Course description
Electrical building services are essential to control the flow of electrical power throughout a building.
This electrical building services course provides a practical introduction to electrical theory and electrical building services systems to enable delegates to communicate more effectively with specialists such as electrical designers, consultants and contractors.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend
This electrical building services course is suitable for facility, project and commercial managers, sales staff, general construction personnel without an electrical background and non-technical facilities personnel involved in operating buildings who require a basic appreciation of how and why electrical systems work. No prior knowledge is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Find out how electricity is generated and how electrical systems operate.
- Understand the dangers of electricity and why these dangers exist.
- Explore sources of further information and guidance.
Training Course Content
- Basic electrical theory: volts, amps, watts and kilowatt-hours
- Measuring electricity; earthing, bonding and lightning protection
- Alternating current and direct current; transformers
- Single-phase and three-phase electricity; electrical distribution and switchgear
- Single-line diagrams; cables, busbars and cable management
- Circuit protection: Fuses and circuit breakers
- Light sources and lighting levels; lighting controls
- Emergency lighting; fire alarm systems; structured IT cabling
- Photovoltaics; uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
- Power quality; regulations and standards
Why choose BSRIA Ltd
BSRIA - founded in 1955. Dedicated to 'Making Buildings Better'
1,000's of course participants receiving industry recognised knowledge
98% satisfaction
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Average rating 5
Really good training - thank you
Expenses
Course price
- 1st delegate: £395.00 (£315.00 for Members)
- Subsequent delegates: £370.00 (£290.00 for Members)
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BSRIA
Our mission is to make buildings better, and we support industry in designing and operating buildings that perform well economically, socially, and environmentally. We do this through providing independent testing of products and buildings throughout the construction industry; the sale,...
Very useful course, trainer was knowledgeable and patient