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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

High-Voltage Substation & Power Protection Technician

A 12-credit certificate for substation technicians. You start with substation equipment and electrical safety, then test power and instrument transformers, followed by circuit breakers and switchgear. The final course covers protective relays and SCADA communications. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Work safely in substations
  2. 02Test transformers, CTs and PTs
  3. 03Test and maintain circuit breakers
  4. 04Set and test protective relays and SCADA links

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Substation technician
  • Relay technician
  • Power systems technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
SUB 1013 cr

Substation Equipment and Electrical Safety

This course provides essential knowledge for technicians working with electrical substations, covering their fundamental components, operational principles, and critical safety practices. Emphasis is placed on arc flash hazard mitigation, safe switching procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of substation layouts.

Term 2

6 credits
SUB 1053 cr

Transformers and Instrument Transformers

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of power transformers and instrument transformers, covering their construction, operating principles, and maintenance for technician-level professionals. Key topics include oil diagnostics, current transformers, and potential transformers, essential for substation and industrial electrical systems.

SUB 1103 cr

Circuit Breakers and Switchgear

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the operation, maintenance, and testing of common circuit breaker technologies. Students will gain practical skills in evaluating the performance and reliability of high-voltage switching equipment, focusing on timing tests.

Term 3

3 credits
SUB 1153 cr

Protective Relays and SCADA

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to protective relaying principles and modern SCADA communication protocols. Students will gain practical skills in understanding, configuring, and troubleshooting overcurrent, distance, and differential relays, alongside exploring DNP3 and IEC 61850 frameworks.

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