Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Arc Flash Safety

Causes of Arc Flash

Effects of Arc Flash Hazard

Protection Against Arc Flash Hazard

Managing Arc Flash Hazard - Part 1

Managing Arc Flash Hazard - Part 2

Managing Arc Flash Hazard - Part 3

Arc Flash Response Procedure

Lesson Summary

This module delves into the topic of arc flash safety, where we will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of what it is, what causes it, and the various threats that come with it. By the end of this module, you will be equipped with the knowledge to identify and prevent arc flash incidents.

Arc Flash Safety-A Practical Guide - Course Assessment

Learn to identify the characteristics of arc flashes and prevent dangerous incidents in this free online course.

Arc Flash Safety-A Practical Guide

This comprehensive course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of arc flash safety, including the potential hazards associated with arc flashes, their various causes and the most effective strategies for preventing them. You will also gain valuable knowledge on the appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment when working on live electrical systems, ensuring your safety at all times.

Safety Precautions

Direct Current

Alternating Current Basics

Voltage and Resistance

Capacitance and Capacitors

Working with electricity requires knowledge of its components and hazards. You must know about electricity science before taking precautions and staying safe. This module will begin with the essential elements of electricity, where you will learn about current, voltage, resistance and capacitance, as well as the general safety rules.

Working Safely with Electrical Equipment

Electrical Incidents

Risk Assessment

Reducing and Controlling Risks

Combined Inspection and Testing

Working safely with electricity requires some grasp of what the working environment includes. In this module, you will cover the safe handling of hand and power tools along with the two laws regulating electrical safety. You will learn how to help an electrocution victim before diving into risk management, inspection and testing.

Course assessment

A free online practical training course to teach you safe practices and methods while working with electricity.

Essentials of Electrical Safety

Electrical safety practices compel a workforce to take suitable precautions while handling electrical devices or equipment. This practical electrical engineering course explains the science of electricity followed by the safety issues in the workplace. It also covers electrical safety laws. You will understand the safety aspects of any electrical equipment and take the right decisions to control and reduce accidents.

Introduction to Fire Safety for Trade Workers

Preventive Fire Safety Precautions

First-Response Firefighting

Fire Safety Fundamentals for Trade Workers - Assessment

This free online course teaches you how fires start, how to put them out, and when to back off and seek assistance.

Fire Safety Fundamentals for Trade Workers

Fire safety in the workplace is crucial. This fire prevention course helps you identify fire hazards, understand fire behavior, and use extinguishers correctly. You’ll gain the confidence to respond to early-stage fires and keep your work environment safe. Learn practical firefighting techniques and safety measures that every employee should know. Enroll now to protect lives, property, and your future—start your safety training journey today!

The Electrical Trade

Career Opportunities in the Electrical Trade

In this module, you will be introduced to the electrical trade. You will learn about various terms associated with the electrical trade and be able to describe the significance of the electrical trade in today's times.

Electrical Safety and Electric Shock

Practicing Safety Measures

Other Workplace Hazards and Precautionary Steps

Basic Tool Safety

Working in Confined Spaces

Handling Hazardous Materials

Respiratory Protection

Safeguarding Against Falls

This module will teach you about electrical safety. You will learn about the hazards of working with electric power and the different types of electric burns.

Electrical Circuits

Atomic Theory

Electrical Power

Electrical Circuits - Other Terminologies

In this module, you will learn about electrical circuits and how electricity works in them. You will learn about the reaction and involvement of atoms in electric circuits. This module will also teach you about Ohm's law.

Introduction to Electrical Theory

Resistive Circuits

Kirchhoff's Law

This module teaches you about the theoretical aspects of the electrical trade. You will become knowledgeable on the differences between series and parallel circuits and be able to explain Kirchhoff's law.

Introduction to the Electrical Trade - Final Assessment

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Introduction to the Electrical Trade

This course teaches you everything you need to know to do electrical work on residential, commercial and industrial projects. We all depend on an uninterrupted supply of electrical power in our daily lives so skilled electricians are highly valued professionals. This course lays out the theory behind electricity to explain the practices and procedures you will employ on the job so sign up to gain a valuable new skill and boost your career.

Fundamental Principles of Electricity

Electromotive Force and Current

Potential Difference

Formula Chart

In this module, you will learn about electrical engineering principles upon which the world of electrical and electronics applications have been derived. Also, learn about a formula chart relating to resistance, current, voltage, and power.

Resistance

Inductance

Capacitance

Electrical Sources

Network Elements

In this module, you will learn about resistance, resistivity, resistors, and their classification. You will also learn about inductance and inductors, as well as their relevance to wire coils. Also, this module will teach you about capacitance and capacitors, along with an introduction to different electrical sources.

Introduction to Materials, Resistance, and Resistivity

Non-Linear Resistors

Measuring Resistance

In this module, you will learn about different materials, their different properties relating to the flow of electrons on an atomic level and the flow of electricity. Also, you will learn about measuring resistance and the different instruments used for measuring it.

Introduction to Batteries and Electrolysis

Lead Acid Cell

Battery Efficiencies and Ratings

Types of Batteries

Internal Resistance and Polarity

Applications of Batteries

Battery Performance and Maintenance

In this module, you will learn about the basics of batteries relevant to electricity, their characteristics, factors affecting their performance and their different ratings, as well as their applications. Also, you will learn about electrolysis alongside its applications in developing batteries.

Ohm's Law

Introduction to Energy, Series Circuits and Potential Divider

Parallel Circuits

Kirchoff's Laws

The direct current is obtained using batteries, DC generator, solar cells etc. Direct current is one in which the current is unidirectional - it will not change its direction for every half-cycle as alternating current. In this module, you will learn about the basic laws of electricity involving Kirchoff's laws, Ohm's law, energy, and power. Also, you will learn about series and parallel connections using DC voltages in different electrical circuits.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Electronic Circuit Elements and Resistors

Capacitors

Inductors

In this module, you will learn about the workings of different electric circuit elements alongside their classifications, and modes of measuring their resultant quantities. You will discuss the related concepts and the factors that affect them in electrical circuits.

Semiconductors

Thyristors (SCR)

Zener Diodes

Rectifiers

Filters

In this module, you will learn about semiconductors, integrated circuits, and photoelectric sensors alongside their workings, types, and applications. You will also learn about thyristors (SCR), Zener diodes, rectifiers, and filters alongside their workings, types, and applications.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Simple Transistor Circuits

Transistor Biasing

Identification of Electronic Components, Cables, and Their Usage

In this module, you will learn about electrostatic-sensitive components that are related to electricity as well as the failure and damage these components come under in electrical circuits. Also, the module will teach you the concept of severity to electrostatic-sensitive components.

Introduction to Marine Digital Electronics and Logic Gates

Digital Logic Circuits - Latches and Flip Flops

Algorithmic State Machine

Fundamental Mode Sequential Circuits

Shift Registers

In this module, you will learn about digital electronics in different operating circuits related to marine electronics. You will discuss important concepts such as logic gates, digital logic circuits, flip flops, algorithmic state machine, fundamental mode sequential circuits, and shift registers.

Adders

Subtractors

Encoder and Decoder

Multiplexer and Demultiplexer

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

In this module, you will learn about combinational circuits as a part of digital systems relevant to electricity and marine electronics. You will also learn about the operations and workings of adders, subtractors, encoders, decoders, MUX, and DEMUX.

Modulation

Demodulation

AM/FM Transmitter and Receiver

Radars

In this module, you will learn about communications systems, their application in sending and receiving information on board ships alongside their different components. You will also learn about distinguishing between modulation and demodulation.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Marine Electronics - Final Assessment

This free online course teaches the principles and basic laws of electricity relevant to electronics used at sea.

Diploma in Marine Electronics

This diploma course in marine electronics offers you an in-depth understanding of the workings, principles and fundamental laws of electricity associated with the electronic components used in maritime technology. It covers the parameters and elements used in designing complex tools for energy generation, storage and transmission, circuits and their networks used in electronics. Register for this course and learn about marine electronics.

This module introduces the fundamental knowledge of electrical and electronic concepts along with principles in the marine environment. The concepts of resistance, the resistivity of a conductor, and the basic inductance concepts will also be discussed in this module.

Conductor, Insulator, Semiconductor and Resistance

This module outlines the differences between electrical elements and networks. This module also discusses the factors affecting the capacitance value of a capacitor and the color-coding of capacitors in addition to the properties of the flow of electrons on an atomic level.

Electrolysis

Secondary Cells

This module explains the components, types, and working of a battery. Also, you will learn about battery applications, performance, maintenance in addition to troubleshooting methods of a battery charger. Electrolysis along with internal resistance and polarity of batteries will also be discussed in this module.

Dangers of High Voltage

Rescue from Electrical Shocks and Injuries

Basic Safety and First Aid

This module analyses the factors that will increase the risk of electric shock in the marine environment along with the quick aid administered to shock victims. This module also states the safety management requirements of systems in addition to the various steps taken in the prevention of electrical shock.

Energy, Series Circuits, and Potential Divider

Kirchhoff's Laws

In this module, you will learn about the basic laws of electricity involving Kirchoff's laws, Ohm's law, energy, and power. Also, in this module, you will learn about series and parallel connections along with the usage of DC voltages in different electrical circuits.

Diploma in Marine Electrical - First Assessment

Alternating Current Theory

Magnetic Induction

AC Generator

AC Voltages, Currents and P.F

Phasors and j Operator

AC Circuits With Single Parameters

AC Circuits With RLC Combinations

This module discusses the basic concepts of electrical currents and electromagnetism. You will analyze the practical AC generator and the sinusoidal variation of EMF. RMS and circuits consisting of resistor, inductor, and capacitor will also be covered in this module.

DC Wire Distribution System

Ship's Navigation Light Circuit

HV and LV Distribution

This module outlines the layout of the alternating current and direct current shipboard Installation in addition to the ship's navigation light circuit. You will learn about the power distribution system onboard along with the concept of High and low voltage application.

Electrical Maintenance

Maintenance of DC Machine

Maintenance of Alternators

Maintenance of Induction Motor

Maintenance of Transformers

Servicing a Universal Motor

Maintenance of Carbon Brushes

This module analyses the types and methodology of electrical maintenance in addition to the basic procedures in maintaining D.C. Machine, Alternators, and Induction Motors. This module also outlines the process of Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults, and measures to prevent damage.

General Maintenance

Maintenance of Switchboards

Construction and Operation of Electrical Testing

This module discusses the concept of the methodology of maintenance as well as the maintenance of switchboards. This module also outlines the detection of an electric malfunction, location of faults, and measures to prevent damage along with the maintenance of direct current electrical systems.

Monitoring Systems

Interpretation of Electrical and Simple Electronic Diagrams

Maintenance of Generators, Motors, and Circuit Breakers

Machinery Alignment

This module explains the function, configuration, and performance tests of the electrical equipment along with monitoring systems. Get to learn about the interpretation of electrical and simple electronic diagrams. The maintenance of generators, motors, circuit breakers as well as machinery alignment will also be discussed in this module.

Diploma in Marine Electrical - Second Assessment

Diploma in Marine Electrical - Assessment

Explore the principles of electricity to see how they affect marine electrical technology in this free online course.

Diploma in Marine Electrical

This free online course offers you a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of electricity and explains how they apply at sea to power marine electrical technologies. We describe safety measures that prevent shock and protect electrical circuits. We then examine electrical distribution systems and performance tests to provide you with the skills you need to work onboard a ship or as a maritime engineer.

Types of Device Boxes

Sizing and Installing Device Boxes

In this module, you will learn more about device boxes and their use in electrical wiring systems. You will become knowledgeable on terms associated with electrical device boxes and the various types of device boxes that electricians work with.

Introduction to Hand Bending

Hand Bending Process and Equipment

Geometry Required to Make a Bend

This module will inform you on hand bending conduits and the purpose of using electrical conduits. You will learn about the importance of using hand benders on the job and be able to describe the techniques for using hand-operated conduit benders.

Introduction to Raceways and Fittings

Working with Raceways and Conduits

Raceway Fasteners and Anchors

In this module, you will learn about raceways and fittings. You will become informed on the different types of metal conduit fittings available to electricians and how to store raceways.

Conductors and Cables

Conductors and Insulation

Installing Conductors

In this module, you will become knowledgeable on conductors and cables. You will be able to identify different equipment used for installing conductors into conduits. This module will also teach you the procedure involved in feeding conductors into conduits.

Introduction to Electrical Wiring Systems - Final Assessment

Learn about essential electrical wiring systems, including raceways and device boxes, with this free online course.

Introduction to Electrical Wiring Systems

This free online course on electrical wiring systems will teach you about each of the constituent parts of an electrical wiring system, as well as proper handling techniques, and installation and storage procedures for different electrical wiring components. Taking this free, online course will help you develop the essential foundational skills required by any electrician. Take this course today to get started on your career as an electrician.

Circuit Breakers - Introduction, Types and Parts

Circuit Breakers - Specifications and Size Calculation

Circuit Breakers - Arc Formation

In this short course, you will be introduced to circuit breakers. You will learn how they work during abnormal conditions, and how to select the right type of this automatically operated electrical switch. We will also cover arc formation in circuit breakers in the last part of this course.

Learn the working principles of different types of circuit breakers and their specifications in this free online course.

Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Designing

Master the basics of various circuit breakers, the working principles of these vital electrical switches as well as their different parts at your own pace in this free online course. You will find out about different specifications and be taught how to calculate the size of an appropriate breaker. Enroll today to find out more about circuit breakers and how they are used in domestic, commercial and industry settings.