Professional Certificate of Competency in Best Practice in Electrical Engineering in Mining, Building, Industry and Utilities

Why Should You Attend?

Gain skills and know-how in the latest technologies in electrical engineering.
Gain a clear picture of the latest developments and future directions in electrical engineeringfrom experts in the field.
Learn how to make reliable, well grounded and commercially viable technical, financial andmanagement decisions in electrical engineering.
Learn how successful electrical engineers communicate their vision and values to build up asuper effective team.

Overview

The course delivers a critical blend of knowledge and skills, covering technology in electrical engineering, industry analysis and forecasts, leadership, management and everything that is relevant to a modern electrical engineer. You will not only hear from outstanding experts in each of the key areas but undertake practical sessions and exercises. This course is not intended as a substitute for a 4 or 5 year engineering degree or diploma, or for an accomplished and experienced professional electrical engineer who is working at the leading edge of electrical practice in these varied fields. It is however, intended to be the distillation of the key skills and know-how in practical, state-of-the-art electrical engineering.

Why Should You Attend?

This course is designed for people from an electrical background. It has been developed for those whose time is limited and who work in a critical role or situations where a lengthy time away for study is impossible.

Electrical Engineers and Technicians
Project Engineers
Instrumentation and Design Engineers
Electrical Technicians
Field Technicians
Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
Energy Management Consultants
Automation and Process Engineers
Project and Production Managers
Consulting Engineers
Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
Graduate Engineers

NB: The course description of all EIT "Certificate" courses has been changed to "Professional Certificate of Competency". Some course brochures are not yet updated. The actual certificate received by successful students will include the new title.

Course Outline

MODULE 1

SETTING THE SCENE

Issues, timing, instructors and protocols to be followed during the exercises. Participants will be introduced to each other and their assigned team.

UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

Engineering drawing for electrical engineers

Symbols used in electro technology and governing standards

Single line and 3-line diagrams

Cabling and wiring drawings

Layout drawings

Advances arising from computer aided drafting (CAD)

MODULE 2

ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION FUNDAMENTALS

Common distribution system alternatives

Planning of power distribution system

Fault level in electrical systems and their role in the choice of equipment

Fault current evaluation of simple power distribution systems

In-plant generation requirements and alternatives

Distribution equipment sizing

Power distribution system automation

Maintenance and asset management in distribution systems

MODULE 3

CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SWITCHGEAR

Circuit breaker basics

Difference between isolator and circuit breaker

Principle of arc quenching

Major components

Enclosures for indoor use and IP ratings

HV circuit breakers

Common types of HV circuit breakers (inc SF6)

Outdoor construction examples

Operating principles of different type of CBs

Maintenance aspects of HV circuit breakers

LV circuit breakers

Common types of LV circuit breakers (ACB, MCCB, Motor CB and Miniature CB)

Selection of circuit breakers and switchgear, their ratings and specifications

MODULE 4

POWER CABLES

Introduction

Basic theory

Selection of cables and installation

Joints and termination

Jointing and termination practice

Commissioning and periodic testing

Failure modes and fault detection

New trends in cable technology

MODULE 5

EARTHING AND LIGHTING SURGE PROTECTION

Electrical system earthing

Earth electrode systems

Earthing design of substations

Lightning and protection against lightning

Lightning protection of structures, electrical lines and substations

Lightning protection of marine electrical systems

Surge protection

Electrical noise and mitigation-role of earthing

MODULE 6

POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

Need for protection

Fuses

Instrument transformers

Tripping power source

Relays and relay coordination

Principles of unit protection

Switchgear (busbar) protection

Transformer protection

Motor protection relays

Generator protection

MODULE 7

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND WIRING REGULATIONS

An Introduction to Electrical Safety, National

Wiring Regulations e.g., AS/NZ 3000

Role of protective earthing in electrical safety

Hazards due to electrical arcing and heating

Safety aspect in electrical design and selection

Safe operation and maintenance

Substation safety

MODULE 8

TESTING, COMMISSIONING, TROUBLE SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Fundamentals of testing

Insulation testing

High potential tests

Oil testing

TAN Delta testing

Partial Discharge (PD) testing

Impulse testing

Transformer testing

Cable testing

MODULE 9

ENERGY USE AND EFFICIENCY

What is energy efficiency?

Alternative energy sources

Electrical energy generation/usage

Energy efficient practices in electricity use

Energy cost structures

Introduction to energy audits

MODULE 10

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PROJECTS

Fundamentals of project management

Time management

Cost management

Integrated cost and time management

Management of the project team

Risk management

CONTRACT LAW

Elements of contracts

Performance and breaches of contracts

Time extensions and liquidated damages

PREPARATION FOR PRESENTATIONS

Each team will prepare for the presentations. The instructors will spend time with each group to ensure that their materials are presented as effectively and practically as possible

MODULE 11

BUDGETING AND FINANCE OF ELECTRICAL PROJECTS

Introduction

Basic accounting concepts

Budget preparation and control

Estimation and costing

Time value of money and discount rates - DCF, NPV and IRR

Capital budgeting

MODULE 12

DELEGATE PRESENTATIONS

Throughout the technical modules, participants operating in small teams, complete a series of exercises based on constructing a new plant. Time will be set aside to collate the exercises into a presentation. During this session, each team will present its plans to the other teams.

REVIEW OF EXERCISES AND CASE STUDY

A review will be made on the exercises and submissions and builds on previous sessions. The instructors will participate here.