| A basic electrical course can be taken in as little as | | | | electric current , the ins and outs of electrical power |
| one day. It can teach you the basics of do it yourself | | | | and energy and all it many options, the rudimentaries |
| work at home or let you get a glimpse into whether | | | | of electric circuits, and the theory of continuity |
| an electrical career might be right for you. As long as | | | | resistance and insulation. |
| you keep in mind that you cant run out and perform | | | | Students in the electric course will also learn how to |
| all sorts of electrical functions with a basic course it | | | | protect themselves and others from harm as a result |
| can be helpful. | | | | of electricity or electric currents and how to calculate |
| Lets look at one typical entry level electrical course | | | | the ratings of protective devices. The principle of |
| and see what it offers. | | | | earthing is another topic for discussion in this basic |
| This two day course focuses on teaching students a | | | | electrical course, as is the isolation and switching of |
| basic understanding of electrical terminology, the | | | | electrical equipment, and the polarity of plug |
| basics of electrical theory and the most-used units of | | | | connections. Students also learn how to use |
| measurement in the practice of electrical work. This | | | | extension leads and what they're meant for, and are |
| basic electrical course is highly beneficial for those | | | | familiarized with various types and circumstances of |
| who have no electrical background or whose electrical | | | | hazards due to electrical equipment. |
| knowledge is limited. If others have had some basic | | | | While primarily classroom instruction and lecture |
| electrical training quite some time back and feel rusty, | | | | method of teaching, there is some practical hands-on |
| they can take this electrical course as a refresher. | | | | work in this basic electrical course. Students get to |
| This two day electrical course is also considered a | | | | perform some rudimentary electrical work in the shop |
| voluntary requisite to more advanced electrical | | | | under the watchful eye of instructors. |
| training. It also helps prepare those who want to test | | | | When students leave the two day class they will |
| for portable appliance electrical work, certification in | | | | have learned, for example, how and why a circuit |
| the area of electrical inspection and installation and | | | | experiences drops in voltage and how to calculate |
| other areas that require certification. For those who | | | | and assess the occurrence. They'll know as well |
| know they want to go on to take another electrical | | | | about Ohms Law and what is says about how |
| course or two or three, registration for this basic | | | | voltage, resistance and current relate to each other. |
| electrical course will provide a 10 percent discount for | | | | They'll know the characteristics of both AC and DC |
| all others when they register. | | | | power, the role that earthing plays in electrical power, |
| This initial electrical course teaches, or at least | | | | and the difference between it and bonding. They'll |
| introduces the students to the basic units of | | | | understand the particulars of inspections and the |
| measurement and electrical parameters. It teaches | | | | reasons they are important. |
| them about the various types and methods of | | | | |