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3M Cold Shrink Tubes For Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Cable Repair

3M Cold Shrink Tubes – EPDM Rubber

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Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP)

Cable Repairs 

Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) are used to lift oil from a production well, so it is important that the supply cables are reliable and operate safely for an extended service life in the harshest offshore downhole environments.

The ESP cable used to transmit power and sensor outputs to and from the surface is a key component in an ESP installation. The cable must withstand mechanical abrasion, corrosion, high temperature and pressure and should be available in a variety of cross-sections and configurations so the space the cable takes in the well bore is optimized and it can be installed or retrieved easily.

Schlumberger RedaMAX 400 is a 5kV-8kV high voltage cable designed specifically for use with electrical submersible pumps, however the cable can also be used within onshore and offshore gassy wells and other high temperature applications in the oil and gas industry with ESP systems installed.

The benefits associated with the RedaMAX 400 ESP submersible pump cable include lower life cycle cost, long insulation life and longer ESP system life – with EPDM insulation-jacket compounds, galvanised steel armor and lead barrier the power cables temperature rating up to 232°C provides consistent delivery of electrical power to downhole equipment.

The ESP cable is available in three options including the common round profile option but also a flat cable version – in this post we provide information about cold shrink tubes for use with ESP cable repair applications.

RedaMAX 400 ESP Cable Specifications

The 3 versions of the Schlumberger RedaMAX 400 cables are available in different voltages :

• 4kV Flat Cable | Lead Barrier | Galvanised Steel Armor | EPDM Cable Jacket
• 4kV Round Cable | Lead Barrier | Galvanised Steel Armor | EPDM Cable Jacket
• 5kV Flat Cable | Lead Barrier | Galvanised Steel Armor | EPDM Cable Jacket
• 5kV Round Cable | Lead Barrier | Galvanised Steel Armor | EPDM Cable Jacket
• 8kV Round Cable | Lead Barrier | Galvanised Steel Armor | EPDM Cable Jacket

Cables Nomenclature Guide  ➡

Cold Shrink Cable Repair Tubes

Power Cables Portfolio for REDA ESP Systems

3M EPDM Rubber Cold Shrink Tubes

When repairing Schlumberger RedaMAX ESP Power Cables it is advisable to use the 3M EPDM Connector Insulators 8420 Series Cold Shrink Tubes.

This insulating tube forms part of the wider range of cold shrink tubes available from 3M Electrical and distributed by Thorne & Derrick.

There are many benefits of using cold shrink technology :

• Simple installation, requiring no tools or heat shrink torches – ideal for “explosive atmospheres” and hazardous area locations
• Can accommodate a wide range of LV HV cables – Cold Shrink is a versatile cable repair solution
• Good thermal stability and tight seal around the cable sheath jacket profile
• Fungus, acid and alkali resistant for onshore and offshore aggressive applications
• Excellent wet electrical properties for offshore installations

3M EPDM cold shrink tube forms a cable sheath repair when it is applied around the electrical connector and the cable itself.

3M Connector Insulators 8420 Series Cold Shrink Application

Insulation of inline conductor transition connectors

The insulating cold shrink tube is made from EDPM rubber containing no chlorides and six diameter sizes will cover a full range of 1000 volt cables.

In addition to ESP cables, the 3M 8420 Series EPDM tubes can be used in other applications including dig-in and cable sheath repairs, insulation of secondary cable splices and primary electrical insulation for all solid dielectric (rubber and plastic) insulated wire and cable splices rated to 1000 volts.

3M Cold Shrink EPDM Tubes

Connector Insulator 8420 Series

Selection Table

+++ Primary Cold Shrink Use: Sealing cable lugs and terminal barrels, conduit couplings and conduit-to cable breakouts

LV Cable Joints (Low Voltage Cables)

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute LV Joints in Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink or Resin Cast technologies – multicore and multi-pair cable joints are available for immediate backfill and energisation of Low Voltage power, control and instrumentation cables 600V/1000V 3.3kV.

Complete range of LV Cable Accessories  ➡

Cable Breakouts | Cable Caps | Cable Lugs | Cable Cleats | Cable Trough | Cable Duct | Feeder Pillars | for 11kV/33kV/66kV networks see MV HV Joints & Terminations

Pfisterer | Nexans Euromold | Prysmian | Cable Joints & Terminations MV HV

Cold Shrink by 3M | Joints | Abandonment | Terminations | Low Voltage LV Cables

What Makes Filoform The Best Low Voltage Resin Cable Joint?

Low Voltage Resin Cable Joint

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Cable Joints

Thorne & Derrick International are the UK distributors for Filoform, a leading manufacturer of cable joints, duct seals and special resins for installation in the utilities, telecom, traffic, rail, fibre optic, street lighting and construction industries.

In the following overview we explain what makes a good cable joint and via video demonstrate how to install Filoform resin cable joints.

Firstly, lets examine the kit contents of Filoform resin cable joints.

Joints Tested & Certified

Cable Joints

To European Standard

Filoform cable joints are approved in accordance with the standard DIN EN 50393 VDE 0278-393:2015-10 – test methods and requirements for accessories for use on distribution cables of rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV. This European Standard details the performance requirements and the test methods for type testing of cable joints for use with power distribution cables of rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV as defined in HD 603 or other relevant cable standards.

Injection Moulded Cable Joint Shells

Rigid and very strong snap-lock design forms an excellent seal and prevents resin leakage from the cable joint. Filform cable joints are designed and sized around UK manufactured steel wire armour cables (SWA) to BS5467 ensuring ample working-space for the jointer within the cable joint shell.

Transitions from PILC to XLPE, cross-core jointing and jointing of 3.3kV power cables can also be achieved with minor kit modifications.

Mechanical Connectors

Brass Tunnel Connectors

Brass tunnel connectors provide straight connections on stranded or solid circular conductors (both copper and aluminium). The range-taking tunnel connectors permit the jointing imperial to metric and step-down transitions where dissimilar size conductors preclude the use of conventional crimp connectors.

No specialist jointing tools – fast and simplified jointing of cable conductors without resort to crimping tools and associated die sets is achieved by Filoform brass tunnel connectors.

Two Allen screws for each core ensure a sound electrical performance and an Allen key is also provided with each resin joint kit to ensure that everything needed to joint a cable is included in the one box.

Earth Braid Armour Continuity

Armour Continuity Earth Braids

Wire Armour & Braided Cables

Tinned copper earth braid offers significant advantages over “single wire type” earth continuity systems in resin cable joint kits, which can fail if poorly positioned within wire armour cores that have “spread”. The flat, soft braid ensures good electrical contact and is insulated for extra protection – suitable for both wire braided and wire armoured cables.

Constant Force Springs

Cable joints move and expand due to earth shift and heat from electrical current. Constant force springs react to this movement and maintain a sound electrical connection between the steel wire armouring and the earth continuity braid.

Constant Force Springs

Core Separators

Provide safe separation of cores and connectors within the resin joint.

Two-Part Cable Jointing Resin

Filoform cable joint resin formula is equally suitable for both LV and HV jointing applications and provides excellent adhesion to PVC, XLPE, polythene and paper cables. Supplied in “easy-mix” transparent 2 component bag.

Cable Joint Resins

Cable Jointers Instructions

Detailed, clear and concise cable jointing instruction sheets ensure there is no ambiguity about safe jointing procedures – less cable jointer error.

Cable Joints – prior to resin pour with steel wire armour continuity across the cable by flexible copper earth braid, conductors jointed with mechanical range-take connectors

Thorne & Derrick International distribute the complete range of Filoform Resin Cable Joints for low voltage power, control, pilot and telecoms cable jointing.

LV Cable Joints (Low Voltage Cables)

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute LV Joints in Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink or Resin Cast technologies – multicore and multi-pair cable joints are available for immediate backfill and energisation of Low Voltage power, control and instrumentation cables 600V/1000V 3.3kV.

Complete range of LV Cable Accessories  ➡

Cable Breakouts | Cable Caps | Cable Lugs | Cable Cleats | Cable Trough | Cable Duct | Feeder Pillars | for 11kV/33kV/66kV networks see MV HV Joints & Terminations

Pfisterer | Nexans Euromold | Prysmian | Cable Joints & Terminations MV HV

Cold Shrink by 3M | Joints | Abandonment | Terminations | Low Voltage LV Cables

LV Jointer Training – LV3 Course LV Transition Polymeric (Wavecon) to PILC STA Mains Cables

Jointer Training Course Accreditation – EUSR

Cable Jointer Training Courses

LV Transition Polymetric (Wavecon) to PILCSTA 

(3 Phase) Mains Cable Jointing Course (LV3)

Jointer Training & Competency Cards

Sustained Skills For Specialist Services

The provision of Jointer Training is a contentious topic in the UK Power Industry – standards are collapsing, craftmanship is devalued, pockets are hurting and an illusion clouds the market that some Trainers can wave a magic wand and create the perfect Jointer in 4 days.

OK, it’s not quite the Wild West but as a UK leading distributor of Jointing Equipment at Thorne & Derrick we hold a duty of responsibility to support the safe and reliable installation of these products by promoting excellent standards of workmanship.

Accredited training courses can protect power and people against the danger of fatal Volts.

LV3 Course

This Jointer Training Course is written by and delivered on behalf of EUSKILLS. This organisation is an awarding body which works extensively with Distribution Network Operators and their associates.

EUSkills and partners have ascertained the correct level of training provision and agreed the standard across the Cable Jointing Industry.

Successful trainees receive Competence Cards detailing their skill set directly from EUSKILLS upon completion of the course. Backing from EUSkills gives clients confidence that their jointers will be trained up to the perfect standards as agreed across the board.

Delivered In Partnership With Energy Utility Skills

EUSKILLS mission is to make excellence the standard through trusted partnerships and ensure that the UK Utility Industry develops and retains a sustainable skilled workforce now and in the future – they are a provider of choice for employer solutions and registering and assessing competency standards within the energy, gas, waste management and water networks industries.

Training Course Duration 5 days

This Jointer Training course will enable a Jointer to confidently carry out a range of live low voltage electrical cable jointing procedures on underground cables in accordance with company procedures and to demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of hazards associated with the activity whilst working and communicating effectively with other team member to achieve tasks.

This course is designed to give existing jointers the, knowledge and understanding to fulfil the role as a Cable Jointer and to be able to make both transition straight and breeches joints using paper insulated lead covered steel tape armoured cables and subsequent electrical tests in a safe manner.

Jointer Training Course Aims

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to demonstrate and understand:

1. Correct and safe working practices and procedures
2. Correct use of PPE and specialist tools and equipment
3. The installation of three phase PILCSTA cable transition straight and breeches joints and mains pot-ends
4. Test procedures relevant to LV Jointing

Jointer Training Course Content

The course includes the following:

1. Review jointing practices and procedures.
2. Review Health, Safety and Environment legislation in relation to electrical cable jointing.
3. Electrical theory
4. PPE and specialist tools and equipment.
5. Understanding the role and responsibilities of the relevant person/s involved in the control of jointing procedures and the associated safety documentation and procedures.
6. Awareness of the health and safety risks of the work environment
7. Identification of underground cable and apparatus
8. Understanding of manufacturers specifications
9. Electrical testing of the cable to confirm its integrity, including insulation and continuity testing and protection from the ingress of moisture and mechanical damage

The Jointer Training course will enable a Cable Jointer to:

• Confidently carry out a range of live LV electrical cable jointing procedures on underground cables
• Work in accordance with company procedures
• Demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of associated hazards
• Work & communicate effectively with other team member to achieve tasks

Practical Work

• Prepare and carry out a transition main straight joint – wavecon cable to PILCSTA three-phase cable
• Prepare and carry out a transition main straight joint with crossed cores – wavecon cable to PILCSTA three phase cable
• Prepare and carry out a transition main breeches joint – wavecon cable to PILCSTA three phase cable
• Prepare and carry out mains pot-end PILCSTA mains cable three phase

Cable Jointer Training Courses – CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

More LV Jointer Training Courses:

Cable Jointers Assessment

The courses offered by Pragmatic Consulting are Jointer Training training assessments and not industry authorisations. Therefore, after the successful completion of the course and assessment the delegate will then need to complete a period of supervised work experience, before returning with his/her portfolio and undertake a formal cable jointing skills and knowledge assessment.

On successful completion of their assessment each candidate will then be eligible to have their achieved competence modules registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for acceptance as a level of competence by member Companies of the industries Competency Accord scheme.

This is done to preserve trade integrity and protect employers against under-skilled labour causing reputational damage to their industry.

Certificates

After successful completion of the Jointer Training course assessments and portfolio an EUSR Card will be issued.

Jointer Training Course Duration 5 days

Accreditation – EUSR Competency Accord Power Unit 060 – LV3

Pre-Requisites

This 5 day course is designed for existing jointers who have experience of Wavecon jointing and/or have completed Pragmatic Consulting Training’s LV2 jointing course and has or is in the process of taking a suitable electrical qualification i.e. C&G 2339 or equivalent.

Delegates to be assessed as competent in this skill area should have completed the modules shown below or have evidence demonstrating an equivalent level of competence.

1. SHEA Power – providing basic health, safety and environmental awareness and an introduction to specific health, safety and environmental factors relating to the power sector
2. Access, Movement and Egress (Underground Cables) – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to enter, move around and exit an underground cable work area in a safe manner
3. Location and Avoidance of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to identify and locate utilities using electronic location equipment
4. Safe Excavation of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to safely excavate and maintain excavations.

Maximum Delegates: 8

Seaton Power Solutions work in partnership with training provider Pragmatic Consulting to meet the needs of the Utilities Industry.

With accredited courses in Construction, Water, Electrics, Health & Safety and specialised training for National Grid; clients are able to to fulfil their business opportunities with a properly qualified workforce.

Medium & High Voltage Jointer Training 11kV 33kV 66kV

Thorne & Derrick can support directly your MV HV Jointer Training requirements working in close partnership with UK Centres including Pfisterer CONNEX and Nexans Euromold – these training courses provide successful Jointers with Competency Certification issued by the manufacturer to cover the installation of their ranges of cable joints, terminations and connectors up to 66kV.

Medium & High Voltages | Nexans Training | Pfisterer Training

LV Cable Joints (Low Voltage Cables)

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute LV Joints in Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink or Resin Cast technologies – multicore and multi-pair cable joints are available for immediate backfill and energisation of Low Voltage power, control and instrumentation cables 600V/1000V 3.3kV.

Complete range of LV Cable Accessories  ➡

Cable Breakouts | Cable Caps | Cable Lugs | Cable Cleats | Cable Trough | Cable Duct | Feeder Pillars | for 11kV/33kV/66kV networks see MV HV Joints & Terminations

Pfisterer | Nexans Euromold | Prysmian | Cable Joints & Terminations MV HV

Cold Shrink by 3M | Joints | Abandonment | Terminations | Low Voltage LV Cables

LV Jointer Training – LV2 Course LV Polymeric (Wavecon) Mains Cable 3 Phase Cable Jointing

Jointer Training Course Accreditation – EUSR

Cable Jointer Training Courses

LV Polymeric (Wavecon) Mains Cable

3 Phase Cable Jointing Course (LV2)

Jointer Training & Competency Cards

Sustained Skills For Specialist Services

The provision of Jointer Training is a contentious topic in the UK Power Industry – standards are collapsing, craftmanship is devalued, pockets are hurting and an illusion clouds the market that some Trainers can wave a magic wand and create the perfect Jointer in 4 days.

OK, it’s not quite the Wild West but as a UK leading distributor of Jointing Equipment at Thorne & Derrick we hold a duty of responsibility to support the safe and reliable installation of these products by promoting excellent standards of workmanship.

Accredited training courses can protect power and people against the danger of fatal Volts.

LV2 Course

This Jointer Training Course is written by and delivered on behalf of EUSKILLS.

This organisation is an awarding body which works extensively with Distribution Network Operators and their associates.

EUSkills and partners have ascertained the correct level of training provision and agreed the standard across the Cable Jointing Industry.

Successful trainees receive Competence Cards detailing their skill set directly from EUSKILLS upon completion of the course. Backing from EUSkills gives clients confidence that their jointers will be trained up to the perfect standards as agreed across the board.

Delivered In Partnership With Energy Utility Skills

EUSKILLS mission is to make excellence the standard through trusted partnerships and ensure that the UK Utility Industry develops and retains a sustainable skilled workforce now and in the future – they are a provider of choice for employer solutions and registering and assessing competency standards within the energy, gas, waste management and water networks industries.

Training Course Duration 5 days

This Jointer Training course will enable a Jointer to confidently carry out a range of live low voltage electrical cable jointing procedures on underground cables in accordance with company procedures and to demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of hazards associated with the activity whilst working and communicating effectively with other team member to achieve tasks.

The course is designed to enable the delegate make Wavecon main straight and Breeches joints with both straight and crossed cores, make Wavecon pot ends with services and terminate a Wavecon cable into a pillar or cut-out, and subsequent electrical tests in a safe manner.

Jointer Training Course Aims

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to demonstrate and understand:

1. Correct and safe working practices and procedures
2. Correct use of PPE and specialist tools and equipment
3. The installation of three phase wavecon mains straight and breeches joints and mains pot ends
4. Terminating wavecon into a pillar or cut-out
5. Test procedures relevant to LV Jointing

Jointer Training Course Content

The course includes the following:

1. Review jointing practices and procedures
2. Review Health, Safety and Environment legislation in relation to electrical cable jointing.
3. Electrical theory
4. PPE and specialist tools and equipment
5. Understanding the role and responsibilities of the relevant person/s involved in the control of jointing procedures and the associated safety documentation and procedures
6. Awareness of the health and safety risks of the work environment
7. Identification of underground cable and apparatus
8. Understanding of manufacturers specifications
9. Electrical testing of the cable to confirm its integrity, including insulation and continuity testing and protection from the ingress of moisture and mechanical damage
10. Practical Work:

The Jointer Training course will enable a Cable Jointer to:

• Confidently carry out a range of live LV electrical cable jointing procedures on underground cables
• Work in accordance with company procedures
• Demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of associated hazards
• Work & communicate effectively with other team member to achieve tasks

Practical Work

• Prepare and carry out wavecon mains straight joints – straight core
• Prepare and carry out wavecon mains straight joints – crossed core
• Prepare and carry out wavecon breeches joints
• Prepare and carry out a wavecon mains cable pot end including a single phase service connection
• Prepare and carry out a cut-out or pillar termination on wavecon mains cable

Cable Jointer Training Courses – CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

More LV Jointer Training Courses:

• LV Jointer Training – LV1 Course Introduction to LV Cable Jointing (Wavecon) – Single & 3 Phase Services
• LV Jointer Training – LV3 Course LV Transition Polymeric (Wavecon) to PILC STA Mains Cables

Cable Jointers Assessment

After the successful completion of the Jointer Trainingcourse and assessment the delegate will then need to complete a period of supervised work experience, before returning with his/her portfolio to undertake a formal cable jointing skills and knowledge assessment. The courses offered are trainee assessments, not industry authorisations.

On successful completion of their assessment each candidate will then be eligible to have their achieved competence modules registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for acceptance as a level of competence by member Companies of the industries Competency Accord scheme.

This is done to preserve trade integrity and protect employers against under-skilled labour causing reputational damage to their industry.

Certificates

After successful completion of the Jointer Training course assessments and portfolio an EUSR Card will be issued.

Jointer Training Course Duration 5 days

Accreditation – EUSR Competency Accord Power Unit 060 – LV2

Pre-Requisites

This 5 day course is aimed at existing crafts persons and jointers mates who have previous electrical qualification or in the process of taking a suitable electrical qualification i.e. C&G 2339.

Delegates should have previous jointing experience e.g. LV1 and have taken or be in the process of taking a suitable electrical qualification i.e. C&G 2339

Delegates to be assessed as competent in this skill area should have completed the modules shown below or have evidence demonstrating an equivalent level of competence.

1. SHEA Power – providing basic health, safety and environmental awareness and an introduction to specific health, safety and environmental factors relating to the power sector
2. Access, Movement and Egress (Underground Cables) – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to enter, move around and exit an underground cable work area in a safe manner
3. Location and Avoidance of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to identify and locate utilities using electronic location equipment
4. Safe Excavation of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to safely excavate and maintain excavations.

Maximum Delegates: 8

Seaton Power Solutions work in partnership with training provider Pragmatic Consulting to meet the needs of the Utilities Industry.

With accredited courses in Construction, Water, Electrics, Health & Safety and specialised training for National Grid; clients are able to to fulfil their business opportunities with a properly qualified workforce.

Medium & High Voltage Jointer Training 11kV 33kV 66kV

Thorne & Derrick can support directly your MV HV Jointer Training requirements working in close partnership with UK Centres including Pfisterer CONNEX and Nexans Euromold – these training courses provide successful Jointers with Competency Certification issued by the manufacturer to cover the installation of their ranges of cable joints, terminations and connectors up to 66kV.

Medium & High Voltages | Nexans Training | Pfisterer Training

LV Cable Joints (Low Voltage Cables)

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute LV Joints in Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink or Resin Cast technologies – multicore and multi-pair cable joints are available for immediate backfill and energisation of Low Voltage power, control and instrumentation cables 600V/1000V 3.3kV.

Complete range of LV Cable Accessories  ➡

Cable Breakouts | Cable Caps | Cable Lugs | Cable Cleats | Cable Trough | Cable Duct | Feeder Pillars | for 11kV/33kV/66kV networks see MV HV Joints & Terminations

Pfisterer | Nexans Euromold | Prysmian | Cable Joints & Terminations MV HV

Cold Shrink by 3M | Joints | Abandonment | Terminations | Low Voltage LV Cables

LV Jointer Training – LV1 Course Introduction to LV Cable Jointing (Wavecon) – Single & 3 Phase Services

Jointer Training Course Accreditation – EUSR

Cable Jointer Training Courses

Introduction to Low Voltage Cable (Wavecon) Jointing

Single & Triple Phase Cable Jointing Services (LV1)

Jointer Training & Competency Cards

Sustained Skills For Specialist Services

The provision of Jointer Training is a contentious topic in the UK Power Industry – standards are collapsing, craftmanship is devalued, pockets are hurting and an illusion clouds the market that some Trainers can wave a magic wand and create the perfect Jointer in 4 days.

OK, it’s not quite the Wild West but as a UK leading distributor of Jointing Equipment at Thorne & Derrick we hold a duty of responsibility to support the safe and reliable installation of these products by promoting excellent standards of workmanship.

Accredited training courses can protect power and people against the danger of fatal Volts.

LV1 Course

This Jointer Training Course is written by and delivered on behalf of EUSKILLS. This organisation is an awarding body which works extensively with Distribution Network Operators and their associates.

EUSkills and partners have ascertained the correct level of training provision and agreed the standard across the Cable Jointing Industry.

Successful trainees receive Competence Cards detailing their skill set directly from EUSKILLS upon completion of the course. Backing from EUSkills gives clients confidence that their jointers will be trained up to the perfect standards as agreed across the board.

Delivered In Partnership With Energy Utility Skills

EUSKILLS mission is to make excellence the standard through trusted partnerships and ensure that the UK Utility Industry develops and retains a sustainable skilled workforce now and in the future – they are a provider of choice for employer solutions and registering and assessing competency standards within the energy, gas, waste management and water networks industries.

Training Course Duration 5 days

This Jointer Training course is designed to give new jointers who may have limited experience; the knowledge and understanding to fulfil the role as a Low Voltage Service Cable Jointer. Technicians will learn to create single and triple phase sub-service cable joints using Wavecon Cables and to make both single and three phase service joints onto a Wavecon main cable in a safe manner.

Jointer Training Course Aims

On successful completion of this course, trainees will be able to demonstrate and understand:

1. Correct and safe working practices and procedures
2. Correct use of PPE and specialist tools and equipment
3. The installation of single phase and three phase cut-outs
4. The installation of single and three phase sub-service straight joints using live working methods
5. The installation of single and three phase service joints using live working methods onto a Wavecon main using mechanical connectors
6. Test procedures relevant to LV Jointing

Jointer Training Course Content

The course includes the following:

1. Jointing practices and procedures.
2. Health, Safety and Environment legislation in relation to electrical cable jointing.
3. Electrical theory
4. PPE and specialist tools and equipment.
5. Understanding the role and responsibilities of the relevant person/s involved in the control of jointing procedures and the associated safety documentation and procedures.
6. Awareness of the health and safety risks of the work environment
7. Identification of underground cable and apparatus
8. Understanding of manufacturers specifications
9. Electrical testing of the cable to confirm its integrity, including insulation and continuity testing and protection from the ingress of moisture and mechanical damage

The Jointer Training course will enable a Cable Jointer to:

• Confidently carry out a range of live LV electrical cable jointing procedures on underground cables
• Work in accordance with company procedures
• Demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of associated hazards
• Work & communicate effectively with other team member to achieve tasks

Practical Work

• Prepare and carry out single phase cut-out
  
• Prepare and carry out single phase sub-service pot end
  
• Prepare and carry out single phase sub-service straight joint
  
• Prepare and carry out single phase service joint on to three phase Wavecon mains

Cable Jointer Training Courses – CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

More LV Jointer Training Courses:

Cable Jointers Assessment

After the successful completion of the Jointer Training course and assessment the delegate will then need to complete a period of supervised work experience, before returning with his/her portfolio to undertake a formal cable jointing skills and knowledge assessment. The courses offered are trainee assessments, not industry authorisations.

On successful completion of their assessment each candidate will then be eligible to have their achieved competence modules registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for acceptance as a level of competence by member Companies of the industries Competency Accord scheme.

This is done to preserve trade integrity and protect employers against under-skilled labour causing reputational damage to their industry.

Certificates

After successful completion of the Jointer Training course assessments and portfolio an EUSR Card will be issued.

Jointer Training Course Duration 5 days

Accreditation – EUSR Competency Accord Power Unit 060 – LV1

Pre-Requisites

This 5 day course is aimed at an existing Crafts Person or Cable Jointers Mate who has a previous electrical qualification or is in the process of taking a suitable electrical qualification i.e. C&G 2339.

Delegates are not required to have any previous jointing experience but would benefit from prior electrical knowledge and numeracy experience to enable them to successfully complete the course.

Delegates to be assessed as competent in this skill area should have completed the modules shown below or have evidence demonstrating an equivalent level of competence.

1. SHEA Power – providing basic health, safety and environmental awareness and an introduction to specific health, safety and environmental factors relating to the power sector
2. Access, Movement and Egress (Underground Cables) – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to enter, move around and exit an underground cable work area in a safe manner
3. Location and Avoidance of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to identify and locate utilities using electronic location equipment
4. Safe Excavation of Utilities – an industry assessment of a person’s competence to safely excavate and maintain excavations.

Maximum Delegates 8

Seaton Power Solutions work in partnership with training provider Pragmatic Consulting to meet the needs of the Utilities Industry.

With accredited courses in Construction, Water, Electrics, Health & Safety and specialised training for National Grid; clients are able to to fulfil their business opportunities with a properly qualified workforce.

Medium & High Voltage Jointer Training 11kV 33kV 66kV

Thorne & Derrick can support directly your MV HV Jointer Training requirements working in close partnership with UK Centres including Pfisterer CONNEX and Nexans Euromold – these training courses provide successful Jointers with Competency Certification issued by the manufacturer to cover the installation of their ranges of cable joints, terminations and connectors up to 66kV.

Medium & High Voltages | Nexans Training | Pfisterer Training

LV Cable Joints (Low Voltage Cables)

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute LV Joints in Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink or Resin Cast technologies – multicore and multi-pair cable joints are available for immediate backfill and energisation of Low Voltage power, control and instrumentation cables 600V/1000V 3.3kV.

Complete range of LV Cable Accessories  ➡

Cable Breakouts | Cable Caps | Cable Lugs | Cable Cleats | Cable Trough | Cable Duct | Feeder Pillars | for 11kV/33kV/66kV networks see MV HV Joints & Terminations

Pfisterer | Nexans Euromold | Prysmian | Cable Joints & Terminations MV HV

Cold Shrink by 3M | Joints | Abandonment | Terminations | Low Voltage LV Cables