Cable Sizing

We’re thrilled to relaunch our Cable Sizing On Demand course this year with exciting updates! The course now features enhanced interactivity, a refreshed, user-friendly design, and the latest content to ensure you’re working with the most current industry standards. Whether you’re revisiting the material or taking it for the first time, expect an engaging and informative experience that keeps you at the forefront of cable sizing knowledge.

Overview

For most projects, cable sizing is typically undertaken using specialist software. As per other industry software, they are designed to step the user through a series of questions and then output the results of these calculations in a variety of formats such as schematics and tabulated calculations.

It is important to remember that software is a design tool and cannot replace the need for knowledge, particularly first principles knowledge of electrical design. If the incorrect information is inputted into software, the output will also be incorrect and this may not be immediately obvious to the user, which can have significant repercussions.

Breakdown

• Cable Sizing Overview
• Protection Against Overload
• Protection Against Short Circuit
• Selectivity
• Fault Protection
• Electric Shock & Human Body
• Voltage Drop
• Network Analysis
• Busbars and Harmonics

Learning Outcomes

The aim of this Cable Sizing Overview module is to provide background to the subject prior to progressing into the subsequent modules which cover the subjects in greater detail.

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the principles of cable sizing
• Understand the Wiring Regulations and their relevance to Cable Sizing
• Understand the typical design approach and sequence
• Consider types of cabling and wiring systems
• Introduction to the Cable Sizing Template (which will be used throughout these training modules)

CIBSE online learning courses are suitable for those wishing to enhance and support their current knowledge base, as well as graduates within an engineering discipline.

Like any tool, you need to be able to qualify the results that are produced, and to understand the implications of the information that you provide. It is important that the user has good understanding of the following:

• Electrical Principles - Understanding of the core electrical principles of overload, short-circuit and fault (indirect contact) protection and voltage loss is mandatory.
• Background Knowledge – Understanding the supporting science behind the electrical principles such as the physiological effect of current on the human body will put the calculations within context.
• Assumptions – Having the required knowledge to make appropriate assumptions during the cable sizing design process will enable you to make necessary corrections for practical conditions of the installation.
• Cost Implications – Understanding the cost implications of different cabling methods will help you make informed decisions and keep to budget.

Booking onto this On Demand course is easy with two simple options:

1. Credit/Debit Card
   To book using a credit or debit card, please contact us at [email protected] to ensure you have an active MyCIBSE Learning portal. Once verified or set up, we will provide you with instructions on how to book your On Demand course and make payment directly through the MyCIBSE Learning portal.
2. Invoice
   If your organisation will be covering the cost of your course, please complete our 'On Demand and Exams Booking Form' to request an invoice.  The course will be assigned once our Training team processes your booking.

For individuals booking courses for themselves, please use the credit/debit card option as invoicing is only available for organisations.

For any questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our courses!

International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK.

If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange bulk course purchases.

Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:

Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.

CIBSE Training has created a corporate calculator.  

This digital tool allows you to find out the approximate savings you can make depending on the purchased number of modules and courses. This way you can plan your budget ahead.

To download the corporate calculator, please fill in the short form on our website.

If you have any enquiries, please contact training at [email protected].

Benefits

Corporate clients are provided with wider oversight of their learners. Other benefits include:

• Set up a team of learners under the L&D Managers
• Allocate modules to learners within your team
• Track the progress of learners within your team
• Receive monthly report on learner progress
• Discount on bulk credit purchases

For more information or a virtual tour of the MyCIBSE Learning portal, please contact us at [email protected].