Overview
Basic Electrical KnowledgeThis course is ideal if you are from a non-electrical background and have limited electrical knowledge, and want to learn more about the principles behind electrical installation and understand its terminology. The course is aimed at plumbers, gas engineers, kitchen fitters, general construction personnel and anyone involved in operating electrical equipment requiring a basic knowledge of how and why electrical systems.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Course Information
This course is ideal if you are from a non-electrical background and have limited electrical knowledge, and want to learn more about the principles behind electrical installation and understand its terminology. The course is aimed at plumbers, gas engineers, kitchen fitters, general construction personnel and anyone involved in operating electrical equipment requiring a basic knowledge of how and why electrical systems.
No prior knowledge is required, although an appreciation of basic maths will be a benefit.
During the course you will study the following topics:
- Basic parameters and units of measurement
- Types of electric current
- Electrical power and energy
- The basic electric circuits
- Ohms law and volt drop
- Electrical protection and calculation of protection device ratings
- Voltage bands
- The principles of earthing
- Switching and isolation of electrical equipment.
Successful completion of the course leads will to the award of a Bedford College Underpinning Knowledge Certificate. This will lead to Part P (Building Regulation) course and portable Appliance Testing course (PAT).
Lunch will be provided. You will need: a calculator, pen, pencil, note taking materials.
Funding Information
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.
