Course description
The course begins by teaching you about electrical safety, electrical circuits, and electrical theory. You will initially focus on what constitutes an electrical wiring system and the hazards involved in working with electric power. You will be familiarized with the installation procedures and storage techniques for electrical wiring components such as device boxes, raceways and fittings, and conductors and cables. You will also learn the basic electrical wiring systems involved in residential, commercial, industrial projects.
Your study of electricity and electrical circuits will then covers the plans and outlines included in electrical drawings. You will learn the different kinds of test equipment used in the electrical trade such as the ammeter, galvanometer, voltmeter, ohmmeter, and multimeter, and become fully informed about their uses. By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of electrical current, power, voltage, resistance, circuits.
If you want to learn about the significance and applications of the modern electrical trade, then this free Diploma in Electrical Studies course is for you. This will be a valuable investment for aspiring professionals in the areas of construction and electrical engineering as well as those engaged in handyman repairs. So check out the course today, and get a quick, solid boost to your career.
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Training content
Module 1: The Electrical Trade
Description: In this module, you will be introduced to the electrical trade. You will learn about various terms associated with the electrical trade and be able to describe the significance of the electrical trade in today's times.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Electrical Trade
- Career Opportunities in the Electrical Trade
- Lesson Summary
Module 2: Electrical Safety
Description: This module will teach you about electrical safety. You will learn about the hazards of working with electric power and the different types of electric burns.
- Learning Outcomes
- Electrical Safety and Electric Shock
- Practicing Safety Measures
- Other Workplace Hazards and Precautionary Steps
- Basic Tool Safety
- Working in Confined Spaces
- Handling Hazardous Materials
- Respiratory Protection
- Safeguarding Against Falls
- Lesson Summary
Module 3: Electrical Circuits
Description: In this module, you will learn about electrical circuits and how electricity works in them. You will learn about the reaction and involvement of atoms in electric circuits. This module will also teach you about Ohm's law.
- Learning Outcomes
- Electrical Circuits
- Atomic Theory
- Electrical Power
- Electrical Circuits - Other Terminologies
- Lesson Summary
Module 4: Electrical Theory
Description: This module teaches you about the theoretical aspects of the electrical trade. You will become knowledgeable on the differences between series and parallel circuits and be able to explain Kirchhoff's law.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Electrical Theory
- Resistive Circuits
- Kirchhoff's Law
- Lesson Summary
Module 5: Diploma in Electrical Studies - First Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Electrical Studies - First Assessment
Module 6: Device Boxes
Description: In this module, you will learn more about device boxes and their use in electrical wiring systems. You will become knowledgeable on terms associated with electrical device boxes and the various types of device boxes that electricians work with.
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Device Boxes
- Sizing and Installing Device Boxes
- Lesson Summary
Module 7: Hand Bending Conduit
Description: This module will inform you on hand bending conduits and the purpose of using electrical conduits. You will learn about the importance of using hand benders on the job and be able to describe the techniques for using hand-operated conduit benders.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Hand Bending
- Hand Bending Process and Equipment
- Geometry Required to Make a Bend
- Lesson Summary
Module 8: Raceways and Fittings
Description: In this module, you will learn about raceways and fittings. You will become informed on the different types of metal conduit fittings available to electricians and how to store raceways.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Raceways and Fittings
- Working with Raceways and Conduits
- Raceway Fasteners and Anchors
- Lesson Summary
Module 9: Conductors and Cables
Description: In this module, you will become knowledgeable on conductors and cables. You will be able to identify different equipment used for installing conductors into conduits. This module will also teach you the procedure involved in feeding conductors into conduits.
- Learning Outcomes
- Conductors and Cables
- Conductors and Insulation
- Installing Conductors
- Lesson Summary
Module 10: Diploma in Electrical Studies - Second Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Electrical Studies - Second Assessment
Module 11: Basic Electrical Drawings
Description: This module will teach you the importance of interpreting electrical drawings accurately. You will learn about the various terms associated with electrical drawings and the different electrical symbols.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Basic Electrical Drawings
- Drawing Layout, Drafting Lines, Electrical Symbols
- Electrical Drawings and Plans
- Lesson Summary
Module 12: Electrical Test Equipment
Description: In this module, you will learn about electrical test equipment. You will learn about different test instruments and meters and be able to explain how a moving-coil meter operates. This module will teach you about precautions for working safely with test equipment.
- Learning Outcomes
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Various Meters
- Test Equipment and Safety Precautions
- Other Tools of the Trade
- Lesson Summary
Module 13: Diploma in Electrical Studies - Third Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Electrical Studies - Third Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Electrical Studies - Final Assessment
Certification / Credits
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the significance of electrical trade in today's times
- Describe the basic electrical wiring system in residential, commercial, industrial projects
- State the hazards involved in working with electric power
- List the various types of electrical device boxes used by electricians
- Explain the uses of electrical test equipment
- Summarize what is meant by electrical current, power, voltage, resistance, circuits
- Identify the plans and drawings included in electrical drawings
- Explain the uses of electrical test equipment such as ammeter, galvanometer, voltmeter, ohmmeter, multimeter
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