Construction Site Electrical System Design

Learn how to design a safe, flexible and durable electrical system for any construction site

Learn what a grounding system is and how to install one effectively
understand how a residual current device ( RCD ) operates
Understand the effects current has on the human body
Know how to connect a site electrical distribution system
Understand how a generator is connected
Know how to install electrical cables across a roadway
Understand electrical diversity and how it can be used.
Learn a basic methodlogy for sizing electrical breakers
Learn how to size electrical cables for current capacity and volt drop
Understand how a lock and tag system can be used to make an electrical system safe
Learn how to safely energise an electrical system for the first time
Understand the different types of electrical fault
Understand the difference between balanced and unbalanced loads

When you have finished this course you will be understand how an electrical system can be designed for any construction site.

The course will go into detail on the following areas :-

Introduce the principles of operation for a site electrical system, why they need to be designed in a certain manner to achieve a system that is safe, durable & cost effective.
Look at the key elements of the electrical system including the generation and distribution systems, grounding, residual current devices & cabling
Show how a lock and tag system can be used to make the system safe for all users.
Show how to size electrical cables based on the current carrying capacity and volt drop.
Provide basic guidelines of how to size circuit breakers & generators

The course consists of short videos on each key subject with questions provided at the end of each section to test your knowledge.

students wanting to learn about the real world application of electrical design
electricians who are installing and operating construction site systems
safety officers who want to understand the principles of site electrical systems and how to operate them safely
electrical engineers of all grades