Maintenance and Engineering

Protection Relays and Switchgear

Protection systems detect faults and isolate them quickly to protect people and equipment. This course covers protection principles, instrument transformers, overcurrent, earth fault, differential and distance protection, relay settings and coordination, numerical relays, switchgear operation and testing.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Incorrect protection settings cause nuisance trips or allow damaging faults. You will learn how protection systems work and how to test them.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Coordination exercises, relay setting calculations, test demonstrations and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain power system protection principles
Understand current and voltage transformers
Apply common protection functions
Coordinate relay settings
Work with numerical relays
Test protection and switchgear

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Electrical protection engineers
Electrical technicians
Utility engineers
Commissioning engineers
Maintenance engineers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Protection principles
Relay coordination
Setting calculations
Testing
Switchgear knowledge

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Protection Principles

09:00–10:08Fault types
10:08–11:00Protection requirements
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Protection requirements (continued)
11:45–12:53Zones
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Instrument Transformers

09:00–10:08CTs and VTs
10:08–11:00Accuracy classes
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Accuracy classes (continued)
11:45–12:53Saturation
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 3Protection Functions

09:00–10:08Overcurrent and earth fault
10:08–11:00Differential
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Differential (continued)
11:45–12:53Distance
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Coordination

09:00–10:08Time-current curves
10:08–11:00Grading
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Grading (continued)
11:45–12:53Settings
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Relays and Testing

09:00–10:08Numerical relays
10:08–11:00Testing methods
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Testing methods (continued)
11:45–12:53Switchgear maintenance
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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