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Basic Principles of Electricity

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

50h

PRESENTATION

In the training session «Basic Principles of Electricity»You will explore the essential concepts of electricity, including an understanding of electrical components and basic systems. Emphasis is placed on the safety electric and teaches you about the handling appropriate use of tools and electrical equipment. In addition, you'll develop technical skills for solving simple electrical problems and interpreting electrical diagrams. This training will provide you with a solid foundation in electricity that can be applied in various professional settings, making it ideal for those who want to begin working with electrical systems safely and efficiently.

Objectives

  1. Provide a understanding solid foundation of the concepts fundamentals of electricity.

  2. To familiarize participants with the components y systems basic electrical components.

  3. Develop skills for the safe use of power tools and equipment.

  4. To promote the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot simple electrical problems.

  5. Facilitate the interpretation from blueprints and electrical diagrams.

  6. Prepare professionals to perform tasks electric basic skills with confidence and assurance.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ELECTRICIAN’S TRADE. How is electricity generated? The electrician’s trade. Quality in work. Work planning and organization. Electrical installations within the construction process. Regulations Governing the Construction Process. TEACHING UNIT 2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. BASIC CONCEPTS. Interpreting construction drawings. Site layout. Electrical installations. General concepts. Regulations governing low-voltage electrical installations. TEACHING UNIT 3. ELECTRICIAN’S TOOLS. Electrician’s tools. Other auxiliary tools. Ladders, scaffolding, and other auxiliary lifting systems. Occupational safety and health. LEARNING UNIT 4. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ELECTRICITY. Atomic structure of matter. Electric charges. Methods of electricity generation. Coulomb’s law. TEACHING UNIT 5. ELECTRIC CURRENT (I). Electric current. Types of electric current: direct, alternating, and pulsating. Effects of electric current. Electric circuit. Types of electric circuits. TEACHING UNIT 6. ELECTRIC CURRENT (II). Potential difference and electromotive force. Electrical resistance. Ohm’s Law. TEACHING UNIT 7. ELECTRIC CURRENT (III). Grounding. Conductance. Quantity of electricity. Electric current density. Joule effect. Electric power and energy. TEACHING UNIT 8. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS. Types of measuring instruments. The ammeter. The voltmeter. The ohmmeter. The wattmeter. The multimeter. The oscilloscope.
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