AVO Catalog

ELECTRICAL
SAFETY SOLUTIONS + ENGINEERING STUDIES + SAFETY & MAINTENANCE TRAINING
2010-2011 CATALOG
Established 1963
Who We Are
AVO was established as a subsidiary of Megger in 1963 as the
Multi-Amp Institute. Over the last 47 years, we have developed
a strong vision for improving electrical safety and reliability
worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today our team
consists of over 50 instructors, engineers and support staff.
Our Mission
We strive to save lives by eliminating electrical hazards from the
working environment and empowering employees to prevent
accidents through education and effective safety programs.
What We Do
Safety Solutions: Building a Safety Culture
We perform on site assessments to identify gaps in electrical safety
compliance and provide industry leading electrical safety consulting.
Engineering Division: Reducing Equipment Hazards

We analyze power systems to identify hazardous conditions and
provide economical and realistic solutions to reduce the hazards.
Training Institute: Enhancing Reliability Through Education

We provide a strong understanding of electrical hazards and proper
maintenance techniques in hands‐on training courses available at our
Learning Centers or at your site.
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Who We Work With
Manufacturing Government
ABB Argonne National Labs
ALCON Laboratories Canada Department of Defense
Anheuser Busch Lawrence Livermore National Labs
Bausch & Lomb NASA Kennedy Space Center
Boeing U.S. Air Force
Bombardier U.S. Army
Caterpillar U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Dell Computer U.S. Coast Guard
Dow Chemical U.S. Department of Energy
Folgers U.S. Marine Corps
General Motors U.S. National Institute of Health
Honeywell U.S. Navy
Lockheed Martin U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mary Kay Smithsonian Institution
Masterfoods
Michelin Utilities
Nucor Steel Arizona Public Service Company
Phillip Morris BC Hydro
Procter & Gamble Bonneville Power Administration
Texas Instruments California Public Utilities Commission What’s Inside
City of Austin
Petrochemical City of Boulder
Safety Solutions (pg. 4)
Alyeska Pipeline City of Idaho Falls Engineering Division (pg. 8)
British Petroleum City of Los Angeles Training Institute (pg. 12)
Buckeye Pipeline City of Ottawa
Chevron Connectiv Power Locations (pg. 14)
Citgo Petroleum Constellation Energy Course Directory (pg. 15)
Conoco Phillips Duke Energy
Enbridge Dynegy
Student Info (pg. 34)
EPCO Entergy
ExxonMobil First Energy Corporation
Kuwait National Petroleum Florida Power & Light
Nova Chemicals Hydro Ottawa
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Shell Lower Colorado River Authority
Transcanada Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
Transocean National Grid
Valero New York Power Authority
Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Services PacifiCorp
Bechtel Padoma Wind Power
Black & Veatch PSE&G
CH2M Hill Southern Maryland Electric Coop
Eaton Suez Energy
Emerson Tennessee Valley Authority
Exelon Western Area Power Administration
Flint Hills Resources Xcel Energy
GE
IBEW Commercial
Magna IV Engineering American Airlines
Northrop Grumman Bay Area Rapid Transit
Shaw Group Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Siemens Cornell University
Square D Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Westinghouse Electric Corp Dallas Morning News
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Hunterdon Medical Center
Madigan Army Medical Center
Miami University
Montana State University
New York University
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
United Airlines
University of California
University of Maryland
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Safety Solutions
When you handle every safety area from environmental to industrial
health, electrical safety can sometimes fall by the wayside. We
understand that budget constraints and staffing levels have made
it difficult to keep up with changes in OSHA, NFPA 70E®, NEC®,
“Each employer shall furnish to each of NESC and other applicable electrical regulations. AVO can help
his employees employment and a place you maintain a consistently compliant electrical safety program
of employment which are free from throughout your organization. You will have access to over 1,100
recognized hazards that are causing or combined years of experience through AVO’s safety experts.
are likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to his employees.”
OSHA General Duty Clause 29 U.S.C. 654, 5(a)1
Compliance Assessment
Get a fresh perspective. We can help you ensure compliance
with OSHA, NEC®, NFPA 70E®, NESC, MSHA, IEEE, ANSI and
ASTM, as applicable to your industry. In our electrical safety
compliance assessment, we identify compliance issues and make
recommendations for corrective action. This process includes the
following phases:
Facility Inspection
A visual compliance inspection of your electrical facilities and
installations will be performed. You will receive photographs,
descriptions, references and recommendations.
PPE Program Review

We will review the storage, maintenance, testing and
documentation procedures for your PPE program.
Job/Task Review
We will identify job responsibilities for “Qualified” and
“Unqualified” workers and the tasks required for each
responsibility. This information will be used for evaluating
procedures, training program and the need for a detailed
Job/Task Analysis.
Safe Work Program Review

We will review all components of your electrical safe work program
and safety procedures for standards compliance.
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It’s Fast
The duration of the assessment depends upon your organizations’
electrical system size, but generally 5 days on site is standard. You
will get a preliminary verbal report at the end of day 5 and a final
written report delivered in the following weeks.
It’s Affordable
First violation penalties can cost you up to $12,000. Willful or
repeat violations can be $250,000. Do the math. Non-compliance
adds up fast. Our compliance assessment is much less than a
citation. You will also have the opportunity to save on insurance
costs, depending on their policies.
It’s Documented
Even if compliance won’t be achieved overnight, having proof
that you know about the issues in your facility and you are
implementing a practical plan to get back on track, can make the
difference between a citation and a warning.
Visit us at www.electricalsafetyservices.com to request a sample

assessment report or give us a call today at 1.877.594.3156 to
schedule a free consultation with one of our safety experts.
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As the employer, you are required by OSHA to develop and implement an
Safety Consulting electrical safety program that addresses employee exposure to specific
hazards that exist in the workplace. This program is required to be written,
published and available to all employees who might be exposed to the
hazards.
Electrical safety initiatives often fail because organizations lack an adequate

combination of electrical and safety expertise and the time to follow through.
We have a team of electrical safety experts with decades of experience ready
to fill the gaps in your safety program.
Services Available
• Safety program development/modification
• Procedure writing
• Job/task analysis
• Lockout/tagout program development
• Custom training program development
• Compliance updates
• Project consultation
Contact us today at 1.877.594.3156 or visit www.electricalsafetyservices.com

to schedule a free consultation with one of our safety experts.
2009 in Review: OSHA Electrical Citations Agriculture, Forestry and

Fishing $187,438
Mining $95,991
In fiscal year 2009 (10/08 – 9/09) OSHA issued over 10 million Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
dollars in citations for electrical regulations. Every organization Construction $196,665 $49,502
can easily avoid these costs by assessing their facility for hazards Retail Trade $428,758
and implementing an electrical safety program. These charts Wholesale Trade
illustrate the distribution of citation values by industry (right) $666,911
and by electrical regulation (below).
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Industry Profile for an

OSHA Standard, July 2010. www.osha.gov/oshstats Services
$748,706
1910.335 Safeguards for 1910.137 Electrical Transportation,

Personnel Protection Protective Devices $33,650 Communications, Electric,
$490,366 Gas, And Sanitary
1910.334 Use of Manufacturing
1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Services $997,544
Equipment $160,401 $7,131,398
Transmission, and Distribution
1910.333 Selection Use of $353,494
Work Practices $416,152
1910.332 Training
$257,269
1910.303
Electrical systems 1910.147 The control of
design, general hazardous energy
Citations by Industry
requirements (lockout/tagout)
$1,931,955 $4,735,603
1910.305 Wiring methods,

components, and
equipment for general use
$2,124,023
Citations by Regulation
We have a wide variety of industry experience.
Recent Experience Here are a few examples of recent projects.
Cardinal Glass Invenergy

Manufacturing facility Wind energy and gas turbine power generation facilities
City of Lethbridge, Alberta Mary Kay

Power distribution substations Manufacturing facility
Clearwater Paper and Pulp N.V. Elmar Aruba

Manufacturing facility Power distribution substations
Cuisinart Pratt Industries

Utility tunnels serving resort Manufacturing facility
Dartmouth College Seattle Department of Transportation
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Multiple campus facilities Light rail facilities
Diamonds Plastics Corp Teck Cominco Ltd.

Manufacturing facility Above and below ground installations at a gold mine
Federal Aviation Administration Tri-State Generation and Distribution

Commercial facilities Power generation station
Garland Power & Light U.S. Department of Commerce

Power distribution substations Electrical installations in government complex
Honeywell Williams Midstream

Commercial power generation facility Gas processing facilities
IDEX Corporation
Multiple manufacturing facilities
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Electrical Engineering Division
AVO’s Electrical Engineering Division is a registered engineering firm in the State of Texas (#F-006122). Each project that we complete
is reviewed and sealed by our Professional Engineers who are collectively registered in the US and Canada.
Safety Before Compliance

While equipment reliability and compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E®, NEC® and NESC® are valuable benefits of our services, protecting
your personnel is our core motivation. We refuse to cut corners to make you appear to be in compliance while not achieving the true
purpose of the regulations.
Data Integrity
Saving lives and protecting equipment depends entirely on the quality of the results in these studies. Even a few small changes in the
power system can have huge effects on hazard levels downstream. We work diligently to verify the accuracy of input data.
Non-Commercial
When we provide recommendations for system modification that will reduce the hazard levels, we give you the facts, not a sales
pitch. We do not partner with manufacturers or sell any of the equipment that we recommend.
Innovative
Not only do we understand application of the standards, we are extensively involved in the development of standards dealing with
arc flash. Team member, Dennis K. Neitzel, CPE, is a Principal Committee Member for the NFPA 70E® standard, Working Group
Chairman for IEEE std. 902, and in the development group for IEEE P1584.1, the Guide for the Specification of Scope and Deliverable
Requirements for an Arc Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE 1584.
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Scope
One Line Diagrams
These diagrams show the current configuration and modes of
operation for the power system. Accurate electrical system
drawings are necessary to identify power sources, voltage levels,
electrical equipment and protective devices. If your diagrams are
inaccurate, or do not exist, we can develop them for you.
The duration of this process depends on the size of your facility
and quantity of equipment.
Data Gathering
Our technicians will perform data collection from all applicable
electrical equipment. You have the option to have your qualified
Arc Flash Hazards staff perform the data collection. We will require utility available
fault current at the entrance to the facility; nameplate data of
In it’s most basic definition, an arc flash is an explosion caused by
electrical devices; ratings and trip settings of protective devices;
arcing electricity. These arcs are caused by improper engineering,
sizes, lengths and cross sections of all conductors. We will input
maintenance, work practices and defective equipment. Results
the data into engineering software to provide the basis for power
of these explosions are devastating to the employee and the
distribution system modeling.
organization. Additional costs may result from citations, equipment
damage, downtime, medical care, insurance premium increases,
Short Circuit Study
workers compensation, attorney fees, accident investigation costs,
This study determines the magnitude of current flowing throughout
training and bad publicity.
the power system at critical points at various time intervals after a
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“fault” occurs. These calculations are used to determine the bolted
Section 130.3 of the NFPA 70E® standard and NESC® Article 410
fault current which is essential for the calculation of incident energy
establish the requirements and methodology for an arc flash
and interrupting ratings of your equipment. We will compare fault
hazard analysis. This analysis defines flash protection boundaries
current to interrupting ratings at various locations in the plant.
and appropriate personal protective equipment for use by the
As an optional extension of this study, we can compare equipment
employee within the flash protection boundary.
ratings with calculated short circuit and operating conditions to
identify underrated equipment.
Visit us at www.avoeedivision.com for free informational tools or
to schedule a free arc flash consultation.
Arc Flash Calculations
These calculations are based on available short circuit current,
protective device clearing time and other applicable one line
diagram information. We will calculate incident energy levels and
flash protection boundaries at all relevant equipment busses.
Actual available fault current at the bus and total clearing time of
the upstream protective devices greatly affects incident energy.
We will determine magnitude of arc hazards using methods from
NFPA 70E®, IEEE 1584 or NESC Tables 410‐1 and 410‐2.
Labels
We provide ASTM compliant, environment and chemical resistant
arc flash hazard warning labels per NEC® Section 110.16. These
labels identify incident energy, limited, restricted and prohibited
approach distances, minimum arc rating, flash protection boundary
distance and shock hazard when a cover is removed.
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Additional Engineering Studies
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Maintenance Plan
NFPA 70E® 130.3 mandates updates to your analysis every 5 years and when you make major
modifications to equipment. The analysis maintenance plan integrates changes to your system over
time and will help you avoid a large investment every 5 years.
Load Flow Study

This study calculates the voltage drop on each feeder and transformer branch, voltage on each bus and
projected power flow and losses in the system. This study may be used for conventional voltage drop
analysis, loss analysis, power factor studies, capacitor placement, long-line charging effects, impact
loading for motor starting studies, generator sizing and for cogeneration analysis.
Protective Device Coordination

This study is performed to determine the appropriate type of protective device, location and settings for
adequate equipment protection. Sufficient operating times are maintained to allow for inrush currents
experienced when energizing transformers or starting motors. This study will reduce the amount of
equipment affected by an overcurrent trip and the amount of incident energy a technician is subjected
to if an arc flash occurs. The fault current will open equipment nearest to the fault to avoid overall
system blackout. You will receive time current coordination curves that illustrate coordination among
devices shown on one line diagrams.
Short Circuit Study

This study described in the scope of the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis (page 9) is also available as an
individual study.
Visit us at www.avoeedivision.com or contact us at 1.877.594.3156 to schedule your free consultation.
We have performed engineering
studies at locations around the world.
Here are a few examples.
Recent Experience
ExxonMobil
Chemical film plant
Franciscan University
Multiple campus facilities
Harquahala Generating Company, L.L.C.

1000 MW combined cycle generating plant
IDEX Corporation
Multiple manufacturing facilities including a large forge and
foundry complex
Invenergy
Commercial power generation facility “I appreciated AVO Electrical Engineering’s professional
manner and flexibility. We had special circumstances
Kennecott Utah that required a non-standard solution. They worked
Copper smelter plant with us to develop the system that we needed to keep
our people safe.”
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Multiple manufacturing facilities in China, Taiwan and -Steve B., Trebor
the Philippines
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MidAmerican “AVO was very responsive in performing our arc flash
Underground radial and network systems; multiple coal fired hazard analysis and produced a high quality professional
steam, LNG and combustion turbine energy centers and substations product. AVO also was very cooperative in responding
to questions and issues that were beyond the basic
Novartis Pharmaceuticals scope of work.”
Manufacturing facility
- Mike A., Grays Harbor Energy Center
Nucor Corporation
Large sheet steel mill plant
“I appreciate the hard work that you and your team put
Rubbermaid into the arc flash studies for MidAmerican Energy.
Manufacturing facility The result of the project was a success, and
AVO’s knowledge of the industry requirements,
San Diego Gas & Electric flexibility, and professionalism contributed to an
Combined cycle generation stations excellent end product.”
-Bill S., MidAmerican Energy

Wheelabrator Shasta
Wood chip fired 60 MW generating plant
Williams Production
Multiple natural gas collection facilities throughout Texas
sand Oklahoma
Potelco Inc.
Union Pacific railroad facility
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Training Institute
Over the last 47 years, we have educated hundreds of thousands
of students in electrical maintenance skills and safety procedures.
We are one of the oldest, most recognized sources for electrical What Our Students Are Saying
training worldwide. “The experience and knowledge of your staff is top notch. The
way the course was outlined by Tom made it easily understood
Effective and retained. The best instructor I’ve ever had for any type of
Every aspect of our curriculum is designed to facilitate student certification.” -Justin F., Canta Electric
learning. Illustrations, supplementary materials and logical Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Mar 2010
presentation sequence in every course ensure each student leaves
with the skills they need to do the job. Our substations, buried “The instructor is outstanding – very knowledgeable on the subject,
cable fields, circuit breaker, relay and motor controls labs are lots of field experience to draw from. Would highly recommend the
designed to replicate the working environment. Students perform class.” -Todd S., Southern California Edison
actual testing and maintenance under instructor supervision with Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Mar 2010
quality equipment. We make integration of the newest electrical
equipment technologies an ongoing effort. “Art was motivating, passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Enjoyed him as an instructor!” -Dale J., Miller Coors
Accredited Substation Maintenance I, Apr 2010
Our courses are recognized by the National Electrical Testing
Association (NETA), agencies of the U.S. government, nuclear “Doug is a knowledgeable, informative professional whom reflects a
facilities and utilities nationwide. AVO Training Institute has been very high educational standard on himself and AVO. His experience
ISO 9001:2000 Certified since 1995. is to be envied/sought after by all!” -Terry S., US Navy
Electrical Safety for Utilities, Apr 2010
Qualified Instructors
Each one of our instructors has decades of field experience that “As a former instructor myself, Jack is highly motivated and an
provides a real world perspective in the classroom and the ability to excellent speaker. His real life experiences definitely add to the
pass on that knowledge. Our instructors have over 1,100 combined curriculum.” -Robert K., US Navy
years of electrical industry experience. Cable Splicing and Testing, Medium-Voltage, Mar 2010
Industry Innovation “Thoroughly enjoyed course and instructor made class interesting.
We have membership and leadership affiliations with innovative Wish all the classes I’ve taken elsewhere were as interesting.”
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associations including the AFE, APPA, ASSE, ASTD, ASTM, FOA, IAEI, -Robert W., Kimberly Clark
IEEE, NFPA, NETA, NRECA, NSC, VPPPA and more. Through research Substation Maintenance II, Feb 2010
and membership in the leading industry organizations, we not only
stay ahead of technology and process developments, we propose “Over 20 yrs doing electrical/electronic work and still learned
the changes that affect you. essential information. Thanks Willie!” -Jose C., Transocean
Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Jan 2010
“Mark was amazing. Technical knowledge and teaching skills are

outstanding. Best training I have had in 17 yrs as a Journeyman.”
-Ali Z., Kansas City Power & Light
Cable Splicing and Testing, Medium-Voltage, Jan 2010
“I acquired knowledge and skills above my expectations

for this course!” -John G., Shell Puget Sound
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage, Nov 2009
“Top notch instructor; fast pace – no sleeping! Very insightful

safety training!” -Wendle L., Entegra
OSHA Electrical Safety Related Work Practices, Jan 2010
“Excellent facility and staff! Will be recommending to others!

Willingness of staff and instructors to help in any way possible
was great!” -Justin L., Military Sealift Support Command
Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, June 2010
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Open Enrollment Training
Open enrollment courses are scheduled at our Learning Centers across the United States. You should utilize
open-enrollment training if you have only a few technicians to train, or if you have many, but you don’t want them
all in training at once. We have relationships with local hotels near each Learning Center that offer discounts, free
shuttle services, meals and more. Visit the Learning Centers section of www.avotraining.com for details.
Dallas Corporate Learning Center Lakeland Learning Center

4271 Bronze Way McIntosh Power Plant, 3030 East Lake Parker Drive
Dallas, TX 75237 Lakeland, FL 33805
Valley Forge Corporate Learning Center Las Vegas Learning Center

2621 Van Buren Avenue Holiday Inn Express, 4035 N Nellis Boulevard
Norristown, PA 19403 Las Vegas, NV 89115
Charlotte Learning Center Los Angeles Learning Center

Duke Energy, 610 Toddville Rd Romac Supply, 7400 Bandini Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28214 Commerce, CA 90040
DFW Airport Learning Center Perrysburg Learning Center

TRS-Rentelco, 1830 West Airfield Drive Kiemle-Hankins, 94 H Street
DFW Airport, TX 75261 Perrysburg, OH 43551
Houston Learning Center Portland Learning Center

ABB Inc., 3700 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Suite 600 Clackamus Community College, 29353 Town Center Loop E
Houston, Texas 77042 Wilsonville, OR 97070
Kansas City Learning Center Reading Learning Center

Kansas City Power & Light, 5700 Eugene Field Road Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Kansas City, MO 64141 Reading, MA 01867
On-site Training
On-site courses are scheduled at your facility. You provide the classroom and students – we send our instructor,
materials and can supplement your equipment if necessary. For companies that have more than a few technicians
to train, this format definitely has added benefits. On-site training allows you to customize the course to your
equipment, facility and procedures. You will also be able to request target dates and have your technicians available
in case of an emergency. While all open enrollment courses are available on-site, we have additional courses
available for on-site presentation (see page 33). For pricing and details contact us today at 1.877.594.3156.
Course Customization
Pick and choose learning objectives and equipment from a particular course or different courses. We have
developed organization specific programs such as Electrical Safety for Shipyard Workers, Wind Facilities, Commercial
Kitchens, Telecommunications, High Voltage Equipment Operations, Grounding System Design for Mining, Outside
Plant Engineering, Station Installation and Maintenance, and many more. If you have a specific electrical training
need, we have the resources to make it happen.
Technical Consulting
We provide onsite supervision of field technicians as they perform critical or routine maintenance tasks for the
purpose of:
• Technical guidance and on-the-job training
• Immediate “error” correction
• Competency evaluation
• Expert field maintenance assistance
Our expertise is available for protective relays (mechanical, solid-state, microprocessor-based), substations (circuit
breakers, transformers, bus work), motors, generators, motor controls and starters, grounding, cable splicing and
fault locating, fiber optic splicing and testing and battery maintenance.
Basic Electricity and Basic Electrical Troubleshooting (pg. 19)
Electrical Print Reading (pg. 20)
Electrical Technician Fundamentals Program (pg. 19)
Course Directory Electronics for Electricians and Electronics Troubleshooting (pg. 20)
Arc Flash Compliance (pg. 17)

Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities (pg. 16)
Electrical Safety for Inspectors (pg. 18)
Electrical Safety for Mining (pg. 33)
Electrical Safety for Utilities (pg. 16)
Electrical Safety for Shipyards (pg. 33)
Electrical Safety Inspector Certification (pg. 18)
Energized Catenary Safe Work Practices (pg. 33)
National Electrical Code® (pg. 18)
National Electrical Code® Changes (pg. 33)
NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety Requirements (pg. 17)
NFPA 70E® 1-Day (pg. 33)
OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (pg. 17)
OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution (pg. 33)
Cable Splicing and Terminating, Medium-Voltage (pg. 22)

Cable Technician Certification Program (pg. 22)
Cable Testing and Fault Location, Medium-Voltage (pg. 22)
Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Basic and Advanced (pg. 21)
FOA Fiber Optics Certifications (pg. 21)
Premises Cabling (pg. 21)
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage (pg. 23)

Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage (pg. 24)
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case (pg. 24)

Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6 (pg. 33)
Circuit Breaker Technician Certification (pg. 23)
Advanced Visual Testing Software and One Touch (pg. 26)

Differential Relay Systems (pg. 27)
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial (pg. 27)
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Generation (pg. 27)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced (pg. 25)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic (pg. 25)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation (pg. 26)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid-State (pg. 26)
Protective Relay Technician Certifications (pg. 25)
Battery Maintenance and Testing (pg. 29)

Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing (pg. 30)
Industrial Controls (pg. 33)
Motor Maintenance and Testing (pg. 29)
Motor Controls and Starters, Low-Voltage (pg. 29)
Power Factor Testing (pg. 30)
Programmable Logic Controllers (pg. 33)
Substation Maintenance I and II (pg. 28)
Substation Technician Certification (pg. 28)
Transformer Maintenance and Testing (pg. 30)
Variable Frequency Drives (pg. 33)
Grounding and Bonding (pg. 32)

Power Quality and Harmonics (pg. 31)
Protective Device Coordination, Industrial (pg. 31)
Protective Device Coordination, Utilities (pg. 31)
Short Circuit Analysis (pg. 32)
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Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
Course 290 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1175
Designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, supervisors and Electrical Safety for Utilities
personnel that work on or near energized equipment in the low Course 223 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1185
and medium voltage ranges and are classified as “qualified” by
OSHA. Meets the mandated training requirements of OSHA’s 29 CFR Designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, linemen and
1910.332, .269. Requires working knowledge of electricity. any personnel that work on or near energized equipment. Meets
the mandated training requirements of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.332,
Learning Objectives .269. Requires field knowledge of electrical power equipment and
• Electrical hazards and safety procedures for working on/around installations.
metal-clad switchgear, substations, motor control centers and
facility electrical systems
Learning Objectives
• In-service care and use of required personal protective equipment • Electrical hazards and safety procedures for working on/around
• Energized and de-energized work procedures such as minimum transmission, generation and distribution facility power systems
approach distances and lockout/tagout requirements • Personal protective equipment types and maintenance
• Temporary and permanent grounding systems and specific • Energized and de-energized work procedures
equipment hazards
• Temporary and permanent grounding systems and specific
• Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269, .303, .137 and .147 equipment hazards
• Electrical safe work program elements
Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO Reading, MA • Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269, .303-.308, .137
Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2010 June 13-16, 2011 Oct 12-15, 2010 and .147 and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements
Oct 11-14, 2010 Oct 3-6, 2011 May 16-19, 2011 for permanent system grounding
Dec 13-16, 2010
Jan 24-27, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Valley Forge, PA
Mar 21-24, 2011 July 18-21, 2011 Sept 27-30, 2010
Apr 26-29, 2011 Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2011 Oct 25-28, 2010 Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO Reading, MA
June 20-23, 2011 Nov 15-18, 2010 Nov 1-4, 2010 Sept 21-24, 2010 Oct 17-20, 2011
Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Dec 13-16, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 Feb 14-17, 2011
Oct 24-27, 2011 July 11-14, 2011 Jan 10-13, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 May 9-12, 2011 Valley Forge, PA
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011 Mar 28-31, 2011 June 27-30, 2011 Oct 4-7, 2010
Dec 5-8, 2011 Perrysburg, OH May 23-26, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010
Nov 9-12, 2010 July 25-28, 2011
Aug 1-4, 2011 Aug 22-25, 2011 Mar 14-17, 2011 Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2011
Charlotte, NC Feb 8-11, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011
Nov 7-10, 2011 Oct 3-6, 2011
Jan 10-13, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011 July 11-14, 2011
Nov 14-17, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Aug 8-11, 2011
Houston, TX Portland, OR Dec 12-15, 2011 Nov 16-19, 2010
Aug 10-13, 2010 Charlotte, NC Sept 26-29, 2011
Feb 7-10, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011 Oct 10-13, 2011
Sept 26-29, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011 Portland, OR
Sept 12-15, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
Dec 6-9, 2010
July 18-21, 2011
NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety Dallas, TX
Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2010
Houston, TX
Sept 1-2, 2010
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 5-6, 2010
Portland, OR
Nov 15-16, 2010
Requirements Sept 22-23, 2010
Nov 10-11, 2010
Oct 12-13, 2010
Jan 17-18, 2011
Dec 12-13, 2010
May 23-24, 2011 Reading, MA
Course 431 • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750 Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2010 Oct 3-4, 2011 Oct 17-18, 2011 Oct 10-11, 2011
Dec 8-9, 2010
Jan 10-11, 2011 Kansas City, MO Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA
Designed for any personnel working on or around Aug 18-19, 2010
Feb 23-24, 2011 Nov 9-10, 2010 Aug 10-11, 2010
voltages of 50 volts or more. Students will receive Apr 18-19, 2011 Feb 21-22, 2011 Mar 7-8, 2011 Dec 13-14, 2010
the current NFPA 70E®. Meets the mandated training July 20-21, 2011 Sept 8-9, 2011 Jan 4-5, 2011
Aug 29-30, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Feb 21-22, 2011
requirements of NFPA 70E®, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332 and Lakeland, FL Sept 14-15, 2010 May 24-25, 2011
Nov 2-3, 2011
the NEC® Article 100 definition of “qualified” personnel. Dec 7-8, 2011 Aug 11-12, 2010 Mar 21-22, 2011 June 21-22, 2011
Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. Mar 23-24, 2011 June 20-12, 2011 Aug 17-18, 2011
Charlotte, NC Aug 10-11, 2011 Aug 15-16, 2011 Oct 5-6, 2011
July 25-26, 2011
Learning Objectives
• Physiological effects of shock, arc and blast
• Personal protective equipment selection, in-service
care and use
• Guidelines for shock and arc flash hazard analysis
• Shock and arc flash protection boundaries
• Lockout/tagout requirements
• General installation safety requirements and electrical
safe work practices
• Qualified and unqualified personnel requirements
Arc Flash Compliance Dallas, TX

Sept 2-3, 2010
Kansas City, MO
Nov 11-12, 2010
Valley Forge, PA
Dec 15-16, 2010
Course 450B • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750 Dec 2-3, 2010 Jan 6-7, 2011
Jan 12-13, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Feb 23-24, 2011
Mar 30-31, 2011 Oct 7-8, 2010 May 26-27, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for electrical system May 11-12, 2011 Dec 15-16, 2010 June 23-24, 2011
evaluation and safety compliance. Familiarity with NFPA Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2011 May 25-26, 2011
70E® or IEEE 1584 is beneficial but not required. Nov 21-22, 2011
Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte, NC Mar 9-10, 2011
Learning Objectives July 27-28, 2011
Perrysburg, OH
• The causes and effects of an arc flash event Houston, TX Sept 16-17, 2010
• Overview of OSHA, NFPA 70E® and IEEE applicable Oct 14-15, 2010 Aug 17-18, 2011
regulations and standards Jan 19-20, 2011
Oct 5-6, 2011 Portland, OR
• Detailed process for having an arc flash hazard analysis Nov 17-18, 2010
performed Aug 12-13, 2011
• Identify types and classes of personal protective
equipment
• Interpret arc flash hazard analysis results
• Hazard mitigation techniques
OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Dallas, TX

Sept 8-9, 2010
Valley Forge, PA
Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2010
Work Practices Nov 22-23, 2010 Oct 13-14, 2010
Course 259 • 2 Days • 1.6 CEUs • Seminar • $750 Dec 8-9, 2010 Jan 12-13, 2011
Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2011 Apr 6-7, 2011
Mar 28-29, 2011 June 15-16, 2011
Designed for industrial or commercial personnel that July 6-7, 2011 Aug 17-18, 2011
Sept 7-8, 2011 Oct 17-18, 2011
work on or around voltages of 50 volts or more. Meets Nov 14-15, 2011
the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331- Dec 19-20, 2011
.335. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity.
Lakeland, FL
May 2-3, 2011
Learning Objectives
• Electrical hazards and personal protective equipment
(PPE) selection requirements
• Proper care and use of PPE in compliance with OSHA
and ASTM
• Energized and de-energized work procedures
• Safe workspace and approach distances
• General installation safety requirements and electrical
safe work practices
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-335, .269 and .303
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National Electrical Code®
Course 229 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1175 Electrical Safety
Inspector
Designed for electricians, inspectors and journeymen needing to meet federal, state and local Certification
requirements for performing electrical work as well as becoming a licensed electrician. Students
will receive the current NEC® code book. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. For more Do you inspect industrial
emphasis on grounding see the Grounding and Bonding course description (pg. 32). We will begin using electrical systems? Are
the 2011 edition when it is released in November of 2010. you preparing for the
International Association of
Learning Objectives Electrical Inspector’s (IAEI)
• Effective use of the most common articles, sections and tables of the NEC® to analyze and solve CEI or NCPCCI? Electrical
electrical problems inspectors are subject to
• Ampacity determination for sizing conductors, selecting overcurrent protection and grounding the hazards of electricity
• Terminology and requirements for electrical installations too! Know how to protect
yourself. The Industrial
• Acceptable wiring methods, materials, design and protection
Electrical Safety Inspector
• Calculations such as voltage drop, neutral load, feeder and branch circuit loads Certification requires
• Motor circuit design completion of Electrical
Safety for Inspectors and the
Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO Perrysburg, OH Valley Forge, PA National Electrical Code®
Oct 18-21, 2010 Mar 21-24, 2011 June 13-16, 2011 Sept 14-17, 2010
Dec 6-9, 2010 Aug 22-25, 2011 Nov 2-5, 2010 course or a current state
Jan 17-20, 2011 Portland, OR Jan 24-27, 2011 license.
Feb 7-10, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Aug 24-27, 2010 May 3-6, 2011
Apr 4-7, 2011 Jan 10-13, 2011 Feb 14-17, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011
July 11-14, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011 Nov 1-4, 2011 Certifications are valid
Oct 11-14, 2011 for 3 years from the date
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Reading, MA
Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011 of completion. Visit us
at www.avotraining.com
for information regarding
recertification.
Electrical Safety for Inspectors

Course 430 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Seminar • $1185
Designed for industrial electrical inspectors, safety professionals, maintenance supervisors and
personnel that are involved with safety inspections. Working knowledge of electricity is recommended
but not required.
Learning Objectives
• Electrical hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Energized and de-energized work procedures
• Principles of electrical maintenance as required by NFPA 70B®
• Protective device coordination and short circuit analysis overview as related to flash hazards
• Analysis required by NFPA 70E®
• Electrical inspection procedures, checklists and common violations
• Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303, .331-.335, .137, .269 and .147
Dallas, TX Valley Forge, PA

Sept 7-10, 2010 Aug 24-27, 2010
Nov 15-18, 2010 Oct 18-21, 2010
Feb 21-24, 2011 Dec 6-9, 2010
Apr 11-14, 2011 Jan 4-7, 2011
Aug 15-18, 2011 June 27-30, 2011
Oct 17-20, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011
Nov 1-4, 2011
Basic Electricity Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
Course 345 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185 Course 410 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185
Designed for personnel entering the electrical field who need a Designed for electrical technicians needing a safe and systematic
solid background in AC/DC concepts or non-electrical personnel troubleshooting system; nonelectrical personnel requiring
requiring basic electrical knowledge. troubleshooting skills; technicians that service electrical equipment
or electricians that have primarily construction experience and
Learning Objectives need to improve their troubleshooting skills. Requires working
• Math review and use of scientific calculator knowledge of basic electricity.
• AC/DC fundamentals, Ohm’s Law, typical load and
generation concepts Learning Objectives
• Matter, electron flow, and methods to produce • Safety hazards of troubleshooting electrical systems and
electromotive force components
• Relationships between voltage, ohms, amperes, three-phase • Reading and interpreting wiring and ladder diagrams
voltage, current and power in wye/delta circuits • Basic troubleshooting methods for motors, contactors,
• The effects of resistors, inductors and capacitors transformers, relays and lighting
• Calculate single- and three-phase values • Recognition of power quality problems
• Multimeters used in lab for problem solving work-related • Multimeters and miscellaneous test equipment used in lab for
DC circuits troubleshooting
Dallas, TX Houston, TX Valley Forge, PA Dallas, TX Charlotte, NC Valley Forge, PA

Sept 14-17, 2010 Aug 17-20, 2010 Oct 5-8, 2010 Sept 20-23, 2010 May 9-12, 2011 Oct 11-14, 2010
Nov 2-5, 2010 Feb 22-25, 2011 Dec 7-10, 2010 Nov 8-11, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010
Feb 1-4, 2011 Jan 4-7, 2011 Feb 7-10, 2011 Houston, TX Jan 10-13, 2011
May 17-20, 2011 Kansas City, MO Mar 8-11, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 Mar 1-4, 2011 Mar 14-17, 2011
July 26-29, 2011 May 3-6, 2011 June 7-10, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011 June 13-16, 2011
Sept 13-16, 2011 Aug 16-19, 2011 Oct 11-14, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 Reading, MA Oct 17-20, 2011
Nov 1-4, 2011 Dec 6-9, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011 Apr 11-14, 2011 Dec 12-15, 2011
Reading, MA
Charlotte, NC Apr 5-8, 2011
Mar 29 – Apr 1, 2011

Electrical Technician Fundamentals Program
In less than 21 days of training, you can give

your new technicians a strong foundation in the
fundamentals of electrical maintenance and
safety. Take the courses consecutively or get some
time on the job in between each course. Upon
completion of the program, select a certification
to give your technicians practical experience in a
specific trade.
Fundamentals Program
• Basic Electricity
• Electrical Print Reading
• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
• Motor Control and Starters, Low-Voltage
• National Electrical Code®
Certification Programs
• Substation (pg. 28)
• Circuit Breaker (pg. 23)
• Cable (pg. 22)
• Protective Relay (pg. 25)
• FOA Fiber Optics (pg. 21)
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Electrical Print Reading
Course 234 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1175
Designed for personnel that require proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical prints. Requires
working knowledge of basic electricity. Students are encouraged to bring their own prints to class.
Learning Objectives
• Device symbols, abbreviations and IEEE/ANSI Standard Device Numbers
• Interpret one line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics and functional control diagrams used for
design, construction, analysis and troubleshooting
• Focus on specific equipment such as relays, meters, breakers and motor controls schemes
• Copies of actual prints are used in the lab to develop a logical sequence of system flow
Dallas, TX Houston, TX Reading, MA

Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2010 June 27-30, 2011 June 6-9, 2011
Feb 14-17, 2011
Apr 4-7, 2011 Kansas City, MO Valley Forge, PA
Aug 22-25, 2011 Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2010 Oct 19-22, 2010
Sept 26-29, 2011 May 23-26, 2011 Jan 17-20, 2011
Nov 7-10, 2011 May 16-19, 2011
July 18-21, 2011
Oct 17-20, 2011
Electronics for Electricians Dallas, TX

Aug 9-13, 2010
Course 239 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1145 Oct 4-8, 2010
Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011
Apr 4-8, 2011
Designed for personnel that test and maintain solid-state devices July 18-22, 2011
common in the electrical field. Requires working knowledge of Oct 3-7, 2011
basic electricity. Dec 5-9, 2011
Learning Objectives Charlotte, NC

Sept 19-23, 2011
• AC/DC theory review
• Resonance and bandwidth of tuned circuits
• Understand operation and combination of electronic components
such as vacuum tubes, semiconductors, amplifiers, oscillators,
power supplies and digital logic circuits
• DMM and miscellaneous test equipment used in lab to check
resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and SCR performance
• Measure voltage, resistance and current in test circuits
Electronics Troubleshooting Dallas, TX

Aug 16-20, 2010
Feb 7-11, 2011
Apr 11-15, 2011
Designed for personnel that test and maintain digital and analog July 25-29, 2011
solid-state devices common in industrial facilities. Requires Oct 10-14, 2011
Electronics for Electricians course or equivalent knowledge. Dec 12-16, 2011
Learning Objectives Charlotte, NC

Sept 26-30, 2011
• Electronic components and circuits review
• Troubleshooting theory and techniques for signal tracing,
isolation and repair of circuit faults
• Use DMM, oscilloscopes and common test equipment in lab to
locate and repair digital logic and solid-state circuits
Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Basic DFW Airport, TX
Sept 14-17, 2010
Course 404B • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Hands-on • $1525 Nov 2-5, 2010
Jan 4-7, 2011
Mar 1-4, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, May 17-20, 2011
design and maintenance of fiber optic cable systems. This July 12-15, 2011
course includes FOA membership as well as FOA Certified Fiber Sept 13-16, 2011
Nov 8-11, 2011
Optic Technician (CFOT) status. The CFOT certification has been
structured as a technology certification, not aligned to any specific
job function. It is used by all installers, both outside plant and
premises, plus component manufacturing technicians, network
managers, network designers, etc.
Learning Objectives
• Historical development and advantages of fiber optic systems
• Identify the components, functions and applications
• Applicable ANSI/TIA/EIA standards
• Cable link loss analysis
• Design, installation and maintenance procedures
• Perform splicing, termination, testing and documentation
procedures in lab
FOA Fiber Optics

Certifications Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Advanced DFW Airport, TX
Sept 20-24, 2010
Course 404A • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1825 Nov 8-12, 2010
AVO is an approved Jan 10-14, 2011
Fiber Optic Association certification Mar 7-11, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, May 23-27, 2011
provider. With each course your
design and maintenance of fiber optic cable systems. This course is July 18-22, 2011
membership application and certification Sept 19-23, 2011
the FOA Advanced Fiber Optic Technician (AFOT) program and
will be filed with the FOA for credit. Nov 14-18, 2011
requires FOA CFOT status.

Over 28,000 technicians have been
certified by the FOA.
Learning Objectives
• Plant design and components for fiber optic networks
• Applicable ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards
• Perform splicing of single- and multi-mode fibers
(mechanical and fusion)
• Perform splice loss and end-to-end loss measurements in lab
using power meters, light sources and optical time domain
reflectometers (OTDRs)
Premises Cabling DFW Airport, TX

Sept 27-30, 2010
Course 404C • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Hands-on • $1525 • New in 2010 Nov 15-18, 2010
Jan 17-20, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the installation, operation, Mar 14-17, 2011
June 6-9, 2011
design and maintenance of premises cabling systems for July 25-28, 2011
communications. This course is the FOA Certified Premises Cabling Sept 26-29, 2011
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2011
Technician (CPCT) program and requires FOA CFOT status.
Learning Objectives
• Understand network cabling applications for communication
• Identify applications of copper, fiber and wireless in structured
cabling systems
• Design, installation and testing of premises cabling systems in lab
Special thanks to TRS Rentelco for

contributing classroom equipment.
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Cable Technician
Cable Splicing and Terminating, Medium-Voltage
Course 304 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 + Materials $775
Certification Program
Designed for engineers, electricians, supervisors and cable splicers that are responsible for
This certification requires completion of
the installation, maintenance, splicing and terminating of medium-voltage cable systems.
Cable Testing and Fault Location, Cable
Familiarity with cable systems is beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety
Splicing and Terminating, and Electrical
toe shoes.
Safety for Industrial Facilities or Utilities
within an 18 month period.
Learning Objectives
• Medium-voltage cable types, components and design
Certifications are valid for 3 years from
• Safe use of splicing tools
the date of completion. Visit us at
• Proper cable preparation, installation and handling techniques
www.avotraining.com for information
regarding recertification. • Testing, splicing and termination procedures
• Perform splicing and terminating in lab using tape, shrink and molded technologies
• Perform DC dielectric testing in lab
Dallas, TX Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA

Aug 17-20, 2010 Oct 11-14, 2011 Sept 21-24, 2010 Sept 14-17, 2010
Oct 19-22, 2010 Oct 3-6, 2011 Nov 2-5, 2010
Dec 7-10, 2010 Kansas City, MO Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010
Mar 1-4, 2011 July 12-15, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Mar 15-18, 2011
Apr 26-29, 2011 Nov 15-18, 2011 Oct 5-8, 2010 May 10-13, 2011
June 14-17, 2011 Sept 26-29, 2011 July 26-29, 2011
Aug 9-12, 2011 Sept 13-16, 2011
Oct 18-21, 2011 Nov 1-4, 2011
Dec 6-9, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011
Cable Testing and Fault Location, Medium-Voltage

Designed for engineers, electricians, supervisors and cable splicers that are responsible
for the testing and maintenance of medium-voltage cable systems. Requires working
knowledge of basic electricity. Familiarity with splicing and testing beneficial but not
required. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Learning Objectives
• Medium-voltage cable design, construction and operation
• Industry standards and procedures for testing
• Causes of cable failures
• Perform insulation resistance, dielectric strength tests in lab and evaluate results
• Locate faults by time domain reflectometer, arc-reflection and “thumper” methods

Aug 23-26, 2010 Sept 20-23, 2010
Oct 25-28, 2010 Nov 8-11, 2010
Dec 13-16, 2010 Dec 6-9, 2010
Mar 7-10, 2011 Mar 21-24, 2011
May 2-5, 2011 May 16-19, 2011
June 20-23, 2011 Aug 1-4, 2011
Aug 15-18, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011
Oct 24-27, 2011 Nov 7-10, 2011
Dec 12-15, 2011 Dec 5-8, 2011
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage
Course 134 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725
Designed for apprentices, technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible Circuit Breaker
for the maintenance and testing of low-voltage power circuit breakers. Requires Technician Certification
working knowledge of basic electricity. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
This certification requires completion
Learning Objectives of Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-
• Maintenance requirements and justification Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance,
• Identify components and nameplate data for power circuit breakers equipped with Molded- and Insulated-Case, and
electromechanical and solid-state trip devices Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
or Utilities within an 18 month period.

• Perform a complete circuit breaker service: inspection, removal, disassembly,
cleaning, tightening, reassembly, lubrication and adjustment in lab
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ trip curves, including RMS types Certifications are valid for 3 years from
• Use high current test sets, perform contact resistance and insulation resistance the date of completion. Visit us at
testing in lab www.avotraining.com for information
regarding recertification.
• Evaluate test results
Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA

Sept 13-17, 2010 Feb 7-11, 2011
Nov 1-5, 2010 Nov 14-18, 2011
Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2010
Feb 14-18, 2011 Perrysburg, OH
Apr 4-8, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011
July 11-15, 2011 July 18-22, 2011
Sept 12-16, 2011
Oct 24-28, 2011 Valley Forge, PA
Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011 Aug 9-13, 2010
Oct 4-8, 2010
Houston, TX Nov 15-19, 2010
Aug 23-27, 2010 Jan 3-7, 2011
May 9-13, 2011 Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011
June 6-10, 2011
Kansas City, MO Aug 8-12, 2011
May 16-20, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011
Oct 17-21, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011
Lakeland, FL
Mar 14-18, 2011
Aug 1-5, 2011
Special thanks to Circuit Breaker Sales

for contributing classroom equipment.
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Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case
Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the maintenance and
testing of molded- and insulated-case circuit breakers. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity.
Learning Objectives
• Components and nameplate data for breakers equipped with thermal, magnetic and solid-state
trip devices
• Applicable safety and NEMA standards
• Discuss and perform maintenance as required by manufacturer and industry standards
• Read and interpret time overcurrent curves, including thermal and solid-state types
• Perform primary current injection, contact resistance and insulation resistance testing in lab
• Evaluate test results
Sept 20-21, 2010 Aug 30-31, 2010 Feb 14-15, 2011 Aug 16-17, 2010
Nov 8-9, 2010 Nov 21-22, 2011 Oct 11-12, 2010
Dec 6-7, 2010 Lakeland, FL Nov 22-23, 2010
Feb 21-22, 2011 Aug 9-10, 2010 Perrysburg, OH Jan 10-11, 2011
Apr 11-12, 2011 Mar 21-22, 2011 Mar 14-15, 2011 Apr 4-5, 2011
July 18-19, 2011 Aug 8-9, 2011 July 25-26, 2011 June 13-14, 2011
Sept 19-20, 2011 Aug 15-16, 2011
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2011 Oct 3-4, 2011
Dec 5-6, 2011 Nov 14-15, 2011
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage

Designed for apprentices, technicians, engineers and supervisors that are responsible for the
maintenance and testing of medium-voltage power circuit breakers. Requires working knowledge of
basic electricity. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Learning Objectives
• Maintenance requirements and justification
• Components and ratings for metal-clad switchgear, specifically 5- and 15-kV air and vacuum
circuit breakers
• Perform a complete circuit breaker service: inspection, removal, disassembly, cleaning, tightening,
reassembly, lubrication and adjustment
• Perform contact resistance, insulation resistance and operation tests and evaluate results in lab
• Understand the advantages of a breaker timing/travel test

Aug 17-20, 2010 Oct 19-22, 2010 Oct 12-15, 2010 Sept 14-17, 2010
Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 May 2-5, 2011 July 25-28, 2011 Oct 26-29, 2010
Jan 4-7, 2011 Dec 13-16, 2010
Mar 7-10, 2011 Kansas City, MO Perrysburg, OH Feb 14-17, 2011
June 6-9, 2011 Mar 28-31, 2011 Nov 15-18, 2010 May 16-19, 2011
Aug 1-4, 2011 Sept 12-15, 2011 Sept 19-22, 2011 July 11-14, 2011
Oct 17-20, 2011 Nov 14-17, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011
Lakeland, FL Dec 12-15, 2011
Jan 10-13, 2011
June 20-23, 2011
Special thanks to Voyten

for contributing classroom
equipment.
Protective Relay Technician Certifications
Upon successful completion of each relay

maintenance course, the student receives
certification in the relay models successfully tested.
Basic – commercial, industrial and elemental utility applications

Advanced – complex industrial and utility applications
Generation – generator protection applications
Solid-State – basic commercial, industrial and utility applications
Certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of completion.

Visit us at www.avotraining.com for information regarding
recertification.
Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced

Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are
Course 137 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and
calibration of relays at utility and industrial facilities containing
Designed for technicians, engineers and supervisors that are transmission and sub-transmission type relays. Requires two years
responsible for the application, maintenance and testing of of relay experience or working knowledge of basic relays. Bring a
protective relays at utility and industrial facilities. Requires working scientific calculator.
knowledge of basic AC electricity. Bring a scientific calculator.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives • Complex electromechanical protective relay theory, application
• Basic electromagnetic induction protective relay theory,

and components
application and components
• Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams for typical relays
• Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams and timing curves
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections
for typical relays
• Use of MPRT with TVI
• Understand CT and PT connections and polarity
• Proper application of voltages, currents and phase angles using
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections
phase shifting test equipment
• Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in lab:
• Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in Directional overcurrent (CR, JBC), Power (IRD, JBCG),
lab: Overcurrent (CO, IAC), Over/undervoltage (CV, IAV), Buss/ Sync-check (CVE, IJS), Impedance (GCX, KD, CEY, CEB)
differential (PVD), Transformer percentage differential with
harmonic restraint (BDD, HU) Dallas, TX Lakeland, FL Reading, MA
Aug 16-20, 2010 Aug 23-27, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010
Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO Portland, OR Oct 11-15, 2010 Feb 14-18, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011
Aug 9-13, 2010 Apr 4-8, 2011 Oct 18-22, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010 Aug 22-26, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011
Oct 4-8, 2010 July 18-22, 2011 Jan 24-28, 2011 Jan 17-21, 2011
Nov 1-5, 2010 May 9-13, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA
Jan 10-14, 2011 Lakeland, FL Oct 17-21, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010 Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010
Feb 14-18, 2011 Aug 16-20, 2010 June 27 – July 1, 2011 Dec 13-17, 2010 Nov 15-19, 2010
Mar 7-11, 2011 Feb 7-11, 2011 Reading, MA Aug 8-12, 2011 Mar 21-25, 2011 Dec 6-10, 2010
May 9-13, 2011 Aug 15-19, 2011 Sept 13-17, 2010 Oct 10-14, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011
June 20-24, 2011 Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011 May 9-13, 2011
Aug 1-5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Sept 12-16, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011 July 18-22, 2011
Oct 3-7, 2011 Aug 23-27, 2010 Charlotte, NC Oct 3-7, 2011
Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011 Dec 6-10, 2010 Valley Forge, PA June 20-24, 2011 Perrysburg, OH Nov 14-18, 2011
Dec 12-16, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Sept 20-24, 2010 Nov 1-5, 2010
June 6-10, 2011 Nov 8-12, 2010 Houston, TX May 23-27, 2011
Charlotte, NC Sept 12-16, 2011 Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2010 Oct 4-8, 2010 Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
June 13-17, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011
May 2-6, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011 Portland, OR
Houston, TX Perrysburg, OH July 11-15, 2011 Oct 25-29, 2010
Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Oct 25-29, 2010 Sept 26-30, 2011 Kansas City, MO Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011
Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011 May 16-20, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011 Apr 11-15, 2011 May 16-20, 2011
Aug 22-26, 2011 Oct 24-28, 2011 July 25-29, 2011 Oct 24-28, 2011
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Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation Dallas, TX
Aug 23-27, 2010
Course 406 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011
Apr 4-8, 2011
June 13-17, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and calibration of generation relays at Aug 22-26, 2011
power plants. Requires basic relay experience. Bring a scientific calculator. Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
Valley Forge, PA
Learning Objectives Oct 4-8, 2010
• Basic and complex generation relay theory, application and components Jan 3-7, 2011
Mar 14-18, 2011
• Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections Oct 17-21, 2011
• Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays in lab: Overcurrent (COV, IJCV), Negative sequence
(COQ, SGC), Loss of field (KLF, CEH), Reverse power (CW, ICW), Differential (CA, CFD)
Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid-State Dallas, TX

Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010
Course 270 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 Nov 15-19, 2010
Dec 13-17, 2010
Feb 7-11, 2010
Designed for personnel responsible for the application, maintenance, testing and calibration of relays at utility and Apr 11-15, 2011
industrial facilities. Requires two years of relay experience or working knowledge of basic relays. Bring a scientific June 6-10, 2011
calculator. Sept 26-30, 2011
Nov 14-18, 2011
Learning Objectives Valley Forge, PA

Aug 9-13, 2010
• Basic and complex solid-state relay theory, application and components Oct 11-15, 2010
• Interpret internal and external wiring diagrams and timing curves Mar 7-11, 2011
July 25-29, 2011
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections Aug 8-12, 2011
• Test, calibrate, repair and troubleshoot the following relays: Directional overcurrent (BE1-67), Oct 10-14, 2011
Reverse power (BE1-32) Dec 12-16, 2011
Advanced Visual Testing Software Dallas, TX

Sept 13-17, 2010
Course 403 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1725 Dec 6-10, 2010
Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011
May 2-6, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance, testing and calibration of relays and other devices. Bring a July 25-29, 2011
laptop with Windows®, Pentium 133+ processor, 16+ MB of RAM, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in Sept 12-16, 2011
order to install software. Nov 14-18, 2011
Valley Forge, PA
Learning Objectives Nov 1-5, 2010
Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011
• Setup and configuration of AVTS software and database June 20-24, 2011
• Conversion of a PulseMaster® database into a AVTS database Aug 15-19, 2011
Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
• Create testing and relay settings using the visual concepts of AVTS
• Tools and editors to enhance testing
• Test and use results for basic and advanced relays in lab using AVTS
Advanced Visual Testing Software, One Touch Dallas, TX

Sept 21-23, 2010
Nov 16-18, 2010
Mar 8-10, 2011
Designed for experienced users of AVTS. Focus on automated testing of microprocessor based relays and creating May 10-12, 2011
enhanced results for reclosing, extra inputs and extra outputs in digital format. Bring a laptop with Windows®, Aug 2-4, 2011
Pentium 133+ processor, 16+ MB of RAM, a CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to install software. Sept 20-22, 2011
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2011
Learning Objectives Valley Forge, PA

Aug 24-26, 2010
• Use the One Touch control to test SEL relays using visual basic scripting, and Multilin and UR relays using Nov 9-11, 2010
MODBUS addressing Feb 8-10, 2011
• Troubleshoot and modify scripts for your specific relays June 28 – 30, 2011
Aug 23-25, 2011
• Use and create “Single Stroke” test modules that run automatically including populating settings fields, Nov 8-10, 2011
changing word bits and auto updating MODBUS addresses
Differential Relay Systems
Designed for experienced personnel responsible for

installation, application and troubleshooting of differential
schemes. Bring a scientific calculator and laptop with
Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB
hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and
administrative privileges in order to install software.
Learning Objectives
• Differential relay system applications for transformers,
generators and buses
• Vector analysis of differential scheme applications
• Differential relay calculations including tap, slope and
harmonic restraint
• CT theory, connections, calculations and applications
• Differential scheme troubleshooting including vector
analysis, phasing and phase shift
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing,
Dallas, TX
Aug 10-12, 2010
Valley Forge, PA
Aug 31 – Sept 2, 2010
Distribution/Industrial
Oct 19-21, 2010 Jan 24-26, 2011 Course 552 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1925
Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2010 Mar 28-30, 2011
Feb 1-3, 2011 June 6-8, 2011
Apr 18-20, 2011 July 6-8, 2011 Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing and calibrating
June 1-3, 2011 Sept 7-9, 2011 relays and other devices. Requires relay experience and basic computer
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2011 skills. Bring a laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz,
4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and administrative
privileges in order to install software.

Learning Objectives
Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, • Distribution/industrial substation and motor protection relay theory,
Generation connections, applications and communication methods
Course 551 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1875 • Interpret internal and external relay schematics
• Use of MPRT and other electronic test equipment
Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing • Set, test, troubleshoot and interpret results for the following relays in lab:
and calibrating relays and other devices. Requires relay SEL 351, 387, GE Multilin 469, 745, 750, ABB TPU2000, DPU2000
experience and basic computer skills. Bring a laptop with
Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB Dallas, TX Reading, MA Valley Forge, PA
hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, a CD-ROM drive and Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010 Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Oct 18-22, 2010
administrative privileges in order to install software. Jan 24-28, 2011 May 9-13, 2011 Feb 14-18, 2011
Mar 21-25, 2011 Nov 14-18, 2011 June 13-17, 2011
May 23-27, 2011 Sept 19-23, 2011
Learning Objectives Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011
• Generator protection relay theory, elements, connections, Oct 17-21, 2011
applications and communication methods
• Interpret internal and external relay schematics
• Use of MPRT and other electronic test equipment
• Set, test, troubleshoot and interpret results for the
following relays in lab: SEL 300G, GE Multilin 489,
Beckwith 3020

Nov 8-12, 2010 Oct 25-29, 2010
Jan 3-7, 2011 Dec 13-17, 2010
Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011
July 11-15, 2011 Apr 4-8, 2011
Nov 7-11, 2011 Oct 17-21, 2011
Dec 5-9, 2011
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Substation Technician
Certification
This certification requires

completion of Substation Maintenance I,
Substation Maintenance II, and Electrical
Safety for Industrial Facilities or Utilities
within an 18 month period. Once
certified, the technician will be qualified
in the following areas:
• Oil and Air Circuit Breakers
• Transformers
• Lightning Arresters
• Station Batteries
• Ground Grid
• Protective Relays
• Switching
• Automatic Reclosers
• Capacitors
• Voltage Control in Distribution Systems
Substation Maintenance I
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance of Substation Maintenance II

industrial and utility substations. Requires working knowledge of Course 231 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1750
AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and
Learning Objectives testing of industrial and utility substations. Requires working
• Substation types, applications, components and safety knowledge of AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe
procedures shoes.
• Medium-voltage circuit breaker maintenance and testing
methods Learning Objectives
• Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance on air, oil and • Substation types, applications, components and safety
vacuum breakers, and tank loss index on oil circuit breaker and procedures
vacuum bottle integrity tests on vacuum breaker • Air and disconnect switch fundamentals, maintenance and
• Switchgear arrangement, torque requirements, insulation testing methods
systems and maintenance intervals • Perform air disconnect maintenance and testing in lab
• Perform switchgear inspection and maintenance in lab • Ground testing fundamentals, maintenance and testing
• Battery types, applications, systems and components methods
• Perform battery maintenance and testing in lab • Perform ground resistance testing in lab
• Transformer fundamentals, maintenance and testing methods
• Perform insulation resistance, transformer turns ratio (TTR),
Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA power/dissipation factor, core excitation, winding resistance
Aug 16-20, 2010 Jan 10-14, 2011 Aug 23-27, 2010 and a wide range of insulating liquid tests in lab
Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 May 2-6, 2011 Sept 20-24, 2010
Oct 18-22, 2010 Oct 17-21, 2011 Oct 11-15, 2010
Nov 8-12, 2010 Nov 1-5, 2010 Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA
Dec 6-10, 2010 Portland, OR Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2010 Aug 23-27, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011 Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010
Jan 10-14, 2011 Sept 13-17, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011 Oct 4-8, 2010 May 9-13, 2011 Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010
Feb 14-18, 2011 Mar 7-11, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Oct 25-29, 2010 Oct 24-28, 2011 Oct 18-22, 2010
Mar 7-11, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 May 16-20, 2011 Nov 15-19, 2010 Nov 8-12, 2010
Apr 4-8, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011 June 20-24, 2011 Dec 13-17, 2010 Portland, OR Dec 6-10, 2010
May 9-13, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Jan 17-21, 2011 Sept 20-24, 2010 Jan 24-28, 2011
June 6-10, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011 Feb 21-25, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 Mar 21-25, 2011
July 11-15, 2011 Sept 26-30, 2011 Mar 14-18, 2011 June 20-24, 2011 May 23-27, 2011
Aug 15-19, 2011 Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011 Apr 11-15, 2011 Dec 12-16, 2011 June 27 – July 1, 2011
Sept 19-23, 2011 Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2011 May 16-20, 2011 July 25-29, 2011
Oct 10-14, 2011 June 13-17, 2011 Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2011
Nov 7-11, 2011 July 18-22, 2011 Oct 3-7, 2011
Dec 5-9, 2011 Aug 22-26, 2011 Nov 7-11, 2011
Sept 26-30, 2011 Dec 5-9, 2011
Oct 17-21, 2011
Nov 14-18, 2011
Dec 12-16, 2011
Motor Maintenance and Testing Motor Controls and Starters, Low-Voltage
Course 266 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1295 Course 307 • 4.5 Days • 3.6 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and Designed for personnel responsible for maintaining, testing
testing of motors. Requires working knowledge of basic electricity. and troubleshooting motor control circuits. Requires working
Students must wear safety toe shoes. knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory. Students must wear safety
toe shoes.
Learning Objectives
• Operating principles, construction and application of AC and DC Learning Objectives
motors and generators • Components and operation of motor control circuits
• Perform insulation resistance, high-potential and surge • Interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
comparison testing in lab • Applicable safety procedures
• Perform brush, commutator and maintenance procedures and • Maintenance and testing procedures for two-wire controls, three-
troubleshooting in lab wire controls, reversing circuits, sequence control, jogging and
inching circuits, methods of deceleration, reduced-voltage control
Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA and speed control
Sept 21-24, 2010 Aug 17-20, 2010 Oct 26-29, 2010
Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Apr 5-8, 2011 Jan 11-14, 2011 • Maintenance and testing principles for motor circuit protective
Jan 25-28, 2010 May 3-6, 2011 devices including motor overloads
Mar 1-4, 2011 Perrysburg, OH July 12-15, 2011
June 21-24, 2011 Apr 12-15, 2011 Oct 25-28, 2011 • Perform troubleshooting in lab on motor control simulators
Sept 27-30, 2011
Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011 Portland, OR
Aug 9-12, 2011 Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Valley Forge, PA
Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2010 Apr 11-15, 2011 Nov 1-5, 2010
Dec 6-10, 2010 Jan 17-21, 2011
Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2011 Portland, OR May 9-13, 2011
Battery Maintenance and Testing Mar 7-11, 2011
June 27 – July 1, 2011
Aug 15-19, 2011 July 18-22, 2011
Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2011
Course 475A • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185 Oct 3-7, 2011
Dec 5-9, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for battery systems in
substations, power plants, hospitals, subways and other systems
that require emergency power. Requires working knowledge of

basic electricity.
Learning Objectives
• Battery systems applications, components, operating principles
and causes of failure for vented lead acid, valve regulated lead
acid and nickel-cadium batteries
• Introduction to types of battery chargers
• NFPA 70E requirements for batteries and battery rooms
• IEEE guidelines for a routine maintenance and testing program
• Use of Megger BITE®, density meter, multimeter, Digital Low
Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO) and insulated/non-sparking hand
tools in lab
• Perform battery installation and maintenance as described in
IEEE 1657-09 and IEEE450-02

Sept 8-9, 2010 Oct 25-28, 2010
Nov 15-18, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010
Jan 10-13, 2011 Jan 24-27, 2011
Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 Mar 21-24, 2011
May 2-5, 2011 May 16-19, 2011
July 11-14, 2011 Aug 8-11, 2011
Sept 12-15, 2011 Oct 24-27, 2011
Nov 14-17, 2011
Dec 12-15, 2011
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Transformer Maintenance and Testing Dallas, TX
Oct 12-15, 2010
Course 144 • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500 Jan 24-27, 2011
Mar 21-24, 2011
June 27-30, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of industrial and utility substations. Requires Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2011
working knowledge of basic AC/DC theory. Field experience beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety Oct 24-27, 2011
toe shoes. Los Angeles, CA
Oct 19-22, 2010
Learning Objectives Aug 15-18, 2011
• Transformer types, applications, components, indicators, nameplate data and safety procedures Valley Forge, PA
• Interpret transformer polarity and vector diagrams Nov 16-19, 2010
Feb 21-24, 2011
• Applicable standards including ANSI/IEEE, ASTM and NETA May 23-26, 2011
• Discuss filling, filtering and drying of transformer oil Aug 1-4, 2011
Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2011
• Perform insulation resistance tests, transformer turns ratio test (TTR), power/dissipation factor tests (AC insulation
resistance), core excitation test, winding resistance test and a wide range of insulating liquid tests in lab
• Interpretation of all test results
Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing Dallas, TX

Sept 8-10, 2010
Course 508 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1185 Nov 2-4, 2010
Dec 20-22, 2010
Feb 7-9, 2011
Designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance and testing of distribution transformers rated 34.5 kV or Apr 18-20, 2011
less. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory. Students must wear safety toe shoes. July 6-8, 2011
Sept 7-9, 2011
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2011
Learning Objectives
• Transformer types, design, cooling classifications, components and indicators Valley Forge, PA
Aug 17-19, 2010
• Interpret nameplate data Oct 5-7, 2010
• Visual and diagnostic inspections Mar 14-16, 2011
June 1-3, 2011
• Applicable safety procedures July 25-27, 2011
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections Oct 3-5, 2011
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2011
• Perform AC and DC testing including insulation resistance, winding resistance and transformer turns ratio (TTR)
Power Factor Testing

Designed for personnel responsible for power/dissipation factor testing at utility

and industrial substation facilities. Requires working knowledge of AC/DC theory.
Field experience beneficial but not required. Students must wear safety toe shoes.
Learning Objectives
• Safety procedures, testing methods, potential problems and compensation for them
• Analyze insulation systems of various substation equipment and proper test connections
• Perform various types of power/dissipation factor testing on transformers, oil circuit
breakers, oil and compound filled bushings and insulating liquids

Nov 16-18, 2010 Sept 8-10, 2010
Feb 7-9, 2011 Dec 15-17, 2010
Apr 18-20, 2011 Mar 7-9, 2011
June 1-3, 2011 May 9-11, 2011
Oct 10-12, 2011 July 6-8, 2011
Sept 7-9, 2011
Protective Device Coordination for Industry Protective Device Coordination for Utilities
Course 146 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500 Course 147 • 3 Days • 2.4 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500
Designed for personnel responsible for application of protective Designed for personnel responsible for selection and application
relays, including electricians, operators or supervisors. Students of utility type protective relays, including electricians, operators
must bring a laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III or supervisors. Students must bring laptop with Windows® NT, XP,
600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of Ram, CD-ROM drive and Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard drive space, 512MB of
administrative privileges in order to install software. Ram, CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to
install software.
Learning Objectives
• Protective device fundamentals, operation, selection and Learning Objectives
application • Protective device applications, evaluation methods, and
• Applicable industry standards including NEC®, ANSI and IEEE applicable IEEE Standards
• Protective device coordination accepted practices • Relay selection and application for substations, lines,
• Interpret time-current curves for fuses, circuit breakers and transformers, motors and generator protection, etc.
overcurrent relays • Use SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ Power Tools for Windows®
• Identify conductor and equipment damage and operating to develop phase and ground overcurrent protective device
characteristics coordination studies
• Develop sample protective device coordination study using Dallas, TX Valley Forge, PA
SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ Power Tools for Windows® Oct 25-28, 2010 Sept 27-30, 2010
Jan 11-13, 2011 Feb 7-9, 2011
Mar 15-17, 2011 Apr 18-20, 2011
Dallas, TX Valley Forge, PA June 1-3, 2011 Aug 15-17, 2011
Oct 19-22, 2010 Sept 21-24, 2010 Sept 13-15, 2011 Oct 10-12, 2011
Jan 4-6, 2011 Feb 1-3, 2011
Mar 22-24, 2011 Apr 12-14, 2011
June 7-9, 2011 Aug 23-25, 2011
Sept 7-9, 2011 Nov 15-17, 2011
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Power Quality and Harmonics

Course 313 • 3.5 Days • 2.8 CEUs • Seminar • $1195
Designed for personnel responsible for identifying, troubleshooting

and mitigating power quality and harmonics problems in
residential, commercial and industrial power systems. Requires
basic electrical, wiring and math skills. Bring a scientific calculator.
Learning Objectives
• Power quality definitions and standards
• Effects of poor power quality
• Identifying, isolating, and troubleshooting power quality
problems
• Interpreting power quality data
• Mitigation techniques
To avoid outages and prevent further The FRAX 150 detects problems such as:
time-consuming testing, Megger is proud to n Winding deformations and displacements
introduce the FRAX 150 Sweep Frequency n Shorted turns and open windings
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transformers. The FRAX 150 fingerprint
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Jan 17-20, 2011 Feb 14-17, 2011 detects potential mechanical and electrical
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Grounding and Bonding
Course 417A • 4 Days • 3.2 CEUs • Hands-on • $1500 • New in 2010
Designed for personnel that are responsible for the installation, maintenance or
inspection of an electrical grounding system. Knowledge of the NEC® is recommended,
but not required.
Learning Objectives
• Applicable safety procedures
• Requirements for conductors, electrodes, enclosures and specific equipment
• Understand the importance of grounding in relation to system faults and
ground-fault protection
• Identify requirements for special locations
• Lightning protection
• Fall of potential ground resistance testing in lab
Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2010 Dec 13-16, 2010
Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2010 Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011
Jan 17-20, 2011 June 6-9, 2011
Apr 11-14, 2011 Aug 15-18, 2011
July 25-28, 2011 Oct 10-13, 2011
Sept 19-22, 2011
Dec 12-15, 2011
Short Circuit Analysis

Designed for engineers and supervisors responsible for power system fault analysis.
Requires working knowledge of basic electricity and math skills. Bring a scientific
calculator and laptop with Windows® NT, XP, Vista or 7, Pentium III 600 Mhz, 4GB hard
drive space, 512MB of Ram, CD-ROM drive and administrative privileges in order to
install software.
Learning Objectives
• Review vector math and complex numbers
• Review applicable IEEE/ANSI recommended practices
• Symmetrical components theory and application
• Impedance diagram development
• Short circuit model development including three-phase, SLG, L-L and LLG fault
• Calculation methods for symmetrical and asymmetrical short circuit currents
• Perform manual short circuit analysis
• Perform short circuit analysis using SKM System Analysis, Inc.™ PTW demo software

Oct 5-8, 2010 Aug 10-13, 2010
Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2011 Nov 15-18, 2010
June 27-30, 2011 Jan 17-20, 2011
Sept 19-22, 2011 May 23-26, 2011
Nov 7-10, 2011 Aug 8-11, 2011
Oct 3-6, 2011
Courses Available for On-site Presentation Only
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6
This 4 day course is designed for personnel that maintain and test SF6 dual pressure and puffer-type circuit breakers. This course covers SF6
handling, maintenance, inspection, overhauling, troubleshooting, and contact resistance, insulation resistance, power factor and
hi-pot testing.
Electrical Safety for Mining

This 3.5 day course is designed for personnel that work on or near energized electrical equipment. This course covers the MSHA
requirements, safety procedures for metal-clad switchgear, industrial substations, motor control centers and electrical systems, and
temporary grounding for personal protection. Meets OSHA 1910.332 and .269 requirements.
Electrical Safety for Shipyards

This 2 day course is designed for personnel that work on or near energized shipyard electrical systems. This course covers the OSHA safety
requirements for metal-clad switchgear, industrial substations, motor control center electrical systems, and temporary grounding for
personal protection. Meets OSHA Shipyard Employment Regulatory Requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1915) and OSHA industry Requirements
(OSHA 29 CFR 1910).
Energized Catenary Safe Work Practices

This 2 day course is designed for personnel that maintain catenary and associated electrical equipment. This course covers the hazards of
electricity, PPE applications and care, energized and deenergized work procedures, specific equipment hazards and temporary protective
grounding. Meets OSHA 1910.332 and .269 requirements.
Industrial Controls
This 4.5 day course is designed for personnel that maintain industrial controls. This course covers connecting PLCs and field devices, basic
programming and networking, interpreting operator interfaces, VFD AC drive technologies, soft start features of digital drive system and
maintenance and troubleshooting of AC drives.
National Electrical Code® Changes 2011

This 2 day course provides personnel with an overview of the major changes to the National Electrical Code® from the 2008 edition to the
new 2011 edition. The course text includes the illustrated changes, with substantiation, and is in numerical order as it is found in the NEC®.
Older editions of this course are available.
NFPA 70E® 1 Day

This 1 day course is designed for “qualified” and “unqualified” personnel. Unqualified personnel will attend the first 4 hours and will cover
safe work practices for cord and plug connected equipment and working around deenergized electrical components. Qualified employees
will remain for the full 8 hours and will also cover hazardous energy control, PPE and procedures for working on energized electrical
components.
OSHA Generation, Transmission and Distribution Electrical Safety Requirements

This 2 day course is designed for “Qualified” employees and supervisors who work on or near energized lines and equipment found in
industrial and utility facilities covered by 1910.269. This course covers the hazards of electricity, PPE use and care, OSHA requirements
for performing energized work on electrical power systems rated over 600 volts, and specific requirements for electrical hazardous energy
control to perform deenergized work according to 1910.269.
Programmable Logic Controllers

This 3 day course is designed for personnel that maintain and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This course covers
basic information about PLCs, parts of a system, introduction to programming software, introduction to touch screen (OI, HMI, MMI)
programming, and a networking demo. The class is over 75% hands-on. This course utilizes the Allen Bradley SLC500-series and
MicroLogix-series PLCs, but the principals are transferable to any manufacturer.
Variable Frequency Drives

This 1 day course is designed for electricians and personnel responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting AC variable frequency drives
(VFDs) used in many industrial locations. This course covers the theory, hardware, programming/commissioning, and troubleshooting
of VFDs. This course utilizes the AutomationDirect GS2-series drives with all software and hardware. The class is over 80% hands-on.
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Registration
Register as early as possible because class sizes are limited. Your registration is held by receipt of
payment method using: VISA, Mastercard, Discover or American Express, check, wire transfer, or
purchase order (pending credit approval). Credit cards are not charged until the first day of class.
Student Info We accept the DD 1556 Form. Visit us online for information on government discounts. Make
checks payable to AVO Training Institute and mail to: AVO Training Institute 4271 Bronze Way
Dallas, TX 75237-1019 ATTN: Registrar. You can register online at www.avotraining.com or by
calling toll-free 1.877.594.3156.
Course Cancellations
All courses are subject to cancellation. Your registration will be confirmed at least 21 days prior
to class start date. Please do not make airline reservations until you receive written confirmation.
AVO will not be held responsible for the reimbursement of nonrefundable airline tickets or for any
costs arising from cancellation.
Student Cancellations and Transfers

Written notification of cancellation or transfer must be received 21 days before the start date
of the course or a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No shows will be charged the full
registration fee. Substitutions of personnel may be made at any time for the same class.
Hours
All open-enrollment classes start at 8:00 am and end at 4:30 pm. Courses that include a half day
will end by 12:00 pm on the final day.
Attire and Supplies

Casual wear is permitted, however when taking a hands-on course, shorts and sandals are not
permitted. Safety toe shoes are required for the majority of hands on courses. Please see course
descriptions for specific requirements.
Travel, Lodging and Meals

Meals are not provided as part of the registration fee. All hotel reservations and charges,
transportation arrangements and fares are the responsibility of the student. We have negotiated
discount pricing at various hotels. Go to www.avotraining.com and visit Learning Centers for maps
and information on hotels, transportation and airports. Allow at least 3 hours after class ends
before your scheduled flight.
Certificates
To receive credit for hands-on courses, each student is required to successfully demonstrate task
proficiency under instructor evaluation and receive a 70% or above on the written final exam.
Lecture courses only have the exam requirement. Certificates of Completion and CEU’s are
issued on the final day of class. If a student fails to meet the passing requirements, a Certificate
of Attendance will be issued and no CEU’s will be awarded. Absenteeism may be cause for a
certificate not to be issued.
Tax Deductible Education Expenses

U.S. Treasury Regulation 1.162.5 permits an income tax deduction for educational expenses
(registration fees, and cost of travel, meals and lodging) in order to 1) maintain or improve skills
required in one’s employment or other trade or business, or 2) meet express requirements of an
employer or a law imposed as a condition of retention of employment, job status or rate
of compensation.
International Students
All international students must pay in full by wire transfer 21 days prior to class start date.
Documentation can be supplied for travel visa requirements following receipt of payment.
All listed prices are in US Dollars.
Changes
We reserve the right to cancel any class or make other changes in course content, schedule,
pricing or facilities. Every effort will be made to provide prompt notification of any class
cancellation and/or other changes.
Certification Programs
Applications are available during class. You should submit the application when all required
courses have been completed. Recertification is accomplished by successfully completing an exam
which can be proctored at your facility for $350 USD. The recertification application can be found
at www.avotraining.com on the Certifications page.
Course Availability by Location
DFW Airport, TX
Kansas City, MO
Valley Forge, PA
Los Angeles, CA
Perrysburg, OH
Las Vegas, NV
Charlotte, NC
Reading, MA
Portland, OR
Lakeland, FL
Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
x x Advanced Visual Testing Software and 1-Touch

x x x x x x x x x Arc Flash Compliance
x x x x x Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
x x x x x x Basic Electricity How to Register
x x Battery Maintenance and Testing
Online
x x x x x x Cable Splicing and Terminating, Medium-Voltage Visit www.avotraining.com,
x x Cable Testing and Fault Location go to the Learning Centers
page and select your location
x x x x x x x Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low-Voltage
and then course/date or go to
x x x x x x x Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium-Voltage the Course Descriptions page
x x x x x x Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded- and Insulated-Case and select your course, and
then date/location. Complete
x x Differential Relay Systems the registration page and we
x x Distribution Transformer Maintenance and Testing will contact you shortly to
confirm the seat with payment
x x x x x Electrical Print Reading
information. Visit the page for
x x x x x x x x x x Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities the Learning Center you selected
x x Electrical Safety for Inspectors to see hotel recommendations,
discounts, and maps.

x x x x x x x x Electrical Safety for Utilities
x x Electronics for Electricians and Electronics Troubleshooting Via Phone
Give us a call at 1.877.594.3156.
x Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing, Basic and Advanced
We will take your registration
x x Grounding and Bonding over the phone. While payment
x x x Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial
does not have to be provided
at this time, your seat will not
x x Microprocessor-Based Relay Testing, Generation be confirmed and you could
x x x x Motor Controls and Starters, Low-Voltage be removed from a full course
without a payment method.
x x x x x Motor Maintenance and Testing
Credit cards are not charged
x x x x x x x x National Electrical Code® until the first day of class.
x x x x x x x x x x x NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety Requirements
x x x OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
x x Power Factor Testing
x x Power Quality and Harmonics
x Premises Cabling
x x Protective Device Coordination, Industrial
x x Protective Device Coordination, Utilities
x x x x x x x x x x Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced
x x x x x x x x x x Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic
x x Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation
x x x Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid-State
x x Short Circuit Analysis
x x x x Substation Maintenance I and II
x x x Transformer Maintenance and Testing
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