Industrial Electrical Maintenance Skills (Assured by City and Guilds) - for Maintenance Engineers

This popular course was developed by the College of West Anglia (CWA) in conjunction with City & Guilds for local industry. The course provides successful candidates with a certificate of achievement in this City & Guilds Assured course, and a level of attainment which is nationally recognised and respected by employers.

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Course Description
The course is of a practical nature with only essential related theory being included. The course is aimed at mechanical engineers/fitters or electrical engineers who require a fundamental understanding of industrial electrical systems and will give them the necessary skills to carry out first line electrical maintenance in a safe and competent manner.

The course includes a wide range of topics all being dealt with in a hands-on way with safety as an underlying theme. Topics include:
- Electrical safety and first aid
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Safe isolation techniques
- Electrical science
- Cables and terminations
- Electrical power distribution single and three phase
- Earthing arrangements
- Power circuits
- Circuit protection and protective devices
- Control circuits including introduction to PLCs
- Safety circuits - safety relays
- Industrial sensors
- Temperature and PID control
- Electrical drawings
- Motors and motor control systems including VSDs
- Testing of induction motors
- Safe use of test equipment
- Fault finding techniques on industrial power and control systems
Entry Requirements

Some experience in industry in an engineering role.
Course Length

How long is this course?

30 Days

When does this course start?

Please enquire for the next start date.

How many hours / days per week is this course?

You will be asked to attended for 30 days, across 6 weekly blocks
Progression Opportunities
What can I do after this course at CWA?

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:
- Industrial Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC 2) (King's Lynn)
- Industrial Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC 3) (King's Lynn)
Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

You will receive a certificate of achievement in Industrial Electrical Maintenance Skills (IEMS) Assured by City & Guilds.

How is my course assessed?

This course is delivered at our King's Lynn campus over 30 days. The days are split into six 5 day blocks. Each candidate has to successfully complete five practical competence tasks, as listed, together with obtaining 80% or above in the final knowledge assessment. Task 1 Procedures in the event of electric shock Task 2 Safe Isolation of 3-phase equipment Task 3 Breakdown maintenance Task 4 Direct on-line reversing circuit Task 5 Fault diagnosis incorporating safe isolation of 3-phase control panel Candidates are expected to complete a log book to support their understanding of the outcomes of the assessment tasks.