Overview
Basic Electrical CourseThis course gives an opportunity to those of a non electrical back ground and limited electrical knowledge the principle behind electrical installation and to understand the terminology.
Who is this course aimed at?
Plumbers, Gas engineers, Kitchen fitters, alarm installers, Electric garage door fitter, Facility, Project and Commercial managers, Sales staff, General construction personnel involved in operating electrical equipment who require a basic application of how and why electrical systems work.
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For more information or to enrol onto this course, please contact our Business Development team by clicking here.
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What are the benefits of studying this course?
Understand the terminology, background information and the responsibilities of working with electricity.
Qualifications gained
Successful Completion of the course leads to the award of a Bedford College Underpinning knowledge certificate : Basic Electrical Course.
Delivery methods
- Two Days
- Internally assessed and marked
Course Content
- Basic parameters and units of measurement
- Types of electric current
- Electrical power and energy
- The basic electric circuits
- Ohms law and volt drop
- Electrical protection and calculation of protection device ratings
- Voltage bands
- The principles of earthing
- Switching and isolation of electrical equipment
Additional information
- No prior knowledge is required, although an appreciation of basic maths will be a benefit.
- This will lead to Part P (Building Regulation) course and portable Apliance Testing course (PAT)
- Lunch will be provided
- Calculator, Pen, Pencil, Note taking materials
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
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Call our Business Development team on 01234 291747 or complete the enquiry form below to register for this course.
Enquiry formAdditional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
