Fundamentals of Electricity Course

Are you interested in electricity? Curious about how it all works? Then Start Learning’s Electricity (Fundamentals) could be the right course for you.

It covers everything from electron theory and magnetism, circuits and currents to capacitance and inductance.  This course would be particularly valuable to everyone working with electricity who wants a greater understanding of what is happening. It would also provide a great introduction to those wanting to develop a career in the field.

The course is split into bite sized sections to make studying easy to fit into your busy life. Plus, you will also have access to your tutor every step of the way. So Start Learning today!

Distance Learning Support

At Start Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course.

Entry Requirements  

There are no entry requirements; however we recommend you have a good understanding of maths.
At Start Learning we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.       

Recommended Hours of Study

We recommended you spend approximately 180 hours of your time studying for the Electricity (Fundamentals) course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 4 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 8 hours a week you could complete it in six months.
You can work at your own pace but you must complete the course within the 12 month period.

Course Contents

Unit 1 - Electron Theory and Magnetism: Electron Theory - Basic Concepts of Matter – Molecules – Atoms - Ions and Ionization - Static Electricity - Conductors and Insulators - Distribution of Charges on Objects - Electrostatic Shielding – Magnetism: History and Definition - Forces Between Poles - Magnetic Fields - Terrestrial Magnetism - Theory of Permanent Magnets – Electromagnetism.

Unit 2 – Circuits - An Electric Circuit: Terminology - Kinds of Circuits - Electrical Measurements – Coulomb – Ampere – Ohm – Volt – Watt - Practical Values of Electrical Terms - Electromotive Force – Current – Resistance – Fixed – Adjustable – Variable – Laws - Ohm's Laws Kirchoff's Laws – Power - Special-Case Problem Solving.

Unit 3 – Direct and Alternating Currents: Definition - Direct Current - Alternating Current – History - Generation of Current and Voltage by an AC System – Principles - Generation of AC Voltage - Graphic Representation of AC - Frequency of AC Voltage and Current Waves - Angular Motion – Amplitude - Determining Amplitude - Effective AC Voltage – Phase - Combining AC Voltage

Unit 4 – Capacitance and Inductance: Capacitance - Measure of Capacitance - Physical Characteristics - Series Connection - Parallel Connection - Capacitive Reactance - Phase Relationship in a Pure Capacitive Circuit - Types of Capacitors – Inductance - Unit of Induction - Phase Relationship in a Pure Inductance - Inductive Reactance - Series and Parallel Connection of Inductors - Factors Determining Size of Inductance - Series Resistive and Capacitive Circuits – Power Dissipation in RC Circuits - Effect of Frequency Change in RC Circuits - Series Resistive and Inductive Circuits - Power Dissipation in RL Circuits - Effect of Frequency Change in RL Circuits.

Qualification

On successful completion of this course students will receive a Start Learning Certificate in Electricity (Fundamentals).

Language of Course

English