Overview

Foundation Electrics

The Foundation Electrics Course is a comprehensive 1-day in-person workshop designed to strengthen the fundamental understanding of electrical circuits.

Tailored for newly qualified technicians, individuals transitioning from service tech to diagnostic tech, and anyone seeking a refresher for enhanced proficiency in daily electrical tasks. This course delves into various aspects including the nuances of electricity types, their behaviour within circuits, an introductory session on circuit diagrams, and practical techniques for testing and diagnosing electrical faults.

Course Content
• What is electricity?
• Different types of electricity
• How electricity behaves in different circuits
• How to follow basic wiring diagrams
• How to test electrical circuits using a multimeter
• Series circuits
• Parallel circuits
• The difference between voltage, amperage, resistance, and power
• Live circuit testing

Training Pathways
Foundation Electrics is a component of the following Training Pathways:

The Expert Diagnostic Technician
• Foundation Electrics
• IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
• Euro 6 Emissions & AdBlue Systems
• Strategic Diagnostic Methodology
• Advanced Electrics

The Expert CV Diagnostic Technician
• Foundation Electrics
• Euro 6 Emissions & AdBlue Systems
• Strategic Diagnostic Methodology
• Advanced CV Electrics
• IMI Level 3 Heavy EV *
• NTDA REACT *
* Option modules.