Electrical Skills (Basic)

To aid career development and progression.

• Understand voltage, current, resistance, power and Ohms Law.
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical circuit theory and circuit diagrams.
• Construct and test, a direct on line starter circuit.
• Use a logical fault-finding process to identify common faults on motors, contactors and associated devices.
• Competently use a variety of test equipment, digital multi-range test meters, insulation and continuity testers, and clamp meters.
• Demonstrate an understanding of methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and residual current devices.
• Safely disconnect and reconnect single and three phase supplies, a.c. motors and associated switchgear using isolating, locking off and permit to work procedures.
• Understand the concept of Full and half wave rectification and Transformer theory.

* Five day course is aimed at Industrial Mechanical Fitters. City College Plymouth at Estover Technology Centre also run a one, two or three day course for engineering sectors to suit company needs e.g. one day - gas fitters and three day - utility suppliers mechanical fitters.