Jointer Training Course : LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing – Single & Three Phase Services

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

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LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing – Single & Three Phase Services

Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses.

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Duration: Five days

Venue: Sterling Power Training, Halesowen

Membership: This cable jointing training course is designed for an existing mate or electrician that has undertaken, or is in the process of undertaking, a suitable electrical qualification i.e. C&G2322.

It is recommended that trainee cable jointers should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the jointer training course.

Maximum number of delegates: Seven trainee jointers per course

Training Course Objectives: By the end of the course you should be able to:

• Understand and demonstrate personal safety including the basics of on site safety requirements, hand tools, resins and personal hygiene
• Understand the basic principles and the use of test instruments including earth loop, Megger and test lamps and evaluate results
• Demonstrate test procedures for resistance, continuity, earth loop and polarity
• Understand visual cable identification (cable depths, markers, tiles)
• Demonstrate live working procedures and when they are required
• Demonstrate they can strip cables
• Fit joint boxes
• Mix and pour resin
• Demonstrate they can complete a single phase cut out including jointing instructions and procedures
• Demonstrate they can complete single phase sub service pot end
• Demonstrate they can complete a single phase sub service straight joint including jointing instructions and procedures
• Demonstrate they can complete three phase sub service straight joint including jointing instructions and procedures
• Demonstrate they can make cable ends safe
• Demonstrate they can complete a single phase service on to a three phase Wavecon mains
• Demonstrate they can complete a three phase service on to a three phase Wavecon mains

 

T&D, the Specialist Distributor of LV-HV Jointing Equipment & Tools are proud supporters and business partners of Sterling Power Group, the UK's leading provider of Cable Jointer Training Courses.

Jointer Training Course Outline

The following jointer training course content will be spread over five days of theory and practical training.

Day 1

• Personal safety including the basics of on site safety requirements, hand tools, jointing resins and personal hygiene
• Basic principles and the use and interpretation of test instruments including earth loop, Megger and polarity

Day 2

• Visual cable identification (cable depths, markers, cable tiles)
• Live working jointing and procedures (where required)
• Stripping power cables
• Fitting cable joint boxes
• Mixing and pouring cable jointing resin

Day 3

• Preparation for single phase cut out including jointing instructions and procedures
• Carry out single phase cut out
• Preparation for single phase sub service pot end joint
• Carry out single phase sub service pot end joint
• Preparation for single phase sub service straight joint including cable jointing instructions and procedures
• Carry out single phase sub service straight joint
• Making cable ends safe

Day 4

• Preparation for single phase service joint on to three phase Wavecon mains
• Carry out single phase service joint on to three phase Wavecon mains including jointing instructions and procedures

Day 5

• Continue mains service cable joints
• Course assessments and review

 

Cable Jointing Material List

Each trainee cable jointer will be required to bring the following jointing kits and cable:

 

Jointing Kits & Other Materials

1 x Single phase sub service straight joint kit

1 x Three phase sub service straight joint kit

1 x Single service Wavecon service breeches joint

2 x Three phase Wavecon service breeches joint

 

Materials Provided by SPT

3M Scotch Black PVC All Weather Tape

WT Henley Series 7 100A House Service Cut out

Lucy Zodion 40A Street Lighting Cut out 

 

Cable Requirements

2m x 25sqmm single phase service cable

5m x 185sqmm Wavecon three phase cable

3m x 25sqmm three phase sub service cable

 

LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing – Single & Three Phase Services - Jointing Kits & Other Materials

Code	Item	Quantity
SSJ2/EDF/C	16-35sqmm Single phase sub service straight joint kit	1
SSJ5/UKP	16-35sqmm Three phase sub service straight joint kit	1
MSJ185W/EDF/C	185sqmm Single service Wavecon service breeches joint	1
53534-12	Cable Jointing Resin	2
MSJ185W/EDF/C	185sqmm Three phase Wavecon service breeches joint	2
MSD185/50	Additional connectors	4
BAH-038081234	16-35sqmm Single phase sub service straight joint kit	1
BAH-038081236	16-35sqmm Three phase sub service straight joint kit	1
BAH-038081371	185sqmm Single service Wavecon service breeches joint	1
BAH-038081372	95sqmm Three phase Wavecon service breeches joint	2
33+19MMx20M	3M Scotch Black PVC All Weather Insulation Tape	Provided by SPT
WT Henley 54138-12	WT Henley Series 7 100A House Service Cut out	Provided by SPT
WT Henley 54315-06	Protection Chamber Series 7	Provided by SPT
Lucy MC040SLF-TYPE20260012009	Lucy Zodion 40A Street Lighting Cut out	Provided by SPT

 

LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing – Single & Three Phase Services - Cable Requirements

Code	Item	Quantity
41362	4m of 25sqmm Single phase service cable	4m x 2
3033443233	3m of 25sqm Three Phase service cable	3m x 2
3C18530033253559	5m of 185sqmm Wavecon cable	5m x 2

 

Further Cable Jointer Courses : 

• Jointer Training Course : LV2 LV Polymeric (Wavecon) Main Cable Three Phase Jointing Course 
• Jointer Training Course : LV3 LV Transition Polymeric (Wavecon) to PILCSTA Main Cable – Three Phase
• Jointer Training Course : LV4 Polymeric Services to PILSTA Cable Jointing Course
• Jointer Training Course : HV1 HV and LV Cable Terminations Conversion Course
• Jointer Training Course : HV3 Polymeric XLPE and/or EPR up to 11kV
• Jointer Training Course : HV4 11kV Polymeric to Paper Insulated Lead Covered Steel Wire Armoured Cab 
• Jointer Training Course : HV5 33kV Single Core Polymeric XLPE Cable Jointing  
• Jointer Training Course : HV6 LoviSil Silicone Filled Single Core XLPE - EPR Straight Joint

 

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