BASIC ELECTRICS

INTRODUCTION This three day course combines the essential knowledge and understanding of safe electrical good practice with "hands on" experience of using the necessary tools and equipment. The course is ideal for technical staff who may not be qualified electricians but require the basic knowledge in order to disconnect, reconnect and diagnose faults safely on electrical equipment. First class technical facilities are provided where candidates can develop their installation and/or maintenance skills and knowledge in realistic simulations. A full range of current and latest design of appliances, systems, controls and equipment is also freely available for candidates to use and work with. COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITS On completion delegates will be able to demonstrate their safety awareness in electrical installations. WHO THE COURSE IS AIMED AT? New entrants into the electrical/heating industry with no previous qualifications. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/PRE-REQUISITES There are no entry/pre-requisite requirements to undertaking this course. COURSE CONTENT DAY 1 * Electrical principles * Applicable legislation/regulations * Electrical units and their relationships * Component identification. * Use and care of test instruments. DAY 2 * Conventional circuits * Electrical drawing. * Electrical power theory, AC supplies, Inductors, Capacitors etc. * Design a complete installation DAY 3 * Circuits used for control * Identification of unsafe electrical situations * Safe isolation * Safe working practices * Installing and/or rerouting cables * Special Locations * New circuit requirements * Lighting installations COURSE DURATION Three days (consecutive Saturdays) TRAINING METHOD Practical workshop and theory. ASSESSMENT Practical assessment and multiple choice question papers COURSE OUTCOME/QUALIFICATION S.W.A.A.T. Certificate in Basic Electrics PRICES Click here to see a full list of our electrical training and assessment prices.