Basic Electrical Skills for non-electrical personnel

Objectives

The delegate will take part in a training programme which provides the knowledge and skills required to be able to understand the basic principles and methods of working with electricity. The training will enable the person to:

1. Be aware of relevant Health & Safety Practice

2. Understand Ohm's Law

3. Understand single-phase and 3 phase electrical distribution systems.

4. Interpret electrical diagrams.

5. Wire up simple electrical control circuits

6. Use electrical test instruments e.g.
- Digital multi meter
- Insulation tester
- Clamp on ammeter

7. Fault find on simple circuits

8. Enter simple programs in to a PLC

9. Apply safe working practices (including Electricity at Work Regulations).

Requirements

No previous electrical experience is necessary.

Notes

This course would be suitable for mechanical maintenance staff and other non electrical craftsmen and technicians, who wish to develop greater knowledge and skills in the electrical aspects of their job.

A sandwich lunch will be provided.