Industrial Electrical Foundation

Objectives:

• Electrical health and safety.
• Fundamental electrical principles.
• Generation and distribution of electricity.
• Basic electrical circuits.
• 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 of 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 procedure for isolation.

Candidates will also 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.

Ohm's Law 

Circuit Principles & use of meters 

Testing of cables 

Supply Systems 

Over-current Devices & Switchgear Fuses 

Over-current Devices & Switchgear MCB's

Types of cables & Connections 

Wiring Systems & Terminations