Cable Jointing, Termination & Testing
Practical cable jointing, termination and testing training for LV, MV and HV cables. Learn safe installation, fault prevention and testing standards.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 5 – 6 May 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand cable construction and insulation types for LV, MV, and HV systems
Perform correct cable jointing and termination procedures
Apply manufacturer specifications and industry standards
Identify common causes of cable joint and termination failures
Conduct electrical testing before, during, and after installation
Interpret test results and identify defects or faults
Apply safe working practices and electrical safety requirements
Cable Construction
- Cable components
- Factors determining the construction
- Voltage
- Current carrying capacity
- Environmental conditions - Conductor material
- Properties
- Stranding
- Conductor shape
Cable Insulation Materials
- Rubber
- Paper
- PVC
- XLPE
- Mineral
Cable Types
- PILC
- XLPE
- Low Voltage
Electrical Breakdown of Insulating Materials
- Breakdown mechanisms
- Intrinsic breakdown
- Electronic breakdown
- Avalanche or Streamer breakdown
- Electromechanical breakdown
- Thermal breakdown
- Electrochemical breakdown
- Treeing and tracking
Jointing and Termination Practice
- Cable Lugs and Ferrules
- Applications
- Selection Criteria
- Do’s and Dont’s - Accessories (Joints and Terminations)
- Electrical Stress Control
- Terminations
- Joints
Installation of Cables
- Cable Drum Handling
- Lifting
- Cable Pulling Force
- Minimum Bending Radius
- Single Core Cable Configurations
Cable Testing
- Type Testing (qualifying testing)
- Production Testing (routine testing)
- Field Testing
Fault Location
- Visual Inspection of Exposed Cables
- Transmitter-Receiver Test
- Surge Generator (Thumper) Test
- Murray Loop Test
- Electro-Acoustic Detection
- Time Domain Reflectometry