Sterling Power Cable Jointing Training Manual

courses in cable jointing

Leading the way in the utilities industries

2011

people you can rely on

closing the gap

At Sterling, we know the pressures

Our extensive training programmes

Many of our courses, training

you’re under – and what you’re expected

are now making a serious contribution

materials, technical authoring

to deliver. We’ve worked at the sharp

to closing the skills gap – and

projects and practical arrangements

end of the utility industry for thirty years,

developing expertise to ensure network

are tailor-made to meet the specific

and shared all its major challenges and

safety, reliability and availability.

needs of our individual clients.

changes. So we really do understand

We train hundreds of delegates each year

We never stand still. We work with

who benefit from the experience and

academic and industry partners to

knowledge of our professional trainers,

challenge the status quo and help

all of whom are power engineers

develop new qualifications at all levels

and specialists in their own right. We

– stretching and inspiring the next

deliver highly practical and vocational

generation to meet even more rigorous,

training covering all trades and areas

demanding and consistent standards.

the needs of utilities inside out.

Our people have a unique wealth of expertise and depth of experience – much of it drawn from the former Midlands Electricity plc. This covers every area, from conceptual and strategic development through to design, technical, commercial, procurement, project management and operational.

including cable jointing, meter fixing, and power systems safety, operations and protection. Seven interactive lecture rooms, cable jointing facilities

We build long-term, trusted relationships

and a fully functional distribution

with our clients – based on a really

network with integrated protection

flexible approach, rapid response,

systems provide all the right facilities.

a comprehensive range of services and an unswerving commitment to keeping our promises.

So whatever your energy problem, we have the specialised skills, the experience and the resources to help you solve it. And we can manage every aspect of it for you – reliably.

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introduction

services

facilities

Sterling Power Training’s (SPT) jointing

Our portfolio of services include

Our purpose built training centre caters

training facility is geared to be able

cable jointing, electric meter fixing,

for both craft and engineering training.

to offer a wide range of cable jointing

electrical safety, technical training,

The training centre has a fully operational

courses from low voltage up to 33kV on

monitoring and auditing, power

high voltage training network, jointing

both polymeric and conventional cables.

system protection, technical authoring,

training area, and single, three

and general safety and we specialise

phase and CTO (Current Transformer

in developing training courses to

Operated) metering capability.

Cable jointing courses at our training centre can be supplemented by one-to-one coaching on the distribution network as required.

We have also added two health and safety courses to our portfolio: • Utility Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) • IOSH Managing Safely

suit client specific requirements.

staff

location Based in Halesowen, just minutes

Our engineering and craft trainers are

from junction 3 of the M5, SPT is

recognised, both at local and national

centrally located for national access.

level as being at the forefront of

SPT if necessary would be happy

highest quality electricity distribution

to train in clients’ premises.

network training. All of our trainers have extensive experience of training and working within the UK energy supply and distribution industry.

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USL1 basic underground services location and avoidance using a cat and genny Duration 1 day

Delegate Profile Designed for any one who is required to carry out excavations in the in the vicinity of underground services, or who may be supervising civil works. The delegates do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience of working with this type of equipment. The delegate should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course.

Course Objectives This course introduces delegates to the necessary techniques required to use underground service locating equipment. An essential course for any one who carries out excavations on the highway.

Course Programme • Understanding of their legal obligations • Understanding the requirements of HSE guidance document HSG47 • Identification of underground services and utilities • Use of basic cable location equipment i.e. Cat and Genny • Read and understand various utility plans • Course assessment and review

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however it would be better if delegates could bring their own location equipment to ensure they gain experience using their own equipment.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE COST:

COURSE DATES:

USL1 £800

upto six delegates ex VAT

21 April 2011

JM1 new jointers mates Duration

Course Programme

Up to 5 days

• Personal and general safety

Delegate Profile

• Legal requirements

Designed for new staff with no experience or prior knowledge

• Generalised safety rules

of the industry, who will be working as a mate within a jointing team. The delegate should have at least a basic understanding

• Electrical principles

of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course.

• Types of earthing systems

Course Objectives

• Identification of cable types

This is the first step to becoming a competent jointer.

• Single and three phase test procedures

The Jointer’s Mate course is structured to give a detailed understanding of all the key elements of the trade of cable jointing. From electrical theory through to practical aspects, from electrical safety to working on highways.

• Dangers of cross polarity • Overview of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and HSG 47 • LV linking • LV frames • Jointing materials and equipment • Fitting joint boxes • Mixing resin • Cable handling and stripping • Making off 40 amp cut out • Making off 100 amp single phases cut out • Making off 100 amp three phases cut out • 400 amp cut out • Use of Cat and Genny • Single/three phase sub service pot ends (DEAD) • Waveform mains pot end (DEAD) • Waveform mains service joint (DEAD) • Course assessment and review

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however if

COURSE CODE:

JM1

COURSE COST:

£1000 (plus materials)

you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a material list.

ex VAT per delegate

COURSE DATES:

4 - 8 April 2011

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LVJ1 new jointers up to waveform Duration

Course Programme continued

Up to 10 days

• Jointing instructions and procedures • Cable handling and stripping

Delegate Profile

• Fitting joint boxes

Designed for new staff with no or limited experience, or knowledge of the industry, who will be working as a jointer on low voltage plastic cables only within a jointing team. It

• Mixing resin • Single phase 40 amp street light cut out

is recommended after this course that the delegate gains

• Single phase 100 amp cut out

experience within a team and is fully assessed before they

• Three phase 100 amp cut out

go on to be in charge of their own team. The delegate

• Single phase pot end

should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course.

Course Objectives

• Three phase pot end • Single phase sub service straight joint • Single phase sub service breech joint

This intensive three week course covers all aspects of

• Three phase sub service straight joint

legal, technical and craft skills essential for a competent

• Three phase sub service breech joint

craftsman to joint and terminate all types of plastic low voltage cables. Due to the intensive nature of this course,

• Wavecon mains pot end

delegates will be highly skilled and competent and able to

• 400 amp cut out

joint straight away. However, for work on Network Operators’

• Wavecon pole termination

systems delegates will need to undergo a trade test with

• Three phase and single phase wavecon mains service joint

the relevant Network Operator before commencing work.

• Wavecon mains breech joint

Course Programme

• Wavecon mains straight joint

• Personal and general safety

• Course assessment and review

• Legislation

Materials

• Generalised safety rules

SPT can provide all course materials, however if

• Electrical principles • Identification of cable types

you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a materials list.

• Types of earthing systems • Single and three phase test procedures • Dangers of cross polarity video • Overview of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and HSG 47 • Use of Cat and Genny cable avoiding equipment • Live working procedures • Cut outs • Removing and replacing fuses • LV linking • LV frames • Working on damaged and faulty apparatus

COURSE CODE:

LVJ1

COURSE COST:

£2000 (plus materials)

• Insulation testing

ex VAT per delegate

• Circuit diagrams and plans

COURSE DATES:

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LVJ2 jointers from waveform to all LV cables Duration

Course Programme continued

Up to 8 days

• Single phase PILC pot end

Delegate Profile

• Three phase PILC pot end

Designed for existing jointers who have experience working

• PILC mains pot end

on plastic cables, to enable them to work on a wider range of cables. The delegate should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course. It is recommended that they have on job assessments to ensure they are implementing their new skills correctly and safely.

Course Objectives This course introduces delegates to the necessary techniques

• Three phase and single phase PILC mains service joint • Transition mains breech joint • Transition mains straight joint • Course assessment and review

Materials

required when working on older type PILC (Paper Insulated

SPT can provide all course materials, however if

Lead Covered) cables. An essential course for jointers who

you wish to supply your own materials we are

are to work on Distribution Network Operators’ networks.

happy to provide you with a materials list.

Course Programme • Identification of cable types • Single phase sub service transition straight joint • Single phase sub service transition breech joint • Three phase sub service transition straight joint

COURSE CODE:

LVJ2

• Three phase sub service transition breech joint

COURSE COST:

£1600 (plus materials)

• Single phase PILC cut out • Three phase PILC cut out

ex VAT per delegate

COURSE DATES:

4 - 13 May 2011

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LVJ3 new jointers all LV cables Duration

Course Programme continued

Up to 20 days

• Mixing resin • Single phase plastic 40 amp street light cut out

Delegate Profile

• Single phase plastic 100 amp cut out

Designed for new staff with no or limited experience, or knowledge of the industry, who will be working as a jointer on all low voltage cables within a jointing team. It

• Three phase plastic 100 amp cut out • Single phase PILC cut out

is recommended after this course that the delegate gains

• Three phase PILC cut out

experience within a team and is fully assessed before they

• Single phase PILC pot end

go on to be in charge of their own team. The delegate

• Three phase PILC pot end

should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course.

Course Objectives

• Single phase plastic pot end • Three phase plastic pot end • Single phase sub service straight joint

Our premier low voltage jointing course. Designed to produce

• Single phase sub service breech joint

a fully competent LV Jointer from delegates who have no

• Three phase sub service straight joint

previous experience. All aspects of technical, legal, safety and craft skills are covered during this intense course producing

• Three phase sub service breech joint

LV jointers of the highest standard who are able to joint

• Single phase sub service transition straight joint

straight away, however, for work on Network Operators’

• Single phase sub service transition breech joint

systems delegates will need to undergo a trade test for the

• Three phase sub service transition straight joint

relevant Network Operator before commencing work.

• Three phase sub service transition breech joint

Course Programme

• 400 amp cut out

• Personal and general safety

• Wavecon pole termination

• Legislation

• Wavecon mains pot end

• Generalised safety rules

• Three phase and single phase wavecon mains service joint

• Electrical principles

• Wavecon mains breech joint

• Identification of cable types

• Wavecon mains straight joint

• Types of earthing systems

• Three phase and single phase PILC mains service joint

• Single and three phase test procedures

• Transition mains breech joint

• Dangers of cross polarity video

• Transition mains straight joint

• Overview of the New Roads and Street

• Course assessment and review

Works Act 1991 and HSG 47 • Use of Cat and Genny cable avoiding equipment

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however if

• Live working procedures

you wish to supply your own materials we are

• Cable and cut outs • Removing and replacing fuses • Working on damaged and faulty apparatus • Insulation testing • Circuit diagrams and plans

happy to provide you with a materials list.

COURSE CODE:

LVJ3

COURSE COST:

£4000 (plus materials)

• Jointing instructions and procedures

ex VAT per delegate

• Cable handling and stripping

COURSE DATES:

• Fitting joint boxes

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HV1 full HV up to 11kV Duration

Course Programme

Up to 10 days

• Personal and general safety

Delegate Profile Designed for new staff with no or limited experience, or knowledge of the industry, who will be working as a jointer on all high voltage cables within a jointing team.

• Legislation • Generalised safety rules • Electrical principles • Types of earthing systems

It is recommended after this course that the delegate gains

• Identification of cable types

experience within a team and is fully assessed before they

• Spiking procedures

go on to be in charge of their own team. The delegate

• Competency to receive safety documents

should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course.

• Overview of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and HSG 47

Course Objectives

• Use of Cat and Genny cable avoiding equipment

All aspects of technical, legal, safety and craft skills are

• Single core polymeric straight joint

covered during this intense course producing HV jointers

• Single core polymeric breech joint

of the highest standard who are able to joint straight

• Single core polymeric pot end

away, however, for work on Network Operators systems delegates will need to undergo a trade test for the relevant Network Operator before commencing work.

• Single core polymeric end box/pole termination • Three core polymeric to 3x single core polymeric trifurcating joint • 3 x single core polymeric to PICAS/PILC breech joint • PICAS/PILC end box • PICAS/PILC pot end • PICAS to PILC (swa, belted or screened) straight joint • Course assessment and review

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however if you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a materials list.

COURSE CODE:

HV1

COURSE COST:

£2000 (plus materials)

ex VAT per delegate

COURSE DATES:

7 - 18 March 2011

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HV2 upgrade from LV to 11kV Duration Up to 10 days

Delegate Profile This course is designed for existing low voltage jointers who have a need to work on all high voltage cables. The delegate should have at least a basic understanding of numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course. It is recommended that they have on job assessments to insure they are implementing their new skills correctly and safely.

Course Objectives Following the completion of the course, delegates will have been taught to joint the majority of normal HV joints.

Course Programme • Identification of cable types • Spiking procedures • Competency to receive safety documents • Single core polymeric straight joint • Single core polymeric breech joint • Single core polymeric pot end • Single core polymeric end box/pole termination • Three core polymeric to 3 x single core polymeric trifurcating joint • 3 x single core polymeric to PICAS breech joint • PICAS/PILC (SWA, belted or screened) pot end • PICAS/PILC (SWA, belted or screened) end box • PICAS to PILC (SWA, belted or screened) straight joint • Course assessment and review

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however if you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a materials list.

COURSE CODE:

HV2

COURSE COST:

£2000 (plus materials)

ex VAT per delegate

COURSE DATES:

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HV3 polymeric XLPE and/or EPR up to 11kV

33.1 33kV upgrade

Duration

Duration

Up to 5 days

Up to 5 days

Delegate Profile

Delegate Profile

This course is designed for existing low voltage jointers

This course is designed for existing low voltage or high voltage

who have a need to work on polymeric high voltage cables.

jointers who have a need to work on polymeric 33kV cables.

The delegate should have at least a basic understanding of

The delegate should have at least a basic understanding of

numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course. It

numeracy and literacy to successfully complete the course. It

is recommended that they have on job assessments to ensure

is recommended that they have on job assessments to ensure

they are implementing their new skills correctly and safely.

they are implementing their new skills correctly and safely.

Course Objectives

Course Objectives

This intensive, one week course covers all aspects

On completion of the course the delegate will be competent

of the technical and craft skills essential for a

to make off any of the following 33kV joints or terminations.

competent craftsman to joint and terminate

Course Programme

polymeric / EPR high voltage cables up to 11kV.

Course Programme • Use Cat and Genny cable avoiding equipment • Identification of cable types

• Single core polymeric straight joint • Single core polymeric breech joint • Single core polymeric pot end • Single core polymeric end box/pole termination

• Spiking procedures • Competency to receive safety documents • Single core polymeric straight joint • Single core polymeric breech joint

• Three core polymeric to 3 x single core polymeric trifurcating joint • 3 x single core polymeric to 3 x single core polymeric breech joint

• Single core polymeric pot end

• Course assessment and review

• Single core polymeric end box/pole termination

Materials

• Three core polymeric to 3 x single core polymeric trifurcating joint • Three core polymeric to 3 x single core polymeric breech joint

SPT can provide all course materials, however if you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a materials list.

• Course assessment and review

Materials SPT can provide all course materials, however if you wish to supply your own materials we are happy to provide you with a materials list.

COURSE CODE:

HV3

COURSE CODE:

33.1

COURSE COST:

£1000 (plus materials)

COURSE COST:

£2000 (plus materials)

3 - 7 Oct 2011

COURSE DATES:

ex VAT per delegate

COURSE DATES:

ex VAT per delegate

1 - 5 Nov 2011

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managing safely Managing Safely Approved Course Provider

Duration

Course Material

4 days plus assessment time

Each delegate will be issued with a workbook to assist them

Delegate Profile

both during and after the course - this workbook will contain

The course is aimed at managers and supervisors in any sector,

is designed to be interactive, allowing delegates the opportunity

and any organisation with health and safety responsibilities.

to develop their skills with the support of the course trainer.

Course Objectives

Course Trainers

IOSH Managing safely course is designed to give managers

Our health and safety trainers are qualified and experienced

and supervisors all they need to know to help them

professionals with an appropriate background in health and

effectively manage health and safety in their workplace.

safety. They hold a professional membership of the chartered

The new high impact programme will enable delegates to

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

gain the knowledge and tools to tackle health and safety

Assessment and Certification

information, guidance and forms to assist managers. The course

issues they are responsible for; understand why health and safety is such an essential part of their job; manage

At the conclusion of the course delegates are required

health and safety more effectively and efficiently bringing

to undertake a multi-format assessment and a short

additional business benefits and cost reduction.

workplace based practical project which involves

Course Programme

conducting a risk assessment within the delegates own

The course will cover relevant issues such as:

and return it to the trainer within 14 days of the course

work environment. Delegates must complete their project

• Introduction to health and safety and the concept of "managing safely"

completion. Delegates who successfully complete the assessments at the end of the course are awarded the nationally recognised IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.

• Assessing and controlling risks (risk assessment) • Understanding your responsibilities (i.e. the legal framework) • Identifying hazards • Investigating accidents and incidents • Measuring performance • Protecting our environment Modern training is not about teaching, it's about learning and there is no more 'death by PowerPoint'. We know that getting people fully involved, having fun, and learning by doing, is the way to achieve health and safety training success. Our new IOSH Managing Safely course gets delegates really thinking about what they're learning - and having the confidence and enthusiasm to put it into practice when they're back at work.

COURSE CODE:

The course is a practical programme full of step-

COURSE COST:

by-step guidance with a sharp business focus. It is delivered in a highly innovative format and the content engages and inspires delegates which is critical to getting the health and safety message across.

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COURSE DATES:

IOSH-MS £500

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21 - 24 March 2011 13 - 16 June 2011 12 - 15 Sept 2011 28 Nov - 1 Dec 2011

utility safety, health and environmental awareness (SHEA) electricity Duration 1 day

Delegate Profile For those that need a passport to construction sites.

SHEA has been created in affiliation with the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) to access working sites for utilities only without the need to complete a separate CSCS card.

This provides a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector.

Course Objectives The training is a one day session that includes continual assessment. Upon successful completion delegates will have demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness of the core modules in the programme.

Successful candidates will receive EUSR cards are issued within 28 days of receipt of the necessary completed paperwork.

The EUSR card is valid for three years from the date of issue.

Course Programme Core Modules • Module 1 You and the Law • Module 2 You and Hazards to Your Health • Module 3 Protecting You • Module 4 The Working Environment • Module 5 Our Environment • Module 6 Incident Procedures

COURSE CODE: COURSE COST:

• Module 7 Equipment • Assessment on each module

COURSE DATES:

SHEA £150

ex VAT per delegate inc. registration & EUSR card

7th Feb 2011 3rd May 2011 1st Aug 2011 7th Nov 2011

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bespoke courses

glossary of terms

As it is impossible to foresee all the needs of a client, Sterling

• PILC Paper Insulated Lead Covered

Power Training can tailor courses to exactly meet their needs.

• PICAS Paper Insulated Corrugated Aluminium Sheath

For example, they can be adapted to include any company

• SWA Steel Wire Armoured

operational requirements, policies and regional jointing

• LV Low Voltage

variations. This can be achieved by direct input by the

• HV High Voltage

client, which will allow us to design the course to their own

• XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene

requirements, taking into account the level of competence

• EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber

of the course delegates and the desired outcome.

• HSG 47 Health and Safety Guidance Document

route of progression

route of progression

Example pathway of a delegate with no previous

experience to a fully qualified 11kV & 33kV jointer.

Pathways will vary according to experience and chosen career path.

LV JOINTER LVJ1

MATE JM1

ALL LV LVJ2

11kV HV2 JOINTER 33kV JOINTER

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COMPETENT LV, 11kV & 33kV Jointer

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Example pathway of a delegate with no previous experience to a fully qualified 11 & 33kV jointer.

cable jointing training courses 2011 course calendar Course

Duration

Price per delegate

Feb

Mar

April

£800

21

£1000

4-8

USL1

1 day

JM1

Up to 5 days

LVJ1

Up to 10 days

LVJ2

Up to 8 days

LVJ3

Up to 20 days

HV1

Up to 10 days

HV2

Up to 10 days

+ materials & VAT

HV3

Up to 5 days

+ materials & VAT

33.1

Up to 5 days

+ materials & VAT

SHEA*

1 day

£150

IOSH-MS**

4 days

£500

Duration

Price per delegate

Course

Jan

+ materials & VAT + materials & VAT

£2000

May

June

4 - 13

+ materials & VAT

£1600

6 - 1 July

+ materials & VAT

£4000

7 - 18

+ materials & VAT

£2000

+ materials & VAT

£2000 £1000

£1000

7

3 21 - 24

July

Aug

Sept

13 - 16 Oct

Nov

Dec

£800

USL1

1 day

JM1

Up to 5 days

+ materials & VAT

LVJ1

Up to 10 days

+ materials & VAT

LVJ2

Up to 8 days

LVJ3

Up to 20 days

+ materials & VAT

HV1

Up to 10 days

+ materials & VAT

HV2

Up to 10 days

+ materials & VAT

HV3

Up to 5 days

33.1

Up to 5 days

+ materials & VAT

£1000

£2000

4 - 15

£1600

+ materials & VAT

£4000 £2000

£2000

5- 16

£1000

3-7

+ materials & VAT

£1000

1-5

+ materials & VAT

SHEA*

1 day

£150

IOSH-MS**

4 days

£500

1

7 21 - 24

13 - 16

All prices exclude VAT and accommodation. Material costs will be quoted separately or clients can provide their own. Course costs may vary if minimum delegate numbers are not met or rescheduled. Prices are valid until December 2011. SPT reserves the right to change course dates if necessary. Terms and conditions apply.

All courses receive a full certificate of attendance. * Includes registration and EUSR card. ** Successful candidate will receive an IOSH Managing Safely Ceritificate.

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Sterling Power Training Utility Management Centre Belfont Trading Estate Mucklow Hill Halesowen West Midlands B62 8DR Tel: 0121

585 4520

Fax: 0121 585 4511

M5 NORTH & M6

where to find us

M5 SOUTHBOUND

The preferred route from M5 Motorway (coming from the north

M5 JUNCTION 2

or south) is via Junction 3. Take A456 towards Kidderminster.

When driving up Mucklow Hill (A458) you must double back on yourself at the roundabout with B & Q on the left-hand side.

Public Transport Rowley Regis Train Station.

Taxis are available upon request from outside the station.

TO DUDLEY

From Birmingham Airport

ROWLEY REGIS STATION

Join the A45 eastbound towards the M42. Join the M42 at Junction 6. Follow the M42 heading towards the M5

HALESOWEN (A4099) QUINTON A4034

(signposted for Worcester) Join the M5 northbound towards the M6 (signposted for West Bromwich) and alight at Junction 3. Follow the directions as on the map to the right.

Alternatively, taxis are available from outside the airport.

TO BIRMINGHAM

TO DUDLEY BELFONT TRADING ESTATE

WESTBOUND & BRIDGENORTH

Sterling Power Group Utility Management Centre Halesowen

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TO BIRMINGHAM

A456 KIDDERMINSTER

M5 JUNCTION 3

A456 WESTBOUND & KIDDERMINSTER

M5 SOUTH & EXETER B4551 SOUTHBOUND 491 & A38