ELECTRICAL
SAFETY SOLUTIONS + ENGINEERING STUDIES + SAFETY & MAINTENANCE TRAINING
2010-2011 CATALOG
Established 1963
Who We Are AVO was established as a subsidiary of Megger in 1963 as the Multi-Amp Institute. Over the last 47 years, we have developed a strong vision for improving electrical safety and reliability worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today our team consists of over 50 instructors, engineers and support staff.
Our Mission We strive to save lives by eliminating electrical hazards from the working environment and empowering employees to prevent accidents through education and effective safety programs.
What We Do Safety Solutions: Building a Safety Culture We perform on site assessments to identify gaps in electrical safety compliance and provide industry leading electrical safety consulting.
Engineering Division: Reducing Equipment Hazards We analyze power systems to identify hazardous conditions and provide economical and realistic solutions to reduce the hazards.
Training Institute: Enhancing Reliability Through Education We provide a strong understanding of electrical hazards and proper maintenance techniques in hands‐on training courses available at our Learning Centers or at your site.
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Who We Work With Manufacturing ABB ALCON Laboratories Anheuser Busch Bausch & Lomb Boeing Bombardier Caterpillar Dell Computer Dow Chemical Folgers General Motors Honeywell Lockheed Martin Mary Kay Masterfoods Michelin Nucor Steel Phillip Morris Procter & Gamble Texas Instruments
Petrochemical
Services
Bechtel Black & Veatch CH2M Hill Eaton Emerson Exelon Flint Hills Resources GE IBEW Magna IV Engineering Northrop Grumman Shaw Group Siemens Square D Westinghouse Electric Corp
Argonne National Labs Canada Department of Defense Lawrence Livermore National Labs NASA Kennedy Space Center U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Bureau of Reclamation U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. National Institute of Health U.S. Navy U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Smithsonian Institution
Utilities
Arizona Public Service Company BC Hydro Bonneville Power Administration California Public Utilities Commission City of Austin City of Boulder City of Idaho Falls City of Los Angeles City of Ottawa Connectiv Power Constellation Energy Duke Energy Dynegy Entergy First Energy Corporation Florida Power & Light Hydro Ottawa Lower Colorado River Authority Massachusetts Water Resource Authority National Grid New York Power Authority Oklahoma Gas & Electric PacifiCorp Padoma Wind Power PSE&G Southern Maryland Electric Coop Suez Energy Tennessee Valley Authority Western Area Power Administration Xcel Energy
What’s Inside Safety Solutions (pg. 4) Engineering Division (pg. 8) Training Institute (pg. 12) Locations (pg. 14) Course Directory (pg. 15) Student Info (pg. 34)
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Alyeska Pipeline British Petroleum Buckeye Pipeline Chevron Citgo Petroleum Conoco Phillips Enbridge EPCO ExxonMobil Kuwait National Petroleum Nova Chemicals Shell Transcanada Transocean Valero
Government
Commercial
American Airlines Bay Area Rapid Transit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cornell University Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas Morning News Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Hunterdon Medical Center Madigan Army Medical Center Miami University Montana State University New York University Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology United Airlines University of California University of Maryland
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Safety Solutions
“Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.”
When you handle every safety area from environmental to industrial health, electrical safety can sometimes fall by the wayside. We understand that budget constraints and staffing levels have made it difficult to keep up with changes in OSHA, NFPA 70E®, NEC®, NESC and other applicable electrical regulations. AVO can help you maintain a consistently compliant electrical safety program throughout your organization. You will have access to over 1,100 combined years of experience through AVO’s safety experts.
OSHA General Duty Clause 29 U.S.C. 654, 5(a)1
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Compliance Assessment Get a fresh perspective. We can help you ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC®, NFPA 70E®, NESC, MSHA, IEEE, ANSI and ASTM, as applicable to your industry. In our electrical safety compliance assessment, we identify compliance issues and make recommendations for corrective action. This process includes the following phases:
Facility Inspection A visual compliance inspection of your electrical facilities and installations will be performed. You will receive photographs, descriptions, references and recommendations.
PPE Program Review We will review the storage, maintenance, testing and documentation procedures for your PPE program.
Job/Task Review We will identify job responsibilities for “Qualified” and “Unqualified” workers and the tasks required for each responsibility. This information will be used for evaluating procedures, training program and the need for a detailed Job/Task Analysis.
Safe Work Program Review We will review all components of your electrical safe work program and safety procedures for standards compliance.
The duration of the assessment depends upon your organizations’ electrical system size, but generally 5 days on site is standard. You will get a preliminary verbal report at the end of day 5 and a final written report delivered in the following weeks.
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It’s Fast
It’s Affordable First violation penalties can cost you up to $12,000. Willful or repeat violations can be $250,000. Do the math. Non-compliance adds up fast. Our compliance assessment is much less than a citation. You will also have the opportunity to save on insurance costs, depending on their policies.
It’s Documented Even if compliance won’t be achieved overnight, having proof that you know about the issues in your facility and you are implementing a practical plan to get back on track, can make the difference between a citation and a warning. Visit us at www.electricalsafetyservices.com to request a sample assessment report or give us a call today at 1.877.594.3156 to schedule a free consultation with one of our safety experts.
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Safety Consulting
As the employer, you are required by OSHA to develop and implement an electrical safety program that addresses employee exposure to specific hazards that exist in the workplace. This program is required to be written, published and available to all employees who might be exposed to the hazards. Electrical safety initiatives often fail because organizations lack an adequate combination of electrical and safety expertise and the time to follow through. We have a team of electrical safety experts with decades of experience ready to fill the gaps in your safety program.
Services Available • Safety program development/modification • Procedure writing • Job/task analysis • Lockout/tagout program development • Custom training program development • Compliance updates • Project consultation Contact us today at 1.877.594.3156 or visit www.electricalsafetyservices.com to schedule a free consultation with one of our safety experts.
2009 in Review: OSHA Electrical Citations In fiscal year 2009 (10/08 – 9/09) OSHA issued over 10 million dollars in citations for electrical regulations. Every organization can easily avoid these costs by assessing their facility for hazards and implementing an electrical safety program. These charts illustrate the distribution of citation values by industry (right) and by electrical regulation (below).
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $187,438 Construction $196,665
Mining $95,991 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate $49,502
Retail Trade $428,758 Wholesale Trade $666,911
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Industry Profile for an OSHA Standard, July 2010. www.osha.gov/oshstats 1910.335 Safeguards for 1910.137 Electrical Personnel Protection Protective Devices $33,650 $490,366 1910.334 Use of 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Equipment $160,401 Transmission, and Distribution $353,494 1910.333 Selection Use of Work Practices $416,152
Services $748,706 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services $997,544
Manufacturing $7,131,398
1910.332 Training $257,269
1910.303 Electrical systems design, general requirements $1,931,955
1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) $4,735,603
Citations by Industry
1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use $2,124,023
Citations by Regulation
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Recent Experience Cardinal Glass Manufacturing facility
City of Lethbridge, Alberta Power distribution substations
Clearwater Paper and Pulp Manufacturing facility
Cuisinart Utility tunnels serving resort
Multiple campus facilities
Diamonds Plastics Corp Manufacturing facility
Federal Aviation Administration Commercial facilities
Garland Power & Light Power distribution substations
Honeywell Commercial power generation facility
Invenergy Wind energy and gas turbine power generation facilities
Mary Kay Manufacturing facility
N.V. Elmar Aruba Power distribution substations
Pratt Industries Manufacturing facility
Seattle Department of Transportation
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Dartmouth College
We have a wide variety of industry experience. Here are a few examples of recent projects.
Light rail facilities
Teck Cominco Ltd. Above and below ground installations at a gold mine
Tri-State Generation and Distribution Power generation station
U.S. Department of Commerce Electrical installations in government complex
Williams Midstream Gas processing facilities
IDEX Corporation Multiple manufacturing facilities
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Electrical Engineering Division AVO’s Electrical Engineering Division is a registered engineering firm in the State of Texas (#F-006122). Each project that we complete is reviewed and sealed by our Professional Engineers who are collectively registered in the US and Canada.
Safety Before Compliance While equipment reliability and compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E®, NEC® and NESC® are valuable benefits of our services, protecting your personnel is our core motivation. We refuse to cut corners to make you appear to be in compliance while not achieving the true purpose of the regulations.
Data Integrity Saving lives and protecting equipment depends entirely on the quality of the results in these studies. Even a few small changes in the power system can have huge effects on hazard levels downstream. We work diligently to verify the accuracy of input data.
Non-Commercial When we provide recommendations for system modification that will reduce the hazard levels, we give you the facts, not a sales pitch. We do not partner with manufacturers or sell any of the equipment that we recommend.
Innovative Not only do we understand application of the standards, we are extensively involved in the development of standards dealing with arc flash. Team member, Dennis K. Neitzel, CPE, is a Principal Committee Member for the NFPA 70E® standard, Working Group Chairman for IEEE std. 902, and in the development group for IEEE P1584.1, the Guide for the Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE 1584.
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Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Scope One Line Diagrams These diagrams show the current configuration and modes of operation for the power system. Accurate electrical system drawings are necessary to identify power sources, voltage levels, electrical equipment and protective devices. If your diagrams are inaccurate, or do not exist, we can develop them for you. The duration of this process depends on the size of your facility and quantity of equipment.
Data Gathering
Arc Flash Hazards In it’s most basic definition, an arc flash is an explosion caused by arcing electricity. These arcs are caused by improper engineering, maintenance, work practices and defective equipment. Results of these explosions are devastating to the employee and the organization. Additional costs may result from citations, equipment damage, downtime, medical care, insurance premium increases, workers compensation, attorney fees, accident investigation costs, training and bad publicity.
Visit us at www.avoeedivision.com for free informational tools or to schedule a free arc flash consultation.
Short Circuit Study This study determines the magnitude of current flowing throughout the power system at critical points at various time intervals after a “fault” occurs. These calculations are used to determine the bolted fault current which is essential for the calculation of incident energy and interrupting ratings of your equipment. We will compare fault current to interrupting ratings at various locations in the plant. As an optional extension of this study, we can compare equipment ratings with calculated short circuit and operating conditions to identify underrated equipment.
Arc Flash Calculations
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Section 130.3 of the NFPA 70E® standard and NESC® Article 410 establish the requirements and methodology for an arc flash hazard analysis. This analysis defines flash protection boundaries and appropriate personal protective equipment for use by the employee within the flash protection boundary.
Our technicians will perform data collection from all applicable electrical equipment. You have the option to have your qualified staff perform the data collection. We will require utility available fault current at the entrance to the facility; nameplate data of electrical devices; ratings and trip settings of protective devices; sizes, lengths and cross sections of all conductors. We will input the data into engineering software to provide the basis for power distribution system modeling.
These calculations are based on available short circuit current, protective device clearing time and other applicable one line diagram information. We will calculate incident energy levels and flash protection boundaries at all relevant equipment busses. Actual available fault current at the bus and total clearing time of the upstream protective devices greatly affects incident energy. We will determine magnitude of arc hazards using methods from NFPA 70E®, IEEE 1584 or NESC Tables 410‐1 and 410‐2.
Labels We provide ASTM compliant, environment and chemical resistant arc flash hazard warning labels per NEC® Section 110.16. These labels identify incident energy, limited, restricted and prohibited approach distances, minimum arc rating, flash protection boundary distance and shock hazard when a cover is removed.
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Additional Engineering Studies Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Maintenance Plan NFPA 70E® 130.3 mandates updates to your analysis every 5 years and when you make major modifications to equipment. The analysis maintenance plan integrates changes to your system over time and will help you avoid a large investment every 5 years.
Load Flow Study This study calculates the voltage drop on each feeder and transformer branch, voltage on each bus and projected power flow and losses in the system. This study may be used for conventional voltage drop analysis, loss analysis, power factor studies, capacitor placement, long-line charging effects, impact loading for motor starting studies, generator sizing and for cogeneration analysis.
Protective Device Coordination This study is performed to determine the appropriate type of protective device, location and settings for adequate equipment protection. Sufficient operating times are maintained to allow for inrush currents experienced when energizing transformers or starting motors. This study will reduce the amount of equipment affected by an overcurrent trip and the amount of incident energy a technician is subjected to if an arc flash occurs. The fault current will open equipment nearest to the fault to avoid overall system blackout. You will receive time current coordination curves that illustrate coordination among devices shown on one line diagrams.
Short Circuit Study This study described in the scope of the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis (page 9) is also available as an individual study. Visit us at www.avoeedivision.com or contact us at 1.877.594.3156 to schedule your free consultation.
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We have performed engineering studies at locations around the world. Here are a few examples.
ExxonMobil
Recent Experience
Chemical film plant
Franciscan University Multiple campus facilities
Harquahala Generating Company, L.L.C. 1000 MW combined cycle generating plant
IDEX Corporation Multiple manufacturing facilities including a large forge and foundry complex
Invenergy Commercial power generation facility
“I appreciated AVO Electrical Engineering’s professional manner and flexibility. We had special circumstances that required a non-standard solution. They worked with us to develop the system that we needed to keep our people safe.”
Kennecott Utah Copper smelter plant
Mead Johnson Nutrition
-Steve B., Trebor
MidAmerican Underground radial and network systems; multiple coal fired steam, LNG and combustion turbine energy centers and substations
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing facility
“AVO was very responsive in performing our arc flash hazard analysis and produced a high quality professional product. AVO also was very cooperative in responding to questions and issues that were beyond the basic scope of work.” - Mike A., Grays Harbor Energy Center
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Multiple manufacturing facilities in China, Taiwan and the Philippines
Nucor Corporation Large sheet steel mill plant
“I appreciate the hard work that you and your team put into the arc flash studies for MidAmerican Energy. The result of the project was a success, and AVO’s knowledge of the industry requirements, flexibility, and professionalism contributed to an excellent end product.”
Rubbermaid Manufacturing facility
San Diego Gas & Electric Combined cycle generation stations
-Bill S., MidAmerican Energy
Wheelabrator Shasta Wood chip fired 60 MW generating plant
Williams Production Multiple natural gas collection facilities throughout Texas sand Oklahoma
Potelco Inc. Union Pacific railroad facility
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Training Institute
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Over the last 47 years, we have educated hundreds of thousands of students in electrical maintenance skills and safety procedures. We are one of the oldest, most recognized sources for electrical training worldwide.
Effective Every aspect of our curriculum is designed to facilitate student learning. Illustrations, supplementary materials and logical presentation sequence in every course ensure each student leaves with the skills they need to do the job. Our substations, buried cable fields, circuit breaker, relay and motor controls labs are designed to replicate the working environment. Students perform actual testing and maintenance under instructor supervision with quality equipment. We make integration of the newest electrical equipment technologies an ongoing effort.
Accredited Our courses are recognized by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA), agencies of the U.S. government, nuclear facilities and utilities nationwide. AVO Training Institute has been ISO 9001:2000 Certified since 1995.
Qualified Instructors
What Our Students Are Saying “The experience and knowledge of your staff is top notch. The way the course was outlined by Tom made it easily understood and retained. The best instructor I’ve ever had for any type of certification.” -Justin F., Canta Electric Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Mar 2010 “The instructor is outstanding – very knowledgeable on the subject, lots of field experience to draw from. Would highly recommend the class.” -Todd S., Southern California Edison Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Mar 2010 “Art was motivating, passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Enjoyed him as an instructor!” -Dale J., Miller Coors Substation Maintenance I, Apr 2010 “Doug is a knowledgeable, informative professional whom reflects a very high educational standard on himself and AVO. His experience is to be envied/sought after by all!” -Terry S., US Navy Electrical Safety for Utilities, Apr 2010 “As a former instructor myself, Jack is highly motivated and an excellent speaker. His real life experiences definitely add to the curriculum.” -Robert K., US Navy Cable Splicing and Testing, Medium-Voltage, Mar 2010
Industry Innovation
“Thoroughly enjoyed course and instructor made class interesting. Wish all the classes I’ve taken elsewhere were as interesting.” -Robert W., Kimberly Clark Substation Maintenance II, Feb 2010
We have membership and leadership affiliations with innovative associations including the AFE, APPA, ASSE, ASTD, ASTM, FOA, IAEI, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, NRECA, NSC, VPPPA and more. Through research and membership in the leading industry organizations, we not only stay ahead of technology and process developments, we propose the changes that affect you.
“Over 20 yrs doing electrical/electronic work and still learned essential information. Thanks Willie!” -Jose C., Transocean Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Jan 2010
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Each one of our instructors has decades of field experience that provides a real world perspective in the classroom and the ability to pass on that knowledge. Our instructors have over 1,100 combined years of electrical industry experience.
“Mark was amazing. Technical knowledge and teaching skills are outstanding. Best training I have had in 17 yrs as a Journeyman.” -Ali Z., Kansas City Power & Light Cable Splicing and Testing, Medium-Voltage, Jan 2010 “I acquired knowledge and skills above my expectations for this course!” -John G., Shell Puget Sound Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage, Nov 2009 “Top notch instructor; fast pace – no sleeping! Very insightful safety training!” -Wendle L., Entegra OSHA Electrical Safety Related Work Practices, Jan 2010 “Excellent facility and staff! Will be recommending to others! Willingness of staff and instructors to help in any way possible was great!” -Justin L., Military Sealift Support Command Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, June 2010
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Open Enrollment Training Open enrollment courses are scheduled at our Learning Centers across the United States. You should utilize open-enrollment training if you have only a few technicians to train, or if you have many, but you don’t want them all in training at once. We have relationships with local hotels near each Learning Center that offer discounts, free shuttle services, meals and more. Visit the Learning Centers section of www.avotraining.com for details. Dallas Corporate Learning Center 4271 Bronze Way Dallas, TX 75237
Lakeland Learning Center McIntosh Power Plant, 3030 East Lake Parker Drive Lakeland, FL 33805
Valley Forge Corporate Learning Center 2621 Van Buren Avenue Norristown, PA 19403
Las Vegas Learning Center Holiday Inn Express, 4035 N Nellis Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89115
Charlotte Learning Center Duke Energy, 610 Toddville Rd Charlotte, NC 28214
Los Angeles Learning Center Romac Supply, 7400 Bandini Boulevard Commerce, CA 90040
DFW Airport Learning Center TRS-Rentelco, 1830 West Airfield Drive DFW Airport, TX 75261
Perrysburg Learning Center Kiemle-Hankins, 94 H Street Perrysburg, OH 43551
Houston Learning Center ABB Inc., 3700 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77042
Portland Learning Center Clackamus Community College, 29353 Town Center Loop E Wilsonville, OR 97070
Kansas City Learning Center Kansas City Power & Light, 5700 Eugene Field Road Kansas City, MO 64141
Reading Learning Center Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street Reading, MA 01867
On-site Training On-site courses are scheduled at your facility. You provide the classroom and students – we send our instructor, materials and can supplement your equipment if necessary. For companies that have more than a few technicians to train, this format definitely has added benefits. On-site training allows you to customize the course to your equipment, facility and procedures. You will also be able to request target dates and have your technicians available in case of an emergency. While all open enrollment courses are available on-site, we have additional courses available for on-site presentation (see page 33). For pricing and details contact us today at 1.877.594.3156.
Course Customization Pick and choose learning objectives and equipment from a particular course or different courses. We have developed organization specific programs such as Electrical Safety for Shipyard Workers, Wind Facilities, Commercial Kitchens, Telecommunications, High Voltage Equipment Operations, Grounding System Design for Mining, Outside Plant Engineering, Station Installation and Maintenance, and many more. If you have a specific electrical training need, we have the resources to make it happen.
Technical Consulting We provide onsite supervision of field technicians as they perform critical or routine maintenance tasks for the purpose of: • Technical guidance and on-the-job training • Immediate “error” correction • Competency evaluation • Expert field maintenance assistance Our expertise is available for protective relays (mechanical, solid-state, microprocessor-based), substations (circuit breakers, transformers, bus work), motors, generators, motor controls and starters, grounding, cable splicing and fault locating, fiber optic splicing and testing and battery maintenance.
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Course Directory
Basic Electricity and Basic Electrical Troubleshooting (pg. 19) Electrical Print Reading (pg. 20) Electrical Technician Fundamentals Program (pg. 19) Electronics for Electricians and Electronics Troubleshooting (pg. 20) Arc Flash Compliance (pg. 17) Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities (pg. 16) Electrical Safety for Inspectors (pg. 18) Electrical Safety for Mining (pg. 33) Electrical Safety for Utilities (pg. 16) Electrical Safety for Shipyards (pg. 33) Electrical Safety Inspector Certification (pg. 18) Energized Catenary Safe Work Practices (pg. 33) National Electrical Code® (pg. 18) National Electrical Code® Changes (pg. 33) NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety Requirements (pg. 17) NFPA 70E® 1-Day (pg. 33) OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (pg. 17) OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution (pg. 33) Cable Splicing and Terminating, Medium-Voltage (pg. 22) Cable Technician Certification Program (pg. 22) Cable Testing and Fault Location, Medium-Voltage (pg. 22) Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Basic and Advanced (pg. 21) FOA Fiber Optics Certifications (pg. 21) Premises Cabling (pg. 21)
Advanced Visual Testing Software and One Touch (pg. 26) Differential Relay Systems (pg. 27) Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial (pg. 27) Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Generation (pg. 27) Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced (pg. 25) Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic (pg. 25) Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation (pg. 26) Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid-State (pg. 26) Protective Relay Technician Certifications (pg. 25)
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Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage (pg. 23) Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage (pg. 24) Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case (pg. 24) Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6 (pg. 33) Circuit Breaker Technician Certification (pg. 23)
Battery Maintenance and Testing (pg. 29) Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing (pg. 30) Industrial Controls (pg. 33) Motor Maintenance and Testing (pg. 29) Motor Controls and Starters, Low-Voltage (pg. 29) Power Factor Testing (pg. 30) Programmable Logic Controllers (pg. 33) Substation Maintenance I and II (pg. 28) Substation Technician Certification (pg. 28) Transformer Maintenance and Testing (pg. 30) Variable Frequency Drives (pg. 33) Grounding and Bonding (pg. 32) Power Quality and Harmonics (pg. 31) Protective Device Coordination, Industrial (pg. 31) Protective Device Coordination, Utilities (pg. 31) Short Circuit Analysis (pg. 32)
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Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities Course 290 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1175
Designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, supervisors and personnel that work on or near energized equipment in the low and medium voltage ranges and are classified as “qualified” by OSHA. Meets the mandated training requirements of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.332, .269. Requires working knowledge of electricity. Learning Objectives • Electrical hazards and safety procedures for working on/around metal-clad switchgear, substations, motor control centers and facility electrical systems • In-service care and use of required personal protective equipment • Energized and de-energized work procedures such as minimum approach distances and lockout/tagout requirements • Temporary and permanent grounding systems and specific equipment hazards • Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269, .303, .137 and .147 Dallas, TX Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2010 Oct 11-14, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010 Jan 24-27, 2011 Mar 21-24, 2011 Apr 26-29, 2011 June 20-23, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011 Dec 5-8, 2011 Charlotte, NC Jan 10-13, 2011 Houston, TX Feb 7-10, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011
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Kansas City, MO June 13-16, 2011 Oct 3-6, 2011
Reading, MA Oct 12-15, 2010 May 16-19, 2011
Las Vegas, NV July 18-21, 2011 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 27-30, 2010 Oct 25-28, 2010 Nov 15-18, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010 Jan 10-13, 2011 Mar 28-31, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
Los Angeles, CA July 11-14, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Nov 9-12, 2010 Feb 8-11, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011 Portland, OR Aug 10-13, 2010 Apr 11-14, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011
Electrical Safety for Utilities
Course 223 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1185 Designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, linemen and any personnel that work on or near energized equipment. Meets the mandated training requirements of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.332, .269. Requires field knowledge of electrical power equipment and installations. Learning Objectives • Electrical hazards and safety procedures for working on/around transmission, generation and distribution facility power systems • Personal protective equipment types and maintenance • Energized and de-energized work procedures • Temporary and permanent grounding systems and specific equipment hazards • Electrical safe work program elements • Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269, .303-.308, .137 and .147 and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements for permanent system grounding Dallas, TX Nov 1-4, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 June 27-30, 2011 July 25-28, 2011 Aug 22-25, 2011 Oct 3-6, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011 Charlotte, NC Nov 14-17, 2011
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Kansas City, MO Sept 21-24, 2010 Feb 14-17, 2011 May 9-12, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Mar 14-17, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Nov 16-19, 2010 Portland, OR Dec 6-9, 2010 July 18-21, 2011
Reading, MA Oct 17-20, 2011 Valley Forge, PA Oct 4-7, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011 July 11-14, 2011 Aug 8-11, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011 Oct 10-13, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety Requirements
Course 431 • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750
Designed for any personnel working on or around voltages of 50 volts or more. Students will receive the current NFPA 70E®. Meets the mandated training requirements of NFPA 70E®, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332 and the NEC® Article 100 definition of “qualified” personnel. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Learning Objectives • Physiological effects of shock, arc and blast • Personal protective equipment selection, in-service care and use • Guidelines for shock and arc flash hazard analysis • Shock and arc flash protection boundaries • Lockout/tagout requirements • General installation safety requirements and electrical safe work practices • Qualified and unqualified personnel requirements
Arc Flash Compliance
Course 450B • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750 Designed for personnel responsible for electrical system evaluation and safety compliance. Familiarity with NFPA 70E® or IEEE 1584 is beneficial but not required.
OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
Course 259 • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750 Designed for industrial or commercial personnel that work on or around voltages of 50 volts or more. Meets the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331.335. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Learning Objectives • Electrical hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) selection requirements • Proper care and use of PPE in compliance with OSHA and ASTM • Energized and de-energized work procedures • Safe workspace and approach distances • General installation safety requirements and electrical safe work practices • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269 and .303
Charlotte, NC July 25-26, 2011
Dallas, TX Sept 2-3, 2010 Dec 2-3, 2010 Jan 12-13, 2011 Mar 30-31, 2011 May 11-12, 2011 Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2011 Nov 21-22, 2011 Charlotte, NC July 27-28, 2011 Houston, TX Oct 14-15, 2010 Jan 19-20, 2011 Oct 5-6, 2011
Dallas, TX Sept 8-9, 2010 Nov 22-23, 2010 Dec 8-9, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2011 Mar 28-29, 2011 July 6-7, 2011 Sept 7-8, 2011 Nov 14-15, 2011 Dec 19-20, 2011
Houston, TX Sept 1-2, 2010 Oct 12-13, 2010 Jan 17-18, 2011 Oct 3-4, 2011
Las Vegas, NV Oct 5-6, 2010 Dec 12-13, 2010 May 23-24, 2011 Oct 17-18, 2011
Portland, OR Nov 15-16, 2010
Kansas City, MO Nov 9-10, 2010 Feb 21-22, 2011 Sept 8-9, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Aug 10-11, 2010 Mar 7-8, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Aug 18-19, 2010 Dec 13-14, 2010 Jan 4-5, 2011 Feb 21-22, 2011 May 24-25, 2011 June 21-22, 2011 Aug 17-18, 2011 Oct 5-6, 2011
Lakeland, FL Aug 11-12, 2010 Mar 23-24, 2011 Aug 10-11, 2011
Kansas City, MO Nov 11-12, 2010 Las Vegas, NV Oct 7-8, 2010 Dec 15-16, 2010 May 25-26, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Mar 9-10, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Sept 16-17, 2010 Aug 17-18, 2011 Portland, OR Nov 17-18, 2010 Aug 12-13, 2011
Perrysburg, OH Sept 14-15, 2010 Mar 21-22, 2011 June 20-12, 2011 Aug 15-16, 2011
Reading, MA Oct 10-11, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Dec 15-16, 2010 Jan 6-7, 2011 Feb 23-24, 2011 May 26-27, 2011 June 23-24, 2011 AVO | TRAINING INSTITUTE
Learning Objectives • The causes and effects of an arc flash event • Overview of OSHA, NFPA 70E® and IEEE applicable regulations and standards • Detailed process for having an arc flash hazard analysis performed • Identify types and classes of personal protective equipment • Interpret arc flash hazard analysis results • Hazard mitigation techniques
Dallas, TX Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2010 Sept 22-23, 2010 Nov 10-11, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2010 Dec 8-9, 2010 Jan 10-11, 2011 Feb 23-24, 2011 Apr 18-19, 2011 July 20-21, 2011 Aug 29-30, 2011 Nov 2-3, 2011 Dec 7-8, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2010 Oct 13-14, 2010 Jan 12-13, 2011 Apr 6-7, 2011 June 15-16, 2011 Aug 17-18, 2011 Oct 17-18, 2011
Lakeland, FL May 2-3, 2011
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National Electrical Code®
Course 229 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1175 Designed for electricians, inspectors and journeymen needing to meet federal, state and local requirements for performing electrical work as well as becoming a licensed electrician. Students will receive the current NEC® code book. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. For more emphasis on grounding see the Grounding and Bonding course description (pg. 32). We will begin using the 2011 edition when it is released in November of 2010. Learning Objectives • Effective use of the most common articles, sections and tables of the NEC® to analyze and solve electrical problems • Ampacity determination for sizing conductors, selecting overcurrent protection and grounding • Terminology and requirements for electrical installations • Acceptable wiring methods, materials, design and protection • Calculations such as voltage drop, neutral load, feeder and branch circuit loads • Motor circuit design Dallas, TX Oct 18-21, 2010 Dec 6-9, 2010 Jan 17-20, 2011 Feb 7-10, 2011 Apr 4-7, 2011 July 11-14, 2011 Oct 11-14, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011
Kansas City, MO Mar 21-24, 2011 Aug 22-25, 2011
Perrysburg, OH June 13-16, 2011
Las Vegas, NV Jan 10-13, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011
Portland, OR Aug 24-27, 2010 Feb 14-17, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2011
Reading, MA Nov 7-10, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 14-17, 2010 Nov 2-5, 2010 Jan 24-27, 2011 May 3-6, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011 Nov 1-4, 2011
Electrical Safety for Inspectors
Course 430 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1185 Designed for industrial electrical inspectors, safety professionals, maintenance supervisors and personnel that are involved with safety inspections. Working knowledge of electricity is recommended but not required. Learning Objectives • Electrical hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements • Energized and de-energized work procedures • Principles of electrical maintenance as required by NFPA 70B® • Protective device coordination and short circuit analysis overview as related to flash hazards • Analysis required by NFPA 70E® • Electrical inspection procedures, checklists and common violations • Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303, .331-.335, .137, .269 and .147 Dallas, TX Sept 7-10, 2010 Nov 15-18, 2010 Feb 21-24, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011 Aug 15-18, 2011 Oct 17-20, 2011
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Electrical Safety Inspector Certification Do you inspect industrial electrical systems? Are you preparing for the International Association of Electrical Inspector’s (IAEI) CEI or NCPCCI? Electrical inspectors are subject to the hazards of electricity too! Know how to protect yourself. The Industrial Electrical Safety Inspector Certification requires completion of Electrical Safety for Inspectors and the National Electrical Code® course or a current state license. Certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Visit us at www.avotraining.com for information regarding recertification.
Basic Electricity
Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
Designed for personnel entering the electrical field who need a solid background in AC/DC concepts or non-electrical personnel requiring basic electrical knowledge.
Designed for electrical technicians needing a safe and systematic troubleshooting system; nonelectrical personnel requiring troubleshooting skills; technicians that service electrical equipment or electricians that have primarily construction experience and need to improve their troubleshooting skills. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity.
Course 345 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185
Learning Objectives • Math review and use of scientific calculator • AC/DC fundamentals, Ohm’s Law, typical load and generation concepts • Matter, electron flow, and methods to produce electromotive force • Relationships between voltage, ohms, amperes, three-phase voltage, current and power in wye/delta circuits • The effects of resistors, inductors and capacitors • Calculate single- and three-phase values • Multimeters used in lab for problem solving work-related DC circuits Dallas, TX Sept 14-17, 2010 Nov 2-5, 2010 Feb 1-4, 2011 May 17-20, 2011 July 26-29, 2011 Sept 13-16, 2011 Nov 1-4, 2011 Charlotte, NC Mar 29 – Apr 1, 2011
Houston, TX Aug 17-20, 2010 Feb 22-25, 2011 Kansas City, MO May 3-6, 2011 Aug 16-19, 2011 Reading, MA Apr 5-8, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Oct 5-8, 2010 Dec 7-10, 2010 Jan 4-7, 2011 Mar 8-11, 2011 June 7-10, 2011 Oct 11-14, 2011 Dec 6-9, 2011
Course 410 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185
Learning Objectives • Safety hazards of troubleshooting electrical systems and components • Reading and interpreting wiring and ladder diagrams • Basic troubleshooting methods for motors, contactors, transformers, relays and lighting • Recognition of power quality problems • Multimeters and miscellaneous test equipment used in lab for troubleshooting Dallas, TX Sept 20-23, 2010 Nov 8-11, 2010 Feb 7-10, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011
Charlotte, NC May 9-12, 2011 Houston, TX Mar 1-4, 2011 Reading, MA Apr 11-14, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Oct 11-14, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010 Jan 10-13, 2011 Mar 14-17, 2011 June 13-16, 2011 Oct 17-20, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
In less than 21 days of training, you can give your new technicians a strong foundation in the fundamentals of electrical maintenance and safety. Take the courses consecutively or get some time on the job in between each course. Upon completion of the program, select a certification to give your technicians practical experience in a specific trade.
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Electrical Technician Fundamentals Program
Fundamentals Program • Basic Electricity • Electrical Print Reading • Basic Electrical Troubleshooting • Motor Control and Starters, Low-Voltage • National Electrical Code® Certification Programs • Substation (pg. 28) • Circuit Breaker (pg. 23) • Cable (pg. 22) • Protective Relay (pg. 25) • FOA Fiber Optics (pg. 21)
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Electrical Print Reading
Course 234 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1175 Designed for personnel that require proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical prints. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Students are encouraged to bring their own prints to class. Learning Objectives • Device symbols, abbreviations and IEEE/ANSI Standard Device Numbers • Interpret one line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics and functional control diagrams used for design, construction, analysis and troubleshooting • Focus on specific equipment such as relays, meters, breakers and motor controls schemes • Copies of actual prints are used in the lab to develop a logical sequence of system flow Dallas, TX Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2010 Feb 14-17, 2011 Apr 4-7, 2011 Aug 22-25, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011
Houston, TX June 27-30, 2011
Reading, MA June 6-9, 2011
Kansas City, MO Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2010 May 23-26, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Oct 19-22, 2010 Jan 17-20, 2011 May 16-19, 2011 July 18-21, 2011 Oct 17-20, 2011
Electronics for Electricians
Course 239 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1145 Designed for personnel that test and maintain solid-state devices common in the electrical field. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Learning Objectives • AC/DC theory review • Resonance and bandwidth of tuned circuits • Understand operation and combination of electronic components such as vacuum tubes, semiconductors, amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies and digital logic circuits • DMM and miscellaneous test equipment used in lab to check resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and SCR performance • Measure voltage, resistance and current in test circuits
Charlotte, NC Sept 19-23, 2011
Electronics Troubleshooting
Dallas, TX Aug 16-20, 2010 Oct 11-15, 2010 Feb 7-11, 2011 Apr 11-15, 2011 July 25-29, 2011 Oct 10-14, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011
Course 256 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1145 Designed for personnel that test and maintain digital and analog solid-state devices common in industrial facilities. Requires Electronics for Electricians course or equivalent knowledge. Learning Objectives • Electronic components and circuits review • Troubleshooting theory and techniques for signal tracing, isolation and repair of circuit faults • Use DMM, oscilloscopes and common test equipment in lab to locate and repair digital logic and solid-state circuits
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Dallas, TX Aug 9-13, 2010 Oct 4-8, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Oct 3-7, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011
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Charlotte, NC Sept 26-30, 2011
Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Basic Course 404B • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Hands-on • $1525
Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, design and maintenance of fiber optic cable systems. This course includes FOA membership as well as FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) status. The CFOT certification has been structured as a technology certification, not aligned to any specific job function. It is used by all installers, both outside plant and premises, plus component manufacturing technicians, network managers, network designers, etc.
DFW Airport, TX Sept 14-17, 2010 Nov 2-5, 2010 Jan 4-7, 2011 Mar 1-4, 2011 May 17-20, 2011 July 12-15, 2011 Sept 13-16, 2011 Nov 8-11, 2011
Learning Objectives • Historical development and advantages of fiber optic systems • Identify the components, functions and applications • Applicable ANSI/TIA/EIA standards • Cable link loss analysis • Design, installation and maintenance procedures • Perform splicing, termination, testing and documentation procedures in lab
FOA Fiber Optics Certifications
Course 404A • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1825
Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, design and maintenance of fiber optic cable systems. This course is the FOA Advanced Fiber Optic Technician (AFOT) program and requires FOA CFOT status.
DFW Airport, TX Sept 20-24, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010 Jan 10-14, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011 May 23-27, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011
Learning Objectives • Plant design and components for fiber optic networks • Applicable ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards • Perform splicing of single- and multi-mode fibers (mechanical and fusion) • Perform splice loss and end-to-end loss measurements in lab using power meters, light sources and optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs)
Premises Cabling
Course 404C • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Hands-on • $1525 • New in 2010 Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, design and maintenance of premises cabling systems for communications. This course is the FOA Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT) program and requires FOA CFOT status.
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Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Advanced
DFW Airport, TX Sept 27-30, 2010 Nov 15-18, 2010 Jan 17-20, 2011 Mar 14-17, 2011 June 6-9, 2011 July 25-28, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011
Learning Objectives • Understand network cabling applications for communication • Identify applications of copper, fiber and wireless in structured cabling systems • Design, installation and testing of premises cabling systems in lab
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Cable Technician Certification Program This certification requires completion of Cable Testing and Fault Location, Cable Splicing and Terminating, and Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities or Utilities within an 18 month period. Certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Visit us at www.avotraining.com for information regarding recertification.
Cable Splicing and Terminating, Medium-Voltage Course 304 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 + Materials $775
Designed for engineers, electricians, supervisors and cable splicers that are responsible for the installation, maintenance, splicing and terminating of medium-voltage cable systems. Familiarity with cable systems is beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Medium-voltage cable types, components and design • Safe use of splicing tools • Proper cable preparation, installation and handling techniques • Testing, splicing and termination procedures • Perform splicing and terminating in lab using tape, shrink and molded technologies • Perform DC dielectric testing in lab Dallas, TX Aug 17-20, 2010 Oct 19-22, 2010 Dec 7-10, 2010 Mar 1-4, 2011 Apr 26-29, 2011 June 14-17, 2011 Aug 9-12, 2011 Oct 18-21, 2011 Dec 6-9, 2011
Houston, TX Oct 11-14, 2011 Kansas City, MO July 12-15, 2011 Nov 15-18, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Sept 21-24, 2010 Oct 3-6, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Oct 5-8, 2010 Sept 26-29, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 14-17, 2010 Nov 2-5, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Mar 15-18, 2011 May 10-13, 2011 July 26-29, 2011 Sept 13-16, 2011 Nov 1-4, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011
Cable Testing and Fault Location, Medium-Voltage Course 133 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1525
Designed for engineers, electricians, supervisors and cable splicers that are responsible for the testing and maintenance of medium-voltage cable systems. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Familiarity with splicing and testing beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Medium-voltage cable design, construction and operation • Industry standards and procedures for testing • Causes of cable failures • Perform insulation resistance, dielectric strength tests in lab and evaluate results • Locate faults by time domain reflectometer, arc-reflection and “thumper” methods Dallas, TX Aug 23-26, 2010 Oct 25-28, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010 Mar 7-10, 2011 May 2-5, 2011 June 20-23, 2011 Aug 15-18, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
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Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage Course 134 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Designed for apprentices, technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the maintenance and testing of low-voltage power circuit breakers. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Dallas, TX Sept 13-17, 2010 Nov 1-5, 2010 Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2010 Feb 14-18, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 Sept 12-16, 2011 Oct 24-28, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011 Houston, TX Aug 23-27, 2010 May 9-13, 2011 Kansas City, MO May 16-20, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011
This certification requires completion of Circuit Breaker Maintenance, LowVoltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case, and Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities or Utilities within an 18 month period. Certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Visit us at www.avotraining.com for information regarding recertification.
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Learning Objectives • Maintenance requirements and justification • Identify components and nameplate data for power circuit breakers equipped with electromechanical and solid-state trip devices • Perform a complete circuit breaker service: inspection, removal, disassembly, cleaning, tightening, reassembly, lubrication and adjustment in lab • Read and interpret manufacturers’ trip curves, including RMS types • Use high current test sets, perform contact resistance and insulation resistance testing in lab • Evaluate test results
Circuit Breaker Technician Certification
Los Angeles, CA Feb 7-11, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Mar 7-11, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Valley Forge, PA Aug 9-13, 2010 Oct 4-8, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010 Jan 3-7, 2011 Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011 June 6-10, 2011 Aug 8-12, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011
Lakeland, FL Mar 14-18, 2011 Aug 1-5, 2011
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Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case Course 418 • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $755
Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the maintenance and testing of molded- and insulated-case circuit breakers. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Learning Objectives • Components and nameplate data for breakers equipped with thermal, magnetic and solid-state trip devices • Applicable safety and NEMA standards • Discuss and perform maintenance as required by manufacturer and industry standards • Read and interpret time overcurrent curves, including thermal and solid-state types • Perform primary current injection, contact resistance and insulation resistance testing in lab • Evaluate test results Dallas, TX Sept 20-21, 2010 Nov 8-9, 2010 Dec 6-7, 2010 Feb 21-22, 2011 Apr 11-12, 2011 July 18-19, 2011 Sept 19-20, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2011 Dec 5-6, 2011
Houston, TX Aug 30-31, 2010 Lakeland, FL Aug 9-10, 2010 Mar 21-22, 2011 Aug 8-9, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Feb 14-15, 2011 Nov 21-22, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Mar 14-15, 2011 July 25-26, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Aug 16-17, 2010 Oct 11-12, 2010 Nov 22-23, 2010 Jan 10-11, 2011 Apr 4-5, 2011 June 13-14, 2011 Aug 15-16, 2011 Oct 3-4, 2011 Nov 14-15, 2011
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage Course 300 • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Hands-on • $1425
Designed for apprentices, technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the maintenance and testing of medium-voltage power circuit breakers. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Maintenance requirements and justification • Components and ratings for metal-clad switchgear, specifically 5- and 15-kV air and vacuum circuit breakers • Perform a complete circuit breaker service: inspection, removal, disassembly, cleaning, tightening, reassembly, lubrication and adjustment • Perform contact resistance, insulation resistance and operation tests and evaluate results in lab • Understand the advantages of a breaker timing/travel test Dallas, TX Aug 17-20, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Jan 4-7, 2011 Mar 7-10, 2011 June 6-9, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011 Oct 17-20, 2011
Houston, TX Oct 19-22, 2010 May 2-5, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Oct 12-15, 2010 July 25-28, 2011
Kansas City, MO Mar 28-31, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011
Perrysburg, OH Nov 15-18, 2010 Sept 19-22, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011
Lakeland, FL Jan 10-13, 2011 June 20-23, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 14-17, 2010 Oct 26-29, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010 Feb 14-17, 2011 May 16-19, 2011 July 11-14, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
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Protective Relay Technician Certifications Upon successful completion of each relay maintenance course, the student receives certification in the relay models successfully tested. Basic – commercial, industrial and elemental utility applications Advanced – complex industrial and utility applications Generation – generator protection applications Solid-State – basic commercial, industrial and utility applications Certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Visit us at www.avotraining.com for information regarding recertification.
Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced Course 140 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic Course 137 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the application, maintenance and testing of protective relays at utility and industrial facilities. Requires working knowledge of basic AC electricity. Bring a scientific calculator.
Dallas, TX Aug 9-13, 2010 Oct 4-8, 2010 Nov 1-5, 2010 Jan 10-14, 2011 Feb 14-18, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 June 20-24, 2011 Aug 1-5, 2011 Oct 3-7, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011
Kansas City, MO Apr 4-8, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Lakeland, FL Aug 16-20, 2010 Feb 7-11, 2011 Aug 15-19, 2011
Charlotte, NC June 13-17, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Aug 23-27, 2010 Dec 6-10, 2010 Mar 14-18, 2011 June 6-10, 2011 Sept 12-16, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011
Houston, TX Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011
Perrysburg, OH Oct 25-29, 2010 May 16-20, 2011 Oct 24-28, 2011
Portland, OR Oct 18-22, 2010 Jan 24-28, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011 Reading, MA Sept 13-17, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011 Sept 12-16, 2011 Valley Forge, PA Sept 20-24, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010 Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2010 Feb 21-25, 2011 May 2-6, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011
Learning Objectives • Complex electromechanical protective relay theory, application and components • Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams for typical relays • Perform visual and mechanical inspections • Use of MPRT with TVI • Proper application of voltages, currents and phase angles using phase shifting test equipment • Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in lab: Directional overcurrent (CR, JBC), Power (IRD, JBCG), Sync-check (CVE, IJS), Impedance (GCX, KD, CEY, CEB) Dallas, TX Aug 16-20, 2010 Oct 11-15, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 June 27 – July 1, 2011 Aug 8-12, 2011 Oct 10-14, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011 Charlotte, NC June 20-24, 2011 Houston, TX Oct 4-8, 2010 Apr 4-8, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011 Kansas City, MO Apr 11-15, 2011 July 25-29, 2011
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Lakeland, FL Aug 23-27, 2010 Feb 14-18, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011
Reading, MA Nov 15-19, 2010 Mar 7-11, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010 Dec 13-17, 2010 Mar 21-25, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010 Dec 6-10, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Oct 3-7, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011
Perrysburg, OH Nov 1-5, 2010 May 23-27, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
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Learning Objectives • Basic electromagnetic induction protective relay theory, application and components • Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams and timing curves for typical relays • Understand CT and PT connections and polarity • Perform visual and mechanical inspections • Use of MPRT with TVI • Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in lab: Overcurrent (CO, IAC), Over/undervoltage (CV, IAV), Buss/ differential (PVD), Transformer percentage differential with harmonic restraint (BDD, HU)
Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and calibration of relays at utility and industrial facilities containing transmission and sub-transmission type relays. Requires two years of relay experience or working knowledge of basic relays. Bring a scientific calculator.
Portland, OR Oct 25-29, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011 May 16-20, 2011 Oct 24-28, 2011
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Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation Course 406 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Designed for personnel responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and calibration of generation relays at power plants. Requires basic relay experience. Bring a scientific calculator. Learning Objectives • Basic and complex generation relay theory, application and components • Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams • Perform visual and mechanical inspections • Use of MPRT with TVI • Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in lab: Overcurrent (COV, IJCV), Negative sequence (COQ, SGC), Loss of field (KLF, CEH), Reverse power (CW, ICW), Differential (CA, CFD)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid-State Course 270 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Designed for personnel responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and calibration of relays at utility and industrial facilities. Requires two years of relay experience or working knowledge of basic relays. Bring a scientific calculator.
Valley Forge, PA Oct 4-8, 2010 Jan 3-7, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011
Dallas, TX Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010 Dec 13-17, 2010 Feb 7-11, 2010 Apr 11-15, 2011 June 6-10, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011
Learning Objectives • Basic and complex solid-state relay theory, application and components • Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams and timing curves • Perform visual and mechanical inspections • Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays: Directional overcurrent (BE1-67), Reverse power (BE1-32)
Valley Forge, PA Aug 9-13, 2010 Oct 11-15, 2010 Mar 7-11, 2011 July 25-29, 2011 Aug 8-12, 2011 Oct 10-14, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011
Advanced Visual Testing Software
Dallas, TX Sept 13-17, 2010 Dec 6-10, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011 May 2-6, 2011 July 25-29, 2011 Sept 12-16, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011
Course 403 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance, testing and calibration of relays and other devices. Bring a laptop with Windows®, Pentium 133+ processor, 16+ MB of RAM, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Setup and configuration of AVTS software and database • Conversion of a PulseMaster® database into a AVTS database • Create testing and relay settings using the visual concepts of AVTS • Tools and editors to enhance testing • Test and use results for basic and advanced relays in lab using AVTS
Advanced Visual Testing Software, One Touch Course 136 • 2.5 Days • 2.0 CEUs • Hands-on • $1095
Designed for experienced users of AVTS. Focus on automated testing of microprocessor based relays and creating enhanced results for reclosing, extra inputs and extra outputs in digital format. Bring a laptop with Windows®, Pentium 133+ processor, 16+ MB of RAM, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Use the One Touch control to test SEL relays using visual basic scripting, and Multilin and UR relays using MODBUS addressing • Troubleshoot and modify scripts for your specific relays • Use and create “Single Stroke” test modules that run automatically including populating settings fields, changing word bits and auto updating MODBUS addresses
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Dallas, TX Aug 23-27, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
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Dallas, TX Sept 21-23, 2010 Oct 5-7, 2010 Nov 16-18, 2010 Mar 8-10, 2011 May 10-12, 2011 Aug 2-4, 2011 Sept 20-22, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2011 Valley Forge, PA Aug 24-26, 2010 Nov 9-11, 2010 Feb 8-10, 2011 June 28 – 30, 2011 Aug 23-25, 2011 Nov 8-10, 2011
Differential Relay Systems
Course 135 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1295 Designed for experienced personnel responsible for installation, application and troubleshooting of differential schemes. Bring a scientific calculator and laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Differential relay system applications for transformers, generators and buses • Vector analysis of differential scheme applications • Differential relay calculations including tap, slope and harmonic restraint • CT theory, connections, calculations and applications • Differential scheme troubleshooting including vector analysis, phasing and phase shift Dallas, TX Aug 10-12, 2010 Oct 19-21, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2010 Feb 1-3, 2011 Apr 18-20, 2011 June 1-3, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2011
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Course 551 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1875
Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing and calibrating relays and other devices. Requires relay experience and basic computer skills. Bring a laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Generator protection relay theory, elements, connections, applications and communication methods • Interpret internal and external relay schematics • Use of MPRT and other electronic test equipment • Set, test, troubleshoot and interpret results for the following relays in lab: SEL 300G, GE Multilin 489, Beckwith 3020 Dallas, TX Nov 8-12, 2010 Jan 3-7, 2011 Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011
Course 552 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1925
Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing and calibrating relays and other devices. Requires relay experience and basic computer skills. Bring a laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Distribution/industrial substation and motor protection relay theory, connections, applications and communication methods • Interpret internal and external relay schematics • Use of MPRT and other electronic test equipment • Set, test, troubleshoot and interpret results for the following relays in lab: SEL 351, 387, GE Multilin 469, 745, 750, ABB TPU2000, DPU2000 Dallas, TX Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010 Jan 24-28, 2011 Mar 21-25, 2011 May 23-27, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011
Reading, MA Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 May 9-13, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011
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Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Generation
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial
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Substation Technician Certification This certification requires completion of Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II, and Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities or Utilities within an 18 month period. Once certified, the technician will be qualified in the following areas: • Oil and Air Circuit Breakers • Transformers • Lightning Arresters • Station Batteries • Ground Grid • Protective Relays • Switching • Automatic Reclosers • Capacitors • Voltage Control in Distribution Systems
Substation Maintenance I
Course 230 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1750 Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance of industrial and utility substations. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Substation types, applications, components and safety procedures • Medium-voltage circuit breaker maintenance and testing methods • Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance on air, oil and vacuum breakers, and tank loss index on oil circuit breaker and vacuum bottle integrity tests on vacuum breaker • Switchgear arrangement, torque requirements, insulation systems and maintenance intervals • Perform switchgear inspection and maintenance in lab • Battery types, applications, systems and components • Perform battery maintenance and testing in lab
Dallas, TX Aug 16-20, 2010 Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Oct 18-22, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010 Dec 6-10, 2010 Jan 10-14, 2011 Feb 14-18, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 June 6-10, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 Aug 15-19, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011 Oct 10-14, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011
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Substation Maintenance II
Course 231 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1750 Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Substation types, applications, components and safety procedures • Air and disconnect switch fundamentals, maintenance and testing methods • Perform air disconnect maintenance and testing in lab • Ground testing fundamentals, maintenance and testing methods • Perform ground resistance testing in lab • Transformer fundamentals, maintenance and testing methods • Perform insulation resistance, transformer turns ratio (TTR), power/dissipation factor, core excitation, winding resistance and a wide range of insulating liquid tests in lab Dallas, TX Aug 23-27, 2010 Oct 4-8, 2010 Oct 25-29, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010 Dec 13-17, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Apr 11-15, 2011 May 16-20, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011
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Motor Maintenance and Testing
Motor Controls and Starters, Low-Voltage
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of motors. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing and troubleshooting motor control circuits. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Course 266 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1295
Course 307 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Learning Objectives • Operating principles, construction and application of AC and DC motors and generators • Perform insulation resistance, high-potential and surge comparison testing in lab • Perform brush, commutator and maintenance procedures and troubleshooting in lab Dallas, TX Sept 21-24, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Jan 25-28, 2010 Mar 1-4, 2011 June 21-24, 2011 Sept 27-30, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011
Los Angeles, CA Aug 17-20, 2010 Apr 5-8, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Apr 12-15, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Oct 26-29, 2010 Jan 11-14, 2011 May 3-6, 2011 July 12-15, 2011 Oct 25-28, 2011
Portland, OR Aug 9-12, 2011
Learning Objectives • Components and operation of motor control circuits • Interpret wiring diagrams and schematics • Applicable safety procedures • Maintenance and testing procedures for two-wire controls, threewire controls, reversing circuits, sequence control, jogging and inching circuits, methods of deceleration, reduced-voltage control and speed control • Maintenance and testing principles for motor circuit protective devices including motor overloads • Perform troubleshooting in lab on motor control simulators Dallas, TX Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Dec 6-10, 2010 Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011 June 27 – July 1, 2011 Oct 3-7, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011
Battery Maintenance and Testing
Course 475A • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185
Los Angeles, CA Apr 11-15, 2011 Portland, OR Aug 15-19, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Nov 1-5, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
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Designed for personnel responsible for battery systems in substations, power plants, hospitals, subways and other systems that require emergency power. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Learning Objectives • Battery systems applications, components, operating principles and causes of failure for vented lead acid, valve regulated lead acid and nickel-cadium batteries • Introduction to types of battery chargers • NFPA 70E requirements for batteries and battery rooms • IEEE guidelines for a routine maintenance and testing program • Use of Megger BITE®, density meter, multimeter, Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO) and insulated/non-sparking hand tools in lab • Perform battery installation and maintenance as described in IEEE 1657-09 and IEEE450-02 Dallas, TX Sept 8-9, 2010 Nov 15-18, 2010 Jan 10-13, 2011 Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 May 2-5, 2011 July 11-14, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
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Transformer Maintenance and Testing Course 144 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Requires working knowledge of basic AC/DC theory. Field experience beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Transformer types, applications, components, indicators, nameplate data and safety procedures • Interpret transformer polarity and vector diagrams • Applicable standards including ANSI/IEEE, ASTM and NETA • Discuss filling, filtering and drying of transformer oil • Perform insulation resistance tests, transformer turns ratio test (TTR), power/dissipation factor tests (AC insulation resistance), core excitation test, winding resistance test and a wide range of insulating liquid tests in lab • Interpretation of all test results
Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing Course 508 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of distribution transformers rated 34.5 kV or less. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Transformer types, design, cooling classifications, components and indicators • Interpret nameplate data • Visual and diagnostic inspections • Applicable safety procedures • Perform visual and mechanical inspections • Perform AC and DC testing including insulation resistance, winding resistance and transformer turns ratio (TTR)
Dallas, TX Oct 12-15, 2010 Jan 24-27, 2011 Mar 21-24, 2011 June 27-30, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Oct 19-22, 2010 Aug 15-18, 2011 Valley Forge, PA Nov 16-19, 2010 Feb 21-24, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011
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Power Factor Testing
Course 262 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1175 Designed for personnel responsible for power/dissipation factor testing at utility and industrial substation facilities. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory. Field experience beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety toe shoes. Learning Objectives • Safety procedures, testing methods, potential problems and compensation for them • Analyze insulation systems of various substation equipment and proper test connections • Perform various types of power/dissipation factor testing on transformers, oil circuit breakers, oil and compound filled bushings and insulating liquids Dallas, TX Nov 16-18, 2010 Feb 7-9, 2011 Apr 18-20, 2011 June 1-3, 2011 Oct 10-12, 2011
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Protective Device Coordination for Industry
Protective Device Coordination for Utilities
Designed for personnel responsible for application of protective relays, including electricians, operators or supervisors. Students must bring a laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software.
Designed for personnel responsible for selection and application of utility type protective relays, including electricians, operators or supervisors. Students must bring laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software.
Course 146 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Learning Objectives • Protective device fundamentals, operation, selection and application • Applicable industry standards including NEC®, ANSI and IEEE • Protective device coordination accepted practices • Interpret time-current curves for fuses, circuit breakers and overcurrent relays • Identify conductor and equipment damage and operating characteristics • Develop sample protective device coordination study using SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ Power Tools for Windows® Dallas, TX Oct 19-22, 2010 Jan 4-6, 2011 Mar 22-24, 2011 June 7-9, 2011 Sept 7-9, 2011
Course 147 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Learning Objectives • Protective device applications, evaluation methods, and applicable IEEE Standards • Relay selection and application for substations, lines, transformers, motors and generator protection, etc. • Use SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ Power Tools for Windows® to develop phase and ground overcurrent protective device coordination studies Dallas, TX Oct 25-28, 2010 Jan 11-13, 2011 Mar 15-17, 2011 June 1-3, 2011 Sept 13-15, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 21-24, 2010 Feb 1-3, 2011 Apr 12-14, 2011 Aug 23-25, 2011 Nov 15-17, 2011
Valley Forge, PA Sept 27-30, 2010 Feb 7-9, 2011 Apr 18-20, 2011 Aug 15-17, 2011 Oct 10-12, 2011
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Power Quality and Harmonics
Course 313 • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Seminar • $1195 Designed for personnel responsible for identifying, troubleshooting and mitigating power quality and harmonics problems in residential, commercial and industrial power systems. Requires basic electrical, wiring and math skills. Bring a scientific calculator.
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Learning Objectives • Power quality definitions and standards • Effects of poor power quality • Identifying, isolating, and troubleshooting power quality problems • Interpreting power quality data • Mitigation techniques
Dallas, TX Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2010 Jan 17-20, 2011 Mar 28-31, 2011 June 13-16, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011
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Grounding and Bonding
Course 417A • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500 • New in 2010 Designed for personnel that are responsible for the installation, maintenance or inspection of an electrical grounding system. Knowledge of the NEC® is recommended, but not required. Learning Objectives • Applicable safety procedures • Requirements for conductors, electrodes, enclosures and specific equipment • Understand the importance of grounding in relation to system faults and ground-fault protection • Identify requirements for special locations • Lightning protection • Fall of potential ground resistance testing in lab Dallas, TX Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2010 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Jan 17-20, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011 July 25-28, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
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Short Circuit Analysis
Course 138 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500 Designed for engineers and supervisors responsible for power system fault analysis. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity and math skills. Bring a scientific calculator and laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Learning Objectives • Review vector math and complex numbers • Review applicable IEEE/ANSI recommended practices • Symmetrical components theory and application • Impedance diagram development • Short circuit model development including three-phase, SLG, L-L and LLG fault • Calculation methods for symmetrical and asymmetrical short circuit currents • Perform manual short circuit analysis • Perform short circuit analysis using SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ PTW demo software Dallas, TX Oct 5-8, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 June 27-30, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011
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Courses Available for On-site Presentation Only Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6 This 4 day course is designed for personnel that maintain and test SF6 dual pressure and puffer-type circuit breakers. This course covers SF6 handling, maintenance, inspection, overhauling, troubleshooting, and contact resistance, insulation resistance, power factor and hi-pot testing. Electrical Safety for Mining This 3.5 day course is designed for personnel that work on or near energized electrical equipment. This course covers the MSHA requirements, safety procedures for metal-clad switchgear, industrial substations, motor control centers and electrical systems, and temporary grounding for personal protection. Meets OSHA 1910.332 and .269 requirements. Electrical Safety for Shipyards This 2 day course is designed for personnel that work on or near energized shipyard electrical systems. This course covers the OSHA safety requirements for metal-clad switchgear, industrial substations, motor control center electrical systems, and temporary grounding for personal protection. Meets OSHA Shipyard Employment Regulatory Requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1915) and OSHA industry Requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1910). Energized Catenary Safe Work Practices This 2 day course is designed for personnel that maintain catenary and associated electrical equipment. This course covers the hazards of electricity, PPE applications and care, energized and deenergized work procedures, specific equipment hazards and temporary protective grounding. Meets OSHA 1910.332 and .269 requirements. Industrial Controls This 4.5 day course is designed for personnel that maintain industrial controls. This course covers connecting PLCs and field devices, basic programming and networking, interpreting operator interfaces, VFD AC drive technologies, soft start features of digital drive system and maintenance and troubleshooting of AC drives.
NFPA 70E® 1 Day This 1 day course is designed for “qualified” and “unqualified” personnel. Unqualified personnel will attend the first 4 hours and will cover safe work practices for cord and plug connected equipment and working around deenergized electrical components. Qualified employees will remain for the full 8 hours and will also cover hazardous energy control, PPE and procedures for working on energized electrical components.
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National Electrical Code® Changes 2011 This 2 day course provides personnel with an overview of the major changes to the National Electrical Code® from the 2008 edition to the new 2011 edition. The course text includes the illustrated changes, with substantiation, and is in numerical order as it is found in the NEC®. Older editions of this course are available.
OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution Electrical Safety Requirements This 2 day course is designed for “Qualified” employees and supervisors who work on or near energized lines and equipment found in industrial and utility facilities covered by 1910.269. This course covers the hazards of electricity, PPE use and care, OSHA requirements for performing energized work on electrical power systems rated over 600 volts, and specific requirements for electrical hazardous energy control to perform deenergized work according to 1910.269. Programmable Logic Controllers This 3 day course is designed for personnel that maintain and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This course covers basic information about PLCs, parts of a system, introduction to programming software, introduction to touch screen (OI, HMI, MMI) programming, and a networking demo. The class is over 75% hands-on. This course utilizes the Allen Bradley SLC500-series and MicroLogix-series PLCs, but the principals are transferable to any manufacturer. Variable Frequency Drives This 1 day course is designed for electricians and personnel responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) used in many industrial locations. This course covers the theory, hardware, programming/commissioning, and troubleshooting of VFDs. This course utilizes the AutomationDirect GS2-series drives with all software and hardware. The class is over 80% hands-on.
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Changes We reserve the right to cancel any class or make other changes in course content, schedule, pricing or facilities. Every effort will be made to provide prompt notification of any class cancellation and/or other changes.
Certification Programs Applications are available during class. You should submit the application when all required courses have been completed. Recertification is accomplished by successfully completing an exam which can be proctored at your facility for $350 USD. The recertification application can be found at www.avotraining.com on the Certifications page.
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