Course description
This course has been developed for those with an interest in the principles of electrical theory and maintenance. All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
Course Content
Unit 1 Regulation, Safe Practice and Effective Working
- Introduction
- Legal responsibilities and regulations
- Intrinsic safety
- Accidents at work
- Electrical safety and isolation
- Types of technical information and documentation
- Overview of roles and responsibilities
Unit 2 Basic Electrical Principles
- Atomic structure
- Electricity
- Current
- Units of measurement in more detail
- Ohms Law
- Power
- Resistance
- Capacitance and capacitors
- Circuits
- Cables
- Safe electrical installations and protection
Unit 3 Electrical Systems Documentation, Records and Certificates
- Working safely
- Risk assessment
- Technical information: types and uses
- Removal of waste
Unit 4 Basic Transmission and Distribution Systems
- Power generation
- Transformers
- Substations
- Alternators
- Balancing loads
- Resistance
- Overcurrent
Unit 5 Basic Electrical Technologies 1
- Building regulations
- Power systems
- Types of plugs and sockets
- Telecommunications (voice and data systems)
- Structured cabling
Unit 6 Basic Electrical Technologies 2: Installation and Wiring
- Supply systems
- Lighting and power circuits
- Junction boxes
- Domestic contexts
- Sizing cable
- Enclosures
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