Switchgear Design, Operation, Maintenance, Testing & Assessment
16 - 17 DECEMBER 2026
4 CDP Approved by ST
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This two-day programme develops a practical understanding of low- and medium-voltage switchgear from safe switching rules and equipment selection through operation, maintenance, condition monitoring, testing and commissioning. Participants review AIS and GIS arrangements, grid-station applications, breaking and making duties, MCC and MV specifications, insulation choices and SF6 handling to support safer, more reliable electrical systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn to:
- Apply electrical-safety principles and switching rules.
- Explain the theory and application of LV and MV switchgear.
- Compare AIS and GIS arrangements and recognise grid-station applications.
- Select switchgear and review MCC and MV specifications.
- Improve operation, maintenance and condition-monitoring practices.
- Understand installation, testing and commissioning requirements.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Electrical engineers, technicians, supervisors, competent persons, maintenance personnel and project or commissioning staff who work with LV, MV or HV switchgear and motor-control centres.
COURSE CONTENT
- Electrical safety and switching rules
- AIS, GIS and grid-station switchgear arrangements
- LV and MV/HV switchgear applications
- Current breaking and making duties
- Switchgear selection and MCC specifications
- MV switchgear specification and insulation types
- SF6 gas handling
- Operation, maintenance, condition monitoring, testing and commissioning
