Industrial Electrical Systems- QQI Award (Minor) Level 6
14 July 2023
Dates – CORK July 14th, 21st, 24th, 25th, August 1st, 2nd
Industry 4.0 Skillnet partial funding available to Irish Private Construction and Quarrying companies (including Sole Traders).
The Industrial Electrical Systems training course develops the skills required by industrial maintenance technicians to safely diagnose and repair faults in electrically controlled equipment. We offer a uniquely practical course focused on replicating real-life scenarios using specialist industrial equipment and troubleshooting simulation software. We also provide a comprehensive suite of online learning activities which enable deep learning and excellent retention of skills learned. Students are given full access to our materials when they register on the course so they can dive straight in to our materials which will help them prepare for the course and get the most out of it.
This first day is face-to-face in the classroom. The 6 day course might be better for you if in the last five years:
You have not worked in a maintenance role
You have never used a multimeter to troubleshoot
You have not previously completed a technical certified course of study
You have not previously engaged in online learning
If you are still unsure please contact us to discuss it in more detail
Who should attend the QQI Level 6 Industrial Electrical Systems course:
Those who want to upskill and develop electrical knowledge in order to pursue a career in a production environment or industrial maintenance personnel who would like to increase their electrical troubleshooting skills. You do not need to be formally qualified as an electrician to do this course. So, whether you are starting a career in industrial maintenance, or you are already engaged in maintenance of equipment systems but want to develop your skills further, this training course is ideal for you.
Why should I attend?
Correct diagnosis of electrical systems faults saves time and money in the long run. And, effective troubleshooters add great value to the organisation they work for. Learning to work safely with electrical equipment is central to the course and qualification means that you have demonstrated your competence as required in Health and Safety legislation. This internationally-recognised qualification will present opportunities to work in diverse areas within the manufacturing environment carrying out the diagnosing and repair/replacement of components.
Course Objectives
To enable maintenance staff to be effective in the use of preventative and corrective maintenance strategies when working on modern industrial electrical systems and components. At the end of the Industrial Electrical Systems course the participants will be able to:
Test electrical systems to narrow down a problem area.
List electrical hazards when testing live systems and list ways to minimise hazards.
Use electrical schematics to navigate a system effectively.
Carry out LOTO procedures correctly.
Describe the operating principle of fuses, MCBs and RCDs.
Competently use multi-meters and grip-ons to test systems.
Test 3-phase motor circuits controlled by contactors and overloads.
Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a range of common faults on work- based technology.
Course Modules
Unit 1 /Electrical Concepts and Units – at the end of this learners should be able to:
Understand the differences between conductors and insulators
Understand the concept and units of voltage, current and resistance. Use Ohm’s law to predict circuit behaviour
Competently use a multimeter to measure V, I and R.
Understand Kirchoff’s current law
Work out what voltages and currents will be at different points in series and parallel circuits
Understand how to detect and conclude that circuits have open or short circuit faults
Use the correct specification language to describe switchgear in terms of poles and throws (ways)
Understand the principles of electro-magnetism and how it applies to DC motors
Unit 2 /Electrical Safety Awareness: at the end of this learners should be able to:
List the hazards associated with electricity
Appreciate why precautions are necessary
List the effects of electricity on the human body
Evaluate if it is necessary to work LIVE
List the types of electrical fault and circuit protection
Appreciate why and when LOTO is required
Follow procedures for working on equipment LIVE and De-energised
Electrical Protection
Types of fault conditions that can be detected
Principle of operation of circuit breakers
MCB rating and trip characteristics
Fuse types and ratings
RCD and RCBO principles
Unit 3 /Testing Circuits & Circuit Components including Safety Relays: at the end of this learners should be able to:
Build, verify and test series and parallel circuits
Use a multi-meter competently to test circuits
Build relay latching circuits
Use the correct terminology and recognise switchgear poles based on their universal numbering system
Wire, test and troubleshoot safety relays
Unit 3 /AC Systems (optional module)
Describe the characteristics of an AC Sine Wave in terms of RMS voltage, peak voltage, frequence, and time period
Deduce inductive reactance in an AC coil
Understand transformers, split coils, turns, step-up and step-down
Unit 4 /3-phase and Motor control circuits
Understanding 3-phase power generating systems
Principle of induction motors, motor poles and rpm, star and delta wiring.
Take resistance reading to deduce condition of coils
Wire 3ph motor control and protection using contactors and overloads
Reverse 3 phase motors
Cause single phasing to occur to see motor response
Control motors using a variable speed drive
Troubleshooting forward and reverse 3-phase motor circuits
Unit 5 /Using Electrical Schematics to troubleshoot
Use schematics to see how power is distributed from 3ph to 1ph to DC to safety circuits
Interpret symbols and skilfully navigate your way on both US and EU drawings.
How to use electrical schematics to effectively troubleshoot
QQI Assessment
Examination 1. 40% of overall mark
Examination 2. 30% of overall mark
Skills Demonstration based on reading drawings, building and troubleshooting circuits. 30% of overall mark
The pass mark for all assessments is 50%
QQI Accreditation and Progression
6N5377 QQI Level 6 Minor award in Industrial Electrical Systems
No previous formal qualification is required but learners should have relevant work or life experience to have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with Level 5 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Competence in written and spoken English is essential. International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate score in an approved examination in English language.
Dates – CORK July 14th, 21st, 24th, 25th, August 1st, 2nd
Industry 4.0 Skillnet partial funding available to Irish Private Construction and Quarrying companies (including Sole Traders).
The Industrial Electrical Systems training course develops the skills required by industrial maintenance technicians to safely diagnose and repair faults in electrically controlled equipment. We offer a uniquely practical course focused on replicating real-life scenarios using specialist industrial equipment and troubleshooting simulation software. We also provide a comprehensive suite of online learning activities which enable deep learning and excellent retention of skills learned. Students are given full access to our materials when they register on the course so they can dive straight in to our materials which will help them prepare for the course and get the most out of it.
This first day is face-to-face in the classroom. The 6 day course might be better for you if in the last five years:
You have not worked in a maintenance role
You have never used a multimeter to troubleshoot
You have not previously completed a technical certified course of study
You have not previously engaged in online learning
If you are still unsure please contact us to discuss it in more detail
Who should attend the QQI Level 6 Industrial Electrical Systems course:
Those who want to upskill and develop electrical knowledge in order to pursue a career in a production environment or industrial maintenance personnel who would like to increase their electrical troubleshooting skills. You do not need to be formally qualified as an electrician to do this course. So, whether you are starting a career in industrial maintenance, or you are already engaged in maintenance of equipment systems but want to develop your skills further, this training course is ideal for you.
Why should I attend?
Correct diagnosis of electrical systems faults saves time and money in the long run. And, effective troubleshooters add great value to the organisation they work for. Learning to work safely with electrical equipment is central to the course and qualification means that you have demonstrated your competence as required in Health and Safety legislation. This internationally-recognised qualification will present opportunities to work in diverse areas within the manufacturing environment carrying out the diagnosing and repair/replacement of components.
Course Objectives
To enable maintenance staff to be effective in the use of preventative and corrective maintenance strategies when working on modern industrial electrical systems and components. At the end of the Industrial Electrical Systems course the participants will be able to:
Test electrical systems to narrow down a problem area.
List electrical hazards when testing live systems and list ways to minimise hazards.
Use electrical schematics to navigate a system effectively.
Carry out LOTO procedures correctly.
Describe the operating principle of fuses, MCBs and RCDs.
Competently use multi-meters and grip-ons to test systems.
Test 3-phase motor circuits controlled by contactors and overloads.
Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a range of common faults on work- based technology.
Course Modules
QQI Assessment
QQI Accreditation and Progression
Entry Requirements
No previous formal qualification is required but learners should have relevant work or life experience to have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with Level 5 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Competence in written and spoken English is essential. International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate score in an approved examination in English language.
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