Electrical Multi-Skilling
Modules included on this course:
Introductions, aims and objectives of the course.
Current legislation -HASAWA 1974, Electricity at Work Regs 1989, 17th Edition BS7671
Role of HSE
Basic electrical safety
Basic electrical theory -AC DC difference, Ohm's law,and basic terminology
Testing for dead and appropriate test equipment -Voltage and current measurement devices
Isolation meaning and description and methods of achieving.
Simplelighting circuits
Protection devices and their operation -Re-wireable fuses, HRC fuses, CBs,and RCD’s
Basic description of fault current/energy and its importance
Electrical discrimination
Electrical power meaning and calculation
Effects of current flow on conductors -magnetism, induction and heat
The function of the neutral and earth conductors and earthing systems
Single phase generation
Three phase generation and distribution systems
Single phase motors -types and explanation
Component parts of a three-phasemotor
Three phase motor connections and configuration -Star delta
Three phase motor electrical tests
Electrical shock effects and reasons
Transformers -types, explanation and uses
Circuit diagrams and electrical schematics
Examine the component parts of a direct onlinemotor starter panel and describe the construction of a direct-on-line motor starter and associated control system. Static and functional testing descriptions and explanations at all stages.
Description of reduced current starting methods of three phase motors
Forward/reverse operation of motors
Description of Variable speed drives and precautions required with these devices
Introduction to PLC’s -Theory, use, types,and programming