Introduction to Basic Electrical Drawings and Test Equipment (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
This free online introductory course on basic electrical drawings and test equipment will get you fully up-to-speed on these important topics. Understanding electrical drawings and equipment is essential for any aspiring electrician. By the end of the course, you will know how to analyze information about power, lighting, and communication, and be much more familiar with important electrical symbols and test equipment.
This is a free online course with a certificate. Interested? Simply click the button and start today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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Curriculum
Interpreting electrical drawings accurately is one of the most important skills that a professional working in a related field can acquire. With this course, you will learn how to read drawings and become familiar with important terms associated with the drawings including the different electrical symbols, lines, and layouts. An electrical plan is one of the most critical blueprints of a project, so it is important that you learn to read this by heart.
Next, you will learn about scale drawings, power plans, lighting floor plans, electrical details, and diagrams. The course will also cover the different electrical current testing instruments such as an ammeter and a galvanometer as well as discuss their uses. You will also get a clear understanding of how a moving-coil meter operates, the purposes of testing equipment such as a voltmeter, ohmmeter, and multimeter, and the difference between an analogue and a digital voltmeter.
Being able to read the wiring and cable connections is essential for proper electrical installation and maintenance. This Introduction to Basic Electrical Drawings and Test Equipment course will be of great interest to professionals in the areas of construction and electrical engineering, as well as learners who want to gain practical knowledge and understanding of the electrical trade. So why wait? In just a few short hours, your electrical skills, and your résumé, will be at the next level.
Module 1
Basic Electrical Drawings
This module will teach you the importance of interpreting electrical drawings accurately. You will learn about the various terms associated with electrical drawings and the different electrical symbols.
Module 2
Electrical Test Equipment
In this module, you will learn about electrical test equipment. You will learn about different test instruments and meters and be able to explain how a moving-coil meter operates. This module will teach you about precautions for working safely with test equipment.
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- List the plans and drawings that are included in the electrical drawings
- Describe the various terms associated with electrical drawings
- Discuss the drawing layout, the common drafting lines, and the electrical symbols used in the trade
- Explain what is meant by scale drawings, power plans, lighting floor plans, electrical details and diagrams
- Describe electrical current testing instruments such as an ammeter and a galvanometer
- Summarize how a moving-coil meter operates
- Identify the purpose of testing equipment such as voltmeter, ohmmeter, multimeter
- List the difference between an analogue and a digital voltmeter
Complete This CPD Accredited Course & Get Your Certificate!
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Career Opportunities
Careers related to this course:
- Electrical Engineer
- Equipment Operator
- Lighting Technician
- Medical Equipment Repairer
- Tower Technician
- Electrician
- Oil and Gas Production Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Solution Architect
- Mining Machine Operator