Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting
This course equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles underpinning the functioning and troubleshooting of electrical circuits to understand and work safely with electric circuits.
Overview
Skills to Advance Initiative
This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative. ​
Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
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May 2025
27th May - 1 July 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
Course Content
This course equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles underpinning the functioning and troubleshooting of electrical circuits to understand and work safely with electric circuits.
The objectives of this certificate course are to:
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Describe the characteristics of conductors and insulators and the underlying atomic structure that
govern these characteristics
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Describe the units and characteristics of electrical circuits and the laws that govern their relationship to each other
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Describe the behaviour of various electrical components including capacitor, inductors, transformers, and the laws that govern their behaviour
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Outline the functioning of electrical circuits under direct current and alternating current conditions
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Describe the consumption of power in electrical circuits, and the factors that affect it
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Calculate the values of various characteristics given sufficient information
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Construct basic electrical circuits
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Use electrical test meters to diagnose and resolve problems with the functioning of electrical circuits
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Demonstrate an ability to read and draw circuit diagrams
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Resolve circuit malfunctions, applying a systematic, logical and analytical approach
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Interpret test results
Suitability
Applicants must have prior technical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to an industrial environment.
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Delivery
This course is delivered over 6 non-consecutive full days. These are all physical classes at CELTEC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare where learners will gain hands-on experience in working with industial electrical equipment and how to troubleshoot issues.
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Learners must be available for all days as this is an intensive course with much content to cover over this period.​
CELTEC (Celbridge Engineering Lab Training and Education Centre) in Co. Kildare is a facility focused on advanced manufacturing and technical education. It offers specialised training in areas like robotics, industrial systems, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The center emphasises hands-on learning through state-of-the-art equipment, including robotics, cobotics, and virtual reality systems, and fosters expertise in areas like precision engineering and pharmaceutical processes.
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The facility includes modern classrooms equipped with multimedia learning tools and advanced laboratories for engineering and industrial training. CELTEC is part of the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board's initiatives and provides traineeships and skill development programs tailored for employment in technical and manufacturing roles. Courses often integrate classroom instruction with online, blended, and immersive learning technologies
