Archon pairs technical training with a mobile solution, saving time and money while advancing your workforce. Our training is experience driven, ranging from all aspects of underground electrical disciplines. Whether you are looking for advanced training and qualification or a program to grow your workforce from the ground up, Archon’s support is your solution. Join our Technical Training Support program for yearly access to an array of customizable, training solutions.
Underground Technical Training
Training Courses
Poly-Concentric Cable Splicing and Terminating (Medium Voltage up to 34.5kV)
Cable and Splice Theory/ Heat and Cold Shrink Application/ Pre-molded Application/ Hand Applied Tape Splice Application/ Cable IdentificationPhasing-Remote Cutting/ Acceptance Testing (DC)
Minimum: 4 Students
Duration: 30 Hours
Trifurcating PILC (Lead) to Poly-Concentric Cable Splicing
Heat and Cold Shrink (upon request) Application/ Hand Applied Tape Splice/ Cable IdentificationPhasing-Remote Cutting on PILC and Poly
Minimum: 4 Students
Duration: 30 Hours
PILC (Lead) Splicing
Cable and Splice Theory/ Cable IdentificationPhasing-Remote Cutting/ Hand Applied Tape Splice/ ‘Top Man’ Preparation and Responsibilities/ Splicing Components Preparation and Setup/ Hot Cap/ End Seal/ 1 Conductor and 3 Conductor PILC Splicing
Minimum: 4 Students
Duration: 90 Hours (Split into Separate Weeks Upon Request)
Network Systems
Vault Equipment and Cable Configurations, Standards and Installation/ Network Vault Monitoring (Installation and Control Wiring of Devices)/ Protector Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance/ Protector Retrofits/ Protector Relay Settings and Basics/ Proper Coverup for Energized Secondary Work/ Secondary Construction and Services/ Spot Checks and Switching Basics/ Vault and Manhole Inspections/ Dewatering Compliance of Underground Structures/ Transformer and HV Switch Oil Sampling/ Dissolved Gas Analysis Awareness
Minimum: 3 Students
Duration: 40 Hours (Split into Separate Weeks Upon Request)
Underground Residential Distribution (URD)
Systems Configuration and Awareness/ Equipment and Cable Configurations, Standards and Installation/ Cable Termination and Pre-mold Splicing/ Transformer and Cable Troubleshooting/ Cable Identification-Phasing-Remote Cutting
Minimum: 3 Students
Duration: 30 Hours
Underground Structure Inspections and Maintenance
Proper Setup and Entering of Confined Space/ Checklist of Electrical and Structural Hazards to Identify/ Proper Methods of Maintenance, Cleaning/ Biological Hazards and Proper Mitigation/ Vault and Manhole Mapping
Minimum: 6 Students
Duration: 10 Hours
Underground Systems Awareness
Designed for Employee with Little Underground Experience (Office, Safety, Novice Groundman)/ A Hands-on Approach to Most Aspects of Underground Electrical Work and Systems/ Hand Applied Tape Splice/ URD Basics (Install to Basic Switching)/ Lead Wiping (Cable End Seal)/ Cable Pulling Configurations and Proper Equipment Setup/ Dewatering of Structures/ Overview of Proper Manhole and Vault Inspections
Minimum: 4 Students
Duration: 20 Hours
Cable Proofing (Acceptance)/ Fault Finding
VLF(AC), DC (Hi-pot, Thumping)/ Equipment and System Breakdown/ Proper Setup of Equipment/ Proper System Connections/ Proper Employee and Public Safety/ Findings and Data Procedures
Minimum: 6 Students
Duration: 10 Hours
Rigging and Lifting
Rigging and Signalman Standards with Certification of Completion and Competency/ Cable Pulling Mechanics, Devices, and Equipment Setup
Minimum: 6 Students
Duration: 10 Hours
Qualification Package
Archon Energy Will Qualify Your Underground Workforce Based Upon Safety, Quality, and Best Work Practices/ Training may be Recommended or Required/ Written and Practical Testing Required from All Involved Employees for Competence and Certification
Duration: Yearly
Support Package
Customizable Package – Must Include a Mix of Compliance and Practical Training Courses/ Archon Trains all Desired Courses Over a Year at Predetermined Dates to a Set Amount of Students/ Yearly Price with a Large Price Reduction Based Upon Number of Courses, Students and Duration of Contract
Duration: Yearly
Training Course Notes
- All course-related materials and tooling are to be provided by the client. Materials and tooling may be purchased through Archon Energy Solutions and delivered to the training site prior to training.
- Additional travel-related costs are in addition to all courses. Student enrollment requires proof of applicable OSHA compliance training. If a student does not meet the OSHA compliance requirements, Archon Energy may train the student per the client’s request.
- The minimum student per course requirements must be met or monetary equivalent agreement.
- Training courses may be discounted based upon Practical and Compliance bundling, larger student quantities or enrollment in Archon Energy Solutions’ yearly Support Package.
- Archon Energy Solutions certificate of competency, qualification, and safety/compliance are course based and are not lifetime. Any manufacturer certification obtained also has a set duration of qualification and may require re-certification, potentially re-training. Please contact us about our re-certification process and standards.
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Whether you are looking for advanced training and qualification or a program to grow your workforce from the ground up, Archon’s support is your solution.
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(561) 831-9832
info@archonenergysolutions.us