The Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 1 is designed for technicians who have no previous electrical background, to enable them to work on specific electrical tasks competently and safely.

Course content:

• Health and Safety
• Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Emergency isolation
• BSEN:60617 symbols
• Methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and RCD’s
• Cables/systems: termination of single core and sheathed cables
• Connection to BS EN60309-2 and BS1363 plugs
• Circuits: connect one-way, two-way lighting circuits and ring and radial socket outlet circuits
• Supplies: single and three phase supplies up to 400 V
• Earthing and bonding
• Use of instruments to include continuity and insulation testing
• Theory to support the practical activities listed above