Power Cable Jointing and Termination Training Course

Course Introduction

Power Cable Jointing and Termination Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for the safe, reliable, and standards-compliant jointing, terminating, testing, inspection, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power cables used in industrial facilities, utility networks, commercial buildings, renewable energy plants, and infrastructure projects. Proper cable jointing and termination are critical to maintaining electrical continuity, minimizing failures, preventing insulation breakdown, ensuring personnel safety, and maximizing the operational reliability and service life of electrical power systems.

Modern electrical networks depend on underground and overhead cable systems to transmit and distribute electrical energy efficiently. Poor workmanship during cable jointing and termination can lead to partial discharge, overheating, insulation deterioration, moisture ingress, electrical tracking, equipment failure, unplanned outages, and costly repairs. This course provides a systematic approach to cable preparation, conductor connection, insulation restoration, stress control, sealing techniques, mechanical protection, testing, commissioning, and quality assurance in accordance with international standards and manufacturer recommendations.

Participants will develop practical skills in cable identification, cable handling, conductor preparation, crimping, compression and mechanical connectors, heat-shrink, cold-shrink, resin-filled, taped, and pre-molded jointing technologies, cable gland installation, cable lug termination, stress cone installation, insulation restoration, shielding and earthing techniques, cable testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair. The course emphasizes workmanship quality, safety, precision, and compliance with IEC, IEEE, BS, NEC, and other applicable electrical standards.

The course also examines the integration of cable installation and maintenance activities with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), digital inspection platforms, mobile maintenance applications, and asset lifecycle management systems. Participants will learn how digital technologies improve work planning, quality documentation, asset traceability, inspection reporting, and maintenance decision-making.

Emerging technologies including smart cable monitoring systems, fiber optic sensing, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, predictive diagnostics, digital twins, robotic inspection, augmented reality work instructions, and cloud-based maintenance platforms are explored through practical case studies and industry applications. Participants will gain the competencies required to perform professional cable jointing and termination work that enhances electrical reliability, operational safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset performance.

Upon successful completion of the Power Cable Jointing and Termination Training Course, participants will possess the competencies required to install, joint, terminate, inspect, test, maintain, and troubleshoot power cable systems using industry best practices and internationally recognized standards.

Duration
5 days

Who Should Attend

• Electrical technicians

• Cable jointers

• Electrical engineers

• Electrical maintenance engineers

• Utility field personnel

• Substation technicians

• Commissioning engineers

• Electrical installation supervisors

• Industrial maintenance technicians

• Renewable energy technicians

• Electrical contractors

• Technical professionals responsible for cable installation and maintenance

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of power cable construction, insulation systems, accessories, and jointing technologies.

• Understand cable jointing and termination procedures for low-, medium-, and high-voltage power cables.

• Learn proper cable preparation, conductor connection, insulation restoration, stress control, shielding, and sealing techniques.

• Apply international standards and manufacturer recommendations for cable installation, jointing, testing, and commissioning.

• Perform heat-shrink, cold-shrink, resin-filled, taped, and pre-molded cable jointing and termination methods.

• Integrate cable maintenance activities with EAM, CMMS, GIS, ERP, SCADA, and digital asset management systems.

• Utilize digital inspection technologies, IoT monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and mobile maintenance applications to improve cable reliability.

• Conduct cable inspections, insulation testing, continuity testing, sheath testing, partial discharge assessment, and commissioning verification.

• Diagnose cable faults, identify workmanship defects, implement corrective actions, and improve cable system reliability.

• Establish best practices for cable installation, maintenance, safety, quality assurance, and lifecycle management.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Power Cable Systems

• Types and construction of LV, MV, and HV power cables.

• Cable insulation materials, conductors, screens, sheaths, and armoring.

• Cable ratings, applications, and selection criteria.

• International standards governing power cable systems.

Module 2: Cable Jointing Principles

• Cable joint types and applications.

• Cable preparation and conductor stripping techniques.

• Compression, mechanical, and crimp connector installation.

• Insulation rebuilding and stress control methods.

Module 3: Cable Termination Techniques

• Indoor and outdoor cable terminations.

• Heat-shrink, cold-shrink, taped, and pre-molded terminations.

• Cable gland installation and sealing methods.

• Earthing, bonding, shielding, and stress cone installation.

Module 4: Installation Quality and Workmanship

• Best practices for cable handling and storage.

• Maintaining cleanliness during jointing and termination.

• Preventing moisture ingress and contamination.

• Quality control, inspection, and acceptance criteria.

Module 5: Cable Testing and Commissioning

• Insulation resistance testing.

• Continuity, sheath integrity, and earth continuity testing.

• High-voltage withstand testing and partial discharge measurement.

• Cable commissioning procedures and documentation.

Module 6: Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis

• Routine inspection and preventive maintenance.

• Identifying cable deterioration and common failure modes.

• Cable fault location techniques.

• Repair procedures and maintenance planning.

Module 7: Digital Technologies and Asset Management

• Integrating cable assets with EAM, CMMS, GIS, ERP, and SCADA.

• Utilizing mobile inspection and maintenance applications.

• IoT-enabled cable condition monitoring.

• Digital twins and predictive maintenance for cable networks.

Module 8: Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Electrical safety procedures for cable work.

• Lockout/tagout and permit-to-work requirements.

• Personal protective equipment and safe working practices.

• Compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC, BS, and organizational standards.

Module 9: Performance Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Monitoring cable reliability and maintenance KPIs.

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of cable failures.

• Improving installation quality through lessons learned.

• Benchmarking cable maintenance against industry best practices.

Module 10: Future Trends in Power Cable Technology

• Smart cables and online condition monitoring.

• Fiber optic sensing technologies.

• Artificial intelligence for cable diagnostics.

• Future developments in cable materials, installation methods, and intelligent asset management.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.