Electrical engineering practical training (basics)
The perfect foundation for any technician whose work involves electrical service to some extent.
An accessible programme in four half-day sessions, tailored to the development needs of the participants and their daily practice. The training module includes several progress assignments for completion between the practical sessions. These assignments are carried out with support from a practical supervisor/mentor from the participant’s own organisation.
The exam is administered in session 4. The exam includes both theoretical and practical assignments. Participants receive a certificate once they have completed all the assignments and passed the exam.
Module 1 - Component knowledge
What are the components in and on the technical system? What is it called, what does it do, what is it, and how can you see if it’s working? Additional knowledge: icons, symbols and what you can measure with them.
Module 2 - Reading the schematics
Recognising components on the switchboard or control panel, in the device, in the schematic, knowing your icons and symbols, codes, sequence and structure of the technical drawings (main power, control power), etc. Identifying how schematics fit together. Figuring out what is on, what is off, and what should be on but isn’t. Able to tell from the schematic what happens when power is supplied to a switch or pulse generator.
Module 3 - Measuring with the multimeter & amperage clamp
What are all the features and connections on these measuring tools? Configuring and connecting the multimeter. Basic concepts: voltage, current (AC/DC), resistance; volts, amperes and ohms. How do you check these values? Using a schematic and measuring various components in a circuit. Measuring electrical currents in a motor. Checking ‘distorted’ signals: how does the multimeter handle them? Measuring analogue signals (4-20 mA/1-10 V).
Module 4 - Troubleshooting
Applying the knowledge gained in modules 1, 2 and 3 using an analytical approach or roadmap. Locating the malfunction based on the current status of the technical system, using a schematic and the multimeter. Methodically searching for malfunctions. First step: gathering information. What works and what doesn’t? What needs to happen, and which components handle that? Where is that shown on the schematic? What codes are involved? Apply the exclusion method. At the appropriate point, switch to measuring and identifying which component is not working properly.
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