Course Description

Course Code : SKU Course Code

As part of C2K’s ongoing development of its electrical courses our Mechanical to Electrical conversion course has been designed with the intention of giving either, existing mechanical tradesmen, or those wishing to undertake a re-visit of previous training an understanding of electrical principles, along with practical exercises to consolidate understanding. Having completed the first week, delegates will undertake part 2 of the conversion course with practical exercises to include but not limited to, Safe Isolation, Motor Testing and Wiring of DOL, Star-Delta, Soft Start and Variable Speed Drives. Course Code : ELEC3010 PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS A SPLIT 10 DAY COURSE WITH A MINIMUM GAP OF ONE WEEK IN BETWEEN COURSES


Course Objectives

To understand basic electrical principles. Learning to use various test instruments and identify the correct symbols. Build and Test control system circuits. Understanding drawings / diagrams. Fault finding control circuits including fault rectification

Course Features

Week ONE Overview of current statutory & Non statutory Regulations. The Electricity @ Work Regulations & IET Wiring Regulations. Theory of Electricity. Health & Safety when working with Electricity. 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. Week TWO Isolation. Securing off Fuses & MCB's. Wiring systems & Terminations. Magnetic Principles. Three Phase Induction motor principles Advantages & Disadvantages. Reading of three phase motor plates. Connection of Motors DOL. Reduced current Starting. Variable Speed Drives. Practical tests.