Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC)

With a selection of 77 self contained guest rooms, The Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) is the place to stay when you are in Kafue. All rooms are fully furnished with a study desk, digital satellite tv, fridge, telephone, air conditioner and wireless internet. Their two restaurants serve a variety of meals, both traditional and international cuisines in form of buffet and a la carte.

The Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) offers a choice of 3 conference rooms for all your public and private events. With a reputation for delivering successful events, excellent customer service and value for money, KGRTC is the prime destination for workshops, conferences, seminars, team building meetings, weddings, gala lunch & dinners plus all other social, recreational and corporate activities.

The Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) offers training in five (5) core focus areas; Power Systems Operations and Management * Engineering Operations and Maintenance * Engineering Applications and Management * Safety, Healthy, Environment and Quality Assurance * Corporate Governance, Management and Leadership Development. KGRTC also provides consultancy services in the energy, management and developmental sectors of the economy. Key consultancy focus areas; Assessments for Human Capital Development for business sustainability * Development of Energy Projects * Evaluation of Energy Assets * Operation and Maintenance of Energy Assets * Design and Implementation of Management Systems based on ISO Management Standards.

The overall aim of this course is to train power technicians and students in basic electrical fundamentals and skills in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems specifically solar mini-grid. Set up your own power generation plant either for domestic use or on a commercial scale. Signup for their Off-Grid Solar Design and Installation course today.

Course Delivery: Onsite at Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre, Zambia Dates: 16th October to 27th October 2022 Course Overview This course will introduce distribution systems and provide an overview of the design and construction of distribution lines. Issues that are involved in the design and construction of overhead distribution lines, as well as safety awareness, will be discussed. Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide Participants with the practical techniques and concepts needed to effectively design and construct distribution lines Course Outcomes At the end of the training programme, course participants shall be able to: Explain the various components of a power system; Apply the Grid Codes and Applicable Electrical Standards; Identify the Material used in Distribution Line Construction; Design Distribution Lines; Explain the Distribution System Planning Explain Distribution Line Protection; Safely Construct Distribution Lines Course outcome Distribution System Overview Design Considerations – Codes and Standards Construction Materials Design Considerations – Conductors and Guying Distribution System Planning Distribution System Protection Safety Considerations Participants’ Profile/Target Group Participant’s profile or target group are Engineers, Line men, technicians and any other qualified personnel involved in the supervision and actual design and construction of power distribution systems. Course Fees: USD 3,000 per participant Includes: Certificate of Competence upon successful completion of the course

Course Delivery: Onsite at Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre, Zambia Dates: 5th June to 23rd June 2023 Course Overview The course aims at providing the participants with key concepts in Cable Jointing and Termination that will enable them to safely carry out cable jointing and termination to help improve equipment reliability Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide: Participants with the skills needed to safely carry out cable jointing and termination Course Outcomes At the end of the training programme, course participants shall be able to: Carryout a Risk Assessment in Cable Jointing and Termination Apply Work Safety procedures in Cable Jointing and Termination Explain Cable Design Use Tools and Materials in Cable Jointing and Termination Explain Cable Jointing and Termination Requirements Follow the correct procedures when carrying out cable jointing and termination Safely carry out tests on cables. Course Outline Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Electrical Safety Cable Design Tools in Cable and Materials Jointing and Termination Cable Jointing and Termination Requirements Cable Jointing and Termination Procedures Cable Tests Participants’ Profile/Target Group Participant’s profile or target group are Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, Craft Persons, Cable Jointers, Linesmen, and any suitably qualified personnel requiring an understanding of cable jointing. Course Fees: USD 4,000 per participant Includes: Certificate of Competence upon successful completion of the course