Electrical Skills (Basic) for Mechanical Fitters

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

College Certificate

Level

Level One

What's it all about?

The course objectives are to provide mechanical fitters with the foundation knowledge of electrical principles and basic concepts of electrical maintenance. It will also provide candidates with the knowledge to competently carry out first time maintenance and fault finding techniques.

Progression

To aid career development and progression.

Entry Requirements

An appropriate level of mechanical engineering qualifications.

Duration

One week *(see course overview)

Business Benefits

This course will provide the mechanical tradespeople in your workforce with the basic electrical skills that will enable them to progress towards multi-skilled status.

Are there any exams?

There will be practical examinations. An in-house certificate will be awarded.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

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.

When can I study?

Various days, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Course Facts

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Start Date:

1 June 2012

Course Type:

Short-course

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:

£585. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments:

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:

There are no material fees for this course

Level:

No Level Information Available

Course Code:

PG27

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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