Course Description

Safe handling, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment is crucial for preventing electrical accidents, ensuring the longevity of equipment, and maintaining optimal performance. Electrical accidents can result in severe injuries or fatalities, while improper handling and maintenance can lead to equipment failure, downtime, and increased energy costs. By adhering to safety guidelines and best practices, individuals and organizations can create a safer working environment, protect valuable assets, and promote energy efficiency.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand Fundamental Electrical Principles
  • Recognize and Assess Electrical Hazards
  • Properly Handle and Operate Electrical Equipment
  • Perform Basic Electrical Maintenance
  • Apply Advanced Electrical Concepts

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Maintenance Technicians, Safety Officers, Operations Personnel & Anyone involved in the selection, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration & Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Fundamentals of Electricity & Electrical Safety

  • Introduction to Electricity: Basic concepts, units, and laws
  • Electrical Safety Overview: Hazards, regulations, and standards (NEC, OSHA)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection and use
  • Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Theory and practical application

Day 2

Electrical Systems & Hazard Analysis

  • AC/DC Systems: Principles and applications
  • Single-phase and Three-phase Systems: Characteristics and applications
  • Electrical Wiring Systems: Types, installation, and maintenance
  • Hazard Analysis Techniques: Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

Day 3

Electrical Measurements & Troubleshooting

  • Use of Electrical Measuring Instruments: Multimeter, clamp meter, etc.
  • Troubleshooting Techniques: Systematic approach to fault finding
  • Motor Control Basics: Starters, relays, and overload protection
  • Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Day 4

Electrical Maintenance & Predictive Maintenance

  • Preventive Maintenance Programs: Importance and implementation
  • Predictive Maintenance Techniques: Vibration analysis, thermography, etc.
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance: Motors, transformers, switchgear
  • Battery Safety and Maintenance

Day 5

Advanced Topics & Case Studies

  • Power Distribution Systems: Overview and components
  • Grounding and Bonding: Principles and applications
  • Electrical Codes and Standards: In-depth review and updates
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples of electrical accidents and safety incidents

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.