Sector-specific

Electrical Installations in Office, Retail and Industrial Buildings

Architecture, construction and urban planning 40 hours

Introduction

The Course on Electrical Installations in Office, Retail and Industrial Buildings It appears as a a unique opportunity for those who wish to to stand out in a sector that is constantly expanding and where there is high demand for labour. In an environment where the Electrical efficiency and safety are essential, this course will will provide training in the design, installation and maintenance of complex electrical systems, by applying up-to-date regulations y industry best practice. You will acquire skills in risk identification, load calculation and technical documentation, which will allow you to to provide innovative and secure solutions. Furthermore, as it is entirely online, you’ll be able to learn at your own pace, resulting in skills that will boost your employability in a competitive market. Join us and take your career to the next level with a flexible, high-quality learning.

Objectives

  • Understanding the characteristics of electrical installations in commercial and industrial buildings.

  • Identify the types of protection in electrical installations in accordance with current legislation.

  • Assess risks in premises with risk of fire or explosion.

  • Interpreting regulations of facilities in premises with special characteristics.

  • Using instruments for measuring and testing electrical installations.

  • Planning the installation of electrical systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

  • Diagnosing and repairing faults in indoor electrical installations.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, OFFICES AND INDUSTRIAL PREMISES
Facility specifications
Types of elements
Protections
Regulations governing: Premises fitted with baths or showers. ITC-BT-27
Installations in premises open to the public. ITC-BT-28
Special lighting. ITC-BT-44
Supplementary instructions for special lighting

TEACHING UNIT 2. PREMISES AT RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Installations in premises at risk of fire or explosion. ITC-BT-29 and its associated UNE standards
Classification of sites
Overall standings
Classification of the most common sites
Protection modes
Installation requirements for all hazardous areas
Material selection criteria

TEACHING UNIT 3. FITTING OUT PREMISES WITH SPECIAL FEATURES
Interpretation of the rules and regulations referred to in the REBT RD 842/2002 2 August 2002
Installations in premises with specific characteristics: damp, wet, prone to corrosion and dusty, amongst others. ITC-BT-30, ITC-BT-31, ITC-BT-32, ITC-BT-33, ITC-BT-34, ITC-BT-35, ITC-BT-37, ITC-BT-38, ITC-BT-39, ITC-BT-40, ITC-BT-41, ITC-BT-42, ITC-BT-43, ITC-BT-45, ITC-BT-46, ITC-BT-49, ITC-BT-50
Petrol stations, garages and repair workshops
Low-voltage safety installations. ITC-BT-36
Operating theatres and procedure rooms. Emergency power supply installations. ITC-BT-38
Lighting installations
Switchboards
Control and protection components
Earthing installations. ITC-BT-18
Earthing systems
Electrodes
Earth resistance
Safety on the premises

TEACHING UNIT 4. MEASUREMENTS AND CHECKS IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Measuring instruments, fault-finding equipment and network analysers
Electricity pricing, low-voltage models
Measurement tests and checks in accordance with the UNE 20460 and ICE 60364.6.61 standards (continuity of protective conductors, insulation resistance, protection by circuit separation, earth and wall resistance, automatic disconnection of the supply, polarity, electrical performance, electrical resistance and voltage drop)

TEACHING UNIT 5. INSTALLATION OF INDOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, OFFICES, INDUSTRIAL PREMISES AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE BUILDINGS
Positioning and installation of flush-mounted, surface-mounted and exposed systems in commercial, office and industrial buildings. Circuit separation. Identification
Pipe installation system: Selection and positioning
Metal and non-metal tubes
Protective channels
Trays and stands, amongst other items
Earth connections
Lines and branches
Switchboards
Preparation, machining and installation of: enclosures, ducting, cables, terminals, splices and connections
Resources and equipment

TEACHING UNIT 6. REPAIR OF INDOOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, OFFICES, INDUSTRIAL PREMISES AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE BUILDINGS
Common faults in commercial and industrial premises
Symptoms and effects of faults
Diagnosis and localisation
Fault repair
Report writing

TEACHING UNIT 7. CALCULATIONS FOR LV ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, OFFICES, INDUSTRIAL PREMISES AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE BUILDINGS
Total load for commercial buildings, offices and industrial premises
Load forecasting. ITC-BT-10
Three-phase or two-phase-single-phase power supplies
Load balancing
Circuits
Electrical distribution within the building
Conductors. Sections

TEACHING UNIT 8. TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC DOCUMENTATION FOR FACILITIES
Technical and functional specifications agreed with the client (in accordance with current regulations, as set out in the tender or formalised contract, including financial terms)
Determine the types and layout of lighting fittings, calculating general and focused illuminance levels according to the type of installation and the activities carried out on the premises, using specialist software

TEACHING UNIT 9. PREPARING TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FACILITIES
Calculation of electrical parameters in accordance with the procedures set out in the REBT for electrical installations in commercial buildings, offices and industrial premises, applying the rules of electrical engineering calculation
Distribution of electrical loads in centres, warehouses or buildings, in accordance with REBT
Technical design report
Installation certificate
Unify diagram
Instructions for the use and maintenance of equipment and machinery
Certificates of completion in accordance with the project
Professional qualifications recognised by professional bodies
Planning permission
Requirements and reports required by utility companies
Regional documentation and requirements

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