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Learn Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals including electrical systems, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety procedures, wiring, and industrial elect

MRMC-1482 | Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals

Course Sector : Maintenance & Reliability Management

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Duration	Date from	Date to	Course Venue	Course fees	Book a course
5 Days	04/01/2027	08/01/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	15/03/2027	19/03/2027	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	25/04/2027	29/04/2027	Doha	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	06/09/2027	10/09/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now

Course Introduction

The Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals course is a practical training program designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and skills required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.

This course focuses on the basics of electrical systems, including electrical circuits, wiring principles, voltage, current, resistance, and power distribution. Participants will gain a strong foundation in understanding how electrical equipment operates and how to maintain it safely and efficiently.

A key part of the program is electrical maintenance techniques, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Learners will understand how to inspect electrical systems, identify faults, and take corrective actions to avoid system failures and downtime.

The course also covers electrical troubleshooting skills, enabling participants to diagnose problems in motors, control panels, transformers, and industrial electrical equipment. It introduces the use of testing tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers.

Safety is a major focus of the course, with emphasis on electrical safety standards, hazard identification, and safe working procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

In addition, the course explores basic industrial electrical systems, circuit protection devices, grounding systems, and maintenance documentation practices. Participants will also learn how to interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings.

This course is ideal for technicians, maintenance engineers, electricians, and individuals seeking to build a career in electrical maintenance and industrial operations.

By completing this course, learners will develop the technical skills and safety awareness required to maintain electrical systems efficiently, reduce equipment failures, and support smooth industrial operations

Course objective

Understand the role of regular periodic inspection and planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation and the longer life of electrical equipment.
Perform the routine tests on electrical equipment, including the insulation resistance test (Megger) and the contact resistance test.
Use the partial discharge test in diagnosing the insulation of cables and busbars.
Apply the dielectric insulation testing of transformer oil and perform Dissolved Gas Analysis tests.
Be familiar with the procedures of preventive maintenance of switchgear and circuit breakers.
Identify the hazards in operating and carrying out maintenance work in different parts of electrical substations.
Be aware of the importance of record-keeping.

Course audience

Electrical Engineers & Electrical Technicians.
Maintenance Supervisors & Maintenance Technicians.
Electricians.

Course Outline | 01 DAY ONE

Basic Skills for Electrical Maintenance

Safety First
Requirements Regarding Maintenance and Qualified Persons
Using Electrical Drawings and Symbols
Why Perform Electrical Maintenance
Overview of Types of Maintenance
Corrective (Reactive) Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Preventative (Planned or Routine) Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RBM)

Using Meters & Testers:

Using multi-meters
Insulation resistance (IR) or Megger
Polarization index (PI)
Infrared Thermography
Partial Discharge Testing

Course Outline | 02 DAY TWO

Maintenance of Circuit Breakers

Maintenance of Low Voltage Circuit Breakers
Contacts
Arc Interrupters
Operating Mechanism
Maintenance of Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
SF6 Circuit Breakers
Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Maintenance of Transformers

Transformer Types, construction & theory of operation
Bucholz Relay & Silicagel Breather
Transformer condition monitoring
Transformer Oil Dielectric Insulation Test
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)

Course Outline | 03 DAY THREE

Maintenance of Motors

Visual Inspection
Temperature monitoring of bearings and windings
Vibration
Winding resistance
Stator Visual Inspection
Rotor / Shaft Visual Inspection
Rotor balance
Broken rotor bar checks

Maintenance of Generators

Common issues between Generators & Motors
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR)
Maintenance of Electrical & Mechanical Parts of the generator

Course Outline | 04 DAY FOUR

Maintenance of Lighting System

Lighting Fixtures
Measuring Light: The Lux-meter
Maintenance of Lighting Fixtures
Maintenance of Lighting Controls

Maintenance of Battery System

Battery Types
Battery In-Service Operation
Temperature and Battery Life
Battery Safety Factors
Battery Inspections
Corrective Actions

Course Outline | 05 DAY FIVE

Maintenance of Grounding (Earthing) System

Reasons for Grounding or Bonding Failures
Consequences of Ground Failures
Consequences of Ground Failures
Measuring Ground Resistance
Corrective Actions

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Scheduling & Work orders
Safety & Documentation
Spare Parts Inventory, Location & Purchasing
System integration

Course Certificates

BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”

BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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The five basic maintenance skills are:1. Troubleshooting skillsAbility to identify faults and find the root cause of equipment or system problems.2. Preventive maintenance skillsPerforming regular checks and servicing to avoid breakdowns before they happen.3. Repair and replacement skillsFixing damaged components and replacing faulty parts correctly and safely.4. Inspection skillsChecking equipment condition, detecting early signs of wear, damage, or failure.5. Safety skillsFollowing safety procedures, using protective equipment, and working according to standards to prevent accidents.

The basics of electrical maintenance involve keeping electrical systems safe, functional, and efficient through regular inspection, testing, and repair.It includes:Checking wiring and connectionsTesting voltage, current, and resistanceIdentifying electrical faultsReplacing damaged componentsEnsuring proper grounding and insulationFollowing electrical safety rules

The five electrical fundamentals are:1. Voltage (V)The electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit.2. Current (I)The flow of electric charge in a circuit.3. Resistance (R)The opposition to the flow of current.4. Power (P)The rate at which electrical energy is used or produced.5. Ohm’s LawThe relationship between voltage, current, and resistance:V = I × R

The 7 common electrical tests used in electrical maintenance and installation are:1. Continuity TestChecks if there is a complete path for current to flow in a circuit.2. Insulation Resistance TestMeasures the quality of insulation to ensure no leakage of current.3. Earth (Ground) Resistance TestChecks the effectiveness of grounding systems for safety.4. Voltage TestMeasures electrical potential difference in a circuit.5. Current TestMeasures how much electrical current is flowing.6. Polarity TestEnsures correct connection of live, neutral, and earth wires.7. Phase Sequence TestChecks the correct order of phases in 3-phase systems.

L1, L2, and L3 refer to the three phases in a three-phase electrical power system. L1 (Phase 1)First live phase in a 3-phase system. L2 (Phase 2)Second live phase, 120° out of phase with L1. L3 (Phase 3)Third live phase, also 120° out of phase with the other two.

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