Electrical And Mechanical Components Of A Winder Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe the function of electrical components such as motors, drives, and control systems in a winder.
• Apply safe work procedures when inspecting and testing mechanical components including brakes, clutches, and ropes.
• Analyze common faults in electrical and mechanical winder systems and recommend corrective actions.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on winder components.
• Evaluate the condition of winder components using appropriate testing and diagnostic tools.
• Implement maintenance schedules and report findings in accordance with organisational procedures.

Target Audience

This course is intended for winding machine operators, maintenance technicians, and engineering personnel responsible for the operation, maintenance, and fault-finding of winders in mining and industrial environments.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience with winder components, allowing learners to identify parts, perform inspections, and apply safety procedures. Learners will work with electrical panels, mechanical assemblies, and simulation equipment under supervision.

Practical Activities

• Component Identification and Safety — Learners identify electrical and mechanical components on a winder simulator or actual winder, and practice lockout/tagout procedures. (4h)
• Electrical Measurements and Control — Learners measure voltage, current, and resistance on motor circuits, and operate a PLC-based HMI to control a simulated winder. (4h)
• Mechanical Inspection and Brake Adjustment — Learners inspect wire rope for defects, measure wear, and adjust brake clearance on a disc brake assembly. (4h)
• Fault Finding and Troubleshooting — Learners diagnose and rectify simulated faults in electrical and mechanical systems, such as a faulty limit switch or brake drag. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.