Course description
Introduction to Electrical Building Services
This course offers a simple but thorough review of all aspects of electricity use within buildings.
The course starts by introducing how electricity is generated, transmitted and enters buildings. Next, it explains how electricity is used in buildings through lighting, power, heating systems and other examples. The course then continues to explain electrical protection and miscellaneous and associated systems such as fire alarm systems, lighting protection and IT network systems.
Level: Technical
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for engineering students, electrician's apprentices, non-technical staff and other members of staff who want to learn more about wider electrical building services and how their products fit in.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand all general aspects of electricity use within buildings
- Converse with more senior electrical engineering staff
- Be confident with electrical products
Training Course Content
Units included in this course
- Unit 1: Introduction to Electrical Building Services
- Unit 2: Power Generation and Distribution
- Unit 3: Supply and Distribution of Low Voltage Electricity
- Unit 4: Final Circuits and Earthing
- Unit 5: Motors and Drives
- Unit 6: Mechanical Plant and Controls
- Unit 7: Lighting Systems and Emergency Lighting
- Unit 8: Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
- Unit 9: Fire and Intruder Alarms
- Unit 10: Lightning Protection Systems
- Unit 11: Data Networks
- Unit 12: Case Study
- Final Assessment
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