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Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance

Diesel generators provide standby and prime power for hospitals, data centres, remote sites and industry. They must start and run reliably when needed. This LLMI course…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance
Next classroom session Frankfurt 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Also available Dubai 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £5,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Diesel generators provide standby and prime power for hospitals, data centres, remote sites and industry. They must start and run reliably when needed.

This LLMI course covers generator set components, engine systems, alternators, controls and synchronisation, fuel systems and fuel quality, load testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and emissions. Participants develop maintenance and testing programmes.

Course Objectives

Describe generator set components and operation

Understand engine, fuel and cooling systems

Explain alternators, controls and synchronisation

Plan load testing and preventive maintenance

Troubleshoot common generator problems

Manage fuel quality and emissions

Target Audience

Generator technicians

Electrical and mechanical maintenance staff

Facilities engineers

Data centre and hospital engineers

Remote site technicians

Maintenance supervisors

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Maintenance planning exercises

Troubleshooting cases

Group discussions

Demonstrations

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Generator Sets
    • Applications
    • Components
    • Ratings
    • Standards
    • Exercise: Generator review
  2. 2Day 2: Engine Systems
    • Engine operation
    • Fuel systems
    • Cooling
    • Lubrication
    • Air intake and exhaust
  3. 3Day 3: Alternators and Controls
    • Alternators
    • Voltage regulation
    • Controls
    • Synchronisation
    • Transfer switches
  4. 4Day 4: Testing and Maintenance
    • Load bank testing
    • Preventive maintenance
    • Fuel quality
    • Records
    • Workshop: Maintenance plan
  5. 5Day 5: Troubleshooting
    • Starting failures
    • Performance problems
    • Electrical faults
    • Emissions
    • Capstone: Troubleshooting cases

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
United Arab Emirates flag DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town.

Can I take Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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