Certified Diploma in Industrial Electrician

Certified Diploma in Industrial Electrician

Educational Qualification: ITI or 10th or 12th
SN Topic Description
1 Electrical Fundamentals
2 Electro-magnetism
3 Electricity Generation & Distribution Fundamentals
4 Understanding Electrical Symbols and Single Line Diagram
5 How to use Hand Tools
6 Practical operation / installation of Cables and Wiring concepts
7 Use of Electrical Measuring Devices and Testing Equipments
8 Electrical Distribution Basics
9 Practical operation, installation and trouble shooting of H T /L.T Switchgears
10 Electrical Panels
11 Practical operation and trouble shooting of Motors
12 Practical operation and trouble shooting of Transformers
13 Electrical Safety
14 AutoCAD
15 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
16 SCADA
17 Motor control using DRIVES
18 Industrial visit

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Practical Workshops on above topics

  1. Introduction

  • Introduction to the training program and familiarization with the trade

  • Career prospects for the trainees

  • Duties & responsibilities of trainees

  • Safety measures to be observed

  1. Fundamentals of Electricity

  • Basic Electricity

    • Matter, Electron flow and Electric current

    • Conductors, Resistors & Insulators

    • AC and DC Principles

    • Common Terminology : Electromotive force, Current, Resistance, Inductance, Capacitor and Capacitance, Impedance, Power and Power factor

    • Electrical Terms and Definition, Ohm�s Law,

    • Electrical Circuit - Series circuit, Parallel circuit and Series-Parallel circuit

    • Relationships between voltage, ohms, amperes, three-phase voltage, current and power

    • Effect of Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance

    • 1-phase and 3-phase power, Star and Delta connections and calculation of values

    • Important Formulas, Codes and Standards

  1. Electromagnetism

  • Magnetic field around a conductor

  • Faraday�s law of electromagnetism

  • Fleming�s Left & right hand rules

  • Lenz�s law

  1. Electricity Generation & Distribution Fundamentals

  • Generation Fundamentals

    • How electricity is generated

    • 3-Phase generation

    • Stator, Rotor and Exciter

    • Prime movers (Coal, Hydro, Nuclear, other)

  • Transmission Overview
    • Transmission equipments
    • Types of structures and Configurations
  • Substation Overview
    • Major equipment (Transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, air switches)
    • Bus work and air switches
  • Distribution Facilities Overview 
    • Common voltages and Typical distribution equipments
  1. Understanding Electrical Symbols and Single Line Diagram

  • Electrical Symbols

    • Review of standard symbols, and

    • Symbol identification and meaning

  • Basic layout
    • Familiarization with the layout of different schematics and one line diagrams
  • Elementary Electrical Diagrams
    • What are schematics used for and why are they necessary
    • DC voltage schematic
    • Introduction, familiarization and review of: Series circuit, Parallel Circuit and Series / Parallel circuit
    • Single-Line Diagram
    • Purpose of a single line diagram,
    • Equipment identification,
    • AC voltage schematic
  • Equipment identification, Trouble shooting and fault finding.

  1. Hand Tools

  • Hand tools of the trade

  • Bench tools

  • Electrical Drill

  • Microguage

  1. Cables and Wiring

  • P V C Flexible Cables , Wires

  • LT / HT Cables

  • Safe use of splicing tools

  • Proper cable preparation, installation and handling techniques

  • Testing, splicing and termination procedures

  • Glands, lugs and ferruling

  • Conduits, Bus ducts & Bus bars

  • Causes of cable failure

  1. Electrical Measuring Devices and Testing

  • Current measurement

    • Galvanometer, Ammeter, Current Transformers

    • Special precaution for current measurement

  • Voltage measurement
    • Voltmeters , Potential Transformers
    • Special precaution for current measurement
  • Power measurement
    • Watt meters , 3-Phase Watt meters,
    • Special precaution for power measurement
  • A C Circuit
    • Frequency meter, Power factor meter
  • Measuring and Testing Devices
    • Line tester, Continuity tester, Earth tester, Megger, Multi meter, Clamp meter, Tacho meter, Thermomet

  1. Electrical Distribution

  • Panels (HT/LT) / Switch Board / Motor control centers (MCC�s)/Final Distribution boards (DB�s)

  • Cable trays, trunking or raceways, conduits & underground Pipes (Concrete / PVC)

  1. L. V. Switchgear

  • Introduction to LT/HT Switchgear and Circuit Breaker

  • Switchgear

    • Definitions , Ratings, Typical Construction

    • Operation, Protection systems

    • Installation guidelines

  • Circuit Breaker (LT/HT)
    • Construction and Contact Operation
    • Installation guidelines
    • Manual and Electrical operating Controls
    • Safe Operating Methods
    • Mechanical Inspections

  1. Working with Electrical panels

  • Reading & interpreting wiring plans.

  • Single line diagram of large power distribution system in plant.

  • Installing components of power system such as circuit Breakers, Switches fuse unit, contactor, over load relays etc

  • Architecture of motor control center & LT Panel specification & Application of MCB & MCCB, HRC fuses.

  • Control system, Selection of control transformer function of relays & logics.

  • Motor starters, Components, Function of each component.

  • Wiring of panels practical, PLC controlled automation model & motor starters.

  1. Motors

  • Introduction to Motors Single phase and Three phase

  • Power System effect on motors

    • Voltage, Frequency and Harmonics

  • Application of Motor Loads
    • Variable Torque, Constant Torque, Constant Horsepower
  • Starting Methods
    • Full Voltage, Reduced Voltage, Wye-Delta, Soft Starting
  • Stopping Methods
    • Dynamic Braking, Plugging, Mechanical Braking
  • Speed Control (VFD)
    • Separate Winding, Consequent Pole, Wound Rotor, Mechanical
    • Variable Voltage, Variable Frequency
  • Motor Protection
    • Short Circuit Protection
    • Overload Protection
  • Erection and Commissioning of Motors

  1. Working with Electrical panels

  • Reading & interpreting wiring plans.

  • Single line diagram of large power distribution system in plant.

  • Installing components of power system such as circuit Breakers, Switches fuse unit, contactor, over load relays etc

  • Architecture of motor control center & LT Panel specification & Application of MCB & MCCB, HRC fuses.

  • Control system, Selection of control transformer function of relays & logics.

  • Motor starters, Components, Function of each component.

  • Wiring of panels practical, PLC controlled automation model & motor starters.

  1. Motors

  • Introduction to Motors Single phase and Three phase

  • Power System effect on motors

    • Voltage, Frequency and Harmonics

  • Application of Motor Loads
    • Variable Torque, Constant Torque, Constant Horsepower
  • Starting Methods
    • Full Voltage, Reduced Voltage, Wye-Delta, Soft Starting
  • Stopping Methods
    • Dynamic Braking, Plugging, Mechanical Braking
  • Speed Control (VFD)
    • Separate Winding, Consequent Pole, Wound Rotor, Mechanical
    • Variable Voltage, Variable Frequency
  • Motor Protection
    • Short Circuit Protection
    • Overload Protection
  • Erection and Commissioning of Motors

  1. Transformer

  • Introduction to transformer

  • Functions of transformers

  • Transformer Construction

    • Tank , Core, Coils, Types and Ratings

    • Bushings, Tap Changers

    • Factory Testing

    • Dry, Oil and Liquid Filled Types

  • Operation
    • Theory of Operation
    • Vector and Connection Diagrams
    • Important Electrical Relationships & Formulas
  • Failure Causes
    • Detailed analysis of several case histories
    • Lightening
    • Oil Decay
    • Component Failures , Internal Faults , External Faults
  • Erection and Commissioning guidelines

  1. Electrical Safety

  • Electrical hazards

    • Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Control

    • Common cause of electrical accidents

    • Electrical fires and prevention measures

    • Lighting and Serge protection, Standards of Electrical Safety

    • Selection of Electrical equipment for hazardous area

    • Preventive maintenance

  • Earthing
    • Importance of earthing, Types of earthing, Earthing grids in industry
  • Controlling the risks
    • Eliminate the hazard, Isolation of the hazards
    • Substitute with something of a lesser risk
    • Use administrative controls
    • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Managing injuries
    • First aid
    • Identification, assessment and control
    • Maintenance and inspection, Accident investigation

  1. Workshop for the trade

  • Using the hand tools

    • Combination pliers, Cutter, Common screw drivers, Head screw driver

    • Splicer, Soldering Iron with stand, Solder & flux

    • Enter punch, Number punch, letter punch, Rawal punch

    • Set & ring spanners , Vernier caliper, screw gauge

    • Hand drilling machine, Hack saw frame with blades

    • Jack plane, chisels

    • Hammer � Ball pane, Cross pane, hexagonal, claw hammer

    • Wooden mallet, Taps & Dies ( for internal & external threads)

    • Files- Flat, half round, round triangular ( smooth & rough)

    • Crimping tool,

    • Plumb bob, spirit level and water level.

    • Steel rules Calipers � inside & outside, Standard wire gauge

    • Power drill , Grinder _ Hand & Bench

  • Fitter
    • Duties and responsibilities of trainees, Safety precautions.
    • Identification, use, care and maintenance of general and special tools.
    • Use of steel rule, Calipers, Marking a job.
    • Types of File and filing practice.
    • Checking flatness of a surface.
    • Use of punches
    • Drilling holes and grinding surfaces.
    • Use of hacksaw frame and blades.
    • Use of taps and dies.
  • Soldering
    • Precautions while soldering
    • Use of solder and flux
    • Cleaning and tinning
    • Reasons of dry soldering
    • Preparation of common joints

  • Household Wiring

    • Identification of switchgear, Preparation of layout, Reading blueprints

    • Markings with plumb bob, spirit level, water level

    • Fixing of switch boards and D.B.

    • Use of PVC conduits, joints, drawing of wires

    • Use of earthing wires

    • One lamp controlled from one single pole switch

    • Two lamps controlled from two single pole switches

    • One lamp and one socket controlled from two single pole switches

    • Wiring of calling bell

    • Stair-case wiring

    • Ceiling fan with regulator

  • Industrial Wiring

    • Single phase and three phase receptacle wiring

    • Starter wiring � Start Delta with motor terminations

    • Industrial lighting

    • Classifications and types of lighting fixtures

  • Cable Laying and Termination

    • Clamping / laying of cable � Trenches, Trays, Wall, Ceiling,

    • Under ground and overhead cabling system

  • Measurement

    • Measurement of earthing resistance

    • Using the devices and measurement of the parameters used in the industry

  1. PLC - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

  • PLC Connections

  • Basic PLC Programming

  • Installation of software

  • Trouble shooting

  1. SCADA (supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System)

  • What is SCADA?

  • Designing of Mimics/Screens

  • Timers and alarms

  • Connection and communication to PLC

  • Installation of software

  • Trouble shooting

  1. Motor control using DRIVE (VFD)

  • What is DRIVE?

  • Operating principles of drive (VFD)

  • Parameter settings

  • How to control motor with drive (VFD)

  • Connection and communication between drive (VFD)& motors

  • Installation of software

  • Trouble shooting