We’re offering Cork-based members a chance to up-skill maintenance/mechanical staff on electrical systems via a single-certified (QQI) Level 6 module.
This develops the capability of industrial technicians to safely diagnose and repair faults in electrically controlled production equipment.
As an action-learning event, the focus is on replicating real-life production issues to create optimum skills that transfer immediately to job performance.
This is a uniquely practical course, co-created with TECHNO TRAINING as a single module on our Level 6 Minor Award in Industrial Automation Technology.
It covers:
- Electrical concepts & units
- Electrical characteristics of conductors and insulators
- The behaviour of voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in circuits
- Using Ohm’s law to predict circuit behaviour
- Using a multimeter to measure V, I, and R
- Kirchoff’s current law
- Voltages and currents at different points in circuits
- Faulty components and open or short circuits
- Correct specification language to describe switchgear in terms of poles and throws
2. Electrical safety awareness
- Potential hazards associated with electrical equipment
- Appropriate precautions for different scenarios
- How electricity affects the human body
- When it is necessary to work LIVE
- Fault types and circuit protection types
- Why and when LOTO is required
- Procedures for working on equipment LIVE and de-energised
3. Circuit construction & troubleshooting
- Construct and test circuits using common components including safety relays
- Systematic approach to troubleshooting faults
- Using a multimeter to narrow to a fault area
- Building and testing relay latching circuits
- Correct terminology and recognising switchgear poles based on their universal numbering system
- Wire, test, and troubleshoot safety relays
4. 3-phase & motor control circuits
- 3-phase power generation
- Taking 3-phase multimeter readings
- Principles of induction motors, motor poles and RPM, star and delta wiring
- Taking resistance readings to deduce condition of motor windings
- Troubleshooting forward and reverse 3-phase motor circuits
- Taking motor current readings and comparing to expected values
5. Navigating electrical schematics to troubleshoot
- Using schematics to see how power is distributed
- Interpreting symbols and navigating both US and EU drawings
- Using electrical schematics to effectively troubleshoot
Target Learners:
- do not need a previous formal qualification but should have relevant work or life experience to have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with Level 5 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- are typically working in a manufacturing environment as part of an equipment maintenance team.
- have some experience working with electrical components ie they should be familiar with using a multimeter to troubleshoot, in order to complete the course in 5 days.
- are competent in written and spoken English – those whose first language is not English may be required to have an appropriate score in an approved examination in English language.
This course is delivered either on-site for members, at the TECHNO TRAINING facility in Grange Castle or a a Cork Venue.