Electrical Testing & Certification - Electrical Technology

Limerick Institute of Technology

 

Course Name Electrical Testing & Certification - Electrical Technology
Course Provider Limerick Institute of Technology
Course Code 4861
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Single Subject Certificate Limerick Institute of Technology None
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Expand+Commencing in September and January.

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Duration Duration: 12 weeks, 3 hours per week. Wednesday from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.
Course Fee

Expand+€575.

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Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for participants wishing to take this module as a single subject, however these are not introductory level modules and some familiarity with the area as well as a level of independent study would be expected for exam success. Participants taking this module as part of the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology must meet the entry requirements outlined on the relevant course pages.
Financial Support

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Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial...

Comment Note: This module may be completed as a stand-alone course, or it may be completed by eligible participants for credit towards the award of Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology (Level 7).

Qualification
Students not registered on the degree will receive an LIT Subject Certificate (Level 7, 5 Credits). Students registered for the degree will receive credits. Accumulation of 60 credits will lead to the degree award.
Course Content

Expand+Aims
To provide the learner with an in depth knowledge of the requirements of the National Rules for electrical Installations (4th Edition ET101:2008) for inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations. Upon completion of the prog...

Subjects Taught Purpose of initial verification and periodic inspection and testing, Statutory and non-statutory requirements, Information to be contained on certificates and inspection reports, Instrument calibration and compliance, Sequence of tests, Need for protective conductors for earthing, Main bonding, Supplementary bonding & circuit protection, Verifying continuity and interpretation of results, Earth fault loop impedance, Residual current devices application and testing, Prospective fault current.
Assessment Method Each taught module has a programme of continuous assessment worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%. It is necessary to pass both elements to achieve an award in the module.
Further Enquiries Department of Flexible Learning Office
Tel: 061 293802
Email: FLLimerick@lit.ie
Location LIT Moylish