MV & HV Jointer Competency Training Courses
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager
Requirements, Expectations & Rewards
Thorne & Derrick, the International Distribution Partners of Nexans Power Accessories, have united to provide an industry commitment to ensuring the safe and reliable installation of MV-HV Cable Accessories – a series of 10 Training Modules are available to support the training requirements for Cable Jointers upskilling from LV to MV to HV with tailored courses at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV voltage levels.
The Modules cover MV & HV Cable Terminations, Joints & Separable Connectors.
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These Jointer Training Courses are not introductory “Familiarisation” courses – each prospective candidate will be vetted prior to acceptance onto the course. If suitably qualified and experienced the candidate will be accepted onto the course – they will be required to undertake MV cable preparation and submit a test piece of cable with their cable termination, joint or separable connector installed. The submission will then be tested for AC withstand and partial discharge (PD) in the new “state-of-the-art” Nexans Test Laboratory.
Upon successful completion of the Laboratory Test the candidate will be presented with a 3 Part Certificate of Competency.
Module 1
The 1 day Training Course will be targeted on product application only – requiring the candidate to install the product Competently. No cable preparation training will be provided. Attendees will be expected to be able to prepare MV cables for a range of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories.
| Training Framework | Plan |
| Training Mode | Single Core XLPE Polymeric Power Cable |
| Duration | 1 Day 9am-5pm |
| Attendees | Min 2 Max 6 |
| Goals & Learning Objectives | Time Frames, Measurability, Observability. Less than 10pC @ 2Uo |
| Equipment Included | Cable, Accessories, PPE, Training Boards & Lunch |
| Equipment Requirements | Cable Prep & Jointing Tools – Steel Toe Cap Boots |
| Training Schedule | Course Contents |
| Introductions | Welcome Health & Safety Training Acknowledgements – Privacy Policy PABG |
| Competency | Understanding Equipment MV Cable Construction & Cable Preparation Electrical Stress & Stress Control MV Cable Termination Failures |
| Practical | MV Cable Preparation Installation MV Cable Termination Failures |
| Testing | Equipment Testing In Shielded Room For AC Withstand & Partial Discharge (PD) |
| Conclude | Technical / Product Support 3 Part Jointer Competency Certificate, Including Test Report |
Call Thorne & Derrick to enquire about course costs, dates or to request a booking form.
Safeguarding Standards | Supporting Craftmanship | Protecting Reputations
The Jointer Training Course is carried out at:
NexansTraining Centre
Units 1 & 2 Good Hope Close,
Normanton Industrial Estate, Normanton,
West Yorkshire,
WF6 1TR
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cables, Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV cable joints, terminations and separable connectors.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
Cable Terminations | Heat Shrink | Cold Shrink | Push-On | Separable Connectors | MV HV
➡ Read: Thorne & Derrick Announce Distribution Agreement & Contract With Nexans
intro by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick International
I woke recently and toyed with the idea of career change. One Costa later I just went for it.
So I Google searched “cable jointer training“.
I booked that 4 day course, turned up, collected my certificate – I am now a Cable Jointer.
With paperwork to prove it.
Easy-peasy.
Next move, carpet bomb LinkedIn recruiters with my new CV, sit back and wait for work.
OK, this is a personal fiction but a common occurrence in the UK jobs market.
There is increasing concern in the electrical industry in general and the Cable Jointing trade specifically about a trend of “fast-track” training courses propelling underskilled manpower into a crowded labour market. Inflicting damage on day rates, earnings and livelihoods.
We’re talking day rate differences of £150 v £500/600.
This is rather bloody serious – the view from the cable trench is that the industry is lawless and time-served experienced craftsmen are the furious victims. Some are fastly loosing faith in their trade, some would say their craft, some even their art. Their pockets are hurting.
There is not a skills desert out there but there is an unwillingness, in part, to recognise the monetary value of their skill, experience and ability.
A curative response is needed to stem the tide – no end of soul-baring spleen venting social media posts will remedy this situation. We’ve lamented the demise of “The Jointer” before – we’ve kicked up stinks and many have smelt the pong if not righted the wrong.
Nevertheless, lets continue the crusade and champion the real-deal Jointer.
Because in 4 days time more cable jointers will be on the job-market for hire.
But can they wipe, glass, strip, chamfer or plumb cable?
Thorne & Derrick – Distributors Of MV HV 11kV 33kV Joints, Terminations & Connections
Two Times More Power. Jointers! Empower your CV and skill-set by grasping the 66kV Jointer Training opportunity. Jointers must currently be 33kV Competent and experienced to be ready to undertake the step-up to 66kV from 33kV.
Many cable jointers hold a diversity of accreditations from leading brands such as Nexans Euromold, Brugg, ABB, Pfisterer, Prysmian and 3M – they possess the expertise to joint across an extensive range of medium and high voltage cables (polymeric, gas and oil filled) using cold shrink, heat shrink or push-on HV cable joints, terminations and connectors.
This skill-set is developed over years and contrasts sharply with the generic jointer familiarised with the “specific joint for specific cable” approach of some training centres.
Of course, training is core to career progression without which young, skilled and gifted trainees could never develop – the industry would stagnate to eventual extinction.
Well we’ve blown the trumpet, now we need you – the industry – to rally to the call and let us know your thoughts and opinions. We will feature them on this Post.
The following TweetDeck demonstrates the skills levels and competency of an international class EHV Cable Jointer – Andrew Brezovszky is conversant with the cable jointing techniques required for medium voltage, high voltage and extra high voltage oil filled, gas filled or polymeric cables. 20 years of cable jointing experience with Competency Certificates from leading cable accessory manufacturers including Prysmian, ABB and Pfisterer.
What you might call a real-deal Jointer.
132kV Ericsson Transition Joint – 3 Core Cable Joint XLPE To Oil Filled Cable. Image: Energi Cable Services
Since 1985 Thorne & Derrick based in the UK have been specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation, Arc Flash Clothing & Electrical Safety Equipment including voltage detectors, insulating gloves and life saving substation intervention kits.
T&D customers include UK and worldwide contractors, specifiers, traders and end-users involved in cable installations, sealing cable ducts, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at Low, Medium & High Voltages.
We are specialist stockists and distributors of 11kV-33kV Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Pfisterer, Prysmian and Nexans Euromold in a selection of jointing technologies including heat shrink, cold shrink and push-on.
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a Guest Blog by Jonathan Andrews (Managing Director - Energy Skills Solutions)
Energy Skills Solutions is a registered training organisation based in Perth Western Australia offering training, assessment and consultancy solutions for the electrical supply and electrical industries.
Founded on the expertise and background of its Directors with a combined over 60 years’ experience in electricity supply industry operations and training, Energy Skills Solutions is committed to delivering the highest quality training, assessment and consultancy services.
Energy Skills Solutions prides itself on establishing and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with their industry clients.
We strive to be the training provider of choice for our targeted industries.
As a Registered Training Organisation, Energy Skills Solutions is obligated to deliver high quality, well managed and competitive services.
All Energy Skills Solutions operations are underpinned by its core values:
Energy Skills Solutions offers a range of training, assessment and consulting services from Nationally Recognised Qualifications, Units of Competence and Accredited Courses to customised training to suit the individual client needs.
Services include:
Overhead Distribution Training
Services & Metering Training
Underground Cable Training
Switching Operations Training
Vegetation Management
ESI Refresher and Electrical Safety Training
Assessment services include:
Consulting
Our consulting services include:
Energy Skills Solutions delivers courses to optimise learning and make training both informative and enjoyable.
Electrical Safety
With safety seen as a reflection of an organisation’s commitment to its people, Energy Skills Solutions ensures safety is embedded into and an integral part of the services delivered.
In particular, Energy Skills Solutions uses training as an opportunity to influence and promote:
People
Along with the background and experience of its Directors, Energy Skills Solutions engages only the most skilled and knowledgeable trainers in the industry.
ESS unique arrangement means that trainers when not training can undertake field based work to maintain and build their technical skills and knowledge. Many of Energy Skills Solutions trainers operate their own electrical contracting or power line construction business.
Energy Skills Solutions trainers also hold the relevant Certificate IV training and assessment qualification.
Energy Skills Solutions – Training, Assessment & Consultancy Solutions
For further information please contact Energy Skills Solutions so they can assist you with your training requirements.
Administration: P: 0892093833 E: [email protected]
Website: https://energyskillssolutions.com.au/
Jonathan Andrews – Director- M: 0421717287
THORNE & DERRICK are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Seals, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we service UK and global businesses involved in copper earthing, cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
Specialists in the jointing and connection of 33kV power cables using Nexans Euromold separable connectors for terminating cables into medium/high voltage switchgear and transformers – large UK stocks of Pfisterer Plugs, Nexans Connectors and 3M Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations.
MV HV Cables 11kV 33kV – Joints, Terminations & Connections
Since 1985, T&D have established an international reputation based on SERVICE | INTEGRITY | TRUST.
Contact us for 3M Electrical, ABB, Alroc, AN Wallis, CATU Electrical, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, CSD, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Euromold, Filoform , Furse, Lucy Electric & Zodion, Nexans, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec, Sicame, WT Henley.
Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals.
Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV. Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.
a Guest Blog by Jo Niblett (Managing Director - Pragmatic Consulting)
Pragmatic Consulting are a leading engineering consultancy business with a training and assessment centre working within the utilities industry approved to deliver BESC AME assessments along with other training courses such as manual handling, first aid and other related qualifications.
BESC AME assessment courses are for anyone who carries out work either directly or indirectly in the power utility industry – including cable jointers and wiremen working on low, medium or high voltage cables, overhead lines, substations or switchgear.
Pragmatic Consulting offer a range of courses that meets the needs of the electrical and power industry and are prepared to travel and provide training events across the UK so that you are able to have training when it suits you.
Pragmatic Consulting approach each course in an individual manner to ensure that the candidates who pass through the door are trained to the highest standard whilst ensuring that they receive whatever support they require to help them progress and achieve.
A common debate I have, Compliance vs Competence, what is the difference?
Is simply being compliant enough?
Does a ticket equal competence?
And how is competence measured?
Compliance is ‘acting in accordance with health & safety rules and legislation’.
Compliance is a minimum requirement, while competence goes above and beyond that.
The definition of competence from the HSE website: “To be competent an organisation or individual must have sufficient knowledge of the tasks to be undertaken and the risks involved. They must have the experience and ability to carry out their duties in relation to the project, to recognise their limitations and take appropriate action to prevent harm to those carrying out construction work, or those affected by the work.”
Competence develops over time.
It is a mix of initial and on-job training, instruction, assessment and formal qualifications.
The difference between compliance and competence can be thought of as: Passing and getting your driving license you are compliant; you know how to drive and all the rules and road theory. But are you a competent driver? You are now on your own and putting the knowledge you have learned into practice. But without experience you are only compliant.
For further information on the courses that Pragmatic Consulting offer please visit https://www.pragmatic-consulting.co.uk/ or contact Jo Niblett (Managing Director).
Tel: 01926 674340
Mob: 07747 740311
Email: [email protected]
THORNE & DERRICK are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
Since 1985, T&D have established an international reputation based on SERVICE | INTEGRITY | TRUST.
Contact us for 3M Electrical, ABB, Alroc, AN Wallis, CATU Electrical, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, CSD, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Euromold, Filoform , Furse, Lucy Electric & Zodion, Nexans, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec, Sicame, WT Henley.
Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals.
Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV. Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.
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