Electrical Engineering plays a central role in the modern world, powering everything from complex industrial operations to everyday devices like phone chargers. For these advanced systems to function properly, skilled professionals are needed to design, maintain, repair, replace, and troubleshoot a wide variety of systems, both simple and complex.
The Electrical Engineering, Compliance, Standards and System Fundamentals training course is designed for individuals who want to acquire new electrical engineering skills or enhance their current expertise. It offers training in areas ranging from basic power distribution to fault-finding in electric motors and PLC systems. Additionally, it covers regional and international standards relevant to these systems.
This Energy Training Centre training course will focus on:
- The necessary compliance with legislation, health and safety regulations, Electricity at Work regulations, and integrated safe systems of work.
- Developing practical skills aligned with modern electrical engineering practices.
- Adhering to minimum standards and best practices.
- Understanding the basics of Ohm’s Law.
- Exploring electrical distribution techniques and practices.
- Learning circuit protection methods and the selection of appropriate protection devices.
- Gaining knowledge of motor circuits and MCC panels.
- Mastering fault-finding techniques.
By the end of the Electrical Engineering, Compliance, Standards, and System Fundamentals training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of Ohm’s Law and perform various electrical calculations.
- Recognize the hazards associated with electricity.
- Demonstrate techniques for basic and fault protection.
- Identify permit systems, integrated safety protocols, and safe isolation procedures.
- Understand various power supply types.
- Operate different types of electrical test equipment.
- Identify electrical earthing systems.
- Select and apply appropriate circuit protection systems and devices.
- Discuss various types of electrical motors and their applications.
- Gain skills in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and diagrams.
The training course will combine technical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Candidates will also review case studies showcasing good and bad practices through practical demos and video case studies. At the end of the Electrical Engineering, Compliance, Standards and System Fundamentals training course, participants will complete both a practical and written assessment to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Improved compliance with Health & Safety regulations and industry standards.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through quicker issue resolution and less downtime.
- Standardized electrical practices across the organization.
- Reduced risk through better understanding of safety procedures and fault protection.
- Improved maintenance practices, reducing breakdowns and system failures.
- Increased system reliability with better knowledge of connections and distribution.
- Elevated workforce capability with updated electrical skills and knowledge.
- Reduced costs from fewer emergency repairs and more efficient system management.
- Gained expertise in electrical engineering principles and practices.
- Enhanced career prospects with a broader skill set and qualifications.
- Increased confidence in handling and troubleshooting complex systems.
- Improved safety awareness to reduce risks and prevent accidents.
- Expanded skillset for more effective collaboration with electrical teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge of standards and regulations for compliance.
- Practical experience using industry-standard electrical tools and equipment.
- Improved problem-solving skills for quicker and more effective issue resolution.
This Electrical Engineering, Compliance, Standards and System Fundamentals training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will be particularly beneficial for:
- Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians.
- Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers.
- Personnel whose work involves construction of equipment and systems
- Supervisors
- Design Engineers (for understanding of Installation and Maintenance techniques)
- Mechanical Maintenance Technicians
- Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
- Staff who work in a limited capacity with Electrical systems
- Non electrical personnel
Day One: Introduction, Health and Safety and Electronics
- Principles of Health and Safety
- Electricity at work regulations
- Personal protective equipment
- Basic principles of Ohms law
- Series and parallel circuits
- Hazards of electricity
- Electric shock
Day Two: Circuit Protection, Power Transmission, Power Supplies, Power Distribution and Test Equipment
- Safe isolation
- IP ratings
- Circuit protection concepts
- Circuit protection devices
- Measurement devices
- Multi-meters
- Voltage indicators
- Oscilloscopes
- Current measurement
- Power distribution and transmission
Day Three: Earthing Systems, Circuit Protection, Electrical Connections, Inspection and Testing
- Standards (IEC 60364)
- Earthing applications
- TNCS Earthing systems
- TNS Earthing systems
- TT Earthing systems
- IT Earthing systems
- Fuses, circuit breakers and additional circuit protection
- Electrical connections
- Electrical Inspection techniques
- Testing – Continuity of CPC’s
- Testing – Ring-final continuity
- Testing – Insulation Resistance
Day Four: Inspection & Testing and Motor Applications
- Testing – Polarity
- Testing – Earth Electrode Testing
- Testing – Earth-loop impedance
- Testing – RCD Testing
- 6 steps to fault finding
- Preventative maintenance
- Reactive Maintenance
- Introduction to Motors
- Types of Motor (A.C. 3-Phase)
- Types of Motor (A.C. Single-Phase)
- Types of Motor (D.C.)
- Methods of starting Motors
- Schematic diagram development and interpretation
Day Five: Motors, Starting Techniques and Advanced Motor Logic
- Types of Motor (D.C.)
- Methods of starting Motors
- Schematic diagram development and interpretation
- PLC’s and Ladder logic
