Electrical Drawings and Schematic Interpretation
Fault finding without being able to read the drawings turns into guesswork. This course covers interpreting the drawing set for an installation, from single line diagrams to wiring and termination schedules.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The drawing set and what each drawing is for
- 02Single line diagrams and reading power distribution
- 03Schematic and control diagrams
- 04Symbols, device references and cross referencing
- 05Panel layouts, terminal strips and termination schedules
- 06Tracing a fault through the drawing set
- 07Marking up, as built records and keeping drawings accurate
What you will gain
- Read single line and schematic diagrams confidently
- Follow a circuit through a drawing set
- Interpret symbols, references and cross references
- Use panel layouts and termination schedules
- Trace a fault using the drawings
- Mark up drawings so records stay accurate
Who should attend
- Electricians and electrical technicians
- Maintenance staff and artisans
- Engineers new to a plant
- Technical trainees and apprentices
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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