Participants will gain an understanding of the relationship between voltage and current to work on and troubleshoot electrical systems. The course will also cover Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) circuit concepts, transformers' types of uses and their interaction in an electrical circuit, as well as the necessary knowledge to work on and fix motor control circuits. As electrical hazards can result in serious injury to personnel that work on or around electrical equipment, the course will also focus on international safety requirements, including OSHA standards, and best practices.  Participants will learn the steps needed for the prevention of electrical injuries. 

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Apply tools and techniques to perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on various types of electrical equipment
• Demonstrate a basic current, voltage and resistance relationships in electrical systems
• Describe how inductors and capacitors work and interact with electrical circuits
• Explain the theory of a generator and how a sine wave is produced
• State the difference between a power and a distribution transformer and explain the cooling methods used for transformers
• Minimize risks by identifying the hazards associated with electrical energy and by complying with safety guidelines
• Describe and apply the requirements in EN 500110, the most widely used standard for the protection of individuals from the effects of electrical hazard

Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Inspectors, Electrical Professionals & Supervisors, Instrumentation and Design Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Energy Management Consultants, Control Engineers & Technicians, Automation & Process Engineers, Chemical & Mechanical Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Field Technicians, Graduate Engineers, Project and Production Managers, Project Engineers, Electronic Technicians, Plant Managers, Process Control Engineers, System Engineers, System Integrators, Testing Engineers & Technicians, Power System Engineers, Power System Technicians, Utility Engineers, Managers & Team Leaders of Engineering Departments, Safety Professionals, Plant Electricians, Facilities Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Project Engineers, Commissioning & Testing Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Electrical Technologists, Facility & Plant Managers 

Electrical Concepts

• Basic atomic structure
• Voltage, current, resistance
• Inductance, magnetism, capacitance
• Direct Current (DC)
• Alternating Current (AC)

Electrical Terminology

• Understanding Volts, Amperes, Ohms
• Defining Henry, Farads
• Applying Ohm's Law
• Kirchhoff's Law

Electrical Components: Operation, Control and Maintenance

• Direct Current (DC)
• Alternating Current (AC) circuits
• Motor fundamentals
• P/N junction semi-conductors
• Rectifiers
• Transistors
• Test equipment
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Circuit breakers
• Protective relaying
• Motor control center

 Electrical Maintenance Planning

• Definition of planned maintenance
• Recommended maintenance periodicities
• Factors that affect periodicities
• Scheduling tips

Electrical Hazards & Protective Measures

• Electrical terminology
• Electric shock
• Arc flash

Hazard Assessment Concerns for Live Electrical Work

• Determining what hazards are involved
• Identifying the risks involved
• Developing measures to reduce the risks
• Implementing the measures
• Documenting the process
• Reviewing process

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.