New HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC POWER TRAINING Course Catalogueeitiglobal.com/images/Backup Images/EITI_catalogue-web.pdf · 2013. 4. 20. · • work-based apprentice training: 2,378 hours

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC POWER TRAINING

Course CatalogueINCLUDING AUDIT, PLANNING, AND CONSULTING SERVICES

Training for industry by industryWhen safety, efficiency and system reliability are at stake, there is no room for error. You need

a training program that not only meets and exceeds local and federal regulations and standards.

You need a training program that sets the industry benchmark for best practices in the world.

You need a training program that has withstood the test of time and proves a superior success

rate, enabling your operation to obtain some of the highest safety and performance records in

the industry. You need EITI to provide you with the right training at the right time.

Since 1991, EITI has trained thousands of industry personnel throughout the United States,

Canada, Asia and the Middle East. Our diverse group of industry experts lead the industry in

training on voltages up to 500 kv or more and in a variety of environments. Learn more about

how EITI can help you achieve success – at your facility or ours.

Training for educational institutionsEducational institutions have the academic framework for preparing our next generation of

industry workers, but the may not have EITI’s wide breadth of expertise, extensive direct industry

experience, world-renowned industry curriculum, and proven track record. EITI works with

educational institutions to provide the training expertise they need to meet industry’s demand for

a qualified workforce.

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”EITI has been a large part of [our] business success. In an industry that is growing well beyond the supply of skilled and qualified tradesmen, we have come to rely heavily upon EITI to provide their expertise in training. Thanks to EITI, our workforce is now able to handle any large and complex project with efficiency and an excep-tional, industry-leading safety record. ”– CHRIS GRAJEK ALLTECK / QUANTA SERVICES, INC.

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LINEMAN PROGRAMS ............... 4• LineWorkerPre-ApprenticeCertificate• PowerLineTechnicianApprenticeship• JourneymanUpgrading

ARBORIST PROGRAMS .............. 6• UtilityArboristCertificate• CertifiedUtilityArboristApprenticeship

POWERPLANT AND SUBSTATION PROGRAMS .......... 7• SubstationOperations

and Maintenance Certificate• PowerplantOperations

and Maintenance Certificate • JourneymanUpgrading• SchematicReadingandTroubleshooting• ProtectionSkills• HighVoltageSafetyandOperations• SubstationEquipment

ENGINEERING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ........... 8• CircuitBreakersforEngineers• SurgeArresterApplicationandInsulation

CoordinationinACPowerSystems• UnderstandingCurrentInterruption

Transients: TRVs, Reignitions and Restrikes• PowerGenerationOrientation

– Development, Operation and Maintenance

INDUSTRY TRAINING FOR MANAGERS AND NON- ELECTRICAL WORKERS .......... 11• ElectricalUtilityIndustryOrientation

• OverviewofElectricalUtilityStructures Equipment and Hardware

• FieldOrientationforManagers• ManagersInTraining(MIT)Orientation• ElectricMetering–Overview

forOfficePersonnel

OTHER COURSES ..................... 13• DistributionTransmissionLineworkIntroduction• LimitsofApproach• Operations&Switching• ElectricalDrawingsandControlSystems• CircuitBreaker–General• GasTechnologyinPowerSystems• Regulators,Capacitors,ReactorsandReclosers• MeterDisconnect• ProjectController&PICTraining• EnergizedLowVoltageWorkProtection• UndergroundUtilitiesAwarenessWorkshop• IntroductiontoUndergroundUtilityPrintReading• ConfinedSpaceSafety• ConfinedSpaceHazardsandAwareness• EARGConfinedSpace• FieldOperationsConfinedSpace• BreakingIntoConcreteDuctBanksandOther

FacilitieswithEnergizedElectricalCables• HelicopterAwareness• HelicopterLongLineOperations• Scaffolding• IntroductiontoRigging• FallProtection• TowerPaintingProcedures• JobSitePlanningandTailboard• PersonalProtectiveEquipment• WorkProtectionPractices(WPP)

(LockoutEquivalent)• PowerSystemSafetyProtection(PSSP)• HandandPowerToolSafety

Table of Contents

• ChainSawSafety• RespiratorFitTesting• OperationofSpecializedEquipment

— Bucket Truck Rescue• EnvironmentalTraining• IntroductiontoInspections• ElectricalInspectors’DisconnectCourse

MUNICIPALITY SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS............. 19

FIRST NATIONS UTILITY FOUNDATION PROGRAM ......... 19

ELECTRICAL PROGRAMS FOR OTHER INDUSTRIES ................ 20• ElectricalSafetyforTradesWorkers• ElectricalSafetyforPoliceandParamedics• FireFighterTrain-the-Trainer

ASSESSMENTS, PLANNING AND PROCEDURES .................. 21• OperationalAssessments

and Asset Management Audits• OperationsAudits• AssetManagementAudits• WorkerCompetencyAssessment• SafetyandEnvironmentalAssessment

and Evaluations Assessments• WorkSafetyMethods• SystemMaintenanceProcedures• PowerOutageResponseProcedures• VegetationManagement• ProgramAssessmentandDevelopment

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• LevelOne:Therearenoacademicpre-requi-sites for this course.

• Nopreviouswork-relatedexperience is necessary.

• Additionaleducationmayberequired: English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Thisprogramiscurrentlyonlyavailableinthe

United States of America.• Thisprogramisofferedthroughpartnering

educational institutions.

POWER LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIPEITItrainstrainers(corporations)intheprogramdevelopment and delivery of the following Lineman ApprenticeshipProgramModel:

15week(3level;3.5year)powerlineworkerapprentice training program is sponsored by the employer, and includes more than 5,000 hours of work-based apprenticeship training.

COURSE FORMAT• about3.5yearstocomplete• in-school:15weekstotalor5weeksperlevel.

This includes: - 40% classroom instruction, including manu-

als, classroom exercises, and tests - 60% hands-on instruction, including tools,

simulations, and practicum in the field. • work-basedapprenticetraining:about5,045

hours.

COURSE CONTENT:

PART 1 — PLT 100 AND PLT 101 (5 WEEKS)

• PoliciesandRegulations• ToolsandInstruments• ElectricalTheoryPart1• VehicleProc.AndAerialManlifts• BasicRigging• OverheadDistribution• U/GResidentialDistribution


• SafetyRegulations/PowerSystemSafetyProtection

• ElectricalTheoryPart2• SinglePhaseTransformation/Metering• RiggingandLiveLine–Distribution• U/GResidentialDistribution• Grounding–Overhead


• ElectricalTheory• Equipment–ThreePhaseTransformation• Rigging&Transformation(Liveline)• (H)Distribution(ThreePhaseMetering)• Distribution:Regulator,Capacitor,Reclose

COMPLETION, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• In-school:practicalassessmentsandwritten

exams for each level• Work-based:completionof5,045workplace

hours, a practical assessment, and employer/sponsor attestation.

• Inter-ProvincialRedSeal:7,567documentedhours of directly related work experience and final written exam.

AnoutsideelectricpowerLinemanorPowerLineTechnician is a person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, maintains, tests, services and oper-ates related overhead, underground and marine electrical transmission and distribution systems.

All EITI programs are developed by world-renowned experts in the electrical power industry. Emphasizingsafetyandproductivity,EITIprogramsmeet and exceed all federal and state regulations and standards.

Today, EITI has gained a world-wide reputation for producing students that beat some of the highest competency rates in the country.

LINE WORKER PRE-APPRENTICE CERTIFICATEThis 8-week, highly intensive program is designed to prepare students for apprenticeship and career opportunities as a lineworker.

COURSE FORMAT• 8weeks,full-time(about300hours)• 40%classroominstruction,includingmanuals,

classroom exercises, and tests• 60%hands-oninstruction,includingtools,simu-

lations, and practicum in the field.

COURSE CONTENT• ElectricalTheory• SafetyandSafeWorkProcedures• Climbing• PoliciesandRegulations• ToolsandInstruments• Equipment• Rigging• OverheadDistribution• URDDistribution

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletethepro-

gram with an academic grade of 70% or higher. • Studentsmustalsodemonstratehands-on

(practical)proficiency.

PRE-REQUISITES• Studentsmustbephysicallyfitandableto

performallaspectsofthejob.

Lineman Programs

• LINE WORKER PRE-APPRENTICE CERTIFICATE(availableviapartneringeducationalinstitutions)• POWER LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP(availableforemployersrequiringprogramset-up)• JOURNEYMAN UPGRADING(customizedtoclientsite)

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IP EXAMINATION COMPETENCIES:

1. Occupational Skills 21 %2. Structures 14 %3. Conductor Systems 20 %4. Auxiliary Equipment 21 %5. Operation, Maintenance and Repair 24 %

PROGRAM CREDIT

• HoldersofaCertificateofQualificationasanElectrician may be eligible to receive practical experience credit and technical training credit.

PRE-REQUISITES:• Studentsmustbephysicallyfitandableto

performallaspectsofthejob.• Therearenoacademicpre-requisitesforthis

course.• Nopreviouswork-relatedexperience

is necessary.• Additionaleducationmayberequired:

English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers.• Thisprogrammustbesponsoredbyan

employer.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Thisprogramiscurrentlyonlyavailablein

Canada through sponsoring employers.

POWER LINE WORKER JOURNEYMAN UPGRADINGIncrease worker efficiency, system reliability, and high voltage safety with regular continuing educa-tionprogramsforexperiencedjourneymanlineworkers. Also meet national and local regulations and standards with regular refresher training.

EITI offers a variety of Journeyman Lineworker pro-grams to power companies throughout the nation. Theseprogramsarecustomizedtosuitthespecificneeds of the client and are delivered on-site, at the client’s facility.

COURSE FORMAT• Lengthasdeterminedbytheclient.Typically

one-week programs.• 40%classroominstruction,includingmanuals,

classroom exercises, and tests• 60%hands-oninstruction,includingtools,

simulations, and practicum in the field.

COURSE TOPICS:As all programs are designed as modules, EITI can quicklycustomizeatrainingprogramthatsuitstheclient’s needs. • LiveLineCertification(500kV)• BareHandCertification(500kV)• TransformationupgradingforLineWorkers• Rigging,Fallprotection,andRescueprocedures• Reclosures,Capacitors,VoltageRegulators,

Fusing, and Transformation• Underground/OverheadDistribution,systems

switching and maintenance• Helicopteraccess

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• Studentsareexpectedtosuccessfullycomplete

the program with an academic grade of 70% or higher.

• Studentsarealsoexpectedtodemonstratehands-on(practical)proficiency.

PRE-REQUISITES:• 3+yearsofexperienceand/ortrainingasa

power line worker.• WorkerSkillsGapAssessment(and,ifneces-

sary,FacilityAssessment)isperformedbyEITIprior to program delivery

• Additionaleducationmayberequired: English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• ContactEITIUSA(www.eiti.us),EITICANADA

orEITIINTERNATIONAL(www.eiti.ca)formoreinformation.

WORKER SKILLS EVALUATION To increase the relevancy and effective-ness of your training program, we recom-mend a Worker Skills Gap Evaluation. The pre-test ensures that your needs are clearly identified and exactly the right type of training is provided to fill the gap.

SKILL EVALUATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR• PowerLineTechnicians• CableSplicers• MeterTechnicians• PowerLineJourneymen• CableSplicerJourneymen

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Arborist Programs


English,Mathematics,Physics,Science,andComputers


United States of America.• Thisprogramisofferedthroughpartnering

educational institutions.

CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIPThis employer-sponsored apprenticeship program appliestobothhorticulturists(whoneedtoworkaroundpowerlines)andutilityworkers(whoneedtoclearvegetationfromenergizedpowerlines).

COURSE FORMAT• about2yearstocomplete• in-school:6weekstotal(Part1:4weeks;

Part2:2weeks.Thisincludes: - 40% classroom instruction, including manuals,

classroom exercises, and tests - 60% hands-on instruction, including tools,

simulations, and practicum in the field. • work-basedapprenticetraining:2,378hours

(ofwhich,1,200hoursmustbeinproximitytoenergizedpowerline)

* NOTE: “proximity” applies to all work performed within 10 feet (3 meters) from a primary conductor with a voltage of 750 volts or greater.

COURSE CONTENT:• Regulations• Communications• Pre-WorkPlanning&AccidentPrevention

• Tools&Equipment(Small)• Ropes&Knots• Arboriculture• PowerlineAwareness• Falling&Bucking• Climbing• HeavyEquipment• AerialLiftwork

COMPLETION, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• In-school:practicalassessmentsandwritten

exams for each level. Note: Apprentices must also complete a home

studypackagebetweenlevels1&2technicaltraining. They are to complete “Manual 1 – Basic Arboriculture” and “Manual 2 – Advanced Arboriculture”

• Work-based:completionof2,378workplacehours, a practical assessment, and employer/sponsor attestation.

• ITA/BCCertificateofQualification:3,567documented hours of directly related work experience and final written exam.





English,Mathematics,Physics,Science,andComputers

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Thisprogramiscurrentlyonlyavailablein

Canada through sponsoring employers.

• UTILITY ARBORIST CERTIFICATE(availableviapartneringeducationalinstitutions)• CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP (availablewheresponsoredbyanemployer)

Bothhorticulturists(whoneedtoworkaroundpowerlines)andutilityworkers(whoneedtoclearvegetationfromenergizedpowerlines)requirethisimportant utility arborist training,

UTILITY ARBORIST CERTIFICATE This program is for persons seeking a career as a Utility Arborist. This course is designed for people with an aptitude for horticulture who need to understand the challenges of working in close proximity to high voltage power lines.

COURSE FORMAT• 6weekprogram• 40%classroominstruction,includingmanuals,



COURSE TOPICS:• Safetyhazardsworkingnearenergizedelectri-

cal equipment, structures and conductors• OSHAregulationsandANSIstandards• Environmentalawareness• Treehealthandevaluation• Pruningtrees,shrubsandvines• Arboriculturebestpractices• Fellingtreesandremoval• Climbing,rigging,andfallprotection• Aerialliftsandbuckettrucks• Safechipperoperation• Otherequipmentoperation(eg:chainsaws)

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletethe

program with a grade of 70%. This includes a final written exam and practical assessment

ISA CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORIST EXAM

• Furtherpracticalapprenticeshiptrainingisrequired to acquire ISA Certification. This requirementincludes2400hoursofjobrelatedwork experience, with not less than 1200 of these hours working in proximity to high voltage conductors.




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Powerplant & Substation Programs

COURSE CONTENT• MetalCladSwitchgear• CircuitBreakerControl• LiveLineTools• UnitOperations• Governors• ProtectionRelaying• Troubleshooting–DrawingsandControl• LimitsofApproachtoEnergizedConductors

and Equipment• LimitsofApproachforSpeciallyTrainedQuali-

fied Worker• WorkerProtectionGroundingandBonding• ArcFlashHazard• De-energizationandLockoutAwareness• PowerTransformers


gram with an academic grade of 70% or higher.

PRE-REQUISITES• Studentsmustbephysicallyfitandableto


course.• Someindustry-relatedworkexperienceis

beneficial, but not required.• Additionaleducationmayberequired:

English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Thisprogramisofferedatselectedtraining

sites throughout the USA.

SUBSTATION/POWERPLANT JOURNEYMAN UPGRADINGIncrease worker efficiency, system reliability, and high voltage safety with regular continuing educa-tionprogramsforexperiencedjourneymansubsta-tion or powerplant operators. Also meet national and local regulations and standards with regular refresher training.

EITI offers a variety of Journeyman programs to power companies throughout the nation. These programsarecustomizedtosuitthespecificneedsof the client and are delivered on-site, at the cli-ent’s facility.

COURSE FORMAT• Lengthasdeterminedbytheclient.Typically

one-week programs.• 40%classroominstruction,includingmanuals,



COURSE TOPICS:As all programs are designed as modules, EITI can quicklycustomizeatrainingprogramthatsuitstheclient’s needs. • SwitchingandOperationsCertification• ElectricalDrawingsandControlSystems• ElectricalProtectionRelayingforSubstations• GasTechnologyforPowerStations• WorkerProtectionGroundingand

Bonding for Stations • OperatingandMaintainingCircuitBreakers• MetalcladSwitchgear• HighVoltageSafetyandOperations

• SUBSTATION OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE(availableviapartneringeducationalinstitutions)• POWERPLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE(availableviapartneringeducationalinstitutions)• JOURNEYMAN UPGRADING(customizedtoclientsite)

SUBSTATION OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATEThis program is designed for those electrical work-ers who are new to the substation environment. This 2-week program has been designed into four separate 2-3 day seminar programs to meet the needs of professionals of different backgrounds, from electricians to line workers.

COURSE FORMAT• 2weeks,full-time(about75hours)• Alsoavailableasindividual2-3daycourses• classroominstruction,includingmanuals,

classroom exercises, and tests• hands-oninstruction,includingtoolsand

simulation. COURSE CONTENT• SchematicReading&Troubleshooting(2days)• ProtectionSkills(3days)• HighVoltageSafetyandOperations(2days)• SubstationEquipment(3days)



PRE-REQUISITES• Therearenoacademicpre-requisitesforthis

course.• Someindustry-relatedworkexperienceis

beneficial, but not required.• Additionaleducationmayberequired:

English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers.



POWER PLANT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATEThis program is designed for students who are new to the powerplant environment.

COURSE FORMAT• 3weeks,full-time(about100hours)• classroominstruction,includingmanuals,

classroom exercises, and tests• hands-oninstruction,includingtoolsand

simulation.

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• DistributionTroubleshooting• ElectricalSubstation• FieldSwitchingandElectricMetering

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION• Studentsareexpectedtosuccessfullycomplete

the program with an academic grade of 70% or higher.

• Studentsarealsoexpectedtodemonstratehands-on(practical)proficiency.

PRE-REQUISITES:• 3+yearsofexperienceand/ortrainingasa

power line worker.• WorkerSkillsGapAssessment(and,ifneces-

sary,FacilityAssessment)isperformedbyEITIprior to program delivery

• Additionaleducationmayberequired: English,Mathematics,Physics,andComputers

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• ContactEITIUSA(www.eiti.us),EITICANADA

orEITIINTERNATIONAL(www.eiti.ca)formoreinformation.

SCHEMATIC READING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis 2-day course is also part of the complete Substation Operations Certificate. See page 6 for more information.

COURSE CONTENT• Learntoreadandinterpretschematicsandwir-

ing diagrams for motor control, circuit breaker, motor-operated disconnect switch control.

• Identifymajorcomponentsofthepowerstationcontrol and protection system.

• Learntoreadandinterpretadvanceddrawings,schematics, and diagrams for a mimic push button control board, control system interpos-ing, control system interfacing, and complex circuit breaker controls.

• PLCsandbatteries.

PROTECTION SKILLSThis 3-day course is also part of the complete Substation Operations Certificate. See page 6 for more information.

COURSE CONTENT• WorkerProtectionGroundingandBonding• Understandthevarioustypesandsizesofsafety

grounds.• Factorsrelatedtoshockandothereffectsof

electric current on the human body.

WORKER SKILLS EVALUATION To increase the relevancy and effective-ness of your training program, we recom-mend a Worker Skills Gap Evaluation. The pre-test ensures that your needs are clearly identified and exactly the right type of training is provided to fill the gap.

• UnderstandParallelResistance• PrinciplesofInduction• Understandingaccidentalenergization,hazards

associated with improper grounding technique andhowtominimizerisks.

• StepandTouchPotential• Principlesonlimitsofapproach,safetyprotec-

tion, work area, auxiliary isolation, and potential testing.

• EstablishWorkerControlandapplicableinstal-lation methods

• GroundGridareas,GroundLeads,GroundClamps, and other grounding methods.

• ProtectionRelayingforSubstations:electricalpower system, frequency and power control, voltage and var control, basic relay elements, elements of protection, key protection terms, target schemes and limitations, CO-relay based protection, CO-relay based feeder-bus protec-tion, SEL feeder and feeder-bus protection.

• Describetransmissionlinefaultlocating:Inter-pret targets and alarms for transformers, shunt reactors, bus protection.

• Understandgeneration,highvoltagebus,transformer, transmission and distribution line protection.

• Analyzetargetandalarmsforgenerators,transmission and distribution line faults, and for bus protection.

HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY AND OPERATIONSThis 2-day course is also part of the complete Substation Operations Certificate. See page 6 for more information.

COURSE CONTENT• LimitsofApproach:Uselasermeasuringtool

tomeasureLOAdistances;Howtodeterminevoltages;Identifyandmeasureconductingorenergizedpartsofequipment;andWorkareabarrier installation requirements and proper set-up.

• Grounding:LiveLineTools,“hotsticks”,voltagemarkers;fieldcareofLLtools;testing.

• OpsandSwitching:duediligence;dutiesandresponsibilitiesofasupervisor;Lockoutvs.Tagout;ArcFlashSafety;controllinghazard-ousenergy;andbestpracticesforpreventinginjurywhilemaintainingortestingelectricalormechanical equipment.

• ArcFlashHazard;arcflashsafety;physiologicaleffectsofarcflashexposureandshock;per-sonalprotectiveequipmentandclothing;andwaystoreducearcflashhazardsandcontrolworkplacehazards.

SUBSTATION EQUIPMENTThis 3-day course is also part of the complete Substation Operations Certificate. See page 6 for more information.

COURSE CONTENT• PowerTransformers:electromagneticinduc-

tion;primaryandsecondaryvoltage,currenttransformers,andpotentialtransformers;powertransformercoolingsystems;tempera-turegauges;levelgauges;sealingsystems;gas-sealed and conservator-type sealed power transformers

• CircuitBreakers:rolesofspeed,distance,cooling,dielectricstrength,andcurrentzeroinextinguishingarcs;air-magneticcircuitbreak-ers;air-blastcircuitbreaker;oilcircuitbreaker;vacuumcircuitbreaker;gas-blastcircuitbreaker;gas-puffercircuitbreaker;solenoidoperatingmechanism;motor/springoperatingmechanism;pneumaticoperatingmechanism;hydraulicoperatingmechanism;metalcladswitchgear components, accessories, ground-ing,maintenanceandsafeoperation;circuitbreakercontrolfeatures(semaphores);“Rack-ing” technique

• VoltageRegulators:StepVoltageRegulator;TransformerPrinciples;StepVoltageRegula-tor Components, Equipment, Construction andControls;voltageregulationisneededinatransmissionanddistributionsystem;LineDropCompensation;SwitchingArrangements,Sequence,andProcedures;ResultofaBreakinthe “SL” Conductor

• CapacitorsandReactors:substationcapaci-torbanksmaintenance,inspection,problems;how to safely remove individual capacitors and capacitorfuses;specialprecautionswhenhan-dlingcapacitorscontainingPCB’s;Testingtheintegrity of insulators and internal resistor of a substationcapacitor;capacitanceofsubstationcapacitors;balanceofasubstationcapacitorbank;substationshuntreactors;inspectingasubstation oil insulated shunt reactor and an air-coreshuntreactor;howtosafelyde-ener-gize,isolate,test,andgroundashuntreactor.

• SeriesReactors:functionandhowitoperates.

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Engineering Continuing Education Programs

SURGE ARRESTER APPLICATION AND INSULATION COORDINATION IN AC POWER SYSTEMSThis 2-day program is designed to give profes-sional engineers a thorough understanding of the characteristics and application of metal oxide surge arrestors. With an emphasis on efficiency and reli-ability, this program will provide a combination of practical know-how and theoretical understanding to effectively apply surge arresters for the overvolt-age protection of substation and transmission equipment. Ultimately, this course will help you reduce the risk of insulation failure of key electrical equipment,minimizeoutages,improvesystemreliability and reduce costs.

COURSE FORMAT• 2days• classroominstruction,activitiesandtests.

COURSE CONTENT• IntroductionandOverview:WhatIsInsulation

Coordination and How Do We Achieve It?• StatisticsforInsulationCoordination:Toolsto

CharacterizeOvervoltageProbabilities,Magni-tude and Frequency and Their Role in Insulation Coordination

• PowerSystemOvervoltages:CausesandClas-sification

• InsulationTypesandStrengths• RatedEquipmentWithstandVoltagesandTest-

ing• PracticalWorkshoponDeterminingEquipment

Rated Withstand Voltages

• SurgeArresters• PracticalWorkshoponArresterSelection• ArresterApplicationExamples• PracticalWorkshoponArresterApplicationin

Substations



PRE-REQUISITES:• DesignedforElectricalPowerEngineers,

Technicians or Consultants with bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in engineering technology.

• Idealforthoseinvolvedsubstationdesign,transmission line design, surge arrester appli-cation, or specification, installation, or testing of medium or high voltage substation or transmis-sion equipment.

• Studentsshouldbefamiliarwiththebasicrelationships in electric power systems and the role of transformers, circuit breakers, and other switching devices. The course does not require previous experience with the application of surge protective devices.


United States of America.• Thisprogramisofferedatselectedtraining


• CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR ENGINEERS• SURGE ARRESTER APPLICATION AND INSULATION COORDINATION IN AC POWER SYSTEMS • UNDERSTANDINGCURRENTINTERRUPTIONTRANSIENTS:TRVS,REIGNITIONSANDRESTRIKES• POWER GENERATION ORIENTATION – DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (availableatselectedsitesthroughouttheUSAorcustomizedtoclientsite)

EITIoffersspecializedcoursestoupgradetheskillsof engineers and senior technical staff in the utility environment.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR ENGINEERSThis 1-week program is designed to give profes-sional engineers a thorough understanding of circuit breakers, from the history of circuit breaker development to application and safety concerns. Ultimately, it will help an engineer to design and specify a safer, more reliable, and cost effective system.


COURSE CONTENT• IntroductiontoCircuitBreakers• FundamentalConsiderations• CurrentInterruption• LoadCurrentSwitching-Inductive• Loadcurrentswitching-capacitive• Terminalfaults• Shortlinefaults• Outofphaseswitching• Ratedcontinuouscurrent• Dielectric• Otherrequirements• Circuitbreakerspecification,selectionand

commissioning



PRE-REQUISITES:• DesignedforElectricalPowerEngineers,

Technicians or Consultants with bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in engineering technology.



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UNDERSTANDING CURRENT INTERRUPTION TRANSIENTS: TRVS, REIGNITIONS AND RESTRIKES This advanced course covers the origin and deriva-tionofthetransientrecoveryvoltage(TRV)require-ments for circuit breakers applied for fault clearing and the switching of inductive and capacitive loads. The course first develops the fundamental con-cepts involved following current interruption includ-ing oscillatory circuits, symmetrical components and travelling waves. The developed concepts are then applied to the individual current interruption case TRVs and associated reignitions or restrikes. All cases are well illustrated by real examples. At the end of the course, attendees will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the TRV requirements in IEC standards and also know how to deal with exceptional cases.


COURSE CONTENT• Introduction• OscillatoryCircuits• SymmetricalComponents• TravellingWaves• TerminalFaults• ShortLineFaults• Out-of-PhaseSwitching• InductiveLoadSwitching• CapacitiveLoadSwitching• FundamentalbasisforTRVsandreignitionand

restriking transients• Derivationofpolefactorsandamplitudefac-

tors associated with TRVs as specified in IEC 62271-100 and IEEE C37.04, C37.06 and C37.09

• CalculationoftheeffectsofaddingsurgecapacitorstocontrolTRVs;effectofshuntcapacitor banks, load sharing reactors and opening resistors

• CalculationofTRVsandreignitionandrestrikingtransients associated with inductive and capaci-tive loads, respectively.



PRE-REQUISITES:To benefit from the course attendees should have a basic prior knowledge of the following:• Electriccircuittheory.• Trigonometricandexponentialfunctions.• Symmetricalcomponents.• IECStandards62271-100and62271-110or

IEEE Standards C37.04. C37.06 and C37.09.• UseofExcelforequationbasedcalculations.* Bring a calculator and a laptop loaded with Excel.


United States of America.• Thisprogramisofferedatselectedtraining


POWER GENERATION ORIENTATION – DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE This 2 to 3 day orientation program is designed for operating and maintenance engineers, managers, and senior technicians working in the hydro gener-ation portion of the company. This custom program reviews power system life cycle costs, system design, energy and water supply considerations, operations, maintenance, testing and evaluation. It is designed to help a utility operation become more effective and efficient.Eachcoursewillbespecificallycustomizedtotakeinto consideration the client’s needs as well as their generation facilities and the local utility busi-ness environment.

TARGET AUDIENCEOperating and maintenance engineers and managers, delivered at the client’s hydroelectric generation site.

COURSE FORMAT• 3days,on-site• classroominstruction,activitiesandtests.

COURSE CONTENT• Criticalfirstdecisionsforpowersystemlifecycle

costs• Hydropowerplantdesignusingclientfacilities

as examples• Systemconsiderations,speedandvoltage

regulation• Waterhammerinpenstocks,thedangersand

solutions&PumpedStorage• Hydropoweroperationsanditsapplicationto

the client’s facilities• Maintenanceusingclientsfacilitiesasexamples• Unitcommissionandtesting-lookingatthe

testing done by client• RequestsforProposals(RFP)comparedtoclient

practices• Criticalfirstdecisionsforpowersystemlifecycle

costs

SHUNT REACTOR SWITCHINGThiscustomizedprogramcanbedeliveredany-where in the country or around the world.

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Industry Training for Managers and non-electrical workers

OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICAL UTILITY STRUCTURES EQUIPMENT AND HARDWARE This course covers electrical safety awareness and provides an introduction to specific electrical utility structures, equipment and hardware.

COURSE FORMAT• 1Day• ClassSize:UpTo12

COURSE CONTENT• LimitsofApproachtoEnergizedElectrical

Equipment• Tourtrainingyards/reviewuseoflivelinetools• IntroductiontoUtilityHardware(Transmission,

DistributionOverhead&Underground)• MeteringStandard• ElectricMeterNumberingSystem• HowtoReadMeters

FIELD ORIENTATION FOR MANAGERS This program is designed to provide management personnel with an orientation to transmission and distribution hardware and equipment, including underground distribution and substations. A broad scope of information is covered, but limited in detail to allow many topics to be covered in the three-day schedule. The program will include both classroom andhands-onexperiences(e.g.useoflivelinetools,switchingequipment,buckettrucks)andconfined space equipment.

The program is intended to provide participants with an enhanced knowledge of the corporation’s system, safe work practices, and work methods utilizedbytheiremployees/contractors,aswellasidentification of specific electrical equipment.

TARGET AUDIENCE Managers new to the role of Field Manager within an electric utility

COURSE FORMAT• 3Days• ClassSize:UpTo12

• ELECTRICALUTILITYINDUSTRYORIENTATION• OVERVIEWOFELECTRICALUTILITYSTRUCTURESEQUIPMENTANDHARDWARE• FIELDORIENTATIONFORMANAGERS• MANAGERSINTRAINING(MIT)ORIENTATION• ELECTRICMETERING–OVERVIEWFOROFFICEPERSONNEL (availableascustomizedprograms,deliveredtoclientsite)

From general, non-technical industry orientation to help you better understand the challenges your workers face ... to improving the development, operation, maintenance, marketing, and profitability of your electric power company, EITI provides the specific and relevant classroom and field training that will help you generate results. If you want to make a real and positive impact on your bottom line, call EITI.

ELECTRICAL UTILITY INDUSTRY ORIENTATION This course covers the history of the electrical util-ityindustryandthemajoreventsandplayerswhichhave brought us to today. It includes explanations of the basic concepts of energy and electricity as a foundation for understanding of the way the industry works.

COURSE FORMAT• 2Days• ClassSize:UpTo12

COURSE CONTENT• Howelectricityisgeneratedandthedifferent

forms of generation most commonly used. Describetheregion’smajorgenerationsources.

• Howelectricityistransmittedfromgenerationsitestothemajorareasofconsumption,andthetypesoftheregion’smajortransmissionnetwork.

• Thedistributionofelectricitytoresidential,commercial and industrial customers, as well as the metering of electricity.

• Howtheelectricitysystemintheregionisplanned, controlled and coordinated to meet various priorities and consumers.

• Thepressuresandchangesfacingtheelectric-itysystemandhowthemajorplayersintheregion’s electricity industry are preparing to meet those challenges.

OTHER PROGRAMSOther courses may also be relevant to managers and supervisors.

Pleasereviewotherchaptersforcoursesthat may interest you.

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COURSE CONTENT• Awarenessofthedifferentstructuresand

hardwareusedintheoverhead&undergrounddistribution and transmission systems.

• Awarenessofthehazardsthatmakegroundingnecessary and explain grounding theory and application.

• Basicmaintenancerequirementsandworkmethods

• Familiarizationwiththevarioustypesofelectricmetering

• Electricalhazardsandhowtocontrolormiti-gate the risks.

• Awarenessofthesafetytraining&certificationrequirements for all individuals working on/around the electrical system

FIELD VISIT: UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FIELD• Counterpoisesystem(publicandworkersafety)• Pullinganelbow• Groundingelbow• OperateaMark11switch• LiveandDeadFrontequipment• Provideanopportunitytoperformhandsonuse

of UD tools

MANAGERS IN TRAINING (MIT) ORIENTATION Designed for Field Operations managers and supervisors, participants are given elements of the managerial role appropriate to their experi-ence.Thiscommonlyincludesprojectsorprocessimprovement work. The scope of the role will broaden as more experience is gained. Ultimately a MiT will be managing teams, ensuring their safety, directing their work, and improving efficien-cies(e.g.restoration,maintenance,design,andconstruction of services to the electrical power distributionandtransmissionsystem.)

COURSE FORMAT• 4Days(2dayspersession)• ClassSize:UpTo12• hands-onexperienceinrelatedtofieldwork

to gain an understanding of the technical issues encountered when overseeing crews and conducting equipment and work practices inspections

COURSE CONTENT: PART 1 — 2 DAYS

• OverheadandUndergrounddistributioncom-ponents, maintenance Requirements and Work Methods

• CommonHotandcolddistributionworkprac-tices

• WorkerProtectionGrounding/bondingproce-dures

• Overviewofsafetyregulations• JobPlanning/Tailboards• LimitsofApproachtoenergizedequipment• OverviewofFirstResponderproceduresand

Traffic Control• IntroductiontoRubberGloveequipment• Livelinetoolsandattachments• Commonknotsandhitches• Undergroundutilitycablerelatedtoolsand

equipment, work methods including entry into confined spaces

• Identificationofequipmentinthefieldusingone-line diagrams

• Handsonperformanceofworkproceduresincluding changing a fuse in a Mark II and removinganelbowfromaLowProfileTrans-former(LPT).

• InstallgroundingonLPTandDeadFrontTrans-former

• PerformingFieldInspection–SafeWorkObser-vationofvarioustasksperformedbyPowerLineTechnicians

• Tourofenergizedsubstation

PART 2 — 2 DAYS

• Meteringoverview• generaloverviewofMeterShopoperations• PrinciplesofRopesandKnotsandMechanical

AdvantagesPrinciples• BucketTruckRescuedemo/practice• FamiliarizationwithPoleClimbingandFallAr-

rest Equipment • Pre-TripInspections/BucketTruck/LineTruck

Familiarization• LiveLineworkperformedfromaBucketTruck

– Instructor lead demonstration in use of live line tools and Limits of Approach followed by participants performing a live line task i.e. install a line guard or untie a insulator

• GuyTensionInstallation-Instructorleaddem-onstrationfollowedby:Participantsperformingthe task

• RubberGlove–InstallHood/LineGuard-Instructor lead demonstration followed by participants performing the task

• Voluntaryexercise–PoleClimbing• ElectricalKnowledgeQuiz• ReviewandexplaintheFieldServicesAudit&

Inspection Report contents and how best apply them when performing simulated site inspec-tions later in the day in 5 different scenarios

• Reviewandexplainingeneralsuchitemsas:• ConfinedSpaceEntryandRescueprocedures• Undergroundworkrelatedpolicies,Procedures,

Work Methods• DemonstratetheinstallationofaUDElbowand

Terminator] on #1 UD concentric cable and have participants under direction complete the process.

ELECTRIC METERING – OVERVIEW FOR OFFICE PERSONNELElectrical metering for non-technical personnel.

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Other Courses

• DISTRIBUTIONTRANSMISSIONLINEWORKINTRODUCTION• LIMITSOFAPPROACH• OPERATIONS&SWITCHING• ELECTRICALDRAWINGSANDCONTROLSYSTEMS• CIRCUITBREAKER–GENERAL• GASTECHNOLOGYINPOWERSYSTEMS• REGULATORS,CAPACITORS,REACTORSANDRECLOSERS• METERDISCONNECT• PROJECTCONTROLLER&PICTRAINING• ENERGIZEDLOWVOLTAGEWORKPROTECTION• UNDERGROUNDUTILITIESAWARENESSWORKSHOP• INTRODUCTIONTOUNDERGROUNDUTILITYPRINTREADING• CONFINEDSPACESAFETY• CONFINEDSPACEHAZARDSANDAWARENESS• EARGCONFINEDSPACE• FIELDOPERATIONSCONFINEDSPACE• BREAKINGINTOCONCRETEDUCTBANKSANDOTHERFACILITIESWITHENERGIZEDELECTRICALCABLES• HELICOPTERAWARENESS• HELICOPTERLONGLINEOPERATIONS• SCAFFOLDING• INTRODUCTIONTORIGGING• FALLPROTECTION• TOWERPAINTINGPROCEDURES• JOBSITEPLANNINGANDTAILBOARD• PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT• WORKPROTECTIONPRACTICES(WPP)(LOCKOUTEQUIVALENT)• POWERSYSTEMSAFETYPROTECTION(PSSP)• HANDANDPOWERTOOLSAFETY• CHAINSAWSAFETY• RESPIRATORFITTESTING• OPERATIONOFSPECIALIZEDEQUIPMENT—BUCKETTRUCKRESCUE• ENVIRONMENTALTRAINING• INTRODUCTIONTOINSPECTIONS• ELECTRICALINSPECTORS’DISCONNECTCOURSE (availableascustomizedprograms,deliveredtoclientsite)

DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION LINEWORK INTRODUCTIONThis course provides electrical utility employees with a physical demonstration and hands-on expe-rience of the working environment, tools and work methods for Field Operations crews. The goal is to help employees have a practical understanding of the field work that will be required to fulfill their applicable duties.

TARGET AUDIENCE IndividualswhohaveacareerobjectivetobecomeaPowerlineTechnician

COURSE FORMAT• 2Days• ClassSize:10-12

COURSE CONTENT• Recognizecommondistributionstructuresand

potential electrical service reliability problems• Discoverthecommondistributionlineworkand

switchingmethodsandsummarizewhenandwhere they are most likely to be used

• Awarenessofthestructuralandsafetyfactorsencountered while performing Trouble restora-tion

• Preparationandset-uprequiredtoperformcommon distribution line work methods

• TheworkingconditionsforPLTsinvariousdistribution settings

• Mimicaninstructor’sactionstouseahotstickin basic live line tasks

• Mimicaninstructor’sactionstousealinetruckto manoeuvre distribution hardware compo-nents(transformer)

LIMITS OF APPROACHThis course helps student understand the Limits ofApproach(LOA)methodologyasperlocalandnational standards and regulations.

COURSE FORMAT• 0.5Day• ClassSize:UpTo12

COURSE CONTENT• LimitsofApproachMethodologytoEnergized

Equipment• DeterminingVoltages• IdentifyingConductingorEnergizedPartsof

Equipment

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• MeasuringMethodsfromHighVoltageConduc-tors

• IdentifyingWorkAreaBarriers:installationrequirements and identify proper set-up.

OPERATIONS & SWITCHINGThis is a hands-on course covers theory and practical application of doing actual switching and grounding exercises at a substation.

TARGET AUDIENCE Apprentice OADs and Apprentice Electricians.

COURSE FORMAT• 4days• ClassSize:6-8• 60%hands-onatsubstation• 40%classroom

COURSE CONTENT• Distributionswitching• Transmissionswitching• Workingoffthepowersystem(Lockout)

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSThis hands-course is designed for workers who are required to operate, maintain and troubleshoot high voltage equipment on the electric utility systems, e.g. Electricians, OADs, Telecontrol Technicians, and apprentices.

COURSE FORMAT• 4days• ClassSize:8• hands-oninmocksubstation

COURSE CONTENT• Principlesofreadingandinterpretingelectrical

schematics, motor control schematics, and circuit breakers.

• Controlsysteminterfacingandinterposing,mimic push-button control breaker controls.

• PLCsandbatteries.

FULLY OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT

INSTALLED IN MOCK SUBSTATION

• CircuitbreakersBJOB,KSO,andFKP• Motoroperateddisconnect• Remotecontrol(i.e.interposing)andaremote

control board • ModiconPLCcontrolsystem• Batterycharger

CIRCUIT BREAKER – GENERALThis generic circuit breaker course is intended to familiarizetheparticipantswiththebasicprinciplesinvolved. All types of high voltage breakers will be looked at from an operations and maintenance standpoint.

TARGET AUDIENCE Electrical workers who must install, maintain, troubleshoot and operate high voltage switch gear.

COURSE FORMAT• 4days• ClassSize:4-8

COURSE CONTENT• Overviewofnameplatedata,ratings,and

specification • Methodsofelectricarcsuppression• Techniquestointerruptoperatingandfaultcur-

rents • Breakercontactconstructionmaterials,its

maintenance and problems • Interrupteroperationsandtypicalproblemsfor

various circuit breaker types • Purposeandapplicationofcircuitbreakerac-

cessories • Componentsandperformanceofcontrol

circuitry • Proceduresandequipmentusedincircuit

breaker commissioning, troubleshooting, and diagnostics

GAS TECHNOLOGY IN POWER SYSTEMSThis course offers a combination of theory and hands-on practice, providing a thorough un-derstanding of all gasses used in typical power systems operation. This course is designed for the substation crews responsible for operating, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining gas controlled or operated equipment. Safety and environmental concerns are stressed in both the theory and prac-tice sessions. A typical air drier and SF6 gas cart computer simulation is used for instruction.

TARGET AUDIENCE Electrical crews, managers, contractors, or any employees or managers who are responsible for maintaining gas-operated equipment.

COURSE FORMAT• 4days• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Gasphysicsandlaws• Unitsandstandardsofmeasurement• Gasmeasurementsforpressure,weight,mois-

ture, and purity • Compressedairsystems,compressors,dryers,

controls, safety, and troubleshooting. • Dielectricgases,properties,andmeasurements• SF-6environmentalandsafetyconcerns• SF-6gascartoperationsandSF-6handling

procedures • SF-6removalandreplacement,includingdry-

ing and purifying • Mixedgases

REGULATORS, CAPACITORS, REACTORS AND RECLOSERSThis course is for employees who are required tooperate,maintainortroubleshoot1-Phase&3-PhaseRegulatorsshuntcapacitors,seriesca-pacitors, shunt reactors, series reactors, reclosers.

TARGET AUDIENCE Electrician Apprentices and OAD Apprentices who may be required to operate, maintain or trouble-shoot this equipment.

COURSE FORMAT• 1day• ClassSize:6-8

COURSE CONTENT• 1-Phase&3-phaseregulators• Shunt&seriescapacitors• Shunt&seriesreactors• Circuitreclosers

METER DISCONNECTMetering disconnect program for industry person-nel.

PROJECT CONTROLLER & PIC TRAININGCOURSE CONTENT• KeytermsrelatingtoProjectControllers• FormsrelatingtoProjectControllers• MimicDisplays• RelevantdocumentsrelatingtoProjectControl-

lership(operatingorders,SPR,MultiEmployerWorkplace(MEW))

• WorkerProtectionGrounding/Bonding(WPGB)• SubstationNewEquipmentTesting

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ENERGIZED LOW VOLTAGE WORK PROTECTIONThis course covers work protection methods for energizedlowvoltageworkprotection.

COURSE CONTENT• SummarizeregulationsforLowVoltageWork• Identifywhichhazardouslowvoltagescenarios

require low voltage work protection using the appropriate methodology

• Listthefourthingstolookforwheninspectingyour LV rubber gloves

• DescribehowtocareforyourLVrubbergloves• Uselowvoltageworkprotectiononthejob

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AWARENESS WORKSHOPThis course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge to make safe decisions prior to moving earth in the vicinity of underground utilities, and to learn to follow industry’s best practices.

COURSE FORMAT• 4hours• ClassSize:maximum12

COURSE CONTENT• Applicableregulationsandotherrelevant

legislation(i.e.GasSafetyRegulation)• Implicationsofduediligence• Hazardsthateachoftheutilitiesposeinadig

scenario• Processofplanningasafedig• Appropriatecolormarkingsforeachutility• Bestpracticesofdiggingandexcavation

around utilities• Howtocorrectlyassessthejobsite• Howtosafelyexposeeachutilitybasedontheir

requirements.• Contractorresponsibilityifautilityiscontacted• Procedurestofollowifanaccidentorcontact

occurs on an underground utility

INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY PRINT READINGTo provide participants with the information neces-sary to read and work with common underground utility prints, in order that participants will be able to identify the approximate location of underground equipment before the crew exposes them by hand.


COURSE CONTENT• Applicableregulations,standards,andother

relevantlegislation(i.e.GasSafetyRegulation)• Duediligence• Appropriatecolormarkingsforeachutility• Fivecommonreasonswhyundergroundequip-

ment is damaged• UsesofthePlanandProfilefoundonsome

utility prints• CommonUtilityPrintItemsonmostunder-

ground utility prints• Undergroundprintstoidentifytheapproximate

location of all underground equipment before an excavation

CONFINED SPACE SAFETYCOURSE FORMAT• 1day• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Identifyaconfinedspace,describewhatitis

and explain its dangers• DescribethedifferencebetweenLow,Moderate

andHighhazardconfinedspaceatmospheres.• DefinekeytermsusedindescribingConfined

Space Atmospheric conditions.• DescribethevarioustypesofAtmosphericand

Physicalhazardsthatmightexistinaconfinedspace.

• DemonstratehowtoconductaBumpTestonaGas detection monitor.

• Conductairqualitysamplingofaconfinedspace.

• Properlysetupandrunamechanicalventila-tion system, including knowing the appropriate placement of the outlet/intake hoses.

• Describetherequirementsforstand-byandrescue personnel’

• Properlydonarescueharnessandsetuparescue tripod.

CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS AND AWARENESSThecoursefocusesonthehazardsandawarenessof working in and around confined spaces.

COURSE FORMAT• 1.5hours• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Describetheconfinedspaceworkingregula-

tions and procedures • Identifyhazardsinvolvedwithworkingincon-

fined spaces • Discussrequirementsforconfinedspace

hazardassessment• Befamiliarwithstandardsandregulationson

Confined Spaces

EARG CONFINED SPACE This session of Confined Space training puts into practice the control and/or monitoring of confinedspacehazards.Thecoursereviewstheessentials of atmospheric testing with gas detec-tors, ventilation practice, standby person duties / responsibilities, an overview of confined space entry equipment and communication protocols for confined space entry.

COURSE FORMAT• 1day• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Performatmospherictestingwiththepre-

scribed equipment and interpret the results • Describeandperformappropriateventilation

procedures • Executethedutiesofastandbyperson• Setupanduseprescribedequipmentforany

confined space • Outlineemergencycommunicationprotocols

required for confined spaces

FIELD OPERATIONS CONFINED SPACEThe course focuses on the training required before Transmission and Distribution employees work in or around confined spaces.


COURSE CONTENT• Defineconfinedspace• ReviewwrittenworkproceduresforConfined

Spaces • Applystandardsandregulations to confined space work

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BREAKING INTO CONCRETE DUCT BANKS AND OTHER FACILITIES WITH ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL CABLESThis course is intended to provide contractors with the information they need to safely break into ductbanksandrelatedfacilitieswithenergizedelectrical cables. This course is beneficial for Civil Contractors, Civil Inspectors, Safety Watchers, Designers&EngineersattheSpecialistlevelwhowill design and work on Distribution Feeders.


HELICOPTER AWARENESSInstruction on the special procedures and be-haviors required to safely work or travel in these aircraft. Includes discussion about the special hazardsofbeingincloseproximitytohelicopters.

TARGET AUDIENCE All personnel who may be required to travel on or work with helicopters.


COURSE CONTENT• Personalprotectiveequipmentrequirements• Approaching,enteringandexitingthemachine• Communicationwiththepilotincludingsignal-

ling • Hazardouszonesaroundthemachine• Emergencyprocedures• Loadingandunloadingprocedures• Loadriggingandslinging• Marshallingyardproceduresandsafety

HELICOPTER LONG LINE OPERATIONSThis course is required prior to performing any helicopter long line operations. It is applicable to allworkersusinghelicopterstoslingloads(incl.CPCTechs,GENWorkers,TransPLTsandmanag-ersapprovingthiswork)

COURSE FORMAT• 1hour• ClassSize:maximum16

COURSE CONTENT• LocalandNationalStandardsandRegulations,

industry “best practices” work procedures pertaining to helicopter long line operations.

• DiscusstheapplicableRegulations,Standards,andProcedures

• HelicopterLongLingRigging-informationonhowtorig(therope,slings,hooksetc)underthe aircraft.

SCAFFOLDINGA practical scaffold building course that enables participants to build and use safely a wide variety of scaffold structures using the three component families: end-frame/crossbrace, system scaffold and tube/clamp. All structures will be built in ac-cordance with recommendations from the Scaffold Industry Association, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, and regulations on Ladders, Scaffold andTemporaryWorkPlatformsfromrelevantOH&S/ OSHA regulations and standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE All tradespersons and helpers who erect and/or work from scaffolding platforms.

COURSE FORMAT• 1-3days• ClassSize:6-12

COURSE CONTENT• Tradespersonswillbecapableofbuildinga: - 5’x7’ free-standing tube/clamp scaffold

tower with an inside ladder, outside ladder and stairway

- 5’x7’ free-standing system scaffold tower to a height of 20’ with inside and outside ladders and stairway

- 5‘x7’ rolling scaffold tower using endframe/crossbrace to a height of 20’ using an inside ladder only for access.

• Tradespersonswillbecapableofusingsafetyplanks on sawhorses, extension ladders with/withoutladderjacks,andsmallscalewoodenscaffolds.

INTRODUCTION TO RIGGINGThis program provides the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively complete lifting tasks for heavy loads requiring rigging or bar-rier installation and removal. Such work is often requiredincloseproximitytoenergizedelectricalequipment, so the safe and effective installation and removal of proximity barriers is included in combination with rigging procedures.

TARGET AUDIENCE Workers required to handle heavy loads in close proximitytoenergizedelectricalequipment.


COURSE CONTENT• Workplans• Stressandstrainsonlinesandrigging• Rulesofthumbforcalculatingsafeloads• Shockloading• Rope/shackleandfittinginspections• Handsignals

FALL PROTECTION Developed in consultation with regulators, this course includes both theory and practical hands-onexperiencesinFallProtectionusingapprovedequipment, while reviewing the risks associ-ated with work performed above ground level or wheneverafallcouldcauseinjury.Theapplicationof devices to prevent or “arrest” such falls is dis-cussed in detail. Most commonly-used fall arrest equipment is demonstrated. The program will cover reasons for fall arrest, regulations covering fall ar-rest and how to implement a fall-arrest program.

TARGET AUDIENCEAnyone whose work places them more than 3 meters or 10 feet above ground level and at risk of falling.


COURSE FORMAT• 1day,includepracticalapplication• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Definition,limitationsandresponsibilitiesofan

AuthorizedUser.• Defineandrecognizefallhazards.• DefineanddescribeFallRestraint,FallArrest

andthehierarchyofFallProtection.• Participantswillplanandexecutepracticable

FallProtection,inaccordancewithlocalandnational regulations and standards, by assess-ingworksiteforfallhazardsby:

• Selecting,inspectingandadjustingappropri-ate equipment according to industry standards

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taking into account fall distance, free fall, swing fall and maximum resting force.

• Statingrisksassociatedwithchoiceofequip-ment.

• Determiningarescueplan

TOWER PAINTING PROCEDURESThetrainingisdesignedtopreparePowerLineTechniciansandPainterstoworksafelyintheareadefinedastheEnergizedZone.Itcovershazardsinvolvedinenergizedtowerpainting.Thehazardswill be presented through the principles of electri-cal theory and examples of what could happen if hazardsarenotmanagedproperly.

COURSE FORMAT• ClassSize:maximum12

COURSE CONTENT• PreparePainters,andLinemenorPLTstodo

tower preparation work and painting up to distances outlined in the regulations on Normal Limits of Approach.

• Obtaintheknowledgeandunderstandingtoidentifyandmanagehazardsinamannerconsistent with local and national regulations and standards.

COURSE CONTENT• ElectricalTheory• LimitsofApproach• Insulator&SpillProtectionGuards• InstallationofProtectiveGuards• ElectroMagneticInduction• Ropes• FallProtection• FirstAidandRescueProcedures• Approvedlocalandnationalsafetyprocedures• SiteEquipmentUnsafe• FieldPractice• FieldPracticeandTailboardForms

JOB SITE PLANNING AND TAILBOARDJobsiteplanningmeetings(frequentlyreferredtoasa“tailboard”or“toolbox”meeting)aremeetingsheldatthejobsitewithallworkersinvolved.Theyare held before the work begins and as required during the course of the work to ensure that all workersunderstandthehazards,risks,andproce-duresassociatedwiththejob.In this course, we will explore the regulations that demandbetteronthejobplanningandcommu-nication, and learn how to conduct an effective tailboard.

TARGET AUDIENCE Individuals who would benefit from this course include: site managers who would supervise any work crews in the field and other foremen or employees who may be required to act as a person inchargeonanyjobsite.Workersnewtoindustrymay also benefit, as participation in and under-standing of on-site planning meetings is integral forthesafetyofanyjob.


COURSE CONTENT• Theneedforonsiteplanninganddocumenta-

tion(tailboard)• Legalresponsibilities• Howtocommunicatesafetyconcernsorprob-

lems • Howtodocumentatailboarddiscussion• Hazardsfromthejobtoreducerisks• Humanfactorsthatcreatehazards• Identifyifworkersarequalifiedandpreparedto

do the work • Identifyiftheequipmentandmaterialsare

adequate and safe for the work • Skillstoholdeffectivetailboards(eg.situation

analysis,planningandrecording)

WORKER SAFETYThe following courses are ideal for safety commit-tee members, supervisors, workers and health and safety professionals committed to preventing oc-cupationalinjuryanddisease,andformembersofthe general public interested in acquiring a better understanding of risks associated with their work* EITI is an authorized member of the WorkSafeBC Education Network.

COURSE FORMAT• 1Dayeach• ClassSize:UpTo12

COURSE SELECTIONS• HazardRecognitionandControl• ResponsibilitiesofJointHealthandSafetyCom-

mittees • PreventingandInvestigatingMusculoskeletal

Injury(MSI)• PreventingWorkplaceViolence• SupervisorSafetyManagement

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTThis course covers the appropriate use of a variety of common articles of personal protective equip-ment(PPE)includinghardhats,eyeprotection,hearing protection, hand and foot protection.

TARGET AUDIENCE Workers involved in construction related activities.


COURSE CONTENT• Howtoperformahazardanalysesofaknown

jobinordertoidentifyrequiredPPE• InspectioncriteriaforPPE

WORK PROTECTION PRACTICES (WPP) (LOCKOUT EQUIVALENT)This program is designed for employees and contractors,whoareexpectedtoutilizeWorkProtectionPractices(WPP).

COURSE FORMAT• 6hours• ClassSize:UpTo12

COURSE CONTENT

WPP CATEGORY A:

• IntroductiontoSafety• WorkingSafelyNearLiveElectricalEquipment• AccessingFacilities• PreparingtoWorkSafely

WPP CATEGORY B PART 1:

• SafetyonthePowerSystem• ElementsofSafetyProtection• SafetyProtectionRolesandResponsibilities

WPP CATEGORY B PART 2:

• WorkProtectionPracticesCategoryB• IntroductiontoLockouts• PersonalLockouts• GroupLockouts

WPP CATEGORY C:

• PreparingPersonalLockout–Equipmentnotonthe One-Line

• AssistinginPersonalLockout–EquipmentonOne-Line

• ParticipatinginGroupLockout• HazardousTestingUnderLockout• SwitchingfortheControlCentreOperator

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WPP CATEGORY D:

• TheWPPPIC• CorePICDuties• KeyRulesandProcedures

POWER SYSTEM SAFETY PROTECTION (PSSP)PowerSystemSafetyProtectiondefinestheconstraints applied to the power system to provide workerprotectionfrompowersystemhazardsdur-ing prescribed work.

TARGET AUDIENCE Contractors working on powerlines within British Columbia.

COURSE FORMAT• 1Day• ClassSize:UpTo16

COURSE CONTENT

PSSP CATEGORY 1A:

• WhatCategory1aisandwhenitisused• Proceduresforobtainingandreturningcus-

tomer isolation • Isolationduringemergenciesandstorms

PSSP CATEGORY 1B:

• Category1brulesandwhentheyareused.• CustomerInfeeds.• Jointoperatingorders.• Isolationandtaggingindifferentcircumstances.

PSSP CATEGORY 2:

• IntroductiontoSafety• WorkingSafetyNearLiveElectricalEquipment• AccessingFacilities• PreparingtoWorkSafely

PSSP CATEGORY 3 PART 1:

• SafetyonthePowerSystem• ElementsofSafetyProtection• SafetyProtectionRolesandResponsibilities

PSSP CATEGORY 3 PART 2:

• PSSPCategory3• SafetyProtectionGuarantees• ProtectionExtensions

PSSP CATEGORY 4:

• IntroductiontoPSSP• ElectricalSafety/LimitsofApproach• AssuranceofNoReclosePermits• SafetyProtectionGuarantees• PreparingfortheJob

PSSP CATEGORY 5:

• IntroductiontoCategory5• TheControlHierarchyandCategory5• Switching• GroundingandBlocking• SafetyProtectionGuarantees• LiveLinePermitsandANRPs

PSSP CATEGORY 6:

• IntroductiontoCategory6• PICResources• UsingtheMimicDisplay• UsingLogs• UsingGOIsandGNRs• TransferringOperatingAuthority

LOCKOUT:

• Whatlockoutisandwhousesit• Whenlockoutisusedandwhattagsareused

with it • Lockouthardwareandsupplies• Personallockoutprocedures

HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETYThis course covers the safe use of a variety of common tools. This course is applicable to workers involved in all types of construction related activi-ties.


COURSE CONTENT• Pre-useinspections• SelectionofPPEappropriatetotool• Ergonomicconsiderationswhenselectingtools

CHAIN SAW SAFETYThis course reviews the basic knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw in a utility, industrial, or arboriculture work environment. This program is recommended for all workers involved in the use of chainsaws and in particular for workers with limited experience.

If the training site and time permits, the instructor will provide practical demonstrations.

COURSE FORMAT• 0.5day,1dayor2days• ClassSize:maximum8

COURSE CONTENT• Personalprotectiveequipment• Parts&safetyrequirementsofachainsaw• Safeuseandbasicoperationsofachainsaw• Hazardrecognitionandoverviewofenviron-

mental concerns • Preworkplanning

RESPIRATOR FIT TESTINGThis program is designed for workers who have already received training in the use of respirators and who need to receive an annual fit test of their assigned respirator.

COURSE FORMAT• 1hour• ClassSize:maximum12

OPERATION OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT — BUCKET TRUCK RESCUEThis program is designed for operators of mobile equipment with aerial lifts.


COURSE CONTENT• Explanationofbasichydrauliccomponents• Basicoperatingprincipalsforboomequipment• Operationofclientequipment

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAININGThis training is designed to promote environmental awareness, responsible stewardship and safe work methods for workers in the industrial community, including a utilities or high-voltage environment.

This course includes a comprehensive overview of work practices within the electrical industry that have the potential to violate environmental legislation. The legislation and its impact on work proceduresarereviewed;managementpracticesto dispel potential harm and mitigation practices to contain problems are described.

TARGET AUDIENCE Content is mostly specific to the line trade, but scenarios appropriate for various levels of power linedevelopment(e.g.designers)canbedescribed.

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COURSE FORMAT• 0.5day

COURSE CONTENT• Workinginandaroundwater• Oilspillmanagement• Specialwaste:transportingoutofserviceoil-

filled electrical equipment • Out-of-servicewoodpolemanagementand

disposal• Heritage&archaeologyawareness

INTRODUCTION TO INSPECTIONSThis program is designed for members of Joint Occupational Safety and Health Committees


COURSE CONTENTThis course focuses on conducting workplace inspections. It provides an introduction to:• Thepurposeofconductinganinspection• Whoisresponsibletoconductinspections• Determiningwhatneedstobecoveredinan

inspection• Understandingthemajortypesofinspections

and when they must be conducted• Howtodeterminethehazardratingofcondi-

tions observed• Documentinginspectionsandmonitoring

follow-up action

ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS’ DISCONNECT COURSEMetering disconnect pro-gram for electrical inspectors.

Municipality Safety Training Programs

• ConfinedSpaceEntry• FallProtection• JobSitePlanning• ChainsawSafety• IncidentInvestigation• HandToolandElectricalToolSafety• AerialLiftTruckTraining

WedelivercustomizedtrainingformunicipalandRegional District employees.

COURSE CONTENT Topics that can be delivered on request include:• ElectricalSafetyforTradesWorkers• UndergroundUtilitiesAwareness• UndergroundUtilityPrintReading

First Nations Utility Foundation ProgramUtilityFoundation“BootCamp”Programshavebeen developed by groups from the following course listing based on time and budget resources.

The purpose of this program is to enable members of various First Nations groups to position them-selves to be awarded local work contracts as well possible future employment with electric utilities.

COURSE SELECTION• IntroductiontoSafetyRightsandResponsibili-

ties — 2.0 hr• PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)—2.0hr• IntroductiontoElectricalUtilityOperations—

3.0 hr• IntroductiontoRigging—1day• ChainsawSafety—1day(Ratioof1instructor

to8students)• FieldErgonomics—2.0hr

• FallProtectionHands-on—1day• PesticideApplicatorTraining-IndustrialVegeta-

tion Certificate Category — 2.5 days plus .5 day recommended exam prep session — 3.0 days

• UndergroundUtilityAwarenessWorkshop—0.5 day

• IntrotoFireProtection/EmergencyResponse&Fire Extinguisher Use — 1.0 day

• PowerSystemSafetyProtection(PSSP)Cat-egory 2 — 3.0 hr

• Vegetation(TreeWorker)GreenCardCertifica-tion — 3.0 hr

• De-energizationandLockout—0.5day• Excavation/ShoringTheory—1day• TrafficControl—2days• Boom/BucketTruckOperation—1day• ForkliftOperation—1day• ConfinedSpaceEntry—1day• IntroductiontoClimbing—1day

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Electrical Programs for Other Industries

ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR TRADES WORKERSThis 2 hour program provides the basics of how electricity behaves, how to spot overhead and undergroundhazards,howtoplanworkandcarryit out in a safe manner, what to do if equipment contacts a power line, and how to meet local and national standards and regulations for working near high-voltage lines.

TARGET AUDIENCETrade workers who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground, including:• boom,concreteordumptruckoperators• carpenters• craneandexcavatoroperators• drainagecontractors• electricians• painters• roofers• scaffolders• utilityarboristsorarboriculturists• windowwashers• thoseworkinginconstruction,paving,mainte-

nance or• demolition

ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR POLICE AND PARAMEDICSThis 2 hour program provides the basics of how electricity behaves, how first responders can keep themselves, colleagues and the public safe during anincidentthatinvolveselectricalhazards,howto evaluate risks associated with working around electricalhazardsandidentifythedecisionsthatneed to be made when working around electrical hazards.

TARGET AUDIENCEPoliceandparamedicswhorespondtoemergen-cies involving high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.

FIRE FIGHTER TRAIN-THE-TRAINERThis 5 hour program is designed to assist Fire Service Training Officers in educating their fellow fire fighters on the dangers of common electrical hazardsthatmaybeencounteredwhenfightingfires involving electricity and to make fire fighters better equipped to evaluate risks, make decisions and take actions to keep everyone safe.

• ELECTRICALSAFETYFORTRADESWORKERS• ELECTRICALSAFETYFORPOLICEANDPARAMEDICS• FIREFIGHTERTRAIN-THE-TRAINER (availableascustomizedprograms,deliveredtoclientsite)

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Assessments, Planning and Procedures

• Thetoolsandmanagementtechniquesthatareused to determine the value of surplus genera-tion capability.

• Thetoolsanddecisionsupportthatareusedtohelp make decisions on the selling or purchas-ing of surplus energy and capacity.

• Thetoolsanddecisionsupportforschedulingmaintenance outages.

• Theopportunitiesforcostsavingsandthepotential to increase revenues.

Upon completion, you will have the information you need to make better business decisions, from avoiding possible penalties for environmental impacts to managing your power capability for optimal reliability and cost savings. Ultimately, it is quite feasible that we can show you how to man-age your resources effectively enough to save your operation thousands of dollars every year.

ASSET MANAGEMENT AUDITSSustaining or improving the reliability of your aging assets,whileminimizingoperational,maintenance,and capital costs is vital to every electrical util-itycompany.Also,managingrisks(operational,safety,environmental,etc.)andmaximizingworkerproductivity remain key aspects of any business. In order to maintain a solid return on investment from

year to year, utility operations must design and implement a plan for managing their assets.

EITI offers an Asset Management Audit which is essentially a review of the current condition of your equipment and plant at large. A typical audit includes the following:• Reviewofexistingassetsandtheirstatusinthe

equipment life cycle. • Reviewofpowerproduction,productsand

services, including benchmarking. • Reviewofexistingmaintenancepracticesand

the identity of future opportunities to improve those practices.

• Reviewofexistingcapitalplansandthedevel-opment of a frame-work for future investment, including a time-line for asset repair, replace-ment, rehabilitation, upgrade, and decommis-sioning.

• Identificationofkeyissues,includingsettingtargets for reliability and availability.

• DevelopmentofanAssetPlan,thatalignswiththe generation strategy and work plans.

Upon completion of the asset audit, your business will be able to improve on the plant’s return on in-vestment and be able to reinvest for the long-term health and growth of the business.

• OPERATIONALASSESSMENTSANDASSETMANAGEMENTAUDITS• OPERATIONSAUDITS• ASSETMANAGEMENTAUDITS• WORKERCOMPETENCYASSESSMENT• SAFETYANDENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDEVALUATIONSASSESSMENTS• WORKSAFETYMETHODS• SYSTEMMAINTENANCEPROCEDURES• POWEROUTAGERESPONSEPROCEDURES• VEGETATIONMANAGEMENT• PROGRAMASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENT

With a reputation for helping our clients achieve some of the highest safety and performance records in the industry, EITI has become a valued resource for management training and consulting around the world.

OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AUDITSThe success of any electrical utility corporation depends on two things: • Managingyourassetseffectively• Makingtherightoperationaldecisionsthathelp

you reduce costs and improve profits.

With the uncertainty and variability of today’s energy markets, it is more important than ever that electrical utility corporations find ways to improve their operational efficiency. As an unbiased third-party, EITI can conduct an audit of your operations and the maintenance of your assets to help you discover ways of reducing operational inefficiencies and improving profits.

With extensive experience in various types of electrical utility operations, our Operational/Asset Audit Team can help you think outside the box and open the door to new possibilities.

OPERATIONS AUDITSWith the uncertainty and variability of energy markets and your hydropower water supply, are you confident in the decisions you are making? For instance,yourfuel(inotherwords,yourvaluablewatersupply)ishighlyvariable,bothseasonallyand daily. What tools do you have that help you decide when to use or save that limited resource? What about managing the selling and buying of electricity for optimal profits? What about the effects your electrical utility operation has on the environment?

An Operations Audit will look into this and how your resources are managed on a larger scale. A typical Operations Audit looks at the following factors:

• Thetoolsandmanagementtechniquesthatareusedtooptimizetheuseofthewaterandothergenerating sources.

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WORKER COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTSTo determine whether your workers meet current safety regulations, and know how to prevent work-er error and the resulting damage to equipment and down time, your workers should be assessed by an independent third-party, like EITI.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATIONSImproved safety depends on knowing the right work procedures. We will review your work proce-dures, assess your workers skills and identify what further action is needed to improve safety in your workplace.

WORK SAFETY METHODSYour company needs written work methods and procedures to ensure that everyone has the same knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done and how it is to be done. EITI can write them for you to ensure maximum safety and productivity of your workers.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESFor reasons of safety and consistency, your utility system must be maintained according to specific regulations and standards. It is imperative that employers establish written work methods and procedures that will meet these requirements. By ensuring that all employees with similar roles and responsibilities have the same level of knowledge and understanding, you can enhance the safety and productivity of your workers.

EITI has the expertise to help you develop specific system maintenance procedures and work meth-ods, with detailed instructions.

POWER OUTAGE RESPONSE PROCEDURESFindoutwhatyouneedtodotominimizethedisruption — and the lost profits — related to an emergency power outage. EITI will deliver custom-izedprocedurestohelpyoudealmoreeffectivelywith emergencies.

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAll utility operations must have a Vegetation Man-agement program to reduce long-term mainte-nancecosts,optimizeservicereliability,andmeetregulatory requirements. EITI can help you identify, plan, and implement your Vegetation Management Plan,includingon-goingmonitoringstrategies.

EITI Vegetation Management Services will assist you with the identification, planning, implementa-tion and monitoring of necessary Vegetation Man-agementProgram(VMP)componentsrequiredto;• Reducelong-termmaintenancecosts• Optimizeelectricservicereliability• Improvecustomerservice• Achieveregulatorycompliance

There is no substitute for experience, our expert Consultants will guide you through the process to ensure you are getting the best value for your limited budget dollars.

COURSE CONTENT• VegetationManagement-Identificationand

planning of tree and brush control • Contractimplementationandcontractorover-

sight • PerformanceTracking• GeographicalInformationSystem(GIS)Mapping• HealthandSafetyprogramimplementation

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES:

• WorkloadAssessmentandPrioritization• HazardTreeriskassessmentandcontrol• WildfireriskassessmentandPrevention

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:

• BasicVegetationManagement• VegetationManagementforUtilityManagers• UtilityArboristTrainingandCertification• ArboricultureandPruningbestpractices

TRAINING FOR MANAGERSEITI also offers some training programs for managers and other non-electrical work-ers.Programsinclude:

• ElectricalUtilityIndustryOrientation

• OverviewofElectricalUtilityStructuresEquipment and Hardware

• FieldOrientationforManagers

• ManagersInTraining(MIT)Orientation

• ElectricMetering–OverviewforOfficePersonnel

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO PAGE 11

HEAD OFFICET: 1 604 427 4200F: 1 604 427 4201E: [email protected]: www.eitiglobal.com

Unit 304 20644 Eastleigh CrescentLangley, BC, V3A 4C4CANADA

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENTThis independent, third-party assessment provides an objectivepointofview.AuditsandAssessmentscoverCapitalProjectsDevelopment,SystemMaintenanceStandards,OperationalEfficiencies,Cash-flow,Work-flow,Worker productivity, and a roadmap for the future.

WORKER SKILLS ASSESSMENTSBefore training, check what knowledge and skills your workers actually need to focus on. An unbiased third-party helps identify unseen gaps.

WORK PROCEDURESEnsure that all workers follow the same regulatory standards with written Work Methods. This development

process provides guidelines for optimal safety, productivity and proficiency, meeting industry best practices.

TRAINING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESLet EITI keep track of your employee training records and handletraininglogistics.AskaboutourcomputerizedLearning Management System.

OPERATIONAL SERVICES

LINEMAN PROGRAMS• Pre-ApprenticeshipPrograms• ElectricalTheory• LiveLineCertificationto500KV• BareHandCertificationto500KV• TransformationupgradingforLineWorkers• Variousapparatustraining–Reclosers,

Capacitors, Voltage Regulators • Rigging• Undergroundsystemsswitchingandmaintenance

SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS• SwitchingandOperationsCertification• ElectricalDrawingsandControlSystems• ElectricalProtectionRelayingforSubstations• GasTechnologyforPowerStations• WorkerProtectionGroundingand

Bonding for Stations • OperatingandMaintainingCircuitBreakers• MetalcladSwitchgear• HighVoltageSafetyandOperations

WORKER SAFETY PROGRAMSCombining theory with active application, EITI’s safety programs incorporate industry best practices with your own safety program. EITI’s programs are designed to meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. These include: • JobsitePlanningandTailboardTraining• De-energizationandlockoutprograms• UndergroundElectricalSpacesentryandrescueproce-

dures

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR UTILITY ENVIRONMENTS• SwitchingandOperationsCertification• ElectricalDrawingsandControlSystems• ElectricalProtectionRelayingforSubstations• GasTechnologyforPowerStations• WorkerProtectionGroundingandBonding

for Stations • OperatingandMaintainingCircuitBreakers• MetalcladSwitchgear• HighVoltageSafetyandOperations

SPECIALIZEDTRAINING FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY ENGINEERSEITIoffersspecializedcoursestoupgradetheskillsofengineers and senior technical staff in the utility environment. These include: • PowerGenerationOrientation

– Development, Operation and Maintenance • Insulationcoordinationandsurge

arrester course • CircuitBreakertheoryforengineers• Shuntreactorswitching

TRAINING FOR UTILITY MANAGEMENT: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCEFrom general, non-technical industry orientation to help you better understand the challenges your workers face ... to improving the development, operation, maintenance, market-ing, and profitability of your electric power company, EITI provides the specific and relevant classroom and field training that will help you generate results. If you want to make a real and positive impact on your bottom line, call EITI.

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New HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC POWER TRAINING Course Catalogueeitiglobal.com/images/Backup Images/EITI_catalogue-web.pdf · 2013. 4. 20. · • work-based apprentice training: 2,378 hours