Electrical

About The Course

The end objectives are identical to those of the Electrical maintenance skills (Course 110) but this course starts from the assumption of prior electrical knowledge associated with instrumentation engineers, or candidates who have gained a basic understanding of the relevant electrical principles from another source. It is designed to provide basic electrical skills to those who wish to perform first-line electrical maintenance tasks – including the safe isolation, replacement and testing of a range of common electrical devices (motors, sensors, heating elements, solenoids, etc.) – in a safe and effective manner. Importantly, the format of the course is specifically designed so that, when combined with suitable on-site consolidation of training (see section ‘Consolidation of training’), it will assist the maintenance manager in meeting the legal requirements for employee competency in electrical work.

Course Participants

The content of the course is aimed specifically at those who currently fulfil an instrumentation role. Since prior electrical knowledge is assumed it is important to note that basic electrical theory is not covered on this course.

Course Presentation

The course has an extensive ‘hands-on’ component, placing emphasis on safe working practice and on the development of useful, practical skills. Comprehensive course notes are provided.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be able to

• practice safe working methods on electrical systems
• understand the relevant regulative requirements
• understand the principles of earthing / protection and associated protective devices
• demonstrate an understanding of electrical systems, switchgear and circuit types
• diagnose basic faults and recognize their associated symptoms
• work with a range of cable types and carry out correct terminations and connections
• recognize the most common industrial motor types and understand their operation, connections and maintenance requirements
• use electrical test equipment effectively and carry out testing of a range of motors, solenoids, cables, etc (using insulation, continuity, tong testers etc)
• identify motor and power circuit faults
• use circuit diagrams as an aid to maintenance
• access electrical enclosures and replace fuses, reset overloads etc
• perform electrical isolation, testing for dead, etc on a wide range of devices and circuits safely.

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