Overview
Electricians are one of the most in-demand professions in the UK. With a shortage of skilled tradesmen, electricians are needed now more than ever. Thousands of new homes are being built, but the number of qualified workers isn’t keeping up. If you’re looking for a career that offers excellent pay and job security, join our Electrician Course today.
In this Electrician course, you will start with an introduction to basic electricity, covering the nature of electricity, conductors, and insulators. You will learn about current and electric circuits, and understand Ohm’s Law and electric power.
The Electrician course curriculum includes series and parallel circuits, circuit theorems, and practical theorem examples. You will also explore electric fields and capacitance, magnetism and inductance, and the transient response of capacitors and inductors.
Join our Electrician course today to gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient and in-demand electrician in the UK
What Can You Hope To Achieve By Completing This Course?
- Understand the basics of electricity, including its nature and behaviour.
- Differentiate between conductors and insulators and their applications.
- Apply Ohm’s Law to solve problems involving current, voltage, and resistance.
- Analyse series and parallel circuits using circuit theorems.
- Explain the principles of electric fields, capacitance, magnetism, and inductance.
How will I get my certificate?
You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.
Who is this course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Electrician. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Requirements
Our Electrician is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career path
- Electrician Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. In the UK, salaries range from £28,000 to £40,000 per year.
- Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineers design and develop electrical systems and components. Salaries typically range from £30,000 to £50,000 annually.
- PAT Tester PAT Testers inspect and test electrical appliances to ensure safety standards. In the UK, salaries range from £20,000 to £30,000 per year.
- Electrical Safety Inspector Electrical Safety Inspectors assess electrical installations and equipment. They typically earn between £25,000 and £35,000 annually.
- Maintenance Electrician Maintenance Electricians perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems. Salaries usually range from £25,000 to £35,000 per year.
- Industrial Electrician Industrial Electricians work in factories and plants, maintaining and repairing industrial electrical systems. Salaries range from £30,000 to £45,000 annually.
- Electrical Technician Electrical Technicians assist in designing, testing, and repairing electrical equipment. They typically earn between £22,000 and £35,000 per year.
- Energy Auditor Energy Auditors evaluate energy use and recommend efficiency improvements. Salaries range from £25,000 to £40,000 annually.
- Renewable Energy Technician Renewable Energy Technicians install and maintain renewable energy systems. Salaries usually range from £25,000 to £38,000 per year.
- Building Services Engineer Building Services Engineers design and maintain electrical systems in buildings. They typically earn between £30,000 and £45,000 annually.
Course Curriculum
- 4 sections
- 38 lectures
- 13 hours, 5 minutes total length
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Intro Basic Electricity00:08:00
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The Nature of Electricity00:20:00
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Conductors & Insulators00:08:00
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Current and Electric Circuits00:13:00
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Ohm’s Law00:06:00
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Electric Power00:12:00
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Series Parallel Circuits00:18:00
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Circuit Theorems01:31:00
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Theorem Example Explained00:14:00
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Electric Fields and Capacitance00:26:00
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Magnetism and Inductance00:49:00
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Transient Response Capacitors & Inductors00:10:00
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Assignment – Electrician
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Basic Electrical Terms00:15:00
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The Wonder of Electricity00:15:00
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Energy Foundation00:15:00
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Joules00:15:00
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More on Electrical Generation and Transmission00:15:00
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Electrical Principles and Application Section00:15:00
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Common Electrical Units used in Formulas and Equations00:15:00
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Static and Current Electricity00:15:00
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Magnets and Electricity00:15:00
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Electromagnets and Electromagnetism00:15:00
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Understanding the Electric Charge00:15:00
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Electric Current00:15:00
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What is Electric Power?01:00:00
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Batteries Produce Electricity00:15:00
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Water and Electrical Principles are Very Similar01:00:00
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Electrical Theory00:15:00
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Faraday’s Law00:15:00
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Maxwell–Faraday Equation00:15:00
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Essential Electrical Tools00:15:00
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Electrical Safety00:15:00
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Assessing the risk00:30:00
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Electrical Test Equipment00:15:00
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Maintenance00:15:00
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Combined Inspection and Test (PAT)01:00:00
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