Technical Training

Industrial Electrical Systems

Objectives

This industry led programme is funded under Skills Connect and is primarily for people who are currently seeking employment, subject to eligibility criteria. (Free of charge to eligible job seekers)

Further details of Skills Connect and Skills Connect ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA can be found on the Skillnet Ireland Website

Upcoming Dates and Locations:
· DUBLIN October 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th
· CORK October 8th, 14th, 24th, 25th, 31st, November 1st
· DUBLIN November 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th

Dublin location is our training centre in Kilcarbery Park, Dublin 22.
Cork location is Radisson Blu hotel in Little Island.

The Industrial Electrical Systems training course develops the skills required by industrial maintenance technicians to safely diagnose and repair faults in electrically controlled equipment. We offer a uniquely practical course focused on replicating real-life scenarios using specialist industrial equipment and troubleshooting simulation software.  We also provide a comprehensive suite of online learning activities which enable deep learning and excellent retention of skills learned. Students are given full access to our materials when they register on the course so they can dive straight in to our materials which will help them prepare for the course and get the most out of it. 

To enable maintenance staff to be effective in the use of preventative and corrective maintenance strategies when working on modern industrial electrical systems and components. At the end of the Industrial Electrical Systems course the participants will be able to:

• Test electrical systems to narrow down a problem area.
• List electrical hazards when testing live systems and list ways to minimise hazards.
• Use electrical schematics to navigate a system effectively.
• Carry out LOTO procedures correctly.
• Describe the operating principle of fuses, MCBs and RCDs.
• Competently use multi-meters and grip-ons to test systems.
• Test 3-phase motor circuits controlled by contactors and overloads.
• Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a range of common faults on work- based technology.
  

COURSE DELIVERY

• The course is delivered over 6 instructor led days from 9:00AM-4:30PM. There are self directed hours to be completed before the course starts, between course days and before exams.
• Course days are blocked out over 3 weeks to enable sufficient time for self directed learning.
• Small groups ensure individual attention and pace can be adjusted to learner needs
• Highly qualified and experienced trainers.
• Desktop training kits, 1 per person. Kits include electrical components, Fuses, Power supplies, Switches, Reed Switches, Sensors, Solenoids, Transformers, Relays, Contactors
• Courseware includes quizzes and interactive learning materials and workbooks for practical exercises and revision
• Troubleshooting simulation software for additional practise and interactive learning
• Students will need a laptop or tablet to complete the course. Technotraining may be able to provide a laptop for the duration of the course, depending on availability
  

QQI Assessment
Examination 1. 40% of overall mark       
Examination 2. 30% of overall mark
Skills Demonstration based on reading drawings, building and troubleshooting circuits. 30% of overall mark
The pass mark for all assessments is 50%

Content includes

Correct diagnosis of electrical systems faults saves time and money in the long run. And, effective troubleshooters add great value to the organisation they work for. Learning to work safely with electrical equipment is central to the course and qualification means that you have demonstrated your competence as required in Health and Safety legislation. This internationally-recognised qualification will present opportunities to work in diverse areas within the manufacturing environment carrying out the diagnosing and repair/replacement of components.

Course Modules

Unit 1 Electrical Concepts and Units – at the end of this learners should be able to:

• Understand the differences between conductors and insulators
• Understand the concept and units of voltage, current and resistance. Use Ohm’s law to predict circuit behaviour
• Competently use a multimeter to measure V, I and R.
• Understand Kirchoff’s current law
• Work out what voltages and currents will be at different points in series and parallel circuits
• Understand how to detect and conclude that circuits have open or short circuit faults
• Use the correct specification language to describe switchgear in terms of poles and throws (ways)
• Understand the principles of electro-magnetism and how it applies to DC motors
  

Unit 2 Electrical Safety Awareness: at the end of this learners should be able to:

• List the hazards associated with electricity
• Appreciate why precautions are necessary
• List the effects of electricity on the human body
• Evaluate if it is necessary to work LIVE
• List the types of electrical fault and circuit protection
• Appreciate why and when LOTO is required
• Follow procedures for working on equipment LIVE and De-energised
• Electrical Protection
• Types of fault conditions that can be detected
• Principle of operation of circuit breakers
• MCB rating and trip characteristics
• Fuse types and ratings
• RCD and RCBO principles
  

Unit 3 Testing Circuits & Circuit Components including Safety Relays: at the end of this learners should be able to:

• Build, verify and test series and parallel circuits
• Use a multi-meter competently to test circuits
• Build relay latching circuits
• Use the correct terminology and recognise switchgear poles based on their universal numbering system
• Wire, test and troubleshoot safety relays
  

Unit 3 AC Systems (optional module)

• Describe the characteristics of an AC Sine Wave in terms of RMS voltage, peak voltage, frequence, and time period
• Deduce inductive reactance in an AC coil
• Understand transformers, split coils, turns, step-up and step-down

Unit 4 3-phase and Motor control circuits

• Understanding 3-phase power generating systems
• Principle of induction motors, motor poles and rpm, star and delta wiring.
• Take resistance reading to deduce condition of coils
• Wire 3ph motor control and protection using contactors and overloads
• Reverse 3 phase motors
• Cause single phasing to occur to see motor response
• Control motors using a variable speed drive
• Troubleshooting forward and reverse 3-phase motor circuits

Unit 5 Using Electrical Schematics to troubleshoot

• Use schematics to see how power is distributed from 3ph to 1ph to DC to safety circuits
• Interpret symbols and skilfully navigate your way on both US and EU drawings.
• How to use electrical schematics to effectively troubleshoot

Who should attend

Those who want to upskill and develop electrical knowledge in order to pursue a career in a production environment or industrial maintenance personnel who would like to increase their electrical troubleshooting skills. You do not need to be formally qualified as an electrician to do this course. So, whether you are starting a career in industrial maintenance, or you are already engaged in maintenance of equipment systems but want to develop your skills further, this training course is ideal for you. 

Qualification

6N5377 QQI Level 6 Minor award in Industrial Electrical Systems
This Award is one component required for the Major Award 6M5154 Maintenance Skills Technology

Upcoming dates:

No training dates available at the moment.