. Participants will gain a strong understanding of electrical protection equipment, industry standards, diagnostics, and practical maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable electrical system performance.

• Understand the design and operating principles of circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Learn international standards related to switchgear (IEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Develop skills in inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot common failures in circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Apply preventive and corrective maintenance best practices.
• Enhance safety awareness during installation, operation, and maintenance.

• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Power Plant and Substation Personnel
• Facility and Utility Engineers
• Electrical Supervisors and Inspectors
• Anyone involved in electrical protection systems or equipment maintenance

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Fundamentals of Circuit Breakers & Switchgear

• Introduction to switchgear and protection systems
• Types of switchgear: LV, MV, HV, GIS, AIS
• Types of circuit breakers: ACB, VCB, MCCB, SF6, OCB
• Components and construction of switchgear assemblies
• Industry standards: IEC, IEEE, ANSI

Day 2: Design & Selection of Circuit Breakers and Switchgear

• Design considerations and selection criteria
• Short-circuit ratings and interrupting capacity
• Insulation systems and dielectric requirements
• Protection coordination basics
• Arc flash hazards and mitigation techniques

Day 3: Testing & Commissioning Procedures

• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Primary tests: insulation, contact resistance, high-voltage tests
• Secondary injection tests
• Commissioning sequence and documentation
• Safety practices during testing and energization

Day 4: Maintenance & Repair Strategies

• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Common failure modes of circuit breakers and switchgear
• Lubrication, cleaning, and component replacement
• SF6 gas handling and leak detection
• Maintenance planning and record keeping

Day 5: Troubleshooting & Practical Applications

• Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques
• Interpreting test results and symptoms of failure
• Hands-on troubleshooting case studies
• Root cause analysis of electrical failures
• Final review, assessment, and wrap-up

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.