Practical Electric Fencing- Training Course
Introduction
Living in a region where insecurity is a challenge, most residential owner find it indispensable to have electric fence installed on their perimeter walls
Compulsory class day 2 &3:
Training will consist of extra topics not required for examination purposes, covering aspects of;
Earthing systems;
Overvoltage, electromagnetic interference and ground potential;
Metrology;
Communication systems;
Electric fence circuits, monitoring systems and electrical systems;
Review of assignments.
Examination and assessment day 2:
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Written multiple choice question paper, covering;
Electric fencing components;
electronic and electrical theory;
electronic and electrical components and equipment;
Basic electronic and electrical theory as applied to electric fencing;
Installation configuration, quotation, work plans and administration.
Practical exam 1 – covering aspects of finding faults on an electric fence.
Examination and assessment day 3:
A practical exam during which the learner has to erect a fully functional replica of an electric fence.
Should the learner be found to be competent, in; the two written exams; the two practical exams; and structured questions, the candidate will be declared competent as an ‘Electric Fence System Installer’.
Tools required for compulsory classes, practical projects, examinations and assessments:-
A learner shall be responsible for supplying his or her own hand tools and instruments for this purpose. A short list of which is as follows:-
Side cutters and pliers – to be used on electric fencing wire.
Small flat screw driver – to be used for tightening wires into connectors.
Large flat screw driver – to be used for tightening self-tapping screws.
Hack saw – for cutting conduit.
Spring – for bending 20mm conduit.
Hand held multi meter – capable of measuring resistance, voltage and current, with both DC and AC settings.
Hand held volt meter – measuring electric fence high voltage.
Hand held soldering iron, with solder.
Safety boots and overalls.
This training will lift you from zero skills to a skilled and ready installer for all types of electric fences.
It will take you through the fence design, material selection, costing, implementation, commissioning and maintenance.
Course to cover the following types of fences:
Free Standing Electric Fence
Top Wall Electric Fences
Custom Installed Electric Fences
Also to be covered would be
Electric Fences Energizer types
Types Electric Fences wires
Electric Fences poles and their preparation