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TABLE OF CONTENTSTRAINING CALENDAR............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . 1
2014/15 – COMPETENCY COURSES............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . 1
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OVERHEAD LINE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE LEVEL III - CODE TS-001.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
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SAFETY, COMPETENCY AND AUTHORIZATION CODETS-002............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . 3
LIVE LINE TRAINING - CODE TS-003.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . 3
AERIAL BUNDLED CABLE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING -CODE TS-004................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . 4
CABLE JOINTING AND TERMINATION - CODETS-005..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 4
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER BANKS CONSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCECODE-TS-006................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . 5
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5MEASURING AND TEST INSTRUMENTS USED IN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS -CODE TS-007.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . 5
DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES –DESIGN MODULE- CODE TS-008................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . . 6
DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES –CONSTRUCTION MODULE - CODE TS-009....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES –OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MODULE - CODE TS-010............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . 6
WELDER FITTER LEVEL III - CODE TS-011.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . 6
MECHANICAL FITTER LEVEL III - CODE TS-012............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . . 7
AUTOCAD MODULE I CODE TS-013............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . . . 8
TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE & COMMISSIONING -CODE TS-014.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE OF DIESEL POWER PLANTS LEVEL III – CODE TS -15.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LEVEL III CODE TS-016...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . 10
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LEVEL II - CODE TS-017..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . 12
PREPAID METER INSTALLATION - CODE TS -019............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . 14
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION MODULE I - CODE TS-020........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 14
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION MODULE11 - CODE TS-021............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . 14
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS - CODE TS- 022.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. . . . 14
RE-ORIENTATION FOR SUBSTATION OPERATORS CODE TS-023.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 14
AT THE END OF THIS COURSE THE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
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14DEFENSIVE RIDERS TRAINING FOR MOTOR CYCLE RIDERS............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . 16
CODE TS-26......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 16
DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING FOR NON-DESIGNATED CODE TS-27............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . 17
BASIC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FOR DRIVERS CODE TS- 28......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 18
FLEET MANAGEMENT CODE -TS 29............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI) CODE TS-30........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . . 19
ADVANCED EXCEL AND MS POWERPOINT TS-031...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . . . . 19
PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT OFFICE CODE TS-032....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . 19
COMPUTER AIDED PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT CODE TS-033........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . 20
GRADUATE ENGINEERS APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING - CODE 034..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . 20
Course Name : Overhead line Construction and Maintenance level III - Code TS-001
General objective : This is the first level of the three modularoverhead lines construction and maintenancecourse designed for artisans who work in theKenya power distribution network but had noformal training in the function. This course aimsat improving the line construction andmaintenance skills and their safety attitudes.
Who shouldattend
: Artisans and term contracts workers
Specificobjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:
• Construct and maintain low and mediumvoltage overhead distribution lines.
• Practice safe work procedures• Demonstrate desirable attributes when
working with distribution teams.• Carry out basic electrical wiring in domestic
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premises and install single phase energymeters.
• Select and use overhead lineconstruction materials, tools and equipmentcorrectly and safely.
Course content : • Overhead line construction tools, equipmentand materials
• General safety and work procedures• Pegging and excavation procedures • Erection of poles• Tensioning of medium and low voltage
conductors• Installation and earthing of air break switch,
single and three phase transformers• Maintenance of distribution substations and
low voltage lines• Use of test and measuring instruments• Basic electrical wiring in buildings• Basic related science and calculations• First aid
Dates : Jan - Mar 2015May-June 2015
Duration : 12 weeksVenue
Fees
: Training school
KSHS. 120,000 (USD 1412)
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Course name : Safety, Competency and Authorization CodeTS-002
General objective : The aim of this program is to equip engineers,technicians, experienced craftsmen and artisanswith requisite knowledge and skills to enable themcarry out power systems switching operations.
Who should attend : Engineers, technicians, craftsmen and artisansfrom energy transmission and distributioninvolved in switching operations.
Specific objectives : At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:
• Appreciate their legal responsibility andimplications of negligence
• Distinguish ground clearances• Understand safety documents and their
applications• Understand typical power layouts nationally and
in their respective locations• Operate and isolate overhead indoor switch gear
safety• Demonstrate clear understanding of various
types of earthing and their applications• Use communication equipment correctly• Report accidents and incidents appropriately• Demonstrate theoretical and practical
knowledge of administering basic first aidCourse content
Dates
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• General safety and Electrical safety• Electrical safety rules and statutory regulations• Earthing• Use of tools and test equipment• Communication skills in operations• First aid and fire fighting• Operational procedures in high and low voltage
work
8th to 12 Sept 201422nd to 25th Sept 20143rd to 7th Nov 201412th to 16th Jan 20159th to 13th Feb 20159th to 13th March 20154th -8th May 201515th -19th June 2015
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Duration : 1 week
VenueFees
: Training schoolKSHS. 25,000 (USD 295)
Course Name : Live Line Training - Code TS-003
General Objective : Live line training course is designed to equiptechnicians, craftsmen and artisans with skills andknowledge to be able to work on live mediumvoltage (11, 33 and 66 kv) overhead lines withoutswitching off customer connections.
Note: this training is aimed at building capacity forall the regions to enable each have a live lineteam. Currently the company has only one liveline team based in Nairobi
Who ShouldAttend
: Technicians And Craftsmen In The DistributionFunction Handling Live Line Work
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Use and care for live line tools and equipment
correctly• Practice safe work procedure in working with
live lines• Erect mid-span poles on live 11kv and 33kv
overhead lines• Change/replace cross arm & insulators on 11kv
and 33kv overhead lines on live lines.
Course Content : • General safety• Safety in live line work• Tools and equipment’s used in live line work• Care and maintenance of tools and equipment’s
used in live line work.• Safety clearances• Live line work techniques• First aid
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Dates : 5th January 2015 to 19th June 2015(actual dates to be agreed with trainer)
Duration : 24 weeks per team of eight each
Venue : Training school and Hot line teams
TrainerFees
: ExternalKSHS. 7,300,000 (USD 85,883)
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Course Name : Aerial Bundled Cable Construction Training -Code TS-004
General Objective : Aerial bundled cabling (ABC) is a new concept indistribution networks that allows safe installationsparticularly in residential areas. The company hasinvested heavily in the acquisition of ABC cablesand therefore the training is designed to equipexisting craftsmen and artisans with the requisiteknowledge and skills to enable them install ABCnetworks
Who ShouldAttend
: Technicians, Craftsmen and artisans working withKPLC construction and maintenance teams.
SpecificObjectives : At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Construct and maintain low and medium
voltage overhead lines using aerial bundledcable.
• Handle aerial bundled cables correctly• Practice safe work procedures when handling
aerial bundled cables• Identify and select various types of ABC cable
accessories for particular applications.• Select and use ABC cable overhead line
construction tools and equipment’s correctly
Course Content
Date
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• Aerial bundled cable overhead line constructiontools, equipment and materials.
• General safety• Handling of aerial bundled cables• Work procedures using aerial bundled cables• Connections and terminations of aerial bundled
cables• Safety clearances
27th to 31st Oct 201419th to 23rd Jan 20152nd to 6th Mar 201527th April to 1st May 201525th to 29th May 2015
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Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training School
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 25,000 (USD 295)
Course Name : Cable Jointing and Termination - CodeTS-005
General Objective : This course is intended to build capacity in thedistribution function to enable each area to have atleast one cable jointing team. Currently there isonly one common service team that moves fromone region to another and therefore causing delaysin providing prompt responses to customers
Who ShouldAttend
: Staff from distribution who construct and maintainunderground cables.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Use cable jointing & termination tools &
materials correctly
• Practice safe work procedures in undergrounddistribution networks
• Join and terminate cables safely and correctly
Course Content : • Basic cable theory
• Types of cables
• Cables construction
• Tools & materials
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• Cable laying and installation
• Cable termination
• Cable jointing
• Safety in handling underground cables
Dates : 29th Sept to 17th Oct 2014
Duration : 3 weeks
Venue : Training school
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 45,000 (USD 530)
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Course Name : Single Phase Transformer Banks Constructions and MaintenanceCode-TS-006
GeneralObjectives
: The company is already installing singletransformers bank units to mitigate loss of powerto very many customers should a single threephase transformer become faulty or isvandalised. This course is designed to equip thecraftsmen and artisans with the necessaryknowledge and skills to enable them constructsingle phase transformer banks.
Who ShouldAttend
Craftsmen and artisans working with KPLCconstruction and maintenance teams.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Construct and maintain 3 single phase
transformer bank structures• Connect star and delta transformer winding
connections• Care and handle transformers safely• Practice safe work procedures when working
on single phase transformers
Course Content : • General safety and work procedures• Basic operation principles of transformers• Star and delta connection configurations.• Distribution transformer protection• Load balancing• Earthing
Dates : 15th to 19th Sept 201410th to 14 Nov 201423rd to 27th Feb 20152nd to 6th March 2015
Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training school
Trainer : Internal
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Fees KSHS. 20,000 (USD 236)
Course Name : Measuring and Test Instruments used in Electrical Distribution Networks -Code TS-007
General Objective:
This course is designed for employees indistribution function. The course is aimed atequipping the participants with knowledge andskills that will enable them effectively use fieldtesting equipment
Who ShouldAttend
: Engineers, Technicians, Craftsmen and Artisanswho are involved in maintenance of thedistribution system.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, participants should beable to:Care and Use field testing instrumentseffectively.
Course Content : • Types of field tests• Care of instruments• Safety Precautions in the use of field
instruments• Continuity and insulation resistance testing• Earth resistance and earth loop impedance
testing • Prospective current measurement• Load measurement• Live line testing• Phasing out testing• Phase rotation tests• Low voltage and High voltage clip on
ammeter• Transformer failure diagnostic tests
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• Interpretation of instrument readings
Dates : 1st to 2nd Dec 20142nd to 3rd April 20151st to 2nd April 20157th to 8th April 201514th to 15 April 201521st to 22nd April 2015
Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training school
Trainer : Internal
Fees : KSHS. 18,000 (USD 212)
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Course Name : Distribution Standards and Guidelines –Design Module- Code TS-008
GeneralObjectives
:This is course provides the participants with therelevant background information, practicalknowledge and design skills necessary to ensure thatdesign of distribution lines is done in conformity withset standards.
Who ShouldAttend
: Engineers and Technicians in distribution function
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants should beable to:• Carry out the preliminary work necessary prior to
the planning and designing of distributionschemes.
• Design of distribution network takingconsideration of the major design factors
• Select the various types of conductors, stays andcables for particular applications and determinestay tensions
• Calculate voltage drop on cables and conductors,calculate fault levels, sags and tension of lineconductors and fuse grading and perform motorstarting calculations
• Apply design considerations for different linesformations, fitting and structures.
• Use standard design procedures andrequirements for Overhead lines for differentvoltages
• Select the correct methods of earthing in thedistribution systems and adhere to agreed designstandards
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Course Content
Dates
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• System analysis and technical reports • Design calculations and Factors to consider
during site visit• Rating of conductors and cables and Design
formation and fittings• Substation and Underground power system
design• Construction units• DCS/SAP systems/Safety/way leaves& legal
requirement• Line clearances and design practical’s
3rd to 7th Nov 201416th t0 20th March 201523rd to 27th March 201518th to 22nd May 2015
Duration : 1 week
Venue
Trainer
Fees
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Training School
Internal
KSHS 30,000 (USD 353)Course Name : Distribution Standards and Guidelines
–Construction Module - Code TS-009
GeneralObjectives
: This course provides the participants with therelevant power line construction backgroundinformation, practical knowledge and skillsnecessary to ensure conformity with standards.
Who ShouldAttend
: Engineers and technicians working in distributionfunction
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Specific Objectives : At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Plan and execute construction of power lines
efficiently.• Apply construction standards in
implementation of projects in the system.• Select suitable construction formations for use
in different terrains and voltages• Competently supervise construction of power
lines• Quantify the cost of poor construction with
regard to system operations and maintenance• Interpret standard symbols and translate
design drawings • Interpret and Implement earthing standards• Use relevant IT systems in the implementation
of construction projects• Commission constructed projects
Course Content : • Interpretation of design drawings• Planning for work execution• Field site evaluation• Construction Standards• Line clearances• Line construction tools and equipment• Tests and measurements• DCS/SAP systems/Safety/wayleaves & legal
requirement• Construction practice and Commissioning
Dates
Duration
Venue
TrainerFees
: 13th to 17th Oct 201424th to 28th Nov 20148th to 12th Dec 201411th to 15th May 20151st to 5th June 2015
1 week
Training School
InternalKSHS. 30,000 (USD 353)
Course Name : Distribution Standards and Guidelines –Operations & Maintenance Module - Code TS-010
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General Objectives : This course provides the participants with therelevant background information, practicalknowledge and skills necessary to ensure thatdistribution lines are operated and maintained inconformity to set standards.
Who Should Attend : Engineers and Technicians in distribution function
Specific Objectives : At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Practice safe work procedures in power line
operation and maintenance• List tool and equipment required by
maintenance teams• Operate System switchgear safely• Apply system reinforcement procedures in
system maintenance• Use relevant IT systems in the Maintenance of
distribution network • Apply correct procedures in live line work• Understand the classes and process of
Authorisation• Apply earthing standards in power line
operation and maintenance
Course Content : • Safety in operations• Preventive maintenance• Maintenance team tools and measuring
equipment• Standard earthing practices • Live line work and system reinforcement• Record keeping• Emergency Operations & Accident incident
reporting• Communication and Switching operations• Operation of switchgear• Authorisation• Maintenance systems-DTTMS, IMS
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Dates
Duration
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27th to 31st Oct 201426th to 30th Jan 201516th to 20th Feb 20158th to 12th June 2015
1 week
VenueTrainerFees
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Training SchoolInternalKSHS 30,000 (USD 353)
Course Name : Welder Fitter Level III - Code TS-011
General Objective : This is the 1st of the three (3) level modular welder fitter course for artisans whose work involve maintainingand fabricating mechanical components and structures that require professional welding skills. Thisprogramme, at this level is practical, intensive and supplemented with other related subjects that willreinforce the knowledge and skills learnt in both gas and arc welding techniques.
Who Should Attend : Artisans working in Energy Transmission, Distribution & Transport machine shops.
Specific Objectives At the end of this course, the participants should beable to:• Practice safe work procedures• Carry out gas and arc welding, soldering and
brazing• Select the right tools, equipment and materials
required for different types of welds• Read and interpret simple working drawings and
produce components from such drawings• Utilize both the mathematical and scientific
knowledge acquired to solve welding relatedproblem.
Course Content : • Safety at the work place and in welding processes• Welding tools and equipment• Engineering materials• Techniques of soldering, brazing, gas and arc welding• Sheet metal work• Related science and calculations• Technical drawing and free hand sketching• First Aid
Dates : 16th September 2014 to 29th November 2014
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12th January 2014 to 27th March. 2014
Duration : 12 weeks
Venue : Training School
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 115,000 (USD 1353)
Course Name : Mechanical Fitter Level III - Code TS-012
General Objective : This is the first of the three (3) level modular mechanical fitter course for artisans whose work involvemaintaining mechanical machines and components that require professional Mechanical skills. Thisprogramme, at this level is practical, intensive and supplemented with other related subjects will re enforcethe knowledge and skills learnt in mechanical fitting techniques..
Who Should Attend Artisans working in Energy Transmission, Distribution & Transport machine shops
Specific Objectives At the end of this course, the participants should beable to:• Practice safe work procedures• Select the right tools, equipment and materials
required for different mechanical operations• Read and interpret simple working drawings and
produce components from such drawings• Apply relevant mathematical knowledge in the
trade• Diagnose faults in workshop and factory
Machinery.
Course Content : • Safety at the work place and workshop processes• Mechanical tools and equipment• Engineering materials and their properties• Techniques of turning and fitting• Related science and calculations• Technical drawing and free hand sketching
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• First Aid• Public Service integrity programme
Dates : May 2015 to 29th July 2015
Duration : 12 weeks
Venue : Training School
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 115,000 (USD 1353)
Course Name : AutoCAD Module I Code TS-013
General Objective : This is the first of the three (3) level modular AutoCAD course for technicians, draughtsmen, andthose from disciplines involved in editing drawings and drawing interpretation. This course is ahands-on training, with practical exercises to help the learners acquire new skills as they learn.
Who ShouldAttend
: Design engineers and technicians in drawing office, surveyors, draughtsmen and Trainers.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this tutorial the learner should beable to:
• locate, copy, and open a blank AUTOCAD filethat has been configured for the learner’suse;
• introduce the learner to the followingapplications using AutoCAD
• Draw toolbar• Familiarize with the basic concepts and
techniques of 2D drawing
Course Content : • Getting started • Basic drawing and editing
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• Drawing precision• Changing drawings• Organising drawings• Drawing information • More object types• Advanced editing commands• Annotation
Dates : 8th to 12th September 20146th to 10th October 201413th to 17th October 20143rd to 7th November 2014 1st to 5th Dec 201430th Mar to 3rd April 2015
Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training School
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 30,000 (USD 353)
Course Name : Transformer Maintenance & Commissioning-Code TS-014
General Objective : This course is designed for employees who workon distribution equipment. The course is aimedat equipping the participants with knowledgeand skills that will enable them maintain,diagnose and repair distribution transformers.
Who ShouldAttend
: Technicians and Craftsmen in projects, electricalplant and distribution who are involved inmaintenance of distribution transformers.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, participants should beable to:Maintain, protect and replacement of bars for thedistribution transformers
Course Content : • Transformer protection• Transformer inspection
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• Types of tests• Transformer commissioning• Transformer servicing• Splicing; fusion, mechanical and termination
methods• Fusion splicer maintenance and cleaning• Connectorization and connector types• Polishing techniques
Dates
Duration
: 6th to 10th October 201410th to 14th November 20145th to 9th Jan 201530th Mar to 3rd April 2015
1 week
Venue : Training school
TrainerFees
: InternalKSHS. 30,000 (USD 353)
Course Name : Maintenance of Diesel Power Plants Level III – Code TS -15
GeneralObjectives
: This course is designed for artisans andcraftsmen working in off-grid stations. The aim ofthe course is to prepare them to carry outrepairs and faults diagnosis on the diesel powerplants.
Who ShouldAttend
: Craftsmen and Artisans from off grid powerstations who repair and maintain Diesel Powerplant.
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SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Describe the principles welding and
fabrication• Fabricate and weld given projects• Describe the principles and operation of
diesel injection pumps • Describe the principles and operation of
Electronic Fuel Injection system• Analyse the interrelations of various
components of diesel power plant• Undertake prescribed fault finding and
routine maintenance of plant equipment• Demonstrate safety awareness when
repairing and servicing plant equipment
Course Content : • Fabrication and welding • Principles of operation of diesel power plants• Principles and operation diesel injection
pumps• Introduction to Electronic Fuel Injection
systems• Maintenance and trouble shooting of diesel
power plants• Principles of hydraulic pumps• Trouble shooting of hydraulic pumps• Principles of turbo chargers• Care and maintenance of workshop tools and
equipment
Dates : January to March 2015Duration : 12 weeksVenueFees
: Training School
KSHS. 110,000 (USD 1295)
Course Name : Electrical Installation Level IIICode TS-016
General : This course is the first of the three level modular
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Objectives electrical installation courses for companyemployees in customer service who have nothad any formal training in electrical installation.This course aims at equipping the participantswith requisite knowledge and skills to enablethem install, inspect and test single phaseelectrical installations
Who ShouldAttend
: Artisans who have not had any training inelectrical installation
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Practice safe work procedures• Administer first aid to electric shock victims• Select and use electrical tools and
equipment correctly and safely• Install three and single phase energy meters• Carry out inspection and testing of electrical
installation in domestic premises• Inspect protective devices and equipment
fitted in customer’s premises• Serve customers with integrity
Course Content : • Electrical safety tools and materials• Wiring systems using pvc sheathed cables• Testing and inspection of electrical
installation (domestic)• Protection against excess and earth leakage
currents• Related science calculations• Public service integrity
Dates
Duration
: January – March 2015May – June 2015
12 weeks
Venue Training school
TrainerFees
InternalKSHS. 120,000 (USD 1412)
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Course Name : Electrical Installation Level II - Code TS-017
General Objective : This course is the 2nd of the three level modularelectrical installation courses for staff who haveattended and completed electrical installationlevel III module. After this course, participantsshould be able to carry out electrical installationas well as diagnose and maintain dischargelamps and electrical machines.
Who ShouldAttend
: Artisans in customer service department andwho successfully completes the level III of thistraining program
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Read and interpret line and wire diagrams • Carry out electrical installation for motors• Diagnose and rectify electrical machines• Carry out testing and inspection of electrical
equipment e.g. transformers and machines• Demonstrate right attitudes
Course Content : • Measuring instruments• Motors and generators• Transformers• Illumination• Protection against over-current and earth
faults• Related science calculations
Dates
Duration
: September – November 2014
12 weeks
Venue Training school
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Course Name : Technical Appreciation - TS Code- 018
Who shouldattend
:• Contact Centre Staff• Marketing Officers• Customer Relations Officers
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to: -• Relay proper information to field-crews• Demonstrate the basic knowledge of
Electrical Energy.• Explain the requirements of electricity supply
to premises
Course Content : • Basic knowledge of Electricity• Generation, Transmission and Distribution of
Electrical Energy• Types of Distribution Equipment• Meter & tariff• Emergency break-downs – causes and
remedy to be taken.• Prepaid metering
Dates : 19th to 23rd January 2015 2nd to 6th February 201523rd to 27th February 201523rd to 27th March 2015
Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training School
Trainer
Fees
: Internal
KSHS. 19,500 (USD 230)
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Course Name : Prepaid Meter Installation - Code TS -019
GeneralObjectives
: This course is designed for staffs in customer servicewho are involved in inspecting, testing and metering ofcustomer’s installations. It is aimed at equipping theparticipants with the necessary skills to enable themcarry out work more effectively and efficiently in theinstallation of pre-paid metring and eliminate electricalfires and faults that often result from defectiveinstallations
Who ShouldAttend
: Technicians, electrical installation inspectors and meterfixers
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants should beable to:• Practice safe work procedures• Comply with the relevant electrical installation
regulations when performing their duties• Install equipment at customer intake point including
prepaid and post-paid metering• Carry out inspections and tests • Improve customer relations
Course Content : • Introduction of the Prepayments Metering Concept
• Comparison between Post-paid and Prepaid from theCustomer Service point of View
• Installation Scenarios• Information Technology Systems that support the
Prepaid Systems• Fault Diagnosis and Customer Complains
Resolutions• Review of electrical installation inspection and
testing of existing and new connections
Dates
Duration
8th to 12th Sept 20146th to 10th Oct 201427th to 31 Oct 201410th – 14th Nov. 201424th to 28th Nov 201412th to 6th Jan 201523rd to 27th Mar 20156th to 9th April 2015
1 week
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Venue Training school
TrainerFees
InternalKSHS. 25,000 (USD 295)
Course Name Fiber Optic Communication Module I - Code TS-020
General objective : This course unit is designed for technical personnelwho require knowledge and skills in fiber opticcommunication. The programme will be conducted intwo modules. The first module covers introductorypart on fibre optics.
Who shouldattend
: Technicians and craftsmen engaged in Electronic andTelecommunication equipment installation andmaintenance in IT and Telecoms department.
Course objectives : At the end of this course, participants should be ableto:• Describe fibre optic communication• Appreciate fibre manufacturing methods.• Understand fibre design and advantages• Differentiate between fiber types• Identify and terminate fibres using appropriate
connectors• Perform fibre splicing, fusion , mechanical and
termination methodsCourse content : • Fiber design & manufacturing methods
• How fiber works; refraction and reflection• Numerical aperture• Splicing; fusion, mechanical and termination
methods• Fusion splicer maintenance and cleaning• Connectorization and connector types• Polishing techniques
Dates
Duration
: 1st – 5th Dec 201412th to 16th Jan 2015
1 week
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Venue
TrainerFees
Training school
InternalKSHS. 19,5000 (USD 230)
Course Name Fiber Optic Communication Module11 - Code TS-021
General objective : This course unit is designed for technical personnelwho have attended Module I course and require toup-grade their knowledge and skills in the area of fiberoptic communication. This program is the second ofthe two modular course.
Who shouldattend
: Technicians and craftsmen engaged in Electronic andTelecommunication equipment installation andmaintenance in IT and Telecoms department.
Specificobjectives
: At the end of this training program the participants
will be able to:
• Describe a fiber optic communication link• Explain modulation and demodulation methods.• Identify various fiber cable connector types.• Terminate fiber cables using appropriate tools• Fiber cable jointing techniques.• Describe losses in fiber cables• Test and locate faults in fiber cables• Describe practical applications of fiber in KPLC
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Course content : • Introduction to fibre optics• Overview of fiber advantages• Fiber design & manufacturing methods• How fiber works; refraction and reflection• Numerical aperture• Splicing; fusion, mechanical and termination
methods• Fusion splicer maintenance and cleaning• Connectorization and connector types• Polishing techniques
Dates
Duration
Venue
TrainerFees
: 24th to 28th Nov 201430th Mar to 2nd April 2015
1 week
Training School
InternalKSHS. 19,500 (USD 230)
Course Name Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems - Code TS- 022
General objective : This course aims at equipping the participants with therequisite knowledge and skills to enable them operate,diagnose faults and maintain substation equipment.
Who shouldattend
: Electrical plant, Protection & Transmission Techniciansand Craftsmen.
Specificobjectives
: • At the end of this course the participants should beable to:
• Understand how substation equipment operates • Read trip and close schematics and control system
diagrams • Relate control schematics to their corresponding
wiring diagrams • Design straightforward control system schematics• Practice Safe work procedures in power plant
equipment operations and maintenance• Prepare and implement preventive maintenance
schedules
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• Diagnose power plant equipment faults
Course content : • Substation types and purposes • Power transformers and controls • Introduction to schematics and wiring diagrams • Voltage regulators, disconnect switches • Power circuit breakers , circuit switchers • Reclosers, power fuses • Instrument transformers • Protective relay systems • Battery systems and ac station power systems • SCADA and integrated/automated substation control• Capacitor banks and metal clad switchgear • Wave traps and substation commissioning
Dates
Duration
: 29th Sept to 3rd Oct 20142nd to 6th Feb 2015
1 week
Venue
TrainerFees
Training school
InternalKSHS. 25,000 (USD 295)
Course Name Re-orientation for Substation Operators Code Ts-023
General objective : This course aims at upgrading knowledge and skills inthe area of Substation operations and maintenance ofthe key components such as racking mechanisms,
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meters, relays, and buses to cope with newtechnologies.
Who shouldattend
: Electrical plant, Protection & substation operators.
Specific objectives
Course content
:At the end of this course the participants should beable to:
• Understand how substation equipment operates • Read trip and close schematics and control system
diagrams • Relate control schematics to their corresponding
wiring diagrams • Selection, Application, Calibration and Usage of
modern measurement systems to measureelectrical phenomena.
• Practice Safe work procedures in power plantequipment operations and maintenance
• Prepare and implement preventive maintenanceschedules
• Understand how substation equipment operates.
• Selection of measurement instruments• Application of measurement instruments• Calibration of measurement instruments• Usage of Modern Measurement Systems to Measure
Electrical Phenomena• Power Transformers and Controls • Protective relays schemes• Circuit breakers • Commissioning Switchgear• Understanding Electrical Drawings• Component Testing Procedures• Distribution automation
Dates
DurationVenue
Trainer
:
13th – 24th October 201417th – 28th November 2014 2 weeks
Training School
Internal
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Fees KSHS. 35,000 (USD 412)
Course Name Control and Instrumentation CodeTs-024
General Objectives: The course is intended to provide anunderstanding of instrumentation and controlsystems and equip the participants withknowledge of various types of meters, scopes,transducers, control systems and theiroperating principles
Who should attend : Technicians Craftsmen and Artisans in Energy Transmission
Specific Objectives At the end of this training program the
participants will be able to:
• Types of transducers and sensors used in instrumentation systems
• Operation of transducers and sensors• Signal conditioning
• Measurements parameters
• Instrumentation systems
• Voltage & current measurements
• Power & energy measurements
• Instrumentation systems operations andmaintenance
Dates 15th to 19th Sept 2014
31 March to 4th April 2015
Duration
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Venue
Trainer
Fees
1 week
rTraining school
Internal
KSHS. 18,500 (USD 218)
Course Name : Solar Power System Installation andMaintenance Module 1 Code Ts-025
General Objectives : This Course aims at providing participants withan understanding of design, installation &maintenance of solar power systems.
Who should attend : Electrical plant, Protection and Off Grid Powerstation employees engaged in installation ofsolar power systems.
Specific Objectives : By the end of this course the participants should beable to:
• Understand the basic principles of solarsystems
• Acquire relevant skills for installation of solarsystems
• Interpret solar system data to determine thesolar sizes
• Observe safety rules and standards wheninstalling solar system panels
• Institute quality control measures whileinstalling solar systems
• Prepare, maintenance schedules and maintainsolar systems
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Dates
Duration
: 27th October to 1st November 201410th to 14th November 2014
1 week
Venue
Trainer
Fees
Training school
Internal
KSHS. 25,000 (USD 295)
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Course Name : Defensive Riders Training For Motor Cycle Riders Code Ts-26
General Objective : This course is designed for meter readers and disconnection clerks who operate company motor cycles for meter reading and disconnection duties. The course is intended to improve their safety and that of other road usersand cut down on the maintenance costs of the motor cycles
Who ShouldAttend
: Disconnection clerksMeter readers
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Appreciate the risks involved in operating
motor cycles e.g. motor cycle theft andaccidents
• Perform the necessary periodical motor cyclechecks
• Correctly interpret motor cycle dashboardsignals
• Adhere to the highway code• Reduce motor cycle operating costs.
Course Content : • Motor cycle cyclists check list• Better and defensive riding• Highway code• Responding to motor cycle performance• Motor cycle operating performance• Motor cycle operating documents• First aid and safety• Public service integrity
Dates :::
14th to 16th January 201521st to 23rd January 201526th to 28th January 20156th to 8th April 2015
Duration : 1 week
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Course Name : Defensive Driver Training For Non-Designated Code TS-27
General Objective This is a refresher driving course designed forcompany drivers. The course aims at equippingthem with driving safety skills and techniques.The course also aims at changing the drivers’attitudes towards their work and creating anawareness of their important role in managingcompany vehicles and operational costs.
Who ShouldAttend
: Vehicle operators
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Appreciate the risks involved in operating
vehicles e.g. vehicle theft and accidents• Perform the necessary periodical vehicle
checks• Correctly interpret vehicle dashboard signals• Adhere to the highway code• Reduce vehicle operating costs.
Course Content : • Driver check list• Better and defensive driving• Highway code• Responding to vehicle performance• Vehicle operation documents• First aid and safety• Public service integrity programme
Dates ::
9th to 11th February 201516th to 18th February 20159th to 11th March 201516th to 18th March 20158th to 10th April 201513th to 15th April 201520th to 22nd April 201527th to 29th April 2015
Duration : 1 week
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Course Name : Basic Vehicle Maintenance for Drivers CodeTS- 28
General Objective This is a basic course in vehicle care andmaintenance designed for drivers. The course isaimed at equipping participants with basicknowledge and skills on operation andmaintenance of vehicles. At the end of thetraining, participants can perform simple repairs,carry out preventive maintenance tasks andeffectively identify defects on their vehicles.
Who ShouldAttend
: Motor vehicle operators
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Name and identify the main vehicle
component parts• Identify and state the functions of various
motor vehicle systems• Describe the general principle of operation of
the motor vehicle systems• Identify fundamentals defects on motor
vehicle system and components• Carry out basic maintenance procedures on
the motor vehicle systems
Course Content : • Basic knowledge on the vehicle layout• Basic knowledge on engine systems- Cooling system- Fuel system- Lubrication system- Ignition system• Basic knowledge on breaking system• Basic knowledge on steering system• Basic knowledge on transmission system• Basic knowledge on electrical system
Dates : 6th to 10th October 201413th to 17th October 20143rd to 7th November 201410th to 14th November 2014
Duration : 1 week
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Venue : Training School
Trainer
Fees
: Internal
KSHS. 20,000 (USD 236)Course Name : Fleet Management Code -TS 29
General Objective : This course is designed for persons who overseetransport functions. This course will provide theparticipants with an understanding of the fleetcosts for more cost effective fleet management.
Who ShouldAttend
• Operational fleet supervisors
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:
• Understand the concept of fleetmanagement as business discipline.
• Understanding their role as fleet manager• Gain understanding of the company fleet
policy.
Course Content : • Introduction to fleet management • Company fleet policy• Role of fleet manager• Vehicle care and preventive maintenance• Vehicle Operating costs
Dates : 15th to 17th Sept 201413th to 15th October 2014
Duration : 1 week
Venue : Training School
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Course Name : Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Code TS-30
GeneralObjectives
: This course is designed for engineers,technicians, craftsmen and artisans working intransport department. The aim of the course isto prepare them to carry out fault diagnosis andrepairs on the EFI engines
Who ShouldAttend
: Engineers, Technicians, craftsmen and Artisansfrom transport department who are engaged infleet maintenance.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• State the functions of various EFI components• Describe the operation of various EFI
components• Effectively and efficiently diagnose EFI faults
using diagnostic equipment.• Effectively diagnose faults in EFI petrol
engines using equipment and diagnostictrouble codes, and carry out remedialmeasures.
Course Content : • Measuring and diagnostic equipment• Introduction to EFI• EFI engine component functions and
operation• The electronic control unit• Special instructions for works on vehicles
with EFI • Troubleshooting in EFI engines
Dates : 1st to 5th Dec 2014
23rd to 27th Feb 2015Duration : 1 weekVenue
Fees
: Training School
KSHS. 20,000 (USD 236)
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Course Name Advanced Excel and Ms PowerPoint Ts-031
General Objective : This course is designed for employees who haveundergone basic MS Office and now need toperform higher level functions and work withlarge lists of data with MS Excel spread sheetsand create presentations with MS PowerPoint
Who ShouldAttend
: • Employees who have already havecomputer skills and have attended Ms Officemodule I.
• Employees who regularly work withlarge data files and analyse data using Msexcel
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to: • Use worksheet functions and protect
worksheets• Link and consolidate worksheets• Analyse data with pivot tables • Work with large worksheets/lists of data• Create and use worksheet outlines• Create, edit and run presentations using MS
PowerPoint
Course Content : • Worksheet functions• Linking worksheets• Pivot tables• Working with lists• Creating and using worksheet outlines
Dates ::
10th to 12th Sept 201424th to 26th Sept 2014
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Duration
12th - 14th Jan 201519th to 21st Jan 201526th to 28th Jan 20152nd to 4th Feb 201511th to 13th Feb 201525th to 27th Feb 2015 2nd to 4th March 201518th to 20th March 2015
1 week
Venue : Training school
Trainer
Fees
: Internal
KSHS. 28,000 (USD 330)
Course Name : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Code Ts-032
General Objective : This course is intended for staff whose workinvolve use of computers. The courseintroduces participants to basic concepts of ICT.Ms windows, MS word and MS excel computerapplications are covered as basic tools incomputer operation, report creation and PC fileorganisation.
Who ShouldAttend
: • Employees who have no previous knowledgein the use of computers.
• Employees who have access to a computer,and use them regularly for performance oftheir tasks.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• Have a basic understanding of ICT terms and
concepts• Identify and describe parts of the computer• Start and use Ms windows to organise and
manage files• Understand and be proficient in word
processing using Ms word• Gain proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel
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Course Content : • Introduction to basic concepts of ICT• Ms Windows • Microsoft Word• Microsoft Excel
Dates
Duration
: 15th to 19th Sept 20143rd to 7th Nov 201417th to 21st Nov 201423rd to 27th March 20156th to 10th April 2015
1 week
Venue : Training School
Trainer
Fees
: Internal
KSHS. 20,000 (USD 236)
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Course Name : Computer Aided Project Management with Microsoft Project Code Ts-033
General Objective : This course is designed for staff in both technicaland non-technical divisions who deal withprojects. The course will enable participants towork with Ms project to plan, monitor and trackproject tasks and resources
Who ShouldAttend
: Engineers, Technicians and supervisors workingon projects at various levels in initiation,monitoring, tracking and reporting on projects.The course also targets administration staff whomanage various projects dealing with property inthe company as well as other non-technical staffworking with projects in the company.
SpecificObjectives
: At the end of this course, the participants shouldbe able to use Ms project as a working tool toperform the following tasks:
• Create and manage projects with MS Project • Schedule and keep track of project tasks and
resources and document project tasks andresources
• Generate Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams andwork with other project tools
• Share project information with other programssuch as PowerPoint, Ms word and Ms excel
Course Content : • Creating new project plans• Creating a task list, setting up and
documenting resources • Assigning resources to tasks• Working with Gantt charts, network diagrams
and other project tools• Setting tasks constraints and viewing the
project’s critical path• Tracking progress on project tasks and
assignments as scheduled• Use of baselines and interim plans• Rescheduling incomplete work• Troubleshooting time and schedule problems• Troubleshooting cost and resource problems• Troubleshooting scope of work
Date:
12th to 14th Nov 201426th to 28th Nov 201414th to 16th Jan 201428th to 30th Jan 2015
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Duration
6th to 8th May 201511th to 13th May 20151 week
VenueFees
: Training School
KSHS. 35,000 (USD 412)
Course Name : Graduate Engineers Apprenticeship Training - Code 034
Who shouldattend
: • Electrical Graduate Engineers fresh fromuniversity who have no previous industrial orutility experience.
• Electrical Graduate Engineer who have some previous industrial or utility attachment or Experience.
Course objectives : At the end of the course, the participants shouldbe able to:• To introduce and graduate trainees to the
company and induct them to all engineeringand related disciplines within theorganisation
• To provide graduate trainees with overallappreciation of main functions of theengineering departments through ‘hands-onexperience.
• To provide graduate trainees with overallappreciation of main functions of theengineering and related disciplines within theorganisation
• To provide the graduate trainees with anunderstanding of the inter-relationshipsbetween the business core departments andthe service departments
• To enable the graduate trainees determinetheir future career paths after being exposedto all relevant departments.
• To prepare the graduate trainees to meet therequirements of the engineering professionbodies and facilitate their registration.
Course content : • Induction• General operations training• Directed training in specific areas
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