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Science & Principles of Electro Technology

This science theory workshop gives you the foundation knowledge to fully understand how and why basic electrical systems work. This knowledge is essential for those considering progressing to more advanced electrical courses.

Please note: We offer this course in person at our nationwide training centres
ico QUALIFICATION

None

ico ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal entry requirements

ico DELIVERY METHODS

5 Days In Centre

ico PRICE
£459.00 (£545.00 inc VAT)
Please note: We offer this course in person at our nationwide training centres
ico QUALIFICATION

None

ico ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal entry requirements

ico DELIVERY METHODS

5 Days In Centre

ico PRICE
£459.00 (£545.00 inc VAT)

Science of Electro Technology

The perfect starting point for anyone wanting to a career in the electrical industry

Principles of Electro Technology

Why do this course?

This course will help you understand the science behind practical skills and is a very good way to gain a quick overview of some of the key principles.

The main objective of this module is to give you the foundation knowledge of science and electrical fundamentals to understand how and why an electrical system works.

This is essential when considering progression onto the City & Guilds 2391-52 Testing and Periodic Inspection, Solar PV installation, Contractor short electrical courses, and into the lucrative opportunities of commercial electrical installations where a deeper understanding is required.

Please read all the content below, should you need anymore information or have any questions please give our course advisors a call.

COURSE OVERVIEW

What Will I Learn On This Course?

This science theory workshop gives you the foundation knowledge to fully understand how and why basic electrical systems work. This knowledge is essential for those considering progressing to more advanced electrical courses.
What are the course entry requirements?

What are the course entry requirements?

electrician taster sessions

If you are new to the industry, consider attending our Electrician Course Taster Day a great introduction and insight into an electrician’s career.

What will I learn on this course?

Is this course right for me?

This course package is suitable for anyone who wants to progress onto more advanced electrical contractor courses where a deeper knowledge of the science is required. A solid grounding in maths (GCSE) is very useful.

Fundamentals of electricity

  • Electron theory including atomic elements and free electrons
  • Charge and attraction
  • Coulomb’s Law
  • Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors
  • Current
  • Voltage
  • Resistance
  • Electrical symbols and mathematical expressions.

Simple electrical circuit theory:

  • Ohm’s Law
  • Using digital multimeters to measure resistance, voltage, and current
  • Practical workshop including building simple electrical circuits, calculating the expected value of current, and measuring the actual resistance, voltage, and current
  • DC series circuits, this follows the theory then the practical route
  • DC parallel circuits again follows the theory then practical route reinforcing the use of previously learnt techniques.
  • DC series – parallel circuits, following the same pattern as the previous day
  • Power, solving power problems using power formulae
  • Magnetism
  • Electromagnetism and electromagnets.

Basic AC Theory:

  • Introduction to AC, sine waves, single and 3-phase supplies
  • AC generation
  • Frequency
  • Voltage and current, peak, instantaneous, and RMS values
  • Relationship between line and phase voltage in a 3-phase system
  • Transformer theory, calculation, and practical
  • Capacitance theory, calculation, and practical
  • Inductance theory, calculation, and practical
  • Impedance theory, and calculation of circuit impedance.
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Pay as You Train

This is the most common method of payment, we understand that some of the courses can be difficult to pay all at once. Therefore at Trade Skills 4U we allow you on our longer courses to pay as you train, this means you pay week by week interest free.

Pay As You Train is only available on our longer courses covering a number of weeks. Typically we will agree a payment plan with you where by you will pay your deposit and then pay a set amount 21 Days before each class start date.

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What is the purpose for the 4141-02 Science of Electro Technology?

The main objective of this module is to give you the foundation knowledge of science and electrical fundamentals to fully understand how and why an electrical system works.

OUR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Gatwick

Mitre Court, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY

Our Mitre Court and Explorer 2 Facilities are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport. They are comfortable, light and airy environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.

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Coventry

Rowan House, Westwood Way, Coventry, West Mids, CV4 8HS

Our brand new centre opened in July 2019 offering a full range of electrical courses for those based in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and all over the midlands region.

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Warrington

Unit B, The Beacons, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6WY

Our Northern training facility is situated just off Junction 10 of the M62 at Birchwood Park and is very accessible from towns such as Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

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Leeds

Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorks, LS14 1PQ

Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. It’s situated east of Leeds, just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.

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Central London

City & Guilds, 5-6 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE

Our centre in Central London is based right next to the old bailey, Smithfield Market and St Barts Hospital. We currently only offer electrical courses for experienced electricians from Central London.

Science & Principles of Electro Technology

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