Course Description
Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure training course provides comprehensive knowledge of HV/MV substation systems, including design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance practices. Electrical substations are critical nodes in power networks, responsible for switching, transforming, and controlling electrical energy flow. A strong understanding of substation components and procedures is essential for ensuring system reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
This course covers the complete lifecycle of substation development, from equipment selection and design principles to commissioning and operational readiness. Participants will explore key components such as transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and grounding systems. The course also emphasizes modern diagnostic testing techniques, predictive maintenance strategies, and safety compliance requirements. Through case studies and practical applications, this Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure training course equips professionals with the skills to design, test, and operate reliable and efficient substation systems.
What you will achieve
Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure training course aims to develop participants’ ability to design, test, commission, and maintain HV/MV substations in a safe and efficient manner. It strengthens technical understanding of substation systems and improves operational and maintenance decision-making.
- Understand substation design, components, and system architecture
- Identify functions of transformers, switchgear, and protection systems
- Apply commissioning procedures including pre and post commissioning stages
- Perform testing procedures and basic fault calculations
- Understand overcurrent and earth fault protection coordination
- Conduct grounding system design and earthing calculations
- Improve safety, reliability, and performance of substation systems
How the course is delivered
Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure training course is delivered through a structured and practical learning approach combining theoretical concepts with real-world applications. Instructor-led lectures explain substation design principles, protection systems, and commissioning procedures in detail. Participants will gain a clear understanding of equipment functions, testing requirements, and system integration.
Workshops and practical exercises provide hands-on experience in commissioning stages, fault calculations, and grounding system analysis. Case studies demonstrate real substation projects, highlighting challenges in testing, safety, and maintenance. Video demonstrations and simulation tools support understanding of switching operations, circuit breaker mechanisms, and system protection. Group discussions encourage participants to analyze operational issues and share solutions. This blended learning approach ensures participants can confidently apply substation design, testing, and commissioning procedures in real operational environments.
Designed for
Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure training course is designed for professionals involved in substation engineering, installation, testing, and maintenance. It is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their expertise in HV/MV systems and improve operational reliability.
- Electrical engineers in industrial and utility sectors
- Substation design and commissioning engineers
- Maintenance supervisors and technicians
- Consulting and system planning engineers
- Electric utility engineers and operators
- Professionals involved in HV/MV electrical infrastructure
Daily programme
- Substations Parts & Equipment - Major Components
- Relay Connections
- Earth Fault Protection and Overcurrent Protection
- Transformers Function
- Test Instrument Calibration
- Test Equipment Used (Instrumentation & Control Systems in the Process)
- Pre-commissioning and Cold Commissioning
- Start-up and Hot Commissioning
- General Preparations before Acceptance of Plant
- Completion of Erection
- Mechanical Checks & Tests
- High Potential Testing Procedure
- Reasons for Substation Grounding System
- Substation Earthing Calculation
- Components of a Substation
- Racking & Routing Installation Detail
- Panel Layout
- Megger Test
- Division of Responsibility
- Power System Studies
- Substation Control & Automation
- System Elements and Requirements
- HMI-Based and RTU-Based Topologies
- Substation Automation Functionality
- Need for Protection
- Faults, Types & Effects
- Simple Calculations of Short Circuits
- Medium Voltage Switchgear Circuit Breakers
- Air Blast, SF6 and Vacuum Circuit Breakers Operating Mechanisms
- Insulation Testing & Maintenance
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
