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Electrical Switchgear and Transformer Maintenance

Unreliable switchgear and transformers threaten both production and safety on African sites already strained by unstable grid supply. This programme covers the routine maintenance and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers and distribution transformers. Delegates learn the inspection, testing and safe working practices that keep power distribution equipment dependable and reduce the risk of arc flash incidents.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the construction and duties of switchgear and distribution transformers.
  • Carry out routine inspection and servicing of circuit breakers and panels.
  • Perform insulation, contact resistance and transformer oil tests.
  • Recognise signs of overheating, partial discharge and insulation ageing.
  • Apply safe isolation and arc flash precautions during electrical work.
  • Plan switchgear and transformer maintenance intervals from condition data.

Course outline

  1. 01Switchgear and transformer fundamentals
  2. 02Circuit breaker inspection and servicing
  3. 03Insulation and contact resistance testing
  4. 04Transformer oil and condition testing
  5. 05Overheating and insulation ageing signs
  6. 06Safe isolation and arc flash control
  7. 07Maintenance intervals and records

Who should attend

Electrical artisans, electricians, maintenance engineers and technicians responsible for switchgear, circuit breakers and transformers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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