11-33kV Cable Jointing and Termination Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of 11-33kV cable types, construction, and applicable standards.
• Prepare cables for jointing and termination, including stripping, cleaning, and shaping conductors.
• Apply correct jointing and termination techniques for various cable types and accessories.
• Test completed joints and terminations for electrical integrity and insulation resistance.
• Implement safety procedures and risk assessments during cable jointing and termination tasks.

Target Audience

This course is designed for electrical technicians, engineers, and artisans working in the power distribution sector who are responsible for installing, maintaining, or repairing medium-voltage cables. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to upskill or specialize in cable jointing and termination.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, learners should have basic electrical knowledge and be physically capable of performing manual tasks.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for developing the skills required to safely and correctly joint and terminate 11-33kV cables. Learners will practice cable preparation, connector crimping, installation of cold shrink, heat shrink, and pre-moulded systems, as well as testing and fault diagnosis under supervision.

Practical Activities

• Cable Preparation and Stripping — Learners practice measuring, cutting, and stripping 11-33kV cables including removal of outer sheath, semi-conductive layer, and insulation using appropriate tools. (16h)
• Connector Crimping and Cold Shrink Jointing — Learners select and crimp connectors onto conductors, then install cold shrink joint bodies including mastics and tapes per manufacturer instructions. (20h)
• Heat Shrink and Pre-Moulded Termination Installation — Learners install heat shrink termination kits (stress control tubes, sheds) and pre-moulded slip-on terminations, including lug attachment and sealing. (20h)
• Transition Joint Assembly and Testing — Learners assemble a transition joint between PILC and XLPE cables, including lead sheath handling and moisture sealing, then perform insulation resistance and hi-pot tests. (12h)
• Fault Diagnosis and Quality Assurance — Learners inspect prepared joints and terminations for defects, use fault location equipment, and complete quality documentation including ITP and test records. (12h)

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	35% off
100	40% off

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