Domestic Electrical & Heating Installations 1

By the end of this course you will be able to identify the main components of domestic electrical installations.

You will be able to diagnose simple electrical defects and carry out basic safety checks.

You will also be able to identify the main components of domestic heating systems and describe some of the common problems that occur, as well as the remedies required.

Please note: this course does not teach you how to be an electrician!

Designed for:

Housing officers, receptionists and other non-technical staff who need an understanding of heating systems and electrics to complete repairs orders. Also for non-technical staff who carry out inspections.

Key Points:

• the layout of electrical circuits and ring mains

• electrical safety

• safety checks of existing installations

• cabling, switches and sockets

• the function of fuses and contact breakers

• how central heating systems work

• identifying the main components

• common defects in central heating systems

This course forms one module of the Upkeep/City and Guilds Certificate in Diagnosing Defects and Ordering Repairs.

We want to help smaller organisations to benefit from staff training so we operate price bands.