HV Lab Safety, Calibration & Testing Certification

Course Title

 HV Lab Safety, Calibration & Testing Certification

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Course Overview

This course provides engineers, technicians, and lab professionals with practical skills and knowledge for working safely in High Voltage (HV) testing environments.
You’ll learn international HV lab safety protocols, proper equipment handling, calibration techniques, and testing procedures for transformers, switchgear, cables, capacitors, and other HV equipment.
The training covers both theoretical fundamentals and real-world lab practices, ensuring participants are job-ready to work in HV testing facilities or manufacturing industries.

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Target Audience

• Electrical engineers & technicians
• HV lab operators & test engineers
• QA/QC professionals in power sector
• Maintenance & commissioning engineers
• Professionals in transformer, cable, and switchgear manufacturing

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Course Objectives

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

• Follow HV lab safety standards to prevent accidents
• Handle HV test equipment and instruments correctly
• Perform calibration as per IEC/ISO standards
• Conduct various HV electrical tests accurately
• Document test results & maintain compliance records

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Course Curriculum

Module 1 – Introduction to HV Testing & Safety

1. Overview of HV testing applications in the power sector
2. Hazards in HV labs – shock, arc flash, and equipment failures
3. Safety regulations: IEC 60060, OSHA, IS standards
4. Role & responsibilities of HV lab personnel

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Module 2 – HV Lab Safety Protocols

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for HV labs
2. Safe clearance distances & grounding practices
3. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
4. Emergency response plans & first aid for electrical shock
5. Fire safety in HV environments

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Module 3 – HV Lab Layout & Equipment

1. HV test benches & control panels
2. Isolation transformers & safety interlocks
3. Earthing arrangements in HV labs
4. HV measuring instruments – dividers, meters, sensors

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Module 4 – Calibration Fundamentals

1. Importance of calibration in HV testing
2. Calibration standards & traceability (ISO/IEC 17025)
3. Calibration of HV dividers, meters, current transformers, and standard capacitors
4. Maintaining calibration logs & certificates

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Module 5 – HV Testing Procedures

1. AC high voltage withstand test (Dielectric test)
2. DC high voltage withstand test
3. Impulse voltage test
4. Tan Delta & capacitance measurement
5. Partial discharge test
6. Insulation resistance test

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Module 6 – Specialized HV Equipment Testing

1. Transformer testing – routine & type tests
2. Cable testing – HV withstand & sheath tests
3. Capacitor & reactor testing
4. CT/PT accuracy testing
5. High-voltage switchgear testing

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Module 7 – Documentation & Compliance

1. Test report preparation as per IEC & client requirements
2. Non-conformance handling & corrective actions
3. Digital record-keeping for HV lab data
4. Quality audits for HV labs

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Module 8 – Practical Case Studies & Assessment

1. Real-world HV test setups & troubleshooting examples
2. Calibration error analysis
3. Safety incident investigations in HV labs
4. Final assessment & project submission

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Deliverables & Benefits

✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ HV lab safety & calibration checklist templates
✅ International standards reference materials
✅ Practical assignments & projects