Software Training
PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER & PLS-POLE Training
Instructor-led PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE training delivered by practicing P.Eng. transmission line engineers — from first-time users to advanced modelling, on-site, in-house or live online.
Capability overview
Our team applies the latest analysis programs and stays current with the international standards bodies that govern transmission and distribution engineering. We integrate well with client teams and act as owner's engineer where required.
- P.Eng.-led, peer-reviewed deliverables
- CSA, BC Hydro and utility standard compliance
- Independent, manufacturer-neutral recommendations
PLS-CADD training
- Fundamentals: terrain, alignment, structures, cables and the criteria system
- Sag-tension, weather cases, load cases and ruling-span concepts
- Structure spotting, optimisation and automatic line design
- Clearance checking, ground/feature clearances and code compliance
- Survey, LiDAR and PLS-CADD/Lite workflows; XYZ and PFL data import
- Reports, plan-and-profile sheets, staking lists and as-built models
PLS-TOWER (lattice tower) training
- Building latticed steel tower models from geometry and panel definition
- Member grouping, bracing patterns and connection modelling
- Load tree generation and linking with PLS-CADD line models
- Linear and non-linear analysis, member checks and code verification
- Tower optimisation, reinforcement and re-rating of existing structures
PLS-POLE (pole & frame) training
- Wood, steel, concrete and FRP pole and H-frame modelling
- Guyed and self-supporting structure analysis
- Foundation and groundline checks; pole-loading analysis (NESC/CSA)
- Insulators, hardware, davit arms and component libraries
- Interaction with PLS-CADD for structure libraries and loading
Course formats & delivery
- Introductory, intermediate and advanced levels tailored to your team
- On-site at your office, in-house at MADI, or live instructor-led online
- Hands-on exercises using real transmission and distribution examples
- Custom workshops built around your standards, templates and projects
- Bilingual delivery in English and French; certificates of completion
Discuss your software training scope
Share drawings, voltage class and project constraints — we'll come back with a tailored approach and proposal.
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