Electrical Theory and Maintenance (Level 3)

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    80h

  • Duration

    12 Months

Are you keen to learn electrical maintenance? Then this distance learning Level 3 in Electrical Theory and Maintenance course could be for you. Pursue your career in Electrical Maintenance, through this home based distance learning course.

On the course you will have the opportunity to study electrical theory, the physics of electricity, electrical technology, installation and wiring. The course will also provide detailed guidance on health and safety, risk assessment and legal regulations that are important when carrying out electrical maintenance work.

This Electrical Theory and Maintenance course has been developed for those with an interest in the principles of electrical theory and maintenance.

Important information

Price for Emagister users: We are offering a 20% discount this month for all enrolments that are paid in full and made online.

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About this course


Key Topics

The Level 3 in Electrical Technologies Theory is divided into six comprehensive units:

Unit 1: Regulation, Safe Practice and Effective Working
Unit 2: Basic Electrical Principles
Unit 3: Electrical Systems Documentation, Records and Certificates
Unit 4: Basic Transmission and Distribution Systems
Unit 5: Basic Electrical Technologies 1
Unit 6: Basic Electrical Technologies 2: Installation and Wiring

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Electrical Theory and Maintenance and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Level 3 in Electrical Theory and Maintenance

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2016

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Electrical
  • Electrical Maintenance

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Course programme

Electrical Theory and Maintenance

How is the course structured?

The Level 3 in Electrical Technologies Theory is divided into six comprehensive units:

Unit 1: Regulation, Safe Practice and Effective Working

  • Introduction
  • Legal responsibilities and regulations
  • Intrinsic safety
  • Accidents at work
  • Electrical safety and isolation
  • Types of technical information and documentation
  • Overview of roles and responsibilities

Unit 2: Basic Electrical Principles

  • Atomic structure
  • Electricity
  • Current
  • Units of measurement in more detail
  • Ohms Law
  • Power
  • Resistance
  • Capacitance and capacitors
  • Circuits
  • Cables
  • Safe electrical installations and protection

Unit 3: Electrical Systems Documentation, Records and Certificates

  • Working safely
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical information: types and uses
  • Removal of waste

Unit 4: Basic Transmission and Distribution Systems

  • Power generation
  • Transformers
  • Substations
  • Alternators
  • Balancing loads
  • Resistance
  • Overcurrent

Unit 5: Basic Electrical Technologies 1

  • Building regulations
  • Power systems
  • Types of plugs and sockets
  • Telecommunications (voice and data systems)
  • Structured cabling

Unit 6: Basic Electrical Technologies 2: Installation and Wiring

  • Supply systems
  • Lighting and power circuits
  • Junction boxes
  • Domestic contexts
  • Sizing cable
  • Enclosures

Course Assessment

This course is marked through a process of continuous assessments guided by your tutor following standard guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by NCFE as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

Course Fees

The enrolment fee for the Electrical Theory and Maintenance home study course is £436.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £349 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £87.25 and then 4 equal payments of £87.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

Career opportunities: Industrial electricians install, inspect and test wiring systems and components in all types of buildings and machinery. They typically work in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries

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Electrical Theory and Maintenance (Level 3)

£ 349 VAT inc.