Learn how to identify, select, operate, and carry out preventive maintenance on different types of switchgears. This course provides a comprehensive overview of switchgear types, their applications, and how to choose the right one for any setup. You’ll learn standard operating procedures, essential safety guidelines, and key maintenance practices to keep electrical systems running efficiently. Designed for electrical personnel, this course equips you with the skills needed to prevent faults and extend the lifespan of switchgear components.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Identify the different types of switchgears and their different applications in power system engineering • Discuss the different voltage levels of power distribution and their respective type of suitable switchgears • List the importance of the switchgear in the power generating, transmitting and distribution substation • Outline the importance of protective relays in Switchgear installation, connection and operations at the substation • Recognise the basic steps to follow when carrying out inspection and maintenance of switchgears • Describe the various features of a switchgear and their importance • List all the important specifications and parameters to be considered when selecting a switchgear for an installation • Explain the approved standard of operation of installed switchgear to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment |
| Course Code | 7076 |
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