Electrical Fundamentals

Course Content

The course will cover the following:

• DC Theory and AC and Electrical safety
• Basic electronics systems
• DC motors and starters
• Digital and analogue systems
• Concepts of open and closed loop control, proportional, sequential

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical principles commonly required by mechanical engineers relating to DC, AC, and Safety
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic components relating to Amplifiers, rectifiers, transducers, DC motors, AC motors
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic control systems

Method of Assessment

• Internal assessment 50%
• Examination 50%

For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.

Labs requirements

This course includes a 2 and a half day laboratory workshop, which is an essential part of this course. This may require travel to a provider outside your region which you will be responsible for covering the cost of. Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the specific dates during the first week of the course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

• choose the qualification you will study the course under
• check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.