Industrial Electrician
Course Overview: This Industrial Electrician course is designed to develop practical knowledge and job-ready competence in industrial electrical installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, motor control, protection systems and safe working practices. Learners progress from electrical fundamentals to industrial distribution, three-phase motors, control circuits, PLC fundamentals and systematic troubleshooting. Strong emphasis is placed on safe isolation, correct use of test instruments, interpretation of technical drawings and disciplined maintenance procedures.
- 6 Modules
- 81 Credits
- DLH 810
- Course Code INNOQ5416168
- Age: Recommended minimum age is 16 years.
- Education: Basic secondary education or equivalent is recommended. Prior study in mathematics, physics, electrical technology or a related technical subject is beneficial.
- Experience: No prior industrial experience is essential for entry; however, basic electrical or technical workshop exposure is advantageous.
- Health & Safety: Learners should be able to follow workshop safety instructions and use personal protective equipment appropriate to supervised electrical practical activities.
- Language & Numeracy: Sufficient English communication and basic numeracy skills are recommended for understanding technical instructions, calculations, drawings and assessment tasks.
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNOQ5416168-1 | Electrical Fundamentals, Safety and Test Instruments | 15 | 150 |
| INNOQ5416168-2 | Industrial Wiring, Installation and Distribution Systems | 15 | 150 |
| INNOQ5416168-3 | Three-Phase Motors, Starters and Motor Control | 15 | 150 |
| INNOQ5416168-4 | Industrial Protection, Earthing and Power Quality | 12 | 120 |
| INNOQ5416168-5 | PLC Fundamentals, Sensors and Industrial Control | 12 | 120 |
| INNOQ5416168-6 | Preventive Maintenance, Fault Finding and Industrial Troubleshooting | 12 | 120 |
Electrical Fundamentals, Safety and Test Instruments
- Explain voltage, current, resistance, power, energy, AC/DC principles and basic three-phase concepts.
- Apply Ohm’s Law and electrical power formulas to routine industrial calculations.
- Identify common electrical hazards and follow safe isolation, lockout/tagout and PPE procedures.
- Use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers and continuity testers correctly under supervised conditions.
- Read basic electrical symbols, schematics, single-line diagrams and equipment nameplates.
Industrial Wiring, Installation and Distribution Systems
- Identify industrial cables, conduits, trunking, glands, lugs, terminals and wiring accessories.
- Select conductors and installation methods for common industrial applications using applicable design information.
- Interpret distribution-board layouts, single-line diagrams and circuit schedules.
- Carry out supervised installation, termination and inspection of industrial wiring systems.
- Explain the function of breakers, isolators, contactors, relays and distribution equipment.
Three-Phase Motors, Starters and Motor Control
- Explain the operating principles and characteristics of single-phase and three-phase induction motors.
- Interpret motor nameplates and determine basic current, power and connection requirements.
- Construct and explain DOL, forward/reverse and star-delta starter control circuits.
- Identify contactors, overload relays, timers, push buttons, interlocks and auxiliary contacts.
- Perform supervised motor connection, rotation checks and basic starter fault diagnosis.
Industrial Protection, Earthing and Power Quality
- Explain overcurrent, short-circuit, earth-fault and overload protection in industrial systems.
- Describe earthing, bonding and protective-conductor principles for electrical safety.
- Identify common protective devices and explain their intended functions and coordination concepts.
- Recognize basic power-factor, harmonics, voltage-drop and power-quality issues affecting industrial loads.
- Carry out visual inspection and basic verification checks within the learner’s authorized scope.
PLC Fundamentals, Sensors and Industrial Control
- Explain the purpose and basic architecture of programmable logic controllers in industrial automation.
- Identify PLC inputs, outputs, power supplies, relays, sensors, limit switches and actuators.
- Interpret simple ladder-logic diagrams and common control sequences.
- Build or simulate basic start/stop, interlocking, timer and sensor-based control logic.
- Apply safe troubleshooting methods to basic PLC-controlled circuits without bypassing protective functions.
Preventive Maintenance, Fault Finding and Industrial Troubleshooting
- Develop preventive-maintenance checklists for motors, panels, control circuits and distribution equipment.
- Use a systematic fault-finding process: verify symptoms, isolate safely, test, identify cause and document corrective action.
- Diagnose common open-circuit, short-circuit, overload, loose-connection, control-circuit and motor faults in supervised training setups.
- Interpret maintenance records, wiring diagrams and test results to support troubleshooting decisions.
- Prepare clear maintenance reports and recommend safe corrective or escalation actions.
- Aspiring industrial electricians and electrical technicians seeking structured practical training.
- Electrical helpers, maintenance assistants and workshop personnel who want to strengthen industrial electrical skills.
- Technical and vocational learners preparing for roles in factories, plants, facilities and maintenance departments.
- Existing electricians transitioning from domestic/commercial work toward industrial systems and motor control.
- Maintenance personnel who need stronger knowledge of electrical safety, controls and troubleshooting.
Assessment should combine knowledge checks with practical evidence so that learners demonstrate both understanding and safe performance. Recommended evidence includes written or oral questions, workshop observations, wiring and motor-control tasks, instrument-use exercises, fault-finding scenarios, maintenance documentation and a final practical assessment.
A learner should be considered successful only when the required learning outcomes and practical assessment criteria have been met with authentic, sufficient and verifiable evidence. Safety-critical tasks must be completed in accordance with the training centre’s approved procedures and under appropriate supervision.
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