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Cable Sizing

7.0 CPD Hours

Standard Rate
£450.00  +VAT
Member Rate
£355.00  +VAT
  • Electrical Services

This course is currently in development.

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CIBSE Training will relaunch a selection of on-demand training courses aimed at enhancing the professional development of individuals in the building services sector.

*Valid enrolments will benefit from the updated content and interactive resources.

Cable Sizing in currently in development and will relaunch in February. Purchases of this course have been disabled. If you would like to purchase this course, please complete the Register your interest form and enjoy a 15% discount on launch.

*Valid - enrolled within the last year.

To access this course you will need a 'MyCIBSE Learning' account. This can be created in one of three ways:

Method 1: If you are purchasing via invoice, an account will be created on your behalf once you complete our booking form.

Method 2: Using an Enrolment Key

If you have received an enrolment key from the purchaser of the course, you can use it to sign up. The enrolment key is a unique code that links the course to your profile. Simply enter this key during the registration process, and it will allocate the course to you as a learner.

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Another way to sign up is by adding the course you wish to purchase to your shopping cart. Follow these steps:

  1. Browse the available courses on the MyCIBSE Learning portal public dashboard.
  2. Find the course you want to enrol in and click on it for more details.
  3. On the course details page, click the "Add to Cart".
  4. After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout.
  5. During the checkout process, you will have the option to "Sign Up".

If you face any difficulties while signing up for the MyCIBSE Learning portal or enrolling in a course, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

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.

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.

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. 
Each unit has been peer reviewed and tested through this group. The units allow students to take a coordinated journey through an individual topic or a series of topics. The units form the backbone of several corporate training schemes.

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].

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