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A one-day training programme designed for professionals seeking a clear, structured introduction to electrical principles. Assuming no prior knowledge, the course builds progressively from the basics of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC), through to capacitors, inductors, and their roles in filtering and energy storage. Participants will gain a solid understanding of power factor, the use of complex numbers in AC analysis, and how to interpret and simplify equivalent circuits. With an emphasis on practical relevance, the course includes real-world examples and engaging knowledge checks to support confidence and competence in electrical systems.

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1.	Explain the role of electrical theory within the Electrification Skills Programme and its relevance to modern electrical systems.
2.	Describe the fundamental principles of DC circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and power.
3.	Analyse series and parallel circuits using voltage and current divider rules.
4.	Apply appropriate formulas to calculate electrical quantities in DC circuits.
5.	Understand the characteristics of AC waveforms, including RMS values, frequency, amplitude, and phase angle.
6.	Describe the behaviour of capacitors and inductors in AC circuits, including the concepts of reactance and impedance.
7.	Use complex numbers to represent and calculate impedance and phase relationships in AC circuits.
8.	Perform basic operations with complex numbers in rectangular and polar form.
9.	Apply Thevenin’s Theorem to simplify linear circuits and determine current and voltage across a load.

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This course provides a foundational understanding of electrical theory, tailored for learners with no prior experience.

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