- Electrical safety refresher
- Common electrical fault types and symptoms
- Structured fault-finding processes
- Interpreting schematics and circuit information
- Establishing normal system operation
- Sequence mapping
- Half-split technique
- Six-point technique
- Process of elimination
- Safe voltage, continuity and current checks, where appropriate
- Root-cause analysis using the Five Whys
- Distinguishing symptoms from causes
- Recording test evidence and corrective actions
- Progressive practical fault-finding scenarios
- Final practical diagnostic challenge
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:
- Apply a safe and structured approach to electrical fault finding.
- Explain common fault types and recognise their likely symptoms.
- Interpret circuit diagrams, operating sequences and system information.
- Use sequence mapping, half-split, six-point and elimination techniques.
- Select and use appropriate electrical test equipment safely within the limits of the training system.
- Distinguish between symptoms, immediate causes and root causes.
- Record test evidence, diagnoses and recommended corrective actions clearly.
- Demonstrate an effective approach to diagnosing simulated electrical faults.
This course is suitable for:
- Maintenance technicians
- Electrical maintenance technicians
- Multi-skilled maintenance engineers
- Engineering technicians
- Service technicians
- Manufacturing and automation technicians
- Engineering apprentices
- Operators with maintenance responsibilities
- Technical employees who want to improve their electrical troubleshooting skills
Basic awareness of electrical principles and safe workshop practices is recommended. Experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or a related technical role would also be beneficial.
Delegates must be able to follow technical instructions and participate safely in practical activities. This course does not authorise live electrical work or replace an employer’s assessment of electrical competence.
