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Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Electrical Engineering

  • QGT-ELE-106
  • Foundation
  • 5 or 10 days
  • Online · Classroom · In-house

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Course overview

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). It covers the principles, the requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.

What participants will be able to do

  • Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Apply the relevant requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E
  • Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
  • Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
  • Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation

Who should attend

Designed for electrical engineers, technicians, supervisors and authorised persons, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.

Course outline (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) fits into daily operations
  2. Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E require, and how to read them
  3. Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
  4. Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
  5. Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
  1. Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
  2. Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
  3. Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
  4. Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
  5. Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment

Training method and certificate

Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.

Dates 2027–2030

None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.

DatesCityDurationFee
18–22 Apr 2027Riyadh Classroom5 days$5,500Register
31 May – 11 Jun 2027Abu Dhabi Classroom10 days$9,900Register
7–11 Jun 2027Lisbon Classroom5 days$5,500Register
6–17 Sep 2027Brussels Classroom10 days$9,900Register
25–29 Oct 2027Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
16–20 Apr 2028Jeddah Classroom5 days$5,500Register
7–18 May 2028Al Khobar Classroom10 days$9,900Register
22–26 May 2028Dublin Classroom5 days$5,500Register
23 Jul – 3 Aug 2028Dammam Classroom10 days$9,900Register
14–18 Aug 2028Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
11–15 Mar 2029Algiers Classroom5 days$5,500Register
23 Apr – 4 May 2029Madrid Classroom10 days$9,900Register
21–25 May 2029Kigali Classroom5 days$5,500Register
10–21 Jun 2029Sharm El Sheikh Classroom10 days$9,900Register
1–5 Oct 2029Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
11–15 Mar 2030Manchester Classroom5 days$5,500Register
20–31 May 2030Budapest Classroom10 days$9,900Register
17–21 Jun 2030Kuala Lumpur Classroom5 days$5,500Register
22 Jul – 2 Aug 2030Lisbon Classroom10 days$9,900Register
2–6 Dec 2030Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register

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