The value of a maintenance operative who can safely isolate electrical supplies in order to carry out basic unsupervised electrical maintenance work, such as motor and pump changing, is now recognised as a critical asset in today's competitive markets. When combined with suitable in-plant consolidation of training, this course will assist employers in meeting the legal requirements for employee-competency when working on electrical systems.

Who is the course aimed at?

The structure and content of the course builds on Electrical Maintenance Skills - Part 1, (Course No 103). It is aimed at those fulfilling a maintenance role who as part of their normal routine, are required to work on electrical equipment and are required to safely isolate, disconnect, test and replace single and three-phase motors or similarly driven devices.

Course Presentation
The course has an extensive 'hands on' element, placing emphasis on safe working practice and on the development of useful and essential practical skills and understanding. Comprehensive course notes are provided.

Course Objectives
On successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to:

• understand the principles of power distrubution;
• recognise and understand the operation of a range of dc and single phase, ac motors
• recognise and understand the operation of a 3 phase, induction motor;
• demonstrate basic fault-finding on 3 phase motors;
• understand the function and operation of DOL and Star-Delta Starters;
• use electrical test equipment to carry out insulation and continuity checks;
• understand how to isolate 3 phase systems;
• use circuit diagrams as an aid to fault-finding.

Certification
On-going practical assessment and a multiple-choice examination forms the course assessment process. Successful completion of both elements leads to the award of: L.I.T.S. Ltd Certificate 'Electrical Maintenance Skills - Part 2'

On-site Consolidation
Competency can be best realised by workplace assessment against nationally recognised NVQ Standards of performance. This course, along with the completion of Part 1, will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge for the successful completion of appropriate NVQ Unit/s. Please call us for advice.