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Electrical schematics

This practical course gives you an appreciation of electrical schematics and develops your knowledge and understanding to be able to interpret basic electrical symbols and diagrams.

1 day

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Members: £550 + VAT
Non-members: £650 + VAT
£100 off when booked with Electrical principles

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Electrical schematics
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£550.00 Plus vat
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£650.00 Plus vat
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Summary

This practical course gives you an appreciation of electrical schematics and develops your knowledge and understanding to be able to interpret basic electrical symbols and diagrams.

Building on the strong foundation of knowledge achieved through attendance of the Electrical Principles course, you will leave with the knowledge to be able to converse with electrical engineers and technicians in relation to electrical schematics.

Pre-requisite course

To book onto this course, you must complete Electrical principles.

Electrical principles

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Who should attend?

This programme is suitable for engineers and non-engineers but prior knowledge of electrical principles is required. 

How will I benefit?

After the course you will be able to:  

• Interpret basic block diagrams, layout diagrams and electrical drawings
• Identify key symbols used in typical electrical engineering diagrams
• Identify selected components and understand how they function within that particular circuit
• Understand the techniques used in the layout of a typical set of electrical drawings
• Effectively converse on electrical schematics with electrical personnel
• Develop your own understanding of electrical diagrams in your work environment
• Understand the basic concepts of electrical engineering 
Contributes 7 CPD hours

Key topics

    • Review of basic electrical fundamentals and components
    • Electrical schematics
    • Typical electrical symbols to BS EN 60617
    • Example drawings and layouts

Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies: C and E

  1. Responsibility, management or leadership - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Provide Technical and commercial leadership’
  2. Professional commitment - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: ‘Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment’

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These trainers regularly teach Electrical schematics.

  • Martin Luckett

    Martin Luckett

    Martin has 14 years of experience in training and consulting and has extensive knowledge of project managing bespoke leadership development, innovation, change and process improvement programmes across a broad range of industry sectors.

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  • Duration:
    1 day
  • Location:
    London, Virtual classroom, Coventry
  • CPD Hours:
    7
  • UK-Spec:
    C, E

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Available dates for Electrical schematics

1 day course

London
05 Dec 2024
Virtual classroom
13 Mar 2025 10% discount available until 13 January
Coventry
10 Apr 2025 10% discount available until 10 February
London
12 Jun 2025 10% discount available until 12 April
Coventry
09 Oct 2025 10% discount available until 9 August
London
20 Nov 2025 10% discount available until 20 September
Virtual classroom
04 Dec 2025 10% discount available until 4 October

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