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We provide a wide range of Electrical Training, offering competence based assessment where possible.

We are an approved JTL Comp’EX’ Assessment Centre, one of only 11 nationally, offering EX01, EX02, EX03 and EX04 Assessments for full Comp’EX’ and Comp’EX’ Refresher.

We are also an approved City & Guilds Centre for Electrical Training and Examinations, offering this in our own centre and on customer premises, with online testing available at both if facilities permit.

In recent years we have made a significant investment in our Electrical Training resources and now offer a greatly expanded range of scheduled courses. We can also provide tailor made solutions if clients require this.

Courses Offered


 

Portable Appliance Testing - City & Guilds 2377-002

Aim - To deliver competence based training and assessment that will lead to the award of the City & Guilds certificate for Portable Appliance Testing 2377-002.

Pre-requisites - There are no pre-requisites however, an electrical background would be advantageous.

Course Duration - The course is of one day in duration.

Optimum Number - Maximum of 8 delegates per course.

Training Aids - OHP, Information hand-outs.

Assessment - There is an optional City and Guilds examination on the day of the course. This is a nationally recognised certificate and will be awarded to candidates by City & Guilds if they successfully complete the online examination.If delegates do not take the City & Guilds examination they will be awarded a Roxby Training Certificate of Attendance.

Course Syllabus

  • Electrical Safety
  • Regulations
  • Rules and Responsibilities
  • Insulation and Earthing
  • Classification Tests
  • Optional Tests
  • Labelling
  • Reporting and Recording Results
  • Implementing a Test Programme

2012 Dates:

3 Feb

2 March

16 April

10 May

15 June

6 July

10 August

28 September

19 October

23 November

21 December

 

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17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations - City & Guilds 2382-10

Aim - To deliver competence based training and assessment that will lead to the award of the City and Guilds 2382 certificate for the IEE Wiring Regulations of electrical installations.

Pre-requisites - There are no pre-requisites however, an electrical background would be advantageous.

Course Duration - The course is of three days in duration.

Optimum Number - Maximum of 8 delegates per course.

Training Aids - OHP, Information hand-outs.

Assessment - There is an optional City and Guilds examination on the third day of the course. This is a nationally recognised certificate and will be awarded to candidates by City & Guilds if they successfully complete the multiple choice online examination. If delegates do not take the City & Guilds examination they will be awarded a Roxby Training Certificate of Attendance.

Course Syllabus

  • Scope, object and fundamental requirements for safety Definitions
  • Assessment of general characteristics
  • Protection for safety
  • Selection and erection of equipment
  • Special locations
  • Inspection and Testing
  • Use of Appendices

2012 Dates:

24 – 26 Jan

20 – 22 Feb

5 – 7 March

10 – 12 April

14 – 16 May

6 – 8 June

30 July – 1 August

29 – 31 August

15 – 17 October

18 – 20 December

 

The 17th Edition conversion course is available for those who completed their 16th Edition from 2001. The course is one day only please call for details.

2012 Dates:

19 Jan

1 March

17 April

8 May

14 June

2  August

23 August

12 September

1 November

29 November

13 December

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Basic Electric Skills for Personnel of Other Disciplines

Aim - To provide basic electrical skills to personnel of other disciplines.

Pre-requisite - Delegates should have a craft background, however, it is not essential.

Course Duration - The course is in two parts; Part A – 5 days, Part B – 5 days

Optimum Number - Maximum of 8 delegates per course.

Training Aids - Use will be made of lecture notes, OHP presentation and practical exercises.

Assessment - Each delegate will be subjected to a series of practical tests to determine achievements of objectives.

Course Syllabus

PART A

  • Residual current circuit breakers - Circuit Laws Units
  • Volts, amps, ohms, watts, power factor - Ohm’s Law
  • Circuit analysis and problem solving - Electrical Safety
  • Effects of electric shock - Testing & Installation
  • Protection and earthing systems - Protection Systems
  • Thermal and magnetic trips, MCB’s - Low Voltage Protection
  • Insulation testing, continuity, etc - IEE Regulations
  • Cable sizes and rating - Basic fault diagnosis
  • Cable Termination Systems - Correct testing procedures
  • Steel wired armoured cable and MICC cable
  • Fault voltage operated circuit breakers & Fuses
  • Correct use of an insulation and continuity tester
  • 110v / 130v system including colour code, plugs, sockets etc

PART B

  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • The Electric Motor Principle
  • Basic Principles of Magnetism
  • The Magnet Effect of an Electrical Current
  • Electromagnetic Induction Principles
  • Mutual Induction and Transformer Principles
  • The Electric Motor Principle
  • Fleming’s Left and Right Hand Rules
  • Rotary Motion
  • Electrical Machines
  • The Simple Alternator
  • The DC Generator
  • Supply Voltages – 3 Phase/4Wire System
  • AC Motors – 3 Phase and Single Phase
  • Construction of Squirrel Cage
  • Construction of Wound Rotor
  • Basic Principals of Operation
  • Control Circuits
  • The Direct On Line, Motor Circuit
  • Sequence Control Circuits
  • Automatic Control
  • Star/Delta Motor Control Circuit

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Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Aim - To provide guidance in the use of the Electricity at Work Regulations and their relationship to other legislation and standards.

Pre-requisites - There are no pre-requisites.

Course Duration - The course is of one day in duration.

Optimum Number - Maximum of 10 delegates per course.

Training Aids - OHP, information hand-outs.

Assessment - Delegates do not do a direct assessment. However, all delegates are closely monitored to make sure they fully understand.

Course Syllabus

  • Introduction and Overview of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
  • The Health and Safety Act 1974
  • Isolation of Electricity
  • Records and Information
  • Approval of Equipment
  • Course Questionnaire, Feedback and Review

2012 Dates:

16 Feb

29 March

18 April

13 June

2 July

9 August

26 September

3 October

8 November

6 December

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Basic Electrical Skills

Aim - To give delegates basic knowledge and skills to carry out basic electrical tasks in the workplace.

Pre-requisites - Personnel with an electrical aptitude.

Course Duration - The course is of five days in duration.

Optimum Number - Maximum of 6 delegates per courses.

Training Aids - TV, Video, Practical Assignments, OHP, Flip Chart and Course Hand Outs.

Assessment - Delegates do not do a direct assessment. However, all delegates are closely monitored to make sure they fully understand and are able to demonstrate correct procedures. Only upon this will delegates be issued with a certificate from Roxby Training.

Course Syllabus

  • Basic electrical theory
  • Electricity at Work Regs including safety requirements
  • Overview of the IEE Regulations
  • Cable sizing
  • Circuit protection devices
  • Measuring AC and DC Voltage
  • Circuit and component testing
  • Identifying and operating test equipment
  • BS symbols and drawings
  • Circuit discrimination
  • Isolation and switching
  • Three phase induction motors and testing
  • Motor protection devices
  • Motor control – circuits
  • Course audit and review

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Electrical Isolation Training

Aim - To provide candidates with the technical and practical skills of safe working on electrical circuits and equipment.

Pre-requisites - Candidates who have no understanding of basic electrical circuits who may be required to carry out isolation procedures on electrical circuits/equipment.

Course Duration - The course is of one day in duration.

Optimum Number - Maximum of 8 delegates per course.

Training Aids - OHP, Information hand-outs.

Assessment - Delegates do not do a direct assessment. However, all delegates are closely monitored to make sure they fully understand and are able to demonstrate correct procedures. Only upon this will delegates be issued with a certificate from Roxby Training.

Course Syllabus

  • The dangers of electricity
  • The electricity at work regulations
  • Isolations/De-isolations defined.
  • Permits to Work
  • Identification of the correct MMB cubicle
  • Correct use of isolation equipment
  • Isolation and testing for dead
  • Fuses and Types
  • Removal of Fuses
  • Special Requirements in Hazardous Area
  • Practical exercises on safe isolations
  • Feedback and Close

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Training
 
Introduction
Comp'Ex'
Electrical
Instrumentation
Gas Turbines
Health & Safety

 

Testimonials

“Roxby Training’s level of service was excellent throughout. I found them to be a very professional and organised company with all staff proving receptive to our needs. The training has been of benefit to those who attended with staff providing highly favourable feedback. In particular, Roxby Training has assisted Integral Services in further developing our staff in successfully completing JTL accredited Comp’Ex’ Hazardous Area training. This ‘industry standard’ certification has significantly increased the site areas in which staff undergoing training are officially deemed competent of working, thus improving overall efficiency within our organisation.”
Phil Blomberg, Integral Services

“Roxby Training has provided excellent training in their facility at Middlesbrough as well as at our various sites in the UK. They have the ability to offer on-site training and assessment which has helped Anglian Water reduce costs and time without compromising our training needs. Roxby Training have been flexible in their approach when arranging our training and offered expert advice when needed.”
Joe McDonnell, Anglian Water

“Joanne Dean of Roxby has been very helpful, patient and accommodating to our requests for Electricity At Work Act courses. Roxby’s facilities and level of instruction were at the level we would expect from a good training establishment and I would have no problem returning for further courses if they were available.”
Dave Purves, GlobalSantaFe

 

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