Switchgear Maintenance - Pittsburgh

Duration: 4 days

Location: Warrendale, PA

Credits: 3.2 CEUs

Target audience

Experienced field service technicians whose job responsibilities will include commissioning and service of all types of switchgear.

Learning objective

At the completion of this course, students will learn fundamentals of basic electrical testing required for startup, commissioning and preventive maintenance.

Abstract

Using classroom and training laboratory exercises, attendees learn how to classify switchgear and switchgear components. Nameplate ratings for circuit breakers and switchgear assemblies are discussed and identified on actual equipment. Maintenance of switchgear assemblies and assemblies components is discussed along with how to properly maintain power circuit breakers and molded case breakers.

Arriving at our Training Centers

Gaining Access:

Upon arriving at our training centers, follow signage and any other directions you may have received before arriving for your event. Our staff will greet you upon arrival and take you to the appropriate training area. You will be asked to sign in for all events so that we can track building occupants in case of an emergency situation.

What to Wear:

Due to the nature of our training facilities and other events taking place, we ask that you wear business casual (or appropriate PPE if your event requires PPE in lab exercises) while in the facilities. Please do not wear open toed shoes or loose clothing that can get caught on equipment in the lab spaces.

Safety:

Our labs are working labs, as well as training and testing spaces. Equipment may or may not be energized with control voltages as well as three phase power. We ask that you do not open or operate any equipment within the facility without discussing with your host. Eaton staff will provide you with information on gathering points, as well as exit paths at the start of you event.

Customized Training Available

In addition, Eaton can customize training specific for your organization on a variety of other topics. To learn more visit www.eaton.com/electricalworkertraining or email EWT@eaton.com.

Continuing Education Units

Eaton’s courses offer professional continuing education training credits (CEUs) certified through the Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.

Please verify your state’s reciprocity agreement for accepting continuing education units from a member state.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of In-Person offerings made prior to two weeks in advance of the first day of scheduled class will incur a 10% cancellation fee along with any incurred costs to date.

Cancellations of In-Person offerings made within two weeks of the first day of class will incur a 100% cancellation fee. If you cannot attend, contact us at EWT@eaton.com.