Introduction to the Principles of Electricity is one of the most in-demand of the Electrical Distributors’ Association’s 12 training modules, providing a comprehensive introduction for anyone new to your team.

As you’d expect, this module is the perfect foundation for all the other product-specific training modules in this ever-popular programme.

Here’s what’s covered by this module:

• Introducing electricity
• Direct current and alternating current
• Electrical safety
• Ratings and markings of electrical equipment
• Introduction to low-voltage electrical installations
• Electricity and the environment
• Qualifications and accreditations for electrical installation work

Best-in-class Setting the benchmark for professional skills development in the UK’s electrotechnical sector, The EDA Product Knowledge Modules has two Princess Royal Training Awards – in 2022 and again in 2025. A commendation only awarded to the UK’s best-in-class training, plus they carry the City & Guilds’ Accreditation. And if you are an EDA business, you get exclusive access.

 

Online learning through The EDA Academy

When studying the modules, there is a choice of formats:

• Online learning through The EDA Academy (with video and interactive content), OR
• A hard copy textbook which is yours to keep

 

Test your knowledge

Have a go at this quiz sampled from the Introduction to the Principles of Electricity module and check your answers below. If the results show that you need to boost your team’s know-how, talk to the EDA today.

Q1: What unit is electric current measured in?
Q2: When a 9 V battery is used to power a light bulb, a current of 0.5 A flows through the bulb. What is the bulb’s resistance?
Q3: Name three kinds of ‘fossil fuel’.
Q4: Approximately what value of electric current causes heart muscles to freeze and contract?
Q5: A product has 2 kW on its rating plate. What does this mean?
Q6: What scheme registers installers of locally generated electricity such as solar PV?

How did you do?

Full marks: Well done.

3 – 5 out of 6: Time to fill in any gaps in your knowledge and build confidence.

Less than 3: EDA Product Knowledge Training needed.

 

 

 

 

Answers:

A1: Amperes, or amps (A).

A2: 18 Ω. Resistance = voltage ÷ current, so R = U ÷ I = 9 ÷ 0.5 = 18 Ω.
A3: Coal, Oil and gas.

A4: 20 mA (0.020 A).

A5: The product may use up to 2,000 W of power.
A6: Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

 

There’s plenty of information online at www.eda.org.uk, including a video and a downloadable Course Directory, giving you a summary of what’s covered in each of the 12 training modules.

The EDA team is ready to help. Call 020 3141 7350 or email [email protected]