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Control Systems - Foundation
Control Systems - Foundation
This Foundation Control Systems training course introduces delegates to the fundamental principles of industrial control systems including topics such as Electro-Pneumatics, control logic and panel wiring which are all delivered via practical hands-on exercises.
This is part 1 of a 2-week course which is an ideal for technician level candidates who are expected to perform basic fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance tasks on electrical systems and control systems.
The follow-on course is the Control Systems - Intermediate INDR2050
- DURATION: 4 days
- SKU: INDR2040
- AVAILABLE DATES:
Objectives:
- Electrical health and safety.
- Generation and distribution of electricity.
- Learn and Understand Basic Electrical Principles and AC/DC motor theory.
- Building and testing electrical control circuits.
- Understanding the application of fundamental principles such as Ohms law.
- Reading electrical schematics.
- Three phase motors and motor control circuits.
- Panel wiring.
- Electrical testing and fault diagnosis.
- Replacing electrical components.
- Preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
Features:
The course covers all the fundamental requirements of electrical principles and practices to allow delegates to understand how electrical components and circuits work. It will cover electrical safety including electrical shock and associated procedures and correct procedures for isolation.
Candidates will be able to:
Be familiar with the I.E.T. Regulations & Electricity at Work Regulations.
Follow locking off and permit to work procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for earthing, bonding and overcurrent protection.
Demonstrate an understanding of circuit theory.
Recognise voltage levels found at industrial installations.
Safely use a variety of test instruments to measure voltage, current resistance and insulations resistance.
Safely disconnect and reconnect single phase and 3 phase supplies.
Understand principles of induction motors and motor starting methods - DOL, Star Delta, Inverter.
Circuit Principles & use of meters.
Over-current Devices & Switchgear Fuses.
Over-current Devices & Switchgear MCB's.
Types of cables & Connections.
Wiring Systems & Terminations.
Understanding of the interaction of control systems in the mechanical, electrical and pneumatic domains.
Building fundamental control systems.
Simon L
Good, engaging course. Excellent equipment.
22 Oct 2026Ryan E
Very good training. Having chatted to our instructor we could tailor the training for others within the department in future which would be very useful. Everyone was full of knowledge and well worth attending
22 Oct 2026Paul M
I felt the course was well structured and the information was provided in a logical step by step process
22 Oct 2026Jack W
Great course for understanding the fundamentals of control logic, seeing a physical demonstration of logic gates from previous learning helped tie knowledge up
22 Oct 2026Rachel D
Looking forward to week 2!
13 Aug 2026Keith P
Very good and I would recommend this course if any one asked.
13 Aug 2026Cameron B
The course has been enjoyable and informative, would recommend. Andy has been very helpful in helping me learn
26 Jun 2026Evan J
Will be recommending the course to my managers for others from my company to attend
02 Jun 2026Harry P
Great learning experience. Very different from what I’m use to. Great instructor
24 Apr 2026Cameron H
Andy was brilliant in his way of explaining the theory and the practical. When stuck on an assignment he would explain in another way if needed and I found I didn’t come across the same struggle again.
27 Feb 2026