Program Overview
Cold shrink technology has simplified MV and HV cable jointing by removing the need for heat and reducing installation variability. It has not removed the need for skill. Most accessory failures still trace back to preparation errors: damaged insulation, poorly cut screens, contamination or incorrect dimensions. This program builds the precise, repeatable technique that reliable cold shrink installations demand.
Participants start with site safety, PPE and hygiene, then identify XLPE and PILC SWA cable types and their applications. Practical work follows the 3M installation manual step by step: sheath removal, screen stripping, insulation and earth wire preparation and smooth core presentation, ending with a complete 185 mm² triplex XLPE to PILC SWA transition joint. Each stage is checked against dimensional and quality criteria before moving on.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply site safety, PPE and hygiene controls in MV and HV cable environments
- Identify XLPE and PILC SWA cable types and their applications
- Use hand tools and resins safely during joint preparation
- Remove sheaths, strip semiconducting screens and prepare XLPE insulation without damage
- Prepare earth wires and present smooth cores for joints and terminations
- Complete a 185 mm² triplex to PILC SWA joint following 3M cold shrink procedures
Program Modules
- Site Safety, PPE and Hygiene — hazards in cable bays and excavations and contamination control
- HV XLPE and PILC SWA Cable Types — constructions, applications and identification on site
- Safe Use of Hand Tools and Resins — tool selection, cutting technique and resin handling
- Sheath Removal and Screen Stripping — oversheath, armor and semiconducting screen removal to dimension
- XLPE Insulation and Earth Wire Preparation — surface finishing, cleaning and earth connections
- Smooth Core Presentation — achieving defect-free cores for joints and terminations
- Triplex to PILC SWA Joint (185 mm²) — full transition joint completed to manufacturer procedures
- 3M Cold Shrink Installation Procedures — installation sequence, checks and final quality inspection
Who Should Attend
- MV and HV cable jointers
- Utility distribution technicians
- Electrical contractors installing power cables
- Cable jointing supervisors
- Maintenance electricians in industrial power networks
Standards & Codes Referenced
- IEC 60502-4 (Test requirements on accessories for power cables, 6 kV to 30 kV)
- IEEE 48 (Test Procedures and Requirements for AC Cable Terminations)
- IEEE 404 (Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints)
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution)
Assessment & Certification
Competence is confirmed through a written examination on cable construction, accessory principles and safety and a practical assessment in which each participant completes a 185 mm² triplex to PILC SWA joint inspected against dimensional and quality criteria. Practical sessions take place at ASEEE-approved training centers under the supervision of a qualified assessor.
Successful candidates receive the ASEEE competency certificate, which carries a unique ID that employers and clients can verify online through Certificate Check. Recertification is recommended every 3 years.
