                             substation systems. Course focus is on medium-voltage circuit breakers (air and vacuum),
                                                                      Mar	      18-22,	 2019
                                             Feb	     18-22,	 2019                             and switchgear. The course is designed to aid skilled, qualified substation maintenance
                                                                      Aug	      26-30,	 2019
                                             Mar	     11-15,	 2019                             technicians in the safe performance of substation component preventative maintenance.
                                             Apr	       1-5,	 2019          SUMNER, WA
                                             Apr	     22-26,	 2019    Apr	 29 - May 3,	 2019
                                                                                               LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                             May	      6-10,	 2019    Sep	 30 - Oct 4,	 2019
                                                                                                Explain
                                                                                               uu        the configuration and function of common equipment found in a substation
                                             Jun	       3-7,	 2019
                                             Jun	     24-28,	 2019       VALLEY FORGE. PA       Identify
                                                                                               uu        components of air, oil, and vacuum circuit breakers, and metal-clad
                                             Jul	      8-12,	 2019    Oct	       1-5,	2018       switchgear (including switchyard equipment)
                                             Aug	       5-9,	 2019    Nov	    26-30,	 2018     uuUse medium-voltage circuit breaker and switchgear manufacturer’s instruction
                                             Aug	     19-23,	 2019    Jan	     7-11,	 2019       manuals and NETA specifications to:
                                             Sep	      9-13,	 2019    Mar	       4-8,	 2019    	       - Perform all required tests
                                             Oct	      7-11,	2019     Apr	       1-5,	 2019    	       - Verify measurements and make adjustments to mechanisms as required
                                             Oct	     14-18,	2019     May	    13-17,	 2019
                                             Nov	       4-8,	 2019    Jul	     8-12,	 2019       REQUIRED FOR SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION: SEE PAGE 17
                                             Dec	       2-6,	2019     Aug	    12-16,	 2019
SUBSTATION COURSES
                                             Dec	     16-20,	2019     Sep	    16-20,	 2019
                                                                      Nov	    11-15,	 2019
                                                CLEVELAND, OH
                                             Oct	 22-26,	2018
                                             Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019
SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE I                     Aug	      12-16,	 2019
                                                    FONTANA. CA
SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE II                    Jan	      14-18,	 2019
                                             Mar	      25-29,	 2019
POWER FACTOR TESTING                         Jun	        3-7,	 2019
                                             Sep	       9-13,	 2019
TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE & TESTING
ADVANCED TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE & TESTING
BATTERY MAINTENANCE & TESTING
                                                   DALLAS, TX            SAN LEANDRO, CA       SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE II                       HANDS-ON
                                             Oct	 15-19,	2018         Feb	        4-8,	 2019
                                             Nov	      12-16,	 2018   May	      20-24,	 2019   COURSE 231 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,035 • AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
                                             Dec	 10-14,	2018         Jul	 29 - Aug 2,	 2019
                                             Jan	      14-18,	 2019                            This course is the next step after Substation I to enhance the skills needed to perform
                                                                         VALLEY FORGE. PA      all substation tasks including a focus on common transformer configurations. It offers
                                             Feb	        4-8,	 2019
                                                                      Oct	     8-12,	2018      training on the components of power and distribution type transformers including common
                                             Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019
                                                                      Dec	       3-7,	2018
                                             Mar	      18-22,	 2019                            insulating and cooling mediums and explains common transformer configurations.
                                                                      Jan	    14-18,	 2019
                                             Apr	       8-12,	 2019
                                             May	      13-17,	 2019
                                                                      Mar	    11-15,	 2019     Upon completion of this course, students are able to inspect, adjust and perform insulation
                                                                      May	    20-24,	 2019     resistance, connection resistance, and overpotential tests on air and disconnect switches
                                             Jun	      10-14,	 2019
                                                                      Jul	    15-19,	 2019     as well as interpret results of earth resistivity tests and more.
                                             Jul	      15-19,	 2019
                                                                      Sep	    23-27,	 2019
                                             Aug	      12-16,	 2019
                                             Sep	      16-20,	 2019
                                                                      Nov	    18-22,	 2019     LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                             Oct	 21-25,	2019                                   Explain
                                                                                               uu        the configuration and function of common equipment found in a substation
                                             Nov	      11-15,	 2019                             Identify
                                                                                               uu        components of power and distribution type transformers, including common
                                             Dec	       9-13,	2019                              insulating and cooling mediums
                                                                                                Summarize the importance of proper grounding requirements in a substation
                                                                                               uu
                                                  FONTANA. CA                                   Perform and interpret results of required tests performed on transformers
                                                                                               uu
                                             Oct	        1-5,	2018                              Calculate temperature corrections
                                                                                               uu
                                             Jan	 28 - Feb 1,	 2019
                                                                                                Summarize ASTM requirements for testing and sampling gas and oil in transformers
                                                                                               uu
                                             Apr	        1-5,	 2019
                                             Jun	      10-14,	 2019
                                                                                                Demonstrate and interpret results of earth resistance tests
                                                                                               uu
                                             Sep	      16-20,	 2019                              REQUIRED FOR SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION: SEE PAGE 17
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                                DALLAS, TX        POWER FACTOR TESTING                         HANDS-ON                                                                                DALLAS, TX         ADVANCED TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE & TESTING                                          HANDS-ON
                         Oct	     22-24,	2018                                                                                                                                    Oct	 22-26,	2018
                         Jan	       2-4,	 2019    COURSE 262 • 3 DAYS • 2.4 CEU • $1,430                                                                                         Jan 28 - Feb 1,		 2019   COURSE 149 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,155
                         Apr	     15-17,	 2019                                                                                                                                   Mar	      25-29,	 2019
                         Jul	       1-3,	 2019    This course provides training that enables technicians to detect equipment insulation problems                                 Jun	      17-21,	 2019   Power and instrument transformers are critical and expensive components of the electric
                         Sep	       4-6,	 2019    without making an internal visual inspection. Participants are trained to properly perform tests                               Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019   energy system. Maintaining safe and reliable operation of them is essential. Technology
                                                  and interpret findings. Technicians who perform and evaluate the results of power factor                                                                has made the fundamental principles of energy transfer a complex set of mathematical
                                                  tests can predict and prevent the failure of medium-voltage and high-voltage transformers,                                                              algorithms used to improve the four main areas of a transformer’s design: mechanical,
                                                  including circuit breakers, bushings (transformers and circuit breakers), reclosers, switches,                                                          electro-magnetic, dielectric, and thermal.
                                                  cables, lightning arrestors, liquid insulation, compound or oil filled cable terminations, rotating
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Before attending this training course, it is recommended the attendee complete the
                                                  machinery (motors and generators), voltage regulators, and insulating oils.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Transformer Maintenance & Testing course. They should have previous knowledge of
                                                  LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                                                    the different types of transformers and components as well as familiar with transformer
                                                   Outline the causes of insulation degradation and failure
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                      operation and fundamental transformer testing.
                                                   Summarize the modes of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                          LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                  uu
                                                   Connect leads and perform power factor tests
                                                  uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Outline
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu        the service life of a transformer and the importance of transformer testing to
                                                   Troubleshoot connections in the event of poor test results
                                                  uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           ensure its integrity and estimate its age
                                                   Perform temperature corrections and evaluate test results
                                                  uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Demonstrate the various tests used to diagnose the condition of a transformer and
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                   Determine maintenance to be performed based upon the test
                                                  uu                                                                     results
                                                                                                                                                                                                           how to analyze results
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Apply the SFRA fundamentals and its guidelines for interpretation
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Summarize the importance of the condition of the insulation system and how to
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           evaluate it
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Illustrate the Dissolved Gas Analysis test to determine the presence of active fault
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           conditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Explain the Power Factor test and what the results may indicate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Relate the Dielectric Frequency Response technique and its importance
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Paraphrase the definition of a current transformer, its features and applications for
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                                                                                                                                                                           measurement and protection
                                                                                                                                                        “My instructor showed excellent knowledge of the subject, and was able
                                                                                                                                                        to handle tough questions with ease.”									
                                                                                                                                                        	                              Michael B. - Stewart & Stevenson		
       DALLAS, TX          SAN LEANDRO, CA        TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE & TESTING                                      HANDS-ON                                                      								
Nov	     26-30,	 2018    Aug	     5-9,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                               DALLAS, TX                                 BATTERY MAINTENANCE & TESTING                             HANDS-ON
Jan	     21-25,	 2019                             COURSE 142 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,870 • AVAILABLE IN SPANISH                                                                  SAN LEANDRO, CA
                           VALLEY FORGE. PA                                                                                                             Oct 29 - Nov 1,		 2018   Mar	   18-21,	 2019
Mar	       4-8,	 2019
                         Oct	 15-19,	2018                                                                                                               Dec	 10-13,	2018         Jun	   24-27,	 2019      COURSE 475A • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,455
May	     20-24,	 2019                             Students learn to install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot power transformers rated 765
                         Dec	 10-14,	2018                                                                                                               Feb	      25-28,	 2019   Sep	   23-26,	 2019
Jul	     22-26,	 2019                             kV or less. Participants will receive instruction on the filtering and drying out process to be                                                         This course is designed for personnel responsible for battery systems in substations,
                         Apr	      8-12,	 2019                                                                                                          Apr	 29 - May 2,	 2019
Sep	     23-27,	 2019                             performed on transformers. This course uses up-to-date test equipment and procedures                                              VALLEY FORGE. PA      power plants, or other systems that require emergency DC power. This course provides
                         Jun	       3-7,	 2019                                                                                                          Jun	      10-13,	 2019
Nov	     18-22,	 2019                             for evaluating the condition of a transformer. Test results can provide predictive data which         Aug	      26-29,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                 Nov	        5-8,	 2018   an understanding of battery backup failures such as: excessive or micro cycling, improper
                         Sep	 30 - Oct 4,	 2019
     FONTANA, CA
                                                  will guide maintenance activities and help to prevent catastrophic failure that may damage            Oct	        1-4,	2019
                                                                                                                                                                                 Jan	      21-24,	 2019   charging, poor temperature control, installation errors, manufacturing deficiencies, and
Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019                            downstream equipment and endanger personnel.                                                                                   Mar	      25-28,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                          operational/maintenance errors.
                                                                                                                                                                                 May	      28-31,	 2019
Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019
                                                  LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                           Jul	 29 - Aug 1,	 2019   Battery and battery room safety requirements and inspection methods are detailed along
                                                   Describe the major categories and the most common designs of transformers
                                                  uu                                                                                                                             Sep	       9-12,	 2019   with personal protective equipment (PPE). Manufacturer installation and maintenance
                                                   Identify power/instrument and distribution transformer components and auxiliary
                                                  uu                                                                                                                             Nov	        4-7,	 2019   requirements are major components of this training.
                                                     equipment
                                                   Demonstrate
                                                  uu                routine and diagnostic inspections and point out potential problems and                                                               LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                   hazards                                                                                                                                                 List types of batteries and their operating principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                   Interpret nameplate data and use the data to set up correct test procedures
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                       Demonstrate battery maintenance and testing techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                   Simulate appropriate tests to evaluate the condition and perform maintenance on
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                       Utilize correctly the various types of test equipment and hand tools
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu
                                                   transformers                                                                                                                                            Use NFPA 70E, IEEE 450, Megger® Battery Testing Guide and battery
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uu                                                                            installation and
                                                   Discuss oil sampling and the correct procedures to obtain samples
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                        operating instructions to develop a battery/cell inspection form
                                                   Summarize testing, drying, filling, and filtering techniques and procedures
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                      uuPerform correct maintenance of vented lead-acid batteries using the IEEE Standard 450,
                                                   Explain gas sampling and testing
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                        IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and Replacement of Vented
                                                   Discuss test results to troubleshoot transformer problems
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                        Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
                                                   Determine the dryness of insulation using safety precautions, proper tools, vendor
                                                  uu                                                                                                                                                      uuIdentify battery and battery room installation requirements per IEEE guidelines and NFPA 70E
                                                   manuals, and/or drawings
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                                       CLEVELAND, OH            FONTANA. CA          BASIC ELECTRICITY                   LECTURE
                                   Jan	     7-10,	 2019     Oct	 15-18,	2018
                                   Jun	    10-13,	 2019                              COURSE 345 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,410
                                                                 SEYMOUR, CT
                                         DALLAS, TX         Apr	    15-18,	 2019     This course is intended for new or cross-training technicians, electricians, and supervisors
                                   Oct	 30 - Nov 2,	 2018   Nov	    12-15,	 2019     responsible for maintaining electrical equipment. Basic information regarding quantifying
                                   Dec	        3-6,	2018
                                                                                     and measuring basic elements in an electrical circuit is provided. Participants are
                                   Mar	      11-14,	 2019
                                                                                     familiarized with multi-meter usage and basic electrical circuit components. This course
                                   May	        6-9,	 2019
                                   Jul	      22-25,	 2019
                                                                                     provides basic information regarding quantifying and measuring basic elements in a DC
                                   Aug	      12-15,	 2019                            and AC electrical circuit. Participants are introduced to basic electrical circuit components
                                   Oct	 14-17,	2019                                  and basic circuitry troubleshooting.
                                                                                     LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                      Perform basic mathematical operations required for basic electricity calculations
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Explain the basic concepts of current flow and electromotive force
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      List methods for producing electromotive force and elements required for a complete
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                       electrical circuit
                                                                                      Identify the circuit effects of resistors
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Use the Ohm’s Law equation to solve for values in a circuit
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Calculate values in series, parallel and complex circuits
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Describe generation and measurement of AC
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Outline methods for determining impedance in R-L-C Circuits
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Determine three-phase current, voltage and power
                                                                                     uu
                                                                                      Utilize basic electrical circuit components
                                                                                     uu
BASIC ELECTRICITY
BASIC ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRONICS FOR ELECTRICIANS
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                            DALLAS, TX         ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING                              HANDS-ON
                      Jan	 28 - Feb 1,	 2019
                      Jul	       8-12,	 2019   COURSE 256 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,440
                                               This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians whose
                                               job responsibilities will require them to install, repair, or replace electronic components in
                                               electrical systems. More electronic and solid-state devices are being integrated into power
                                               systems than ever before. Electricians and technicians are encountering these devices
                                               within uninterpretable power supplies. Information is provided to properly install and test
                                               electronic components.
                                               LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                Describe,
                                               uu           with regard to basic electrical circuits the application of electronic
                                                components including conductors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers,
                                                semiconductors, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators and power supplies
                                                Use electronic components in combination to function in discrete circuits
                                               uu
                                                Use oscilloscopes and multimeters for testing circuits
                                               uu
                                                Explain the effects of resonance and bandwidth
                                               uu
                                                Identify logic circuit types
                                               uu
   CLEVELAND, OH           FONTANA. CA         ELECTRICAL PRINT READING-ANSI                           HANDS-ON                                      DALLAS, TX         VALLEY FORGE, PA     GROUNDING & BONDING                     HANDS-ON
Dec	     3-6,	2018    Feb	    19-22,	 2019                                                                                                      Oct	    9-11,	2018    Mar	      5-7,	 2019
                      Aug	    19-22,	 2019     COURSE 234 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,440                                                           Jan	     2-4,	 2019   Sep	      4-6,	 2019   COURSE 417B • 3 DAYS • 2.4 CEU • $1,590
     DALLAS, TX
                                                                                                                                                May	   29-31,	 2019
Oct	 15-18,	2018           SEYMOUR, CT         This hands-on course provides instructions and exercises in the proper use of electrical         Jul	   16-18,	 2019                          This course focuses on the grounding and bonding requirements contained in Article
Dec	 10-13,	2018      Nov	     13-16,	 2018    print documents. Knowing how to read electrical drawings is critical when performing                                                          250 of NEC®. Topics addressed include: definitions, grounded (neutral) conductor
                                                                                                                                                Oct	 15-17,	2019
May	   28-31,	 2019   Apr 29 - May 2,	 2019    acceptance of new equipment and in troubleshooting existing equipment. There are many                                                         requirements, sizing equipment grounding conductors, equipment bonding jumpers,
Sep	    9-12,	 2019   Oct	 21-24,	2019
                                               types of prints that utilize hundreds of symbols established by ANSI. Course participants                                                     grounding electrode conductors, and main bonding jumpers. Students will learn to identify
Nov	     4-7,	 2019
                             SUMNER, WA        will be shown how to identify symbols and how to unravel this common language for                                                             types of grounding electrodes, requirements for multiple grounding electrodes, bonding
                      Mar	     11-14,	 2019    electrical equipment. It is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians                                                      requirements for non-electrical equipment, the purpose of impedance or resistance
                      Jun	     17-20,	 2019    that install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot power and auxiliary systems. Equipment                                                        grounding, requirements for an isolated grounding system, and grounding and bonding
                                               application, troubleshooting, and print revision methods to correctly reflect equipment                                                       requirements for the line-side and the load-side of the service disconnecting means.
                                               changes will be demonstrated.
                                                                                                                                                                                             LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                               LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                                           Explain the fundamentals, basic principles, and requirements of grounding and bonding
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                Explain the fundamentals of Electrical Drawing
                                               uu                                                                                                                                             Identify and utilize grounded conductors
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                Demonstrate the application of single-line, elementary,
                                               uu                                                       schematic, and wiring                                                                 Summarize ground-fault circuit interrupter requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                diagrams (wireless and wired), as well as functional control diagram                                                                          Select the appropriate grounding system and discuss the implications
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                Interpret common ANSI symbols used in utility and industrial applications
                                               uu                                                                                                                                             Outline grounding electrode systems and its requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques utilizing schematic diagrams
                                               uu                                                                                                                                             Describe the requirements for the installation of equipment grounding and bonding
                                                                                                                                                                                             uu
                                                Develop wiring diagrams from schematics
                                               uu                                                                                                                                              conductors
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                                                   CLEVELAND, OH           SAN LEANDRO, CA        ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR UTILITIES                          LECTURE
                                                Dec	 10-13,	2018         Dec	 10-13,	2018
                                                May	   28-31,	 2019      Apr	   15-18,	 2019      COURSE 223 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,380
                                                                         Sep	    9-12,	 2019
                                                      DALLAS, TX                                  This course provides training for new, multi-craft, or experienced electricians, linemen,
                                                Nov	       5-8,	 2018         SEYMOUR, CT
                                                                                                  technicians, engineers, supervisors, and safety managers that install, maintain, repair,
                                                Jan	     14-17,	 2019    Mar	    11-14,	 2019
                                                                                                  troubleshoot, or work around power generation, transmission and distribution equipment.
                                                Feb	       4-7,	 2019    Oct	     7-10,	2019
                                                Mar	     25-28,	 2019
                                                                                SUMNER, WA        Informal on-the-job training can be dangerous. To ensure adequate safe work practices
                                                May	       6-9,	 2019                             are followed, personnel must understand electrical hazards, safety regulations, and the
                                                                         Apr	       1-4,	 2019
                                                Jun	       3-6,	 2019
                                                                         Jul	     15-18,	 2019    use of safe work procedures, protective equipment, and standards. This course meets
                                                Aug	     26-29,	 2019
                                                                            VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                                                                                  mandated training requirements of OSHA 1910.332 and .269 and improves ability to
                                                Sep	 30 - Oct 3,	 2019
                                                Nov	     18-21,	 2019    Oct	 29 - Nov 1,	 2018   interpret OSHA, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), ASTM and other applicable
                                                                         Jan	       7-10,	 2019   electrical safety regulations. Applying these best practices is essential to preventing
                                                       FONTANA. CA                                electrical accidents, outages, and equipment damage.
                                                                         Apr	        1-4,	 2019
                                                Nov	      13-16,	 2018
                                                                         Jun	      10-13,	 2019
                                                Feb	      11-14,	 2019
                                                                         Jul	      22-25,	 2019
                                                                                                  LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
                                                Aug	        5-8,	 2019
                                                                         Oct	 21-24,	2019         uuExplain the hazards and effects of electricity
                                                       READING. MA                                uuInterpret and apply hazardous energy control regulations for utilities as required by OSHA
ELECTRICAL         SAFETY
                                                Apr	      23-26,	 2019                            uuOutline installation of temporary grounding for personal protection
                                                Sep	      23-26,	 2019                            uuUtilize safe work practices for work on or around substation equipment, transmission
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR UTILITIES                                                                     equipment, and overhead lines
                                                                                                   Recognize appropriate personal protective equipment for
                                                                                                  uu                                                            a variety of applications
ELECTRICAL
SUBSTATION SAFETY FOR INDUSTRIAL
           MAINTENANCE   I       FACILITIES                                                        Describe the functions of a substation grounding system
                                                                                                  uu
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          OSHA GENERATION, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION                                     LECTURE           DALLAS, TX           FONTANA. CA       NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE® 2017                               LECTURE
                                                                                                        Oct	     1-4,	2018    Oct	    7-10,	2019
                                                                                                        Jan	    7-10,	 2019                         COURSE 227 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,380
          COURSE 260 • 2 DAYS • 1.6 CEU                                                                                         VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                                                                                        Mar	   18-21,	 2019
                                                                                                                              Dec	      3-6,	2018
          This course is intended for personnel that work on or around power generation,                May	   13-16,	 2019                         This course provides electricians, electrical inspectors, and electrical contractors a
          transmission, and distribution equipment operating at 600 volts or more. It’s designed to     Jul	   15-18,	 2019                         comprehensive study of Chapters 1 through 4, including a brief overview of Chapter 5,
          familiarize participants with the latest “Final Rule for 1910.269 Electric Power Generation   Sep	     3-6,	 2019                         of the 2017 National Electrical Code. Major updates and revisions from previous editions
          and Distribution.” OSHA’s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed                                                  are addressed throughout this course. Class participants will receive a softbound copy of
          to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. As one of OSHA’s                                                 the NEC 2017 standard and will learn how to apply the Code to properly install electrical
          “Fatal Four,” electrical hazards cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries in the                                                circuits and equipment. This course provides a study of the definitions of electrical terms
          workplace every year. OSHA requires training for all employees that perform work which                                                    and requirements for electrical installations, such as branch circuits and grounding
          could put them at risk from electrical hazards.                                                                                           systems; wiring methods and material; overcurrent protection, voltage drop and neutral
                                                                                                                                                    load. It also covers calculations through practical exercises; the method for determining
          LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                                      conductor ampacity through practical exercises; and more. The content of the NEC 2017
           Explain the hazards and effects of electricity
          uu                                                                                                                                        course also addresses the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.301-308 mandated requirements for
           Show the source of electrical regulations and standards
          uu                                                                                                                                        electrical installations.
           Describe training requirements for qualified workers, working
          uu                                                             on or near generation,
           transmission and distribution types of construction                                                                                      LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
           Outline requirements for work performed on electrical power installations and equipment
          uu                                                                                                                                         Describe
                                                                                                                                                    uu          the organization of the 2017 National Electrical Code® and its general
           Relate the OSHA requirements for first aid, CPR, and emergency rescue
          uu                                                                                                                                         requirements.
           Summarize the hazardous energy control requirements of 1910.269(d) and (m)
          uu                                                                                                                                         Explain grounding and bonding requirements
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Identify and use the various tables
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Outline the method for determining conductor ampacity
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Calculate neutral, branch circuit, and feeder loads
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Summarize how to calculate electrical enclosure and conduit conductor fill
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Determine acceptable wiring methods
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     Relate the process of sizing motor circuits and required components
                                                                                                                                                    uu
                                                                                                                                                     List the requirements for GFCI use with temporary wiring
                                                                                                                                                    uu
          This course is intended for any construction, industrial, or commercial personnel that
          work on or around electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more. It assists in meeting
          the OSHA mandated training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.331-.335 for “qualified” and                                                       NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CHANGES 2017                                       LECTURE
          “unqualified” personnel. This course focuses on OSHA’s electrical standards, which are
          written to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, arc flash, and                                                    COURSE 227B • 2 DAYS • 1.6 CEU
          explosions. Electrical hazards are among the four leading causes of workplace injuries and
                                                                                                                                                    The National Electrical Code is updated on a three year cycle because of the continuous
          they are disproportionately fatal and costly.
                                                                                                                                                    introduction of new technologies into the marketplace and the release of new research
          LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                                      results by various public and private groups. This course is intended for electricians, electrical
           Explain the hazards and effects of electricity
          uu                                                                                                                                        inspectors, and contractors needing to meet federal, state, and local requirements for
           Interpret applicable regulations
          uu                                                                                                                                        installing electrical work. Understanding the reason for these updates enables personnel in
           Perform hazardous energy control for industrial facilities as required by OSHA
          uu                                                                                                                                        the electrical field to more readily comprehend and implement new electrical safety rulings
           Use safe work practices while working on or around industrial electrical equipment
          uu                                                                                                                                        for the safe installation of electrical systems and equipment. Major revisions are explained
            and overhead lines                                                                                                                      in the 2017 edition and the substantiation for those changes is addressed.
           Select appropriate personal protective equipment for a variety of applications
          uu
           Apply the general requirements of electrical regulations and standards to establish
          uu                                                                                     an
                                                                                                                                                    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                                                                                     Identify the major changes in the National Electrical Code® from
                                                                                                                                                    uu                                                                       2014 to 2017
            electrically safe work environment
                                                                                                                                                     Outline the format indicating where changes have been made
                                                                                                                                                    uu
            OPTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION:                                                                        Describe substantiations for these changes
                                                                                                                                                    uu
            SEE PAGE 17                                                                                                                              Summarize the technical impact of changes
                                                                                                                                                    uu
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         SUMNER, WA     ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS                                          LECTURE
     Oct	 10-11,	2018
                        COURSE 600 • 2 DAYS • 1.6 CEU • $845
                        This two-day course is intended for new, multi-craft, or experienced electricians,
                        technicians, engineers, and supervisors that install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, or work
                        around OCS. Technicians that maintain the overhead lines and equipment are taught the
                        unique safety hazards involved with OCS installations. An effective electrical safety training
                        program can ensure OSHA compliance and minimize the risk of electrical accidents during
                        energized or de-energized work. This course meets the mandated training requirements
                        of OSHA 1910.332 and .269.
                        LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                         Explain the hazards of electricity and their effects
                        uu
                         Describe hazardous energy control as required by OSHA
                        uu
                         Outline installation of protective grounding for personnel protection
                        uu
                         Identify the requirements for good energized work procedures
                        uu
                         Select appropriate personal protective equipment for a variety of applications
                        uu
                         Properly care for and use electrical protective equipment
                        uu
                         Utilize appropriate techniques for use of insulating equipment
                        uu
                         Describe specific equipment hazards of electrical equipment
                        uu
ENERGIZED OVERHEAD CONTACT (OCS) LINE SAFETY LECTURE MARITIME ELECTRICAL SAFETY LECTURE
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ELECTRICAL CABLE
CABLE SPLICING & TERMINATING, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE
CABLE TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE
                                                        DALLAS, TX           SAN LEANDRO, CA       CABLE SPLICING & TERMINATING, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE                                       HANDS-ON
CABLE FAULT LOCATION & TRACING, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE   Dec	        3-7,	2018    Oct	        1-5,	2018
                                                                                                   COURSE 130 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,985 • PLUS $925 MATERIALS
                                                 Jan	       7-11,	 2019   Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019
CERTIFIED FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN - FOA           Feb	
                                                 Mar	
                                                           11-15,	 2019
                                                           18-22,	 2019
                                                                          May	
                                                                          Jul	
                                                                                     6-10,	 2019
                                                                                    15-19,	 2019   This course provides instruction on the proper installation of cable splices and terminations.
                                                 Apr	 29 - May 3,	 2019   Nov	      18-22,	 2019   New or experienced electricians and technicians that install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot
                                                 Jun	      10-14,	 2019
                                                                                SUMNER, WA
                                                                                                   5-35 kV solid dielectric power cables will benefit from this course. Properly trained and
                                                 Aug	      12-16,	 2019
                                                                          Apr	       8-12,	 2019   skilled craftsmen who install and test the cable correctly can drastically improve the life
                                                 Sep	       9-13,	 2019
                                                                          Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019   expectancy of cables.
                                                 Oct	 14-18,	2019
                                                 Nov	        4-8,	 2019      VALLEY FORGE, PA      According to IEEE Std. 493-2007, Table 10.33, inadequate installation and testing prior to
                                                 Dec	        1-6,	2019    Nov	        5-9,	 2018   start-up of cable splices and terminations are the primary causes of failure. Yet, over the
                                                                          Jan	 28 - Feb 1,	 2019   last few decades, cable splicing and testing as a profession has declined. Multi-crafting
                                                                          Mar	      25-29,	 2019
                                                                                                   and departmental mergers have made it just one task among many.
                                                                          May	      20-24,	 2019
                                                                          Jul	       8-12,	 2019   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                          Sep	      16-20,	 2019    Explain
                                                                                                   uu         medium voltage cable components and construction
                                                                          Nov	      18-22,	 2019    Identify
                                                                                                   uu         applications of different cable types including marine, offshore, mining,
                                                                                                    underground (URD) and tech
                                                                                                    Prepare cable for splicing utilizing hand tools, abrasives and solvents
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    Install taped, molded and heat shrink splices on tape-shielded and jacketed
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    concentric (JCN) cables
                                                                                                    Install taped, cold shrink, heat shrink and molded elbow terminations
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    Utilize a high potential tester for performing withstand tests on assembled splices
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    Identify the causes of splice and termination failures
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    Explain procedures for buried, duct/tray installation and relevant OSHA safety
                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                    requirements
                                                                                                     REQUIRED FOR MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION:
                                                                                                     SEE PAGE 17
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                                                                                                                                        DALLAS, TX          CABLE FAULT LOCATION & TRACING, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE                                       HANDS-ON
                                                                                                                                   Oct	     1-5,	2018
                                                                                                                                   Dec	 10-14,	2018         COURSE 132 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,825
                                                                                                                                   Jan	   14-18,	 2019
                                                                                                                                   Feb	   18-22,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                            This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians that
                                                                                                                                   Mar	   25-29,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                            install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot 5-35 kV solid dielectric power cables. Medium-
                                                                                                                                   May	    6-10,	 2019
                                                                                                                                   Jun	   17-21,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                            voltage cable systems are the backbone of electrical systems worldwide, yet they are
                                                                                                                                   Aug	   19-23,	 2019      often the most ignored part of the power system – until there is a failure. One of the
                                                                                                                                   Sep	   16-20,	 2019      most important aspects of medium-voltage cable maintenance is “fault location.” Cable
                                                                                                                                   Oct	 21-25,	2019         systems today have higher failure rates than ever before, due to aging, environmental
                                                                                                                                   Nov	   11-15,	 2019      stresses, and improper installation. The ability to efficiently locate faults greatly reduces
                                                                                                                                   Dec	    8-13,	2019       downtime and outage costs.
                                                                                                                                                            LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                                                                                             Identify medium-voltage cable components and causes of failure
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                                                                                                                                                             Utilize safe work practices for cable testing per OSHA and industry consensus standards
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                                                                                                                                                             Trace cable installations with modern cable route tracing and identification equipment
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                                                                                                                                                             Locate secondary faults using earth gradient (sheath fault) technologies
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                                                                                                                                                             Pinpoint faults using magnetic and acoustical tracing system and arc reflection
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                                                                                                                                                              technologies
                                                                                                                                                             Apply a proven fault locating process: Test,
                                                                                                                                                            uu                                               Analyze, Localize
                                                                                                                                                             Locate faults in a comprehensive cable field
                                                                                                                                                            uu                                               lab environment
                                                                                                                                                              REQUIRED COURSE FOR MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLE CERTIFICATION: SEE PAGE 17
           DALLAS, TX         CABLE TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE                                           HANDS-ON              DFW, TX           CERTIFIED FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN - FOA                               HANDS-ON
     Oct	 29 - Nov 2,	 2018                                                                                                        Nov	    26-30,	   2018   COURSE 404C • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,140 • FOA CERTIFICATION COURSE
                              COURSE 131 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,055 • CERTIFICATION COURSE
     Dec	 17-21,	2018                                                                                                              Jan	     7-11,	   2019
     Jan	      21-25,	 2019   This comprehensive hands-on preventative maintenance course is intended for engineers,               Mar	      4-8,	   2019   In this course, students will learn how to understand the limitations of bending, effects of
     Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019   electrical technicians, and supervisors that test, install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot 5-35   May	    13-17,	   2019   temperature, effectively splice and connectorize fiber optics, troubleshoot a system, and
     Apr	        1-5,	 2019   kV solid dielectric and paper insulated power cables. Students will perform and analyze              Jul	    22-26,	   2019   confirm the quality of connections and splices. All these skills are necessary to properly
     May	      13-17,	 2019   results of insulation resistance tests (DAR & PI) and Type I withstand tests (DC, AC, & VLF).        Sep	     9-13,	   2019   install and repair fiber optic systems.
     Jun	      24-28,	 2019   Also, diagnostic tests such as Partial Discharge and Tan Delta will be performed.                    Nov	      4-8,	   2019
     Aug	      26-30,	 2019                                                                                                                                 Participants completing the course exercises and lab requirements will be given the Fiber
     Sep	      23-27,	 2019   Cable diagnosis is predictive, often performed as part of a condition based maintenance                                       Optic Association (FOA) exam for Certified Fiber Optic Technicians. This exam is proctored
     Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019   strategy. This course focuses on data collection to provide information about the overall                                     by a certified FOA instructor and participant must score the minimum (70%) to meet the
     Nov	      18-22,	 2019   cable condition. Students will learn the indicators that cable performance is deteriorating,                                  FOA certification requirements.
     Dec	 15-20,	2019         understand the signs that a cable is about to fail, and when to perform maintenance.
                                                                                                                                                            LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                              LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                           Identify and specify components for a fiber optic system
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                               Identify medium voltage cable components and causes of failure
                              uu                                                                                                                             Determine the appropriate fiber for different applications,
                                                                                                                                                            uu                                                            install fiber optic cable, and
                               Utilize safe work practices for cable testing per OSHA and industry consensus
                              uu                                                                                    standards                                test for EIA/TIA acceptable losses
                               Interpret current industry cable testing standards and procedures
                              uu                                                                                                                             Utilize fiber optic test equipment, including an optical time domain reflectometer
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                               Perform and analyze results of:
                              uu                                                                                                                             (OTDR), light source and power meter
                              	      - Insulation Resistance Tests (DAR and PI)                                                                              Install and test mechanical and fusion splices to EIA/TIA standards
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                              	      - Withstand Tests (DC, AC & VLF)                                                                                        Identify damage to cables and the associated causes, also budget for losses in fiber
                                                                                                                                                            uu
                              	      - Diagnostic Field Tests (Tan Delta & PD)                                                                               optic systems
                               Outline the benefits of establishing a Conditioned-Based Cable Maintenance Program
                              uu                                                                                                                             Utilize attenuators to adjust power levels (DBM) at the receiver
                                                                                                                                                            uu
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                                               CLEVELAND, OH          SAN LEANDRO, CA        PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, BASIC                                 HANDS-ON
PROTECTIVE RELAY
                                            Dec	       2-6,	2019    Dec	 10-14,	2018         uuUnderstand standard tests to be performed on the relay
                                                 FONTANA. CA        Feb	    11-15,	 2019     uuPerform specified tests on and calibrate the following relays to manufacturer’s
                                            Dec	      3-7,	2018     Apr	    22-26,	 2019       specifications (ANSI device number):
                                                                    Jul	    22-26,	 2019
                                            Mar	      4-8,	 2019                             	        – Instantaneous and Time Overcurrent (50/51)
PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, BASIC         Jul	     8-12,	 2019    Sep	    23-27,	 2019
                                                                                             	        – Voltage Relays (27 and/or 59)
                                            Oct	 21-25,	2019        Nov	       4-8,	 2019
                                                                                             	        – Bus Differential (87B)
PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, ADVANCED                                    READING, MA        	        – Transformer Percentage Differential with Harmonic Restraint (87T)
                                                                    Oct	 29 - Nov 2,	 2018   	        – Targets and Indicators
                                                                    Jun	      10-14,	 2019
PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, SOLID STATE                           Oct	 21-25,	2019
PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, GENERATION CLEVELAND, OH SAN LEANDRO, CA PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, ADVANCED HANDS-ON
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   CLEVELAND, OH       SAN LEANDRO, CA        PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, SOLID STATE                                       HANDS-ON                                                             MICROPROCESSOR-BASED RELAY TESTING,                                            HANDS-ON
Oct	     1-5,	2018   Nov	     5-9,	 2018                                                                                                                                                           FEEDER PROTECTION
                                              COURSE 270 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,985 • CERTIFICATION COURSE
                                                                                                                                                                                                   COURSE 553 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,135
                                              This intensive hands-on course is designed specifically for test technicians responsible
                                              for the setting, testing, and calibration of solid-state protective relays. The somewhat                                                             This hands-on course is designed for test technicians and other persons involved in
                                                                                                                                                     CLEVELAND, OH          SAN LEANDRO, CA
                                              specialized testing procedures used to test and calibrate these relays will be fully addressed     Apr	 29 - May 3,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                   setting, testing, and diagnosing microprocessor-based relays that protect feeder and bus
                                                                                                                                                                          Sep	   16-20,	 2019
                                              through valuable theoretical operating explanations and rigorous lab exercises.                    Oct	 21-25,	2019                                  systems. NETA and NFPA 70B maintenance and testing standards recommend testing
                                                                                                                                                                                 SEYMOUR, CT       relays either every two years or at other regular intervals based on equipment condition
                                              Realistic training on actual relays with laboratory exercises will cover proper relay                     DALLAS, TX        Nov	      15-19,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                   and reliability requirements.
                                              maintenance, specific test procedures, and detailed adjustment and calibration procedures          Mar	     25-29,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                 SUMNER, WA
                                              utilizing state of the art relay test sets. Participants will understand applicable NETA testing   Jun	     24-28,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                          Jun	     10-14,	 2019    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                                                                                 Aug	     19-23,	 2019                              Outline how the relay is applied in the power system and identify critical components
                                              standards, what test result information should be recorded, and what hand tools are                                            VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                                                                 Nov	     18-22,	 2019
                                              necessary for proper adjustment and calibration.                                                                            Apr	       8-12,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Interpret external wiring connection and internal logic functions
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uu
                                                                                                                                                        FONTANA. CA                                 Perform tasks in accordance with NETA standards regarding microprocessor relays
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uu
                                              LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                               May	      20-24,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                          Jul	 29 - Aug 2,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Determine equipment and software necessary to communicate with relays
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uu
                                               Identify the type of relay and its functions
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                    Establish Communication with the Relay in order to:
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uu
                                               Interpret internal and external AC and DC schematics
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                   	        – Download event recorder data
                                               Properly connect a relay test set to the relay for testing purposes
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                   	        – Read and save relay settings
                                               Perform the field tests and calibrate the tested relay as necessary
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                   uuVerify proper operation of relay indications and output operation.
                                               Properly interpret test results and take corrective action if necessary
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                   uuConnect a relay test set to the relay for testing purposes and perform metering check
                                               Understand test forms and keep proper records
                                              uu                                                                                                                                                     and field tests
                                                                                                                                                                                                   uuPerform the following relay element tests and interpret the results:
                                              This course provides intensive, hands-on, lab oriented class covering:                                                                               	        – Phase Time Overcurrent                       – Line Undervoltage
                                              	       – Sync Check Relay (25)                                                                                                                               – Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent              – Underfrequency
                                              	       – Voltage Relays (27/59)                                                                                                                              – Ground Time Overcurrent                      – Synchrocheck
                                              	       – Directional Power (32R)                                                                                                                             – Ground Instantaneous Overcurrent             – Step by step testing procedures:
                                              	       – Overcurrent (50/51)                                                                                                                                 – Neutral Time Overcurrent                             – Phase directional using a 	
                                              	       – Directional Overcurrent (67)                                                                                                                        – Neutral Instantaneous Overcurrent                      determined output as control 	
                                              	       – Transformer Differential (87T)                                                                                                                      – Negative Sequence Time Overcurrent                     output
                                                                                                                                                                                                            – Negative Sequence Inst Overcurrent                   – Ground directional using 	 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                            – Sensitive Ground Instantaneous OC                      voltage polarization
                                                                                                                                                                                                            – Sensitive Ground Time OC                     – Clear testing event records and 	 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                            – Bus Undervoltage                                 data logger files
                                                                                                                                                                                                            – Overvoltage                                  – Restore the settings to the relay
                           DALLAS, TX         PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE, GENERATION                                        HANDS-ON
                     Apr	      8-12,	 2019                                                                                                                                                         Relays used in lab exercise will be SEL 751A, GE-SR750, and ABB REF615.
                     Aug	     12-16,	 2019    COURSE 406 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,985 • CERTIFICATION COURSE                                                                                      Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment required for this course. Administrative
                     Sep	 30 - Oct 4,	 2019                                                                                                                                                        rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
                                              Participants will learn the basics of generator protection combined with hands-on training
                                              using actual relays. Laboratory exercises will cover proper relay maintenance, specific test
                                              procedures, and detailed adjustment and calibration procedures utilizing state of the art
                                              relay test sets. Participants learn the applicable NETA testing standards, what test result
                                              information should be recorded, and what hand tools are necessary for proper adjustment
                                              and calibration. This course provides the understanding of generator protective zones and
                                              their associated protective relays.
                                              LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                               Identify generator relay components and understand their operation
                                              uu
                                               Interpret AC and DC internal and external drawings and schematics for the relay
                                              uu
                                               Understand relay settings and calculate test parameters based on those settings
                                              uu
                                               Know how to connect a relay test set to the relay to properly perform necessary tests
                                              uu
                                               Perform standard field tests and properly calibrate any components that are out of
                                              uu
                                                  tolerance
                                               Properly record and evaluate test results
                                              uu
                                               This course provides intensive, hands-on,
                                              uu                                              lab oriented class covering:
                                              	         – Voltage controlled and voltage restrained overcurrent (27/51)
                                              	         – Reverse Power (32)
                                              	         – Loss of Field or Loss of Excitation (40)
                                              	         – Negative Sequence (46)
                                              	         – Generator Differential (87G)
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                                                MICROPROCESSOR-BASED RELAY TESTING,                                               HANDS-ON
                                                                                                                                                                  DALLAS, TX              SEYMOUR, CT      MICROPROCESSOR-BASED RELAY TESTING, GENERATION
                                                TRANSFORMER PROTECTION                                                                                      Oct	 29 - Nov 2,	 2018   Dec	     3-7,	2018
                                                                                                                                                            Jan	      14-18,	 2019   Jun	     3-7,	 2019   COURSE 551 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,135                          HANDS-ON
                                                COURSE 554 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,135                                                                    Jul	      22-26,	 2019     VALLEY FORGE. PA    This hands-on course is designed for test technicians and other persons involved in
                                                                                                                                                            Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019   Oct	 15-19,	2018
                                                This hands-on course is for test technicians and other persons involved in setting, testing,                                                               setting, testing, and diagnosing microprocessor-based relays that protect generators,
    CLEVELAND, OH             READING, MA                                                                                                                                            Mar	   11-15,	 2019   generator buses, and transformers. NETA and NFPA 70B maintenance and testing
                                                and diagnosing microprocessor-based relays that protect transformers. NETA and NFPA                                                  Aug	   26-30,	 2019
Apr	      1-5,	 2019     May	     6-10,	 2019                                                                                                                                                              standards recommend testing relays either every two years or at other regular intervals
                                                70B maintenance and testing standards recommend testing relays either every two years
       DALLAS, TX          SAN LEANDRO, CA                                                                                                                                                                 based on equipment condition and reliability requirements.
                                                or at other regular intervals based on equipment condition and reliability requirements.
Mar	     18-22,	 2019    Aug	   12-16,	 2019
Jun	     17-21,	 2019                           LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                                                                       LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                              SUMNER, WA
Sep	     23-27,	 2019                            Outline how the relay is applied in the power system and identify critical components
                                                uu                                                                                                                                                          Determine relay baud rate and other communications parameters
                                                                                                                                                                                                           uu
                         Aug	   26-30,	 2019
Oct	     21-25,	2019                             Interpret external wiring connection and internal logic functions
                                                uu                                                                                                                                                          Use manufacturers software to communicate with the relay
                                                                                                                                                                                                           uu
                           VALLEY FORGE. PA                                                                                                                                                                 Know what equipment is necessary to communicate with the relay
     FONTANA. CA                                 Perform tasks in accordance with NETA standards regarding microprocessor relays
                                                uu                                                                                                                                                         uu
                         Jun	      3-7,	 2019                                                                                                                                                               Properly connect relay test equipment to the relay terminals by using connection
Jul	 29 - Aug 2,	 2019                           Determine equipment and software necessary to communicate with relays
                                                uu                                                                                                                                                         uu
                         Sep	    9-13,	 2019
                                                 Establish Communication with the Relay in order to:
                                                uu                                                                                                                                                           diagrams and system schematics
                                                	        – Download event recorder data                                                                                                                    uuKnow relay protective elements and how they work
                                                	        – Read and save relay settings                                                                                                                    uuKnow what metering and test functions to perform
                                                uuVerify proper operation of relay indications and output operation                                                                                        uuRead, save,and evaluate relay settings
                                                uuConnect a relay test set to the relay for testing purposes and perform metering check                                                                    uuRead, save, and evaluate event records
                                                  and field tests                                                                                                                                          uuPerform the following relay element tests and interpret the results
                                                uuPerform the following relay element tests and interpret the results                                                                                      	       – Backup Impedance (21)
                                                	         – Percent Differential (pickup and slope)   – Neutral Instantaneous Overcurrent                                                                  	       – Over Excitation (24)
                                                          – Instantaneous Differential                – Neutral Directional Overcurrent                                                                    	       – Reverse Power (32)
                                                          – Second Harmonic restraint                 – Phase Undervoltage                                                                                 	       – Loss of Excitation (40)
                                                          – Phase Time Overcurrent                    – Phase Overvoltage                                                                                  	       – Negative Sequence (46)
                                                          – Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent           – Neutral Overvoltage                                                                                	       – Voltage Controlled Overcurrent (51C)
                                                          – Phase Directional                         – Volts per Hertz                                                                                    	       – Voltage Restrained Overcurrent (51V)
                                                          – Ground Time Overcurrent                   – Underfrequency                                                                                     	       – Under/Overvoltage (27/59)
                                                          – Ground Instantaneous Overcurrent          – Overfrequency                                                                                      	       – Stator Ground (64)
                                                          – Restricted Ground Fault                   – Synchrocheck                                                                                       	       – Frequency (81)
                                                          – Neutral Time Overcurrent                                                                                                                       	       – Generator Differential Elements (87)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           uuSend original settings to relay after testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Relays used in lab exercise will be: SEL -300G, Multilin SR-489, and Beckwith M-3425A
                                                Relays used in lab exercise will be SEL 787, GE-URT60, and ABB RET615                                                                                      Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment needed for this course. Administrative
                                                Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment required for this course. Administrative                                                  rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
                                                rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment needed for this course. Administrative
                                                                                                                                                                                                           rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
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                                                  CLEVELAND, OH          SAN LEANDRO, CA       CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE                                         HANDS-ON
                                              Dec	 17-20,	2018         Oct	    9-12,	2018
                                              Mar	      11-14,	 2019   Jan	   22-25,	 2019     COURSE 300 • 3.5 DAYS • 2.8 CEU • $1,665
                                              Jul	 29 - Aug 1,	 2019   Jun	     3-6,	 2019
                                              Nov	      18-21,	 2019                           This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians that
                                                                            SEYMOUR, CT
                                                     DALLAS, TX
                                                                                               install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot air and vacuum metal-clad circuit breakers and
                                                                       Feb	    19-22,	 2019
                                              Oct	     15-18,	2018                             switchgear, rated at 1 kV and higher. This course provides training for the performance
                                                                       May	    13-16,	 2019
                                              Nov	     27-30,	 2018    Nov	      4-7,	 2019
                                                                                               of visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, in accordance with manufacturers and
                                              Feb	       4-7,	 2019                            NETA MTS requirements. Technicians have more components to test and maintain to
                                                                              SUMNER, WA
                                              Apr	     15-18,	 2019    Nov	       5-8,	 2018
                                                                                               ensure a 3 to 5 cycle operating time.
                                              May	     28-31,	 2019    Mar	     18-21,	 2019
                                              Aug	       5-8,	 2019                            Failure of one of these circuit breakers can cause catastrophic damage to other equipment
                                                                       Sep	     23-26,	 2019
                                              Sep	       3-6,	 2019                            and can be extremely hazardous to nearby personnel. In addition to improving electrical
                                              Oct	     21-24,	2019       VALLEY FORGE. PA      system reliability, well maintained circuit breakers also minimize the arc flash hazard energy
                                                                       Jan	   28-31,	 2019     levels that technicians can be exposed to during a fault.
                                                     FONTANA, CA       Jun	   17-20,	 2019
                                              Apr	      23-26,	 2019   Oct	    7-10,	2019      LEARNING OBJECTIVES
                                              Jul	      22-25,	 2019                            Identify
                                                                                               uu        components and insulation mediums for all circuit breakers (vacuum, air
                                                                                                magnetic, oil, and SF6)
                                                                                                Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and safe work procedures including
                                                                                               uu
                                                                                                lockout/tagout (LOTO)
                                                                                                Evaluate breaker ratings for various applications
                                                                                               uu
                                                                                                Interpret control schematics
                                                                                               uu
                                                                                                Outline removal and restoration procedures
                                                                                               uu
CIRCUIT BREAKER
                                                                                                Adjust linkages, switches and contacts
                                                                                               uu
                                                                                                Perform circuit breaker maintenance service manufacturer’s and NETA MTS
                                                                                               uu
                                                                                                specifications
                                                                                                Perform and evaluate the results of all required tests during labs
CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE
                                                                                               uu
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            DALLAS, TX        CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE - SF6                                  HANDS-ON                               CLEVELAND, OH              SEYMOUR, CT         CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE, LOW-VOLTAGE                                       HANDS-ON
     Oct	       9-12,	2018                                                                                                          Oct	 15-19,	2018          Jan	 28 - Feb 1,	 2019
     Jan	      28-31,	 2019   COURSE 332 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,785                                                                Jan	    14-18,	 2019      Mar	      25-29,	 2019   COURSE 134 • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,990
     Apr	 29 - May 2,	 2019                                                                                                         Jun	    24-28,	 2019      Sep	 30 - Oct 4,	 2019
     Jul	      15-18,	 2019   This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians that                                                                Participants in this class will visually and electrically inspect circuit breakers according to
                                                                                                                                          DALLAS, TX               SUMNER, WA
     Sep	 30 - Oct 3,	 2019   install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot SF6 circuit breakers rated at 1.2 kV and higher. It also                             Oct	        1-5,	2018    manufacturer and NETA MTS requirements. This hands-on course is intended for new
                                                                                                                                    Nov	        5-9,	 2018
                              covers all elements of routine SF6 circuit breaker maintenance plus inspections. A balance                                      Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019   or experienced electricians and technicians that install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot
                                                                                                                                    Dec	 17-21,	2018
                              of lecture and hands-on activities are utilized to emphasize operating characteristics                                          Apr	      22-26,	 2019   power circuit breakers, rated less than 1,000 VAC, equipped with electromechanical or
                                                                                                                                    Jan	      21-25,	 2019
                              and maintenance and testing requirements. Instruction includes the hazards involved in                Mar	      11-15,	 2019    Jul	      22-26,	 2019   solid state tripping devices. Based on results of the tests, technicians will be able to make
                              working with SF6 gas as well as the important differences between SF6 circuit breakers                Apr	       8-12,	 2019    Oct	       7-11,	2019    pass/fail decisions on circuit breakers, to improve electrical system reliability.
                              compared to conventional insulating mediums.                                                          May	
                                                                                                                                    Jun	
                                                                                                                                              20-24,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                3-7,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                                                                                                                                                                       LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                                                                                              Feb	      4-8,	 2019
                              LEARNING OBJECTIVES:                                                                                  Jul	 29 - Aug 2,	 2019    May	    6-10,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                        Describe the different types of circuit breakers, their components,
                                                                                                                                                                                       uu                                                                       and functions
                              uuDescribe the safety hazards involved in working with SF6 gas                                        Sep	      23-27,	 2019    Aug	      5-9,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                        Perform circuit breaker maintenance service safely
                                                                                                                                                                                       uu
                              uuExplain the procedure for adding gas to an SF6 circuit breaker                                      Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019    Oct	 21-25,	2019          Perform cabinet maintenance service safely
                                                                                                                                                                                       uu
                              uuSummarize the electrical and mechanical operating principles of an SF6 puffer circuit               Nov	      11-15,	 2019                              Demonstrate all standard tests performed on a circuit breaker
                                                                                                                                                                                       uu
                                                                                                                                                                SAN LEANDRO, CA
                              uuPerform circuit breaker inspection per manufacturer’s technical manual
                                                                                                                                                              Dec	     3-7,	2018
                              uuPerform and evaluate electrical and mechanical tests that are required by the manufacturer                                                               REQUIRED FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER CERTIFICATION: SEE PAGE 17
                                                                                                                                                              Apr	    8-12,	 2019
                              uuInterpret an electrical schematic for an SF6 puffer circuit breaker                                                           Aug	   26-30,	 2019
                                                                                                                                                              Nov	     4-8,	 2019
                                                                                                                                             DALLAS, TX           VALLEY FORGE. PA       CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE - MOLDED & INSULATED CASE
                                                                                                                                      Nov	     13-14,	 2018     Apr	   15-16,	 2019
                                                                                                                                      Jan	     28-29,	 2019     Oct	 15-16,	2019         COURSE 418 • 2 DAYS • 1.6 CEU • $975                    HANDS-ON
                                                                                                                                      Mar	       4-5,	 2019
                                                                                                                                      Apr	     25-26,	 2019                              Molded and insulated case circuit breakers are designed to be disassembled, inspected,
                                                                                                                                      Jun	     19-20,	 2019                              adjusted, and cleaned, and require testing and maintenance to ensure system reliability.
                                                                                                                                      Sep	     16-17,	 2019                              This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electricians and technicians
                                                                                                                                                                                         that install, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot molded or insulated case circuit breakers,
                                                                                                                                                                                         rated less than 1 kV, equipped with thermal, magnetic, or solid state tripping devices.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Participants in this course will be required to perform visual and electrical inspections on
                                                                                                                                                                                         the circuit breakers and their auxiliary devices.
                                                                                                                                                                                         LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                                                                                                                          Identify circuit breaker components
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu
                                                                                                                                                                                          Utilize appropriate personal protective
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu                                       equipment and safe work procedures for
                                                                                                                                                                                          breaker maintenance
                                                                                                                                                                                          Interpret NEMA breaker maintenance procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu
                                                                                                                                                                                          Carry out complete circuit breaker maintenance, removal and restoration procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu
                                                                                                                                                                                          Perform and evaluate the results of low resistance, insulation resistance, and
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu
                                                                                                                                                                                          overcurrent tests
                                                                                                                                                                                          Verify trip device operation/operation of accessories
                                                                                                                                                                                         uu
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS                                                              Explain installation, starting/stopping methods, and maintenance of single-phase and
                                                                                           uu
                                                                                             three-phase synchronous, squirrel-cage (induction), and wound-rotor motors
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING                                                               Identify appropriate configurations of motor protection and control circuits
                                                                                           uu
                                                                                            Perform and evaluate results from motor rotation, insulation, and surge tests
                                                                                           uu
POWER QUALITY
POWER QUALITY & HARMONICS
                                                                                                Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment needed for these courses. Administrative
                                                                                                rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
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               DALLAS, TX       PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION FOR INDUSTRY                                       HANDS-ON          DALLAS, TX       SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS                     HANDS-ON
          Nov	   13-15,	 2018                                                                                                  Mar	     4-7,	 2019
          Jan	   22-24,	 2019   COURSE 146 • 3 DAYS • 2.4 CEU • $1,780                                                         Jun	   10-13,	 2019   COURSE 138 • 4 DAYS • 3.2 CEU • $1,785
          Apr	   23-25,	 2019                                                                                                  Sep	    9-12,	 2019
          Jul	    9-11,	 2019   This coordination study is an essential element of an arc flash study and is intended for                            In this course, students learn to accurately predict current levels essential for equipment
          Oct	    8-10,	2019    engineers, supervisors, and relay technicians that are responsible for the protection of                             selection, protection, and evaluation. The course is intended for engineers, supervisors,
                                industrial power systems. The goal of protective device coordination is to allow for normal                          electricians, and technicians that are involved in equipment selection/evaluation and
                                equipment operation, ensure circuits open before equipment is damaged, and limit outages                             protection of industrial and utility power systems. The results of short circuit studies are
                                to the smallest area through selectivity. These studies are used to verify correct equipment                         used in predicting incident energy (arc flash hazard levels) and completing a thorough
                                ratings and settings, as well as assist in the selection of new equipment.                                           protective device coordination study.
                                Note: Visit www.avotraining.com for a detailed list of equipment needed for these courses.
                                Administrative rights to install software must be granted for successful course completion.
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                                     CLEVELAND, OH              READING, MA        INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY, LEVEL I                             HANDS-ON
                                 Apr	     8-12,	 2019     Oct	 28 - Nov 1,	 2019
                                 Oct	     7-11,	2019        SAN LEANDRO, CA        COURSE 240A • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $1,835 • CERTIFICATION COURSE
                                       DALLAS, TX         Apr	   22-26,	 2019
                                 Nov	      12-16,	 2018                            Students who pass the training requirements and a thermography field assignment will
                                                               SEYMOUR, CT
                                 Jan	      14-18,	 2019   Jun	    24-28,	 2019
                                                                                   receive an Infrared Thermography Level I certification. The course teaches the basics of
                                 Mar	      25-29,	 2019   Nov	    18-22,	 2019     infrared, how to operate the infrared camera under different conditions, how to make a
                                 May	      20-24,	 2019        SUMNER, WA          judgment of the measurement situation in the field, and identify potential sources for error.
                                 Jul	 29 - Aug 2,	 2019   Oct     15-19,	 2018     The student will interpret thermograms and make informed decisions using heat transfer
                                 Sep	 30 - Oct 4,	 2019   Jan	    14-18,	 2019     concepts to analyze thermal images. They will also learn to distinguish between hot spots
                                 Nov	      11-15,	 2019   Jul	     8-12,	 2019     and reflections as well as direct versus indirect readings.
                                                            VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                      FONTANA, CA
                                 Oct	 29 - Nov 2,	 2018   Dec	      3-7,	2018
                                                                                   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                          Mar	   18-22,	 2019       Summarize
                                                                                   uu           the history of Infrared Thermography and give examples of the practical
                                 Feb	        4-8,	 2019
                                 May	       6-10,	 2019   Jun	   10-14,	 2019       applications afforded by this technology
                                 Aug	      12-16,	 2019   Sep	   23-27,	 2019       Describe heat and its properties, contrasting it with temperature in terms of the
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                                                                                    properties each measures
                                                                                    Describe the three modes of heat transfer as they relate to the heating of a surface
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                                                                                    Explain radiosity concepts and how they relate to the understanding of Infrared
                                                                                   uu
                                                                                    Thermography
                                                                                    Demonstrate the operation of infrared equipment
                                                                                   uu
                                                                                    Perform an infrared survey and report the results of the survey
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INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
                                    CLEVELAND, OH              READING, MA         INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY, LEVEL II                            HANDS-ON
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY LEVEL I    Feb	   11-15,	 2019      Apr	     8-12,	 2019
                                 Sep	    9-13,	 2019        SAN LEANDRO, CA        COURSE 240B • 4.5 DAYS • 3.6 CEU • $2,060 • CERTIFICATION COURSE
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY LEVEL II   Oct	
                                        DALLAS, TX
                                          22-26,	2018
                                                          Oct	    7-11,	2019
                                                                                   Infrared Thermography Level II training is designed for the practicing infrared camera user.
                                                               SEYMOUR, CT
                                 Dec	     17-21,	2018     Feb	 25 - Mar 1,	 2019   It will also benefit the student who has a desire to advance past the basics of infrared
                                 Mar	     11-15,	 2019    Aug	       5-9,	 2019    thermography. Some topics discussed are camera operation under different conditions,
                                 Jun	     17-21,	 2019
                                                                 SUMNER, WA        how to make judgments of the measurement situation in the field, and identify potential
                                 Oct	     21-25,	2019
                                                          Mar	     25-29,	 2019    sources for error.
                                 Dec	       2-6,	2019
                                                          Nov	       4-8,	 2019
                                        FONTANA, CA                                After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to do IR inspections
                                                             VALLEY FORGE. PA
                                 Nov	        5-9,	 2018                            following written guidelines and report the results of this inspection using industry
                                                          Jan	    21-25,	 2019
                                 May	      13-17,	 2019   Jul	     8-12,	 2019
                                                                                   recognized standards. The learning objectives, contact hours, and written exam by AVO
                                 Sep	      23-27,	 2019                            Training Institute are based on the requirements outlined by ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-
                                                                                   189 of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing.
                                                                                   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
                                                                                    Discuss more in-depth concepts of heat transfer, infrared theory, and spatial resolution
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                                                                                    Outline and practice thermal imaging, survey and measurement techniques
                                                                                   uu
                                                                                    Discuss radiosity concepts
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                                                                                    Explain the basics of predictive maintenance thermography and an inspection program
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                                                                                    Summarize the different applications of thermography
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