Participants will learn why robust cable joints and terminations are critical for dependable electrical connections, mechanical support and network integrity. Emphasis will be on MV-rated XLPE and paper-insulated lead-covered (PILC) cables, covering their theory, construction, preparation, jointing and termination. You’ll engage with manufacturer-specific specifications, stress-control principles, and quality assurance protocols to ensure that every joint and termination meets performance and safety standards.
Target Market
This course is tailored for:
- Cable Jointers, Electricians and Technicians responsible for MV cable installations
- Electrical Engineers and Supervisors seeking a deeper understanding of cable accessory applications
- Maintenance Managers and Asset Reliability Professionals aiming to minimise network downtime
- Contractors and Consultants involved in designing or specifying cable joints and terminations
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Explain MV cable construction and insulation principles for both XLPE and PILC types
- Interpret and apply the manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards to cable jointing and terminating
- Prepare and strip cables correctly, including semiconductor removal and conductor shaping
- Install stress-control, sealing and insulation materials using heat-shrink and cold-shrink techniques
- Execute straight, branch and transition joints on single-core and three-core cables with precision
- Perform terminations into switchgear and outdoor fittings using mechanical connectors and sealing tubes
- Use specialised tools (e.g., spiking guns, crimpers, cable strippers) and employ “tricks of the trade” for efficient workflows
- Conduct MV insulation resistance and continuity tests, plus post-jointing inspections to verify joint integrity
