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Technical Skills Training at WATA

At WATA we provide an extensive range of technical skills courses for you. Please select a course below for more information.

Electrical Skills courses

The following eight electrical courses can fulfil individual skills training needs or offer the underpinning knowledge for an EAL NVQ in Electrical Engineering Maintenance Level 2 or 3. The different pathways are detailed on page 47 These courses can also be taken individually to meet specific training requirements.

      Electrical Fundamentals Part 1
      Electrical Fundamentals Part 2
      Electrical Principles & Control Panel Technology Part 1
      Electrical Principles & Control Panel Technology Part 2
      Electrical Motors & Motor Controls Part 1
      Electrical Motors & Motor Controls Part 2
      Electrical Fault Finding
      Electrical Distribution

Domestic Electrical Installer (Part P) of the Building Regulations

WATA offer the following courses for a successful Level 2 VRQ - Domestic Electrical Installer. The qualification is awarded by EAL, Qualification code: 100/4501/6, and endorsed by ECA, NICEIC and Summit Skills

      Building Regulations Certificate for Domestic Installer
      Electrical Fundamentals for the Domestic Electrical Installer
      VRQ Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installer Level 2 (Part P)

City & Guilds Accredited training programmes

City & Guilds is the UK's leading provider of vocational qualifications and are recognised by employers worldwide for skills acquired from basic to professional achievement.

      Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds Scheme 2377/12
      Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) REVISION
      Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance (PAT) City & Guilds Scheme 2377/11
      Requirements for Electrical Installations IEE Wiring Regulations (17th Edition) BS7671:2008 (City & Guilds 2382-10)
      Weekend course for the IEE Wiring Regulations (17th Edition)
      Requirements for Electrical Installations IE Wiring Regulations (17th Edition) BS7671:2008 UPDATE (City & Guilds 2382-20)
      Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification City and Guilds 2392-10
      Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391-10
      Revision day for Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391-10
      Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391-20
      Level 2 Certificate in Electro technical Technology - Installation (Buildings and Structures) City and Guilds 2330-01
      Level 3 Certificate in Electro-technical Technology - Installation
      Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings City and Guilds 2393-10
      Introduction to PLCs
      PLC Fault Finding Principles
      Electricity at Work Regulations and Electrical Safety for Electricians

Mechanical courses

The following mechanical courses offer the underpinning knowledge for an EAL NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Level 2 or 3. The different pathways are detailed on page 47 of the Technical Skills section. These courses can also be taken as individual training courses to meet the needs and requirements of the employee and company.

      Preventative Maintenance for Machine Operators
      Mechanical Principles Part 1
      Mechanical Principles Part 2
      Mechanical Principles Part 3
      Hydraulic Training
      Pneumatic Training
      Abrasive Wheels Instructor
      Abrasive Wheels - Safety in the use of
      Safe Use of Power Tools
      Maintenance of Brakes and Clutches
      Lubrication, Bearings and Seals
      Maintenance of Chain and Belt Drives
      Maintenance of Gear Drives and Gear Boxes
      Maintenance of Pumps

Utilities/Services training courses

Legislation states that it is mandatory that delegates working on damaging depleting substances, (ODP's and GWP's) must have a recognised certificate of competency.

      Air Conditioning Maintenance
      Basic Refrigeration and Maintenance plus CITB Safe Handling of Refrigerants
      Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Safe Handling of Refrigerants
      CITB Safe Handling of Refrigerants Refresher Training
      Assessing Techniques - A2
      Assessing Techniques - A1
      Conduct Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process - V1

In-Company courses

      Power Press Safety Training
      Safety in the use of Surface Grinders
      Safety in the use of Band Saws
      Safety in the use of Circular Saws
      Safety in the use of Pneumatics
      Safety in the use of Hydraulics
      Safety in the use of Cylindrical Grinders
      Pipe Brazing to CITB Standard
      Welding Training
      Safety in the setting up and use of oxy-acetylene/propane cutting techniques

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