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Control Systems - Foundation
Control Systems - Foundation
This Foundation Control Systems training course introduces delegates to the fundamental principles of industrial control systems including topics such as Electro-Pneumatics, control logic and panel wiring which are all delivered via practical hands-on exercises.
This is part 1 of a 2-week course which is an ideal for technician level candidates who are expected to perform basic fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance tasks on electrical systems and control systems.
The follow-on course is the Control Systems - Intermediate INDR2050
- DURATION: 5 days
- SKU: INDR2040
- AVAILABLE DATES:
Objectives:
- Electrical health and safety.
- Generation and distribution of electricity.
- Learn and Understand Basic Electrical Principles and AC/DC motor theory.
- Building and testing electrical control circuits.
- Understanding the application of fundamental principles such as Ohms law.
- Reading electrical schematics.
- Three phase motors and motor control circuits.
- Panel wiring.
- Electrical testing and fault diagnosis.
- Replacing electrical components.
- Preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
Features:
The course covers all the fundamental requirements of electrical principles and practices to allow delegates to understand how electrical components and circuits work. It will cover electrical safety including electrical shock and associated procedures and correct procedures for isolation.
Candidates will be able to:
Be familiar with the I.E.T. Regulations & Electricity at Work Regulations.
Follow locking off and permit to work procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for earthing, bonding and overcurrent protection.
Demonstrate an understanding of circuit theory.
Recognise voltage levels found at industrial installations.
Safely use a variety of test instruments to measure voltage, current resistance and insulations resistance.
Safely disconnect and reconnect single phase and 3 phase supplies.
Understand principles of induction motors and motor starting methods - DOL, Star Delta, Inverter.
Circuit Principles & use of meters.
Over-current Devices & Switchgear Fuses.
Over-current Devices & Switchgear MCB's.
Types of cables & Connections.
Wiring Systems & Terminations.
Understanding of the interaction of control systems in the mechanical, electrical and pneumatic domains.
Building fundamental control systems.
Cameron H
Andy was brilliant in his way of explaining the theory and the practical. When stuck on an assignment he would explain in another way if needed and I found I didn’t come across the same struggle again.
27 Feb 2026Sean W
Ive had a great time coming here and have learnt alot, was very happy with the friendly staff and greatly appreciated the lunches provided all week.
27 Feb 2026Ed M
Really informative training with lots of practical elements which helped me retain the training
05 Dec 2025shane g
Very good course. Feeling much more confident on the subject. Many thanks.
01 Aug 2025Jack R
Course was fantastic in electrical upskilling Jonathan was really helpful and clear in explaining everything practically and theoretically and given us many sources to reference later on many thanks
01 Aug 2025Chris W
I went from not knowing alot to being very confident in understanding and being now able to locate faults
01 Aug 2025Ryan K
Jonathan was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions. He provided great details for any queries we had and give good advice for situations we would find ourselves at work.
18 Jul 2025ryan l
Course was great, very insightful and full of useful information. Made me feel far more confident with electronics in work. Jonathan was an extremely good and knowledgable tutor. Made it interesting and enjoyable.
18 Jul 2025Connor G
Jonathan explained the content very well, he explained it in ways which us mechanical engineers can understand more easily. Jonathan provided a thorough explanation of how different components in the panel work. The course was great, i like the fact it was interactive learning and not just watching a powerpoint, this kept me interested throughout the full duration.
18 Jul 2025