As part of the training programme «Basic Principles of Electricity»You will explore the fundamental concepts of electricity, including an understanding of electrical components and basic systems. Emphasis is placed on the safety electric and teaches you about the handling appropriate use of tools and electrical equipment. You will also develop technical skills for solving simple electrical problems and interpreting electrical diagrams. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in electricity that can be applied in a variety of work settings, making it ideal for those who wish to start working with electrical systems safely and efficiently.
Sector-specific
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
50 hours
Basic Principles of Electricity
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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To provide a understanding solid foundation of the concepts fundamentals of electricity.
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To familiarise participants with the components y systems basic electrical components.
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Develop skills for the safe use of electrical tools and equipment.
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To promote the ability to to diagnose and solve simple electrical problems.
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To facilitate the interpretation from plans and wiring diagrams.
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To prepare professionals to carry out tasks electricity basic skills with confidence and assurance.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE TRADE OF ELECTRICIAN.
How is electricity generated?
The trade of an electrician.
Quality in the workplace.
Work planning and organisation.
Electrical installations as part of the construction process.
Regulations governing the construction process.
TEACHING UNIT 2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. BASIC CONCEPTS.
Interpreting construction drawings.
Site marking-out.
Electrical installations. General concepts.
Regulations governing low-voltage electrical installations.
TEACHING UNIT 3. AN ELECTRICIAN’S TOOLS.
Electrician’s tools.
Other auxiliary tools.
Ladders, scaffolding and other auxiliary lifting systems.
Health and safety at work.
TEACHING UNIT 4. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ELECTRICITY.
The atomic structure of matter.
Electric charges.
Methods of electricity generation.
Coulomb’s law.
TEACHING UNIT 5. ELECTRIC CURRENT (I).
Electric current.
Types of electric current: direct, alternating and pulsating.
Effects of electric current.
Electrical circuit.
Types of electrical circuits.
TEACHING UNIT 6. ELECTRIC CURRENT (II).
Potential difference and electromotive force.
Electrical resistance.
Ohm’s Law.
TEACHING UNIT 7. ELECTRIC CURRENT (III).
Earthing.
Conductance.
Amount of electricity.
Electric current density.
Joule effect.
Power and electrical energy.
TEACHING UNIT 8. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
Types of measuring instruments.
The ammeter.
The voltmeter.
The ohmmeter.
The wattmeter.
The multimeter.
The oscilloscope.
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