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Electrical Measuring Instruments Selection and Care Training

SAQA US 10237 | NQF 2 | Credits 4 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to select, use, and care for electrical measuring instruments in a safe and effective manner. Participants will learn to identify appropriate instruments for specific tasks, perform accurate measurements, and maintain equipment to ensure longevity and reliability.

Learning Outcomes

  • Select appropriate electrical measuring instruments for given tasks based on range, accuracy, and application.
  • Demonstrate correct procedures for connecting and using ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and multimeters.
  • Apply safety precautions when using electrical measuring instruments to prevent injury and equipment damage.
  • Analyze measurement results to verify circuit conditions and identify faults.
  • Implement routine care and storage procedures to maintain instrument accuracy and prolong service life.

Target Audience

This course is designed for electricians, technicians, and maintenance personnel who work with electrical systems and require practical skills in using measuring instruments. It is also suitable for apprentices and trainees in the electrical field.

Prerequisites

Learners should have basic knowledge of electrical circuits and safety. No formal qualifications required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Day 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Measuring Instruments

Objectives:
• Identify and describe the types and functions of common electrical measuring instruments.
• Understand the principles of selecting appropriate instruments for given measurement tasks.
• Learn the correct procedures for handling, storing, and caring for instruments.
• Apply basic calibration and verification techniques to ensure accuracy.
• Recognize safety considerations when using electrical measuring instruments.

Topics:
• Overview of electrical measuring instruments: multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes.
• Key specifications: range, accuracy, resolution, and category ratings.
• Selection criteria based on measurement parameters (voltage, current, resistance, frequency).
• Safety ratings (CAT I-IV) and their importance in selection.
• Proper handling and storage to prevent damage.
• Routine care: cleaning, battery replacement, and fuse checks.
• Basic calibration verification using known references.
• Documentation and record-keeping for instrument maintenance.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

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 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

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 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

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

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

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
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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.

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25 15% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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