Mechanical to Electrical Part 1
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Course Type | Electrical, Technical Skills
Certificate | MCP Training Certificate
Duration of Course | 4 Days
Location | Reading or Solihull
About Mechanical to Electrical Part 1
Mechanical to Electrical - Part 1 provides the first part of a City & Guilds accredited, 16-day programme which is divided into 4 parts, each part consisting of a 4-day course.
Part 1 is designed for technicians who have no previous electrical background, to enable them to perform high frequency, low risk, first-line electrical maintenance tasks including safe isolation, replacement and testing of a range of common electrical devices (motors, sensors, contactors, overloads, etc.) in a safe and effective manner. Most importantly, the format of the course is specifically designed so that, when combined with suitable on-site consolidation of training, it will assist the maintenance manager in meeting the legal requirements for employee competence in electrical work.
The Mechanical to Electrical Programme is also available as an on-site, cost-effective alternative to our regular public training courses held at our training centre in Reading.
Is it right for me?
The Mechanical to Electrical Programme – Part 1 is ideal for technicians that are working in a maintenance environment. This is the first electrical course any delegate from a mechanical background should enrol on. No prior electrical knowledge is assumed.
What will I learn?
Health & Safety
Relevant parts of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
Emergency isolation
BSEN:60617 symbols
Methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and RCDs
Cables/systems: termination of single core and sheathed cables
Connection to BS EN60309-2 and BS1363 plugs
Circuits: connect one-way, two-way lighting circuits and the principles of ring and radial socket outlet circuit
Supplies: single and three phase supplies up to 400V
Earthing and bonding
Use of instruments to include continuity and insulation testing
Theory to support the practical activities listed
The benefits?
Motivation and development of staff
Improved staff retention
Formal targeted training with direction and focused on business need
Encouragement of teamwork through coach and assessor communicating more with opposite trade
Re-focused training budget
SOPs and training packages are written around business need
Improved productivity as downtime is reduced due to increased skills base
Cross-cover of skills in event of absenteeism, sickness etc.
Nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; skills are validated
Training records meet and exceed those required by HSE etc.
