Sale! Electrical Theory and Maintenance QLS Level 3

Course Code

OSC1023

Gain an insight into electrical theory and maintenance, from home!

Study electrical theory, the physics of electricity, electrical technology, installation and wiring
Follow detailed guidance on health and safety, risk assessment and legal regulations that are important when carrying out electrical maintenance work

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This course has been developed for those with an interest in the principles of electrical theory and maintenance.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Theory and Maintenance Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Introduction
Legal responsibilities and regulations
Intrinsic safety
Accidents at work
Electrical safety and isolation
Types of technical information and documentation
Overview of roles and responsibilities

Atomic structure
Electricity
Current
Units of measurement in more detail
Ohms Law
Power
Resistance
Capacitance and capacitors
Circuits
Cables
Safe electrical installations and protection

Working safely
Risk assessment
Technical information: types and uses
Removal of waste

Power generation
Transformers
Substations
Alternators
Balancing loads
Resistance
Overcurrent

Building regulations
Power systems
Types of plugs and sockets
Telecommunications (voice and data systems)
Structured cabling

Supply systems
Lighting and power circuits
Junction boxes
Domestic contexts
Sizing cable
Enclosures

Assessment

The Electrical Theory and Maintenance course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or sent to you via email, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College Pen and highlighter
*Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.