Overview
What you will study
The Electrical Maintenance workshop offered by IDC Technologies will update you with the latest information on the maintenance and installation aspects of cables, substations and switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers and motors. You will become familiar with the latest techniques in safety operations of the above-mentioned electrical equipment. The section on Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) within the program cover the key aspects of EPM and its benefits. The electrical drawing and schematics area discusses the various types of drawings logic diagrams, ladder diagrams, cabling and wiring diagrams etc.
Special focus has been given to the maintenance and asset management of switchgear. We also look at the testing procedures for major electrical equipment. A separate section is dedicated to covering special aspects of the installation of large power transformers and fire protection measures taken while installing them. A section on troubleshooting of transformers is also included.
This course also covers the new approaches of fault finding, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of electric motors. As well as a section on installation and fault detection for cables.
Grounding techniques, types of faults and their effects, effects of inadequate grounding and inspection, concepts of SCADA, testing and maintenance of SCADA are covered in detail. We have also focused on issues with power quality, the role of the UPS in maintaining power quality, installation and maintenance of UPS, types of relays and relay maintenance.
What you will learn:
- A practical toolkit of know-how on latest testing and maintenance requirements
- Grasp the latest updates in cable testing and technical skills in EPM programming
- Understand the operation of electrical motors, transformers, switchgears, UPS, SCADA and circuit breakers
- Practical experience in MV and HV testing, transformer troubleshooting and fire protection measures for large transformer installations
- Design tips and tricks in motor and circuit breaker cleaning, testing and installations
- How to detect faults in cables and motors
- Skill yourself up as the local guru in electrical maintenance and testing
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program
- Electrical Drawings and Schematics
- Electrical Safety Techniques
- Substation Components, Maintenance and Asset Management of Switchgear
- Practical Mv and Hv Testing of Electrical Equipment
- Transformers
- Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance
- Cables
- Power Quality
- Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
- Safe Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
- Grounding and Ground Fault Protection
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 104 other Short Courses in Electrical Engineering in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Delegates will need a general understanding of electrical systems.
Technological requirements
- Please bring a calculator (or computer), pens and notepaper along to the course to assist with the calculations and practical exercises.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Perth
1328 - 2367 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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