Electrical Power Systems Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the fundamental principles of electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution to analyze system operations.
• Analyze the components and configurations of electrical power systems, including transformers, switchgear, and protection devices.
• Evaluate the performance of power systems under various load conditions and fault scenarios.
• Design basic electrical power distribution layouts for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Implement safety procedures and regulations relevant to electrical power systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot common electrical power system issues.

Target Audience

This course is designed for electrical engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel who are involved in the operation, maintenance, or design of electrical power systems. It is also suitable for facility managers and safety officers seeking to enhance their knowledge of electrical power infrastructure.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of electrical principles and mathematics is recommended. However, the course is structured to accommodate learners with varying levels of experience.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience with power system simulation software and lab equipment. Learners will build and test circuits, perform measurements, and apply protection concepts, bridging theory with real-world application.

Practical Activities

• Power System Simulation and Load Flow Analysis — Using software (e.g., ETAP or MATLAB/Simulink), learners will model a small power network, run load flow studies, and observe voltage and power flow results. (3h)
• Transformer and Motor Testing — In the lab, learners will conduct tests on a transformer (polarity, turns ratio) and a three-phase induction motor (no-load, blocked-rotor), measuring parameters and analyzing performance. (2h)
• Protection Relay Coordination and Testing — Using a relay test set and simulated protection schemes, learners will set overcurrent relays, verify coordination, and test tripping times. (3h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.