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This course is intended to provide delegates with an appreciation of the Overhead Line Equipment and systems.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

  • Be aware of the history of the Overhead Line
  • Have an understanding of the O.L.E systems in use today
  • Be aware of the elemental parts of overhead line equipment, including :-

    • - Mast Foundations;
    - Gantries
    - Conductors
    - Insulators
    - Boosters
    - Catenary Systems
    - Return Conductors
    - Bonds

  • Have an understanding of the Power Supply and Distribution System of the Overhead Line
  • Have an understanding of the need to work safely on or near to the O.L.E regarding :-

    • - Earthing
    - Isolation Procedures

    Course Duration

    Two Days

    Pre-Requisites

    There are no particular educational pre-requisites for the course.

    Personal Protective Equipment

    This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of:-

  • Valid P. T. S. Card
  • Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003
  • Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
  • Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
  • General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
  • Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

    • Certification

    A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate.

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