Mechanical to Electrical Part 3

Is it right for me?

The Mechanical to Electrical - Part 3 builds on the knowledge gained in Parts 1 and 2. Technicians will broaden their knowledge base and successfully be able to complete a wider range of tasks involving electrical systems.

What will I learn?

• Health and Safety

• Relevant parts of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations

• Visual inspection and testing and interpretation of results

• Use of test instruments: continuity, insulation resistance, earth loop impedance and RCD testers

• Fault finding on a.c. motors and starters

• Control of a.c. motor systems

• Factors affecting cable selection

• Connect a simple relay unit to control remote loads

• Use of instruments

• Connect and test a range of control devices including proximity sensors and limit switches

• Location of faults on three phase systems

• Reading electrical drawings

• Theory to support the practical activities listed above

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.