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Electrical Maintenance

4.8 (7 ratings) 6 enrolled 5h 2m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
5h 2mSelf-paced
13 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 13 lessons 5h 2m total
01 Electrical Maintenance 13 lessons
  1. Introduction and Basics
  2. Communication Skills
  3. Electrical Units and Ohm’s Laws
  4. Safety Precautions
  5. Direct Current
  6. Alternating Current
  7. Voltage and Resistance
  8. Capacitance and Capacitors
  9. Working Safely with Electrical Equipment
  10. Electrical Incidents
  11. Risk Assessment
  12. Reducing and Controlling Risks
  13. Combined Inspection and Testing

About this course

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The Electrical Technician course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Electrical Technician course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills. The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

Key Features

Our trusted, high quality and affordable Electrical Qualified Supervisor course trains individuals to become experts in their field.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Discounts on bulk purchases
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

Who should take the Electrical Technician Training Course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Electrical Technician  course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Marketing course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Electrical Technician Training course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Assessment

At the end of the Electrical Qualified Supervisor course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Electrical Technician Training Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Electrical Technician course is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction and Basics

  • Structure of Atoms
  • Electrons
  • Electric Current
  • Resistance
  • Electric Power

Module 02: Communication Skills

  • Effective Listening Skills
  • Verbal Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Oral Communication
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Communication Strategies
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 03: Electrical Units and ohm’s Laws

  • The Coulomb
  • The Ampere
  • The Volt
  • The Ohm
  • The Watt
  • Ohm’s Law

Module 04: Safety Precautions

  • General Safety Rules
  • Effects of Electric Current on the Body
  • On the Job
  • Protective Clothing
  • Ladders and Scaffolds
  • Fires
  • Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters
  • Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
  • Grounding
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Identifying and preventing electrical hazards
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 05: Direct Current

  • Direct Current Circuit Basics
  • Cells and Batteries
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 06: Alternating Current

  • Alternating-Current Basics
  • Definition of AC
  • Period and Frequency
  • The Sine Wave
  • Expressions of Amplitude
  • The Generator
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 07: Voltage and Resistance

  • Voltage Sources
  • Voltage Rises and Voltage Drops
  • Ground as a Voltage Reference
  • Uses of Resistors
  • Fixed Resistors
  • Colour Code
  • Power Ratings
  • Variable Resistors
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 08: Capacitance and Capacitors

  • Capacitor
  • How does a Capacitor Store Charge
  • Capacitance and Unit of capacitance
  • Factors Affecting Capacitance
  • Voltage Rating of a Capacitor
  • Capacitors in Series
  • Capacitors in Parallel
  • Energy Stored in a Capacitor
  • Energy Density of Electric Field
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 09: Working Safely with Electrical Equipment

  • Hand Tools
  • Power Tools Safety
  • Electrical Standards and Regulations
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 10: Electrical Incidents

  • Caution
  • Breaking contact with electricity
  • High voltage current
  • Low-voltage current
  • Lightning
  • Shocks
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 11: Risk Assessment

  • What you need to know about risk assessments
  • What is a risk assessment?
  • Factors to consider during a risk assessment
  • Performing a risk assessment
  • Who should perform a risk assessment?
  • Operatives’ obligations during risk assessments
  • The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
  • Risk Assessment during PAT
  • The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
  • Issues when planning PATs
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 12: Reducing and Controlling Risks

  • The choice and different kinds of equipment
  • Inspecting equipment
  • General things to look for during a visual inspection
  • Inspecting the equipment
  • Reducing risks: fire safety
  • What must you do to ensure fire safety?
  • Performing the fire safety risk assessment
  • Itemised process of fire safety risk assessment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Call for an Emergency
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 13: Combined Inspection and Testing

  • Combined inspection and testing
  • Types of Equipment and Tests
  • The different classes of equipment
  • The Earth Leakage Test
  • The Touch Current Test
  • IEC leads and extension leads
  • PAT testers without a two-stage power lead test
  • Using the IEC lead tester
  • The different types of Electronic Testing Equipment
  • Testing earthed and double-insulated equipment with meters
  • Methods of protecting against electric shock
  • Test stickers and records
  • Faulty or unsuitable equipment
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.8

Rated by 7 learners on the UISC learning portal · 6 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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