Mechanical to Electrical Part 4

Is it right for me?

Following some on-job coaching and assessment the delegate is able to carry out basic electrical tasks without the need to wait for an electrical colleague to help him/her out. This course is for technicians who have completed Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Mechanical to Electrical conversion programme.

What will I learn?

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

• Theory of fault finding techniques

• Practical fault finding techniques on pre-prepared rigs and portable electrical equipment; testing to component level

• Practical fault finding on control circuits, using digital multi-meters and flowcharts

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers

• Introduction to Thermal Imaging

• Comprehensive review of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 in preparation for the final exam paper

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.