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Get the hands-on electrical knowledge you need to work safely and confidently on the job. This course covers everything from DC circuit analysis and AC theory to motor controls, wiring methods, and fault diagnosis. Whether you are starting your apprenticeship or sharpening your trade skills, this is the training that gets you ready for real work.

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What your team will master:

This course takes you through the full scope of electrical work, starting with safety protocols such as lockout/tagout and PPE, then moving on to DC and AC circuit analysis, transformer operation, and power distribution. You will learn how to read blueprints and schematics, perform load calculations, and wire motor control systems. Test equipment operation and systematic troubleshooting methods are covered in depth so you can quickly locate and fix faults. Supplementary topics include variable frequency drives, PLC basics, and renewable energy systems. By the end, you will have the technical foundation to perform professional electrical work across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Electrical Fundamentals and Safety

  • Lesson 1 • Electrical Hazard Recognition

    Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire hazards in electrical environments. Provides the safety awareness required before any hands-on lab work.

  • Lesson 2 • Personal Protective Equipment

    Covers selection, inspection, and proper use of PPE for electrical tasks. Directly supports safe participation in all lab exercises.

  • Lesson 3 • Atomic Theory and Electrical Charge

    Explains electron behaviour, charge, and how current flows in conductors. Establishes the atomic basis needed for all subsequent circuit analysis.

  • Lesson 4 • Voltage, Current, and Resistance

    Defines the three core electrical quantities and their units. Connects measurement concepts to real circuit behaviour throughout the course.

  • Lesson 5 • Lockout/Tagout Procedures

    Teaches energy isolation steps to de-energise equipment before maintenance. Ensures learners can safely control hazardous energy in every lab and field scenario.

Chapter 2See details

DC Circuit Analysis

  • Lesson 1 • Parallel Circuit Analysis

    Examines circuits with multiple current paths and shared voltage. Prepares learners for combination circuit analysis and real-world branch wiring.

  • Lesson 2 • Series-Parallel Combination Circuits

    Solves complex networks by reducing them to equivalent series or parallel sections. Develops systematic problem-solving skills applied in advanced circuit chapters.

  • Lesson 3 • Series Circuit Analysis

    Analyses circuits where components share a single current path. Introduces voltage division and total resistance concepts built upon in combination circuits.

  • Lesson 4 • Kirchhoff's Laws

    Uses KVL and KCL to analyse circuits not solvable by simple reduction. Provides the analytical tools required for AC and network circuit chapters.

  • Lesson 5 • Ohm's Law Applications

    Applies the V=IR relationship to solve single and multi-component circuits. Forms the calculation backbone used in every subsequent circuit chapter.

Chapter 3See details

Electrical Measurement and Test Equipment

  • Lesson 1 • Oscilloscope Fundamentals

    Introduces oscilloscope controls to display and measure waveforms. Prepares learners for AC circuit analysis and signal troubleshooting in later chapters.

  • Lesson 2 • Measurement Error and Calibration

    Identifies sources of measurement error and explains instrument calibration requirements. Ensures data reliability in lab reports and field diagnostics.

  • Lesson 3 • Insulation and Continuity Testing

    Uses megohmmeters and continuity testers to verify conductor integrity. Directly supports wiring installation verification and fault-finding procedures.

  • Lesson 4 • Multimeter Operation and Safety

    Covers meter functions, range selection, and safe probe placement. Establishes correct measurement habits used throughout all lab activities.

  • Lesson 5 • Current Measurement Techniques

    Teaches in-line ammeter use and clamp meter operation for AC and DC current. Connects current measurement to circuit analysis and load verification.

Chapter 4See details

AC Circuit Theory and Analysis

  • Lesson 1 • AC Power and Power Factor

    Distinguishes true, reactive, and apparent power and calculates power factor. Directly supports power factor correction work in the wiring and systems chapters.

  • Lesson 2 • Inductance and Inductive Reactance

    Explains how inductors oppose current change and create reactance in AC circuits. Connects inductor behaviour to motor and transformer analysis in later chapters.

  • Lesson 3 • Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance

    Describes capacitor charging behaviour and frequency-dependent reactance. Prepares learners for power factor correction and filter circuit design.

  • Lesson 4 • Impedance and Phasor Analysis

    Combines resistance and reactance into impedance using phasor diagrams. Provides the analytical framework for RLC circuit and power factor calculations.

  • Lesson 5 • AC Waveform Characteristics

    Defines frequency, period, amplitude, and phase of sinusoidal waveforms. Establishes AC vocabulary and maths used in all subsequent AC analysis sections.

Chapter 5See details

Electrical Wiring Methods and Materials

  • Lesson 1 • Wiring Devices and Boxes

    Covers outlet, switch, and junction box selection, fill, and installation. Completes the wiring system knowledge needed for residential and commercial work.

  • Lesson 2 • Conductor Types and Sizing

    Covers wire gauge systems, insulation ratings, and ampacity tables. Ensures correct conductor selection for load, temperature, and installation conditions.

  • Lesson 3 • Cable Wiring Systems

    Examines armoured, metal-clad, and nonmetallic sheathed cable applications. Connects cable selection to installation environment and load requirements.

  • Lesson 4 • Conduit Systems and Raceways

    Identifies conduit types, fill calculations, and bending techniques. Prepares learners to design and install compliant raceway systems in the field.

  • Lesson 5 • Conductor Termination and Splicing

    Teaches stripping, crimping, and lug termination for reliable connections. Directly impacts circuit reliability and safety in all installed systems.

Chapter 6See details

Transformers and Power Distribution

  • Lesson 1 • Transformer Types and Ratings

    Compares step-up, step-down, isolation, and autotransformers by application. Guides correct transformer selection for distribution and control circuit tasks.

  • Lesson 2 • Power Distribution System Layout

    Traces power flow from utility service entrance through panels to branch circuits. Connects distribution knowledge to panel installation and load calculation work.

  • Lesson 3 • Three-Phase Transformer Connections

    Covers delta and wye winding configurations and their voltage relationships. Prepares learners for three-phase power distribution and motor circuit analysis.

  • Lesson 4 • Transformer Principles of Operation

    Explains mutual induction, core flux, and the turns ratio relationship. Establishes transformer theory applied to distribution and isolation transformer work.

  • Lesson 5 • Earthing and Bonding Systems

    Distinguishes equipment earthing from system earthing and explains bonding requirements. Ensures learners install safe, code-compliant earthing in all distribution work.

Chapter 7See details

Electric Motors and Motor Controls

  • Lesson 1 • Overload Protection and Sizing

    Selects and sets thermal and electronic overload relays to protect motor windings. Connects overload sizing to motor nameplate data and applicable standards.

  • Lesson 2 • Motor Starter and Contactor Wiring

    Wires across-the-line starters, contactors, and auxiliary contacts for motor control. Directly prepares learners for ladder logic and control circuit design.

  • Lesson 3 • AC Motor Types and Operation

    Compares induction, synchronous, and single-phase motor designs and their operating principles. Establishes motor theory required for control circuit and drive chapters.

  • Lesson 4 • Motor Troubleshooting Procedures

    Diagnoses motor faults using resistance, insulation, and current measurements. Develops systematic fault-finding skills applied in the advanced troubleshooting chapter.

  • Lesson 5 • Motor Nameplate and Selection

    Interprets nameplate data including voltage, FLA, service factor, and efficiency class. Guides correct motor selection and overload protection sizing.

Chapter 8See details

Electrical Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis

  • Lesson 1 • Systematic Troubleshooting Methodology

    Introduces half-split, cause-and-effect, and symptom-based diagnostic strategies. Provides the structured thinking framework applied in all subsequent fault-finding exercises.

  • Lesson 2 • Documentation and Corrective Action

    Records fault findings, corrective actions, and test results in maintenance logs. Establishes professional documentation habits required in industrial and commercial settings.

  • Lesson 3 • Control Circuit Fault Diagnosis

    Traces faults in ladder logic control circuits using voltage and continuity tests. Applies motor control wiring knowledge to real-world starter and relay failures.

  • Lesson 4 • Open and Short Circuit Faults

    Identifies symptoms and locates open and short circuit conditions using meters. Builds fault recognition skills essential for panel and motor system diagnosis.

  • Lesson 5 • Earth Fault Detection

    Detects line-to-earth faults using insulation testing and earth fault indicators. Connects earth fault diagnosis to earthing system knowledge from earlier chapters.

Certification

Your valid completion certificate

This course is for you:

  • Apprentice electricians: need structured theory to back up their field experience.

  • Maintenance technicians: want to handle electrical faults without calling a specialist.

  • Construction workers: looking to add electrical skills and expand their trade value.

  • Career changers: seeking a skilled trade with strong long-term employment prospects.

  • Facility managers: need to understand electrical systems to oversee contractors confidently.

  • Hobbyists and DIYers: ready to move beyond basic projects into serious electrical work.

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