Training

Qualification for SEL Expert levels is based on demonstrated work experience. If you are interested in becoming an SEL Expert or already are an SEL Expert, SEL University can assist you with training courses to gain new skills or brush up on skills you already have. The courses listed below are recommended training courses related to each SEL Expert level specializing in intregration and automation or protection. The table below lists the recommended training courses with each associated SEL Expert Level.

Training for SEL Experts [PDF]

Silver SEL Expert–Recommended SEL University Training Courses
INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION PROTECTION
  • CBT 101: Introduction to SEL Relays
  • SYS 303: Integrating Substation Systems Using the SEL-2032
  • CBT 101: Introduction to SEL Relays
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • TST 103: SEL Feeder Relay Testing
    • TST 107: SEL Transmission Substation Relay Testing
  • PROT 301: Protecting Power Systems for Technicians
  • CBT 102: Retrieving Event Reports for Technicians
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • CBT 351: Introduction to SEL-351 Relays
    • CBT 421: Introduction to SEL-421 Relays
Gold SEL Expert–Recommended SEL University Training Courses
INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION PROTECTION
  • Completion of Silver Level Integration and Automation Training Requirements
  • Completion of Silver Level Protection Training Requirements
  • CBT 101: Introduction to SEL Relays
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • PROT 403: Distribution System Protection
    • PROT 405: Industrial Power System Protection
    • PROT 407: Transmission Line Protection
    • PROT 409: Generation System Protection
    • PROT 411: Substation Equipment Protection
  • PROT 301: Protecting Power Systems for Technicians
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • APP 351: SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent and Reclosing Relay
    • APP 405: Protecting Induction Motors Using SEL-701, SEL-749M
    • APP 311L: SEL-311L Line Current Differential Relay
    • APP 87: SEL-387 and SEL-587 Percentage-Restrained Differential Relays
    • APP 300G: SEL-300G Generator Relay
    • APP 421: SEL-421 Protection, Automation, and Control System
  • CBT 103: Analyzing Event Reports for Technicians
Blue SEL Expert - Recommended SEL University Training Courses
INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION PROTECTION
  • Completion of Silver and Gold Levels of Integration and Automation Training Requirements
  • SYS 307: Cybersecurity for Electric Utilities
  • SYS 309: Synchrophasor Measurement and Application
  • Completion of Gold Level Protection Training Requirements
  • Completion of SEL University Training Track
    (SELU Curriculum Guide)
    • Generation System Protection
    • Transmission Line Protection
    • Substation Protection and Integration Track
    • Distribution System Protection
    • Industrial Power System Protection

SEL University instructors are industry experts with a wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience. Courses focus on practical applications and real-world problem solving, and they include the latest advances in power system protection and integration technology.

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