Western Power Distribution

Frosty69 · Jul 19, 2012

Hi people,

I am a fully qualified Industrial electrician with experience of sub stations but I want to have a change and have been looking at cable jointing training although I would love to work on overhead lines but I think that might be a bit unrealistic. Has anybody used Western Power as a training provider?
I live near Manchester so somewhere a bit closer would be ideal but I am finding it hard to find companies that provide these services.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

somersetsparks · Jul 19, 2012

Western power, have always provide top notch training in my opinion, they have a training centre in taunton somerset.

Engineer54 · Jul 19, 2012

Training courses are available Frosty, but i think your going to bulk a bit at the cost of them, if your thinking of paying yourself!!!

Frosty69 · Jul 19, 2012

How much are they 54? Some companies offer courses at about 2k but then it says plus materials!

Knobhead · Jul 19, 2012

Type "cable jointing courses" in to Google. There's quite a few out there.

Frosty69 · Jul 19, 2012

Thanks Tony, I was hoping someone would know a recognised company so when I go for a job i havnt got a piece of paper from an unknown company. I will try western power tomoz and see what prices they come out at, only problem being I would have to allow for accommodation also.

Knobhead · Jul 20, 2012

Unfortunately the people I did my HV jointing with no longer trade.
If you check through Google list the ones near you and post them here. I’m sure one of our members will have some inside information on them.

Frosty69 · Jul 20, 2012

Thanks Tony, Would you advise on a certain course for example 11kv live or 11kv dead, 33kv etc? I was hoping the 11kv live would cover the dead bases also. I know its a course preference live or dead but what are your views?
Thanks mate