Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment and Controls

1. Training Introduction

Electrical equipment and control systems play an essential role in industrial operations, public utilities, infrastructure facilities, and commercial environments. Equipment failures and control malfunctions can result in costly downtime, safety hazards, and operational inefficiencies.
This comprehensive training provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise required to identify, analyze, diagnose, and correct faults in electrical equipment and control systems.

Built around real-world case studies and hands-on troubleshooting exercises, the programme equips learners with critical skills for preventive maintenance, fault isolation, equipment testing, and compliance with electrical standards. Participants gain confidence to handle complex challenges related to motors, switchgear, PLCs, control circuits, sensors, power systems, and protection devices.

 

2. Training Objective

The training aims to enable participants to:

• Understand the operation and components of electrical equipment and control systems.
• Detect, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical and control faults effectively.
• Use diagnostic tools, testing instruments, and analytical techniques.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, control logic, and equipment manuals.
• Apply preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Improve safety, reliability, and performance of electrical installations.
• Adhere to electrical codes, regulatory standards, and safety procedures.
• Minimize downtime and optimize equipment lifecycle performance.

 

3. Targeted Group

The programme is designed for:

• Electrical engineers and technical officers
• Industrial maintenance technicians and supervisors
• Power plant and utility operations personnel
• Facilities, building and equipment maintenance staff
• Automation and instrumentation engineers
• Manufacturing and process plant technicians
• Public sector infrastructure operators
• Engineering consultants and technical trainers
• Students and trainees in electrical and control engineering

 

4. Course Duration

12–16 Days depending on format:

• Intensive Hands-On Programme: 12 days
• Advanced Technical Delivery with Practical Assignments: 16 days
• Online/Blended Learning Option: Flexible paced modules with virtual labs

 

5. Training Methodology

The training uses a practical, experiential, and diagnostic-based approach including:

• Instructor-led technical sessions and demonstrations
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical equipment and control systems
• Fault simulation and problem-solving labs
• Diagnostic tool usage: multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal cameras, megohm testers etc.
• Wiring diagram interpretation and control logic analysis
• Group exercises, case studies & maintenance planning workshops
• End-of-module quizzes and a capstone troubleshooting project

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Equipment and Controls

• Overview of electrical systems and control components
• Power distribution, grounding systems, and load characteristics
• Common equipment used across industries

Module 2: Electrical Safety, Standards & Compliance

• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Electrical hazards, PPE requirements, ARC flash basics
• National and international electrical standards

Module 3: Electrical Measurements & Diagnostic Instruments

• Multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and oscilloscopes
• Reading instrument results and diagnostic indicators
• Best practices for accurate electrical measurements

Module 4: Reading Electrical Diagrams & Schematics

• Interpreting wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, ladder logic
• Symbols, annotations, and troubleshooting using schematics

Module 5: Troubleshooting Principles & Systematic Procedures

• Structured diagnostic methods
• Fault finding strategies
• Recording and reporting troubleshooting results

Module 6: Electric Motors & Motor Control Systems

• Motor types: AC/DC, synchronous, induction
• Motor starters, VFDs, soft starters, overload relays
• Motor troubleshooting and repair

Module 7: Switchgear & Protection Devices

• Circuit breakers, fuses, relays, contactors
• Protection coordination and trip diagnostics
• Troubleshooting LV and MV switchgear

Module 8: Control Circuits & Control Panels

• Pushbuttons, relays, timers, indicators, transducers
• Hardwired control logic troubleshooting
• Panel design faults and corrective solutions

Module 9: Power Quality Issues & Solutions

• Harmonics, voltage dips, transients, unbalance
• Tools for power quality analysis
• Mitigation and corrective actions

Module 10: Transformers, Generators & Power Equipment

• Operating principles
• Common faults and troubleshooting practices
• Testing and maintenance procedures

Module 11: Sensors, Actuators & Instrumentation

• Types of sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, proximity etc.)
• Calibration, fault detection, and corrective actions
• Control loop troubleshooting

Module 12: PLC Troubleshooting & Control System Diagnostics

• PLC hardware faults and I/O testing
• Ladder logic debugging
• Communication issues and integration challenges

Module 13: HVAC & Building Electrical System Troubleshooting

• Motors, compressors, control boards, thermostats
• Troubleshooting lighting systems, access control and emergency power

Module 14: Preventive, Predictive & Reliability Maintenance

• Condition monitoring tools
• Maintenance planning and asset reliability strategies
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Module 15: Troubleshooting Case Studies & Industry Applications

• Real-life failures in utilities, manufacturing, transport, and public facilities
• Lessons learned and best practices

Module 16: Capstone Practical Project – Electrical Troubleshooting Simulation

• Diagnose and resolve multi-layered electrical/control faults
• Documentation of fault analysis and recommended solutions
• Presentation of findings and project assessment

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

After completing the programme, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and control systems confidently.
• Use measurement and diagnostic tools effectively and safely.
• Interpret complex electrical diagrams and control logic.
• Troubleshoot motors, switchgear, transformers, PLCs, sensors, and power systems.
• Apply structured and systematic troubleshooting techniques.
• Reduce equipment downtime and enhance system reliability.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and industry best practices.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all 16 modules, practical labs, assessments, and the capstone troubleshooting project will be awarded:

Certificate of Completion

Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment and Controls

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate validates the participant’s professional capability to diagnose, repair, optimize, and manage electrical equipment and control systems across industrial and public sector environments.