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Medium Voltage Distribution Equipment Operation and Upkeep

Ring main units, reclosers and pad mounted equipment carry the daily load of distribution networks, and their condition decides supply reliability. This programme covers how this equipment works, how to operate it safely and how to plan maintenance that prevents outages. Delegates focus on practical routines they can apply in the field.

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What you will be able to do

  • Identify common medium voltage distribution equipment and its function.
  • Operate switches, reclosers and ring main units following safe procedures.
  • Inspect equipment for early signs of deterioration and contamination.
  • Plan routine and condition based maintenance for distribution assets.
  • Diagnose common faults in field distribution equipment.
  • Keep records that support asset management and replacement planning.

Course outline

  1. 01Distribution equipment overview
  2. 02Ring main units and switch operation
  3. 03Reclosers and sectionalisers
  4. 04Pad mounted and pole mounted gear
  5. 05Safe operating and switching practice
  6. 06Inspection and condition checks
  7. 07Routine and condition based maintenance
  8. 08Fault finding in the field
  9. 09Records and asset management

Who should attend

Distribution technicians, field electricians, network operators and maintenance planners responsible for medium voltage equipment in the field.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Cairo3US$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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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Johannesburg
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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