Training | Design of Overhead Powerlines using PLS-CADDTraining | Design of Overhead Powerlines using PLS-CADD

PLS-CADD is the industry standard in overhead power line design and drafting software. This course will teach how to use PLSCADD on a transmission or distribution project from start to finish, including importing survey data, criteria development, structure design, conductor sagging and Plan & Profile drawing development and plotting.

• Overview of the PLS Suite of Software
• Survey Data and Terrain modeling
• Engineering
  - Design criteria
  - Creation of M1 structure models
  - Clearance calculations
  - Sag and tension calculations
  - Manual spotting and stringing
  - Automatic spotting and stringing
  - Structure calculations and strength assessment
  - Insulator swing assessments
• Concentrated loads e.g. aircraft warning spheres
• PLS-CADD drafting tools
• Danger tree locator
• Modelling of jumpers and structure clearance assessments
• Creation of construction documentation

This course is intended for all line design engineers who currently use or are planning to use PLS-CADD software. The attendees should have a basic understanding of power line design and the process and concepts involved. The course is focused on the use of PLS-CADD and no prior knowledge of PLS-CADD is required. The course does not cover the fundamentals of line design; however, a separate course is available.

The class costs € 1250 + VAT+ VAT per person. (One thousand two hundred and fifty Euros + VAT).

Fees include training version of the software if needed, lunch, tea and coffee, customized manuals.

A registration form is attached to this document. Seats are limited to the first 15 registrants. We must receive your registration and payment to reserve your seat. The completed registration form must be sent to post@efla.no Once the registration form is received, an invoice will be sent to you for payment to secure your attendance. For further information, you can contact viven@efla.no

Full payment is required prior to the class and must be received in order to reserve a seat. Seats are reserved on a first-paid first-reserved basis and are limited to 15 people. You will receive an invoice after submitting your application.

Confirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after 25th of June 2025, will forfeit their entire registration fee. EFLA reserves the right to cancel the training session and will refund the entire class registration fee in the unlikely event this happens.

• Practical, hands-on course, conducted in English.
• The course will take the form of a lecture focusing on core concepts of PLS-CADD. Students will be given exercises to follow and complete during the day and will be assisted by the trainers when needed. The exercises are designed to help strengthen the understanding of PLS-CADD.
• The class will be held from 8:00 AM to 15:30+ PM (Poland Time) Wednesday through Thursday.
• Venue: EFLA sp. z o.o; ul. Aleksandrowska 127; 91-205 Łódź, Poland
• Each day will consist of a short recap followed by a lecture and practical exercises for the delegates to complete.

• A PC meeting the requirements specified on the PLS website.
• PC must be capable of connecting to the internet.
• Ability to access a Google Drive link to download example files and course material which will be distributed prior to the course.

This is a ‘hands-on’ class where attendees will be learning by using PLS-CADD. Each attendee is expected to have the latest version of PLS-CADD with optimum spotting. If an attendee does not have the software available, please contact EFLA so we can make a temporary version available for the duration of the course (additional charges may apply).

*Any audio or video recording of the class is strictly prohibited.