Course Summary
This course is aimed at candidates that have achieved a Level 3 in Electrotechnical and ideally working within the trade. It is a College Certificated course that is designed to upskill candidates in control circuits and motor starting fundamentals.
Course Content
• Direct On Line Motor Starters
• Start Delta Motor Starters
• Forward and Reverse Motor Control
• Cascade Control
• Use of Control Circuit Timers
• General Fault Finding on Motor Control Circuits
• Testing and Commissioning of Control Circuits
• Soft start and entry level inventor control
• Basic Tests carried out to check motor condition
Course Assessment
This course is 80% which each module having a practical assessment task.
Employer Benefits
This courses develops skills to enable them to install control circuitry and carryout basic fault finding.
Progression
You would be given the opportunity to undertake a PLC programming course based at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology.
Entry Requirements
Diploma Level 3 Electrotechnical
Ideally working within the industry
Can I get help with fees?
Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College. Check out the Financial Support guidance for more information.