Basic electrical skills
This course will provide learners with an understanding of the basic principles of electricity and its uses. The course emphasises the hazards of electricity and the procedures to be adopted in carrying out safe isolation of electrical circuits. In addition, it will provide learners with an understanding of the statutory requirements when constructing, maintaining and operating electrical systems. This course covers both practical and theory elements. It is designed as an introduction to electricity before embarking on the official qualifications such as Part P and 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Objectives
- Introduction to Electricity and the associated hazards
- Regulations
- Basic Direct Current Theory
- Basic Alternating Current Theory
- Earthing and Transformers
- Overcurrent Protection and Devices
- Circuit Configuration
- Inspection and Testing Theory
This course will cover the following practical elements:
- Practical Series/Parallel Circuits
- Circuit Configuration
- Circuit Wiring
- Electrical Isolation
- Inspection and Testing
Method
A mixture of trainer presentation and practical exercises
Pre Course Requirements
None
Who Should Attend?
Those with little or no electrical experience, wishing to take the first steps into the electrical industry