Electrical Switchgear Training in Dubai
This Electrical Switchgear Training in Dubai explains how switchgear switches, protects and isolates circuits from distribution boards to medium-voltage panels.
About the Electrical Switchgear course in Dubai
This Electrical Switchgear Training in Dubai explains how switchgear switches, protects and isolates circuits from distribution boards to medium-voltage panels. It helps electrical engineers and technicians in the UAE who install, test or maintain power distribution equipment.
Switchgear is the equipment that switches, protects and isolates electrical circuits, from distribution boards up to medium-voltage panels. It keeps power systems safe by clearing faults and allowing safe maintenance.
Solve Tech's Electrical Switchgear course in Dubai runs for 40 Hours, delivered online, offline and hybrid, with weekend and weekdays batches at our Deira centre near Al Rigga Metro. It suits electrical engineers, technicians and supervisors who want stronger design, testing or equipment knowledge. The emphasis is on doing the work, with a trainer beside you to correct mistakes as they happen. Learners often pair it with ETAP Software or DIALux Evo. Classroom learners come to Mabrooka Building 04 on Al Muraqqabat Road, a short walk from Al Rigga Metro Exit 2, and online learners follow the same syllabus live. You can compare every option under Electrical Engineering courses. Send an enquiry to get the detailed outline, fee and upcoming batch schedule.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the Electrical Switchgear Course in Dubai
- Identify switchgear types and their ratings
- Explain circuit breakers, fuses and isolators
- Read switchgear single line diagrams
- Understand protection relays and CT/VT roles
- Describe LV and MV panel construction
- Follow safe switching and isolation procedures
- Plan inspection and maintenance routines
- Recognise common switchgear faults
Who Should Take the Electrical Switchgear Course
- Electrical maintenance engineers
- Site electricians and technicians
- Power distribution contractors' staff
- Electrical graduates working in utilities and industry
- Commissioning engineers starting out
Tools Covered in the Electrical Switchgear Course
- Air circuit breakers
- Vacuum circuit breakers
- Protection relays
- Current transformers
- IEC 61439
- IEC 62271
- Insulation resistance testers
Benefits of the Electrical Switchgear Training Course
- Switchgear knowledge is useful across Dubai's buildings, industrial sites and utilities.
- Understanding ratings helps you check equipment against project specifications.
- Safe switching knowledge supports work on live installations.
- Relay and CT basics help during testing and commissioning.
- Maintenance routines help reduce unplanned outages.
Electrical Switchgear Course Outline
Module 1: Switchgear Fundamentals
- Role of switchgear in power systems
- LV, MV and HV classes
- Ratings and standards
Module 2: Switching and Protection Devices
- Circuit breaker types
- Fuses, contactors and isolators
- Arc quenching principles
Module 3: LV Switchgear
- MCCBs and ACBs
- Distribution boards and MCCs
- Forms of separation
Module 4: MV Switchgear
- Ring main units
- Vacuum and SF6 breakers
- Panel interlocks
Module 5: Protection and Control
- CTs and VTs
- Overcurrent and earth fault relays
- Trip circuits and indications
Module 6: Testing and Maintenance
- Pre-commissioning checks
- Insulation and contact resistance tests
- Practical exercise: inspect a panel and report findings
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Certificate
You receive a Solve Tech course completion certificate after the course and its assessment. KHDA-attested certificates are available for eligible courses. How our certificates work
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View allFAQ About Electrical Switchgear Courses
How long is the Electrical Switchgear course?
The Electrical Switchgear course is 40 Hours.
Who should take the Electrical Switchgear course?
Electrical maintenance engineers; Site electricians and technicians; Power distribution contractors' staff; Electrical graduates working in utilities and industry; Commissioning engineers starting out.
Which tools are covered in the Electrical Switchgear course?
Air circuit breakers, Vacuum circuit breakers, Protection relays, Current transformers, IEC 61439, IEC 62271, Insulation resistance testers.
Does the course include medium-voltage equipment?
Yes. Both LV and MV switchgear are covered at concept and operation level.
Will I get hands-on practice?
The course uses practical examples and equipment demonstrations where available, along with drawing and test exercises.
Is the Electrical Switchgear course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the Electrical Switchgear course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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