Electrical Systems for Non Electrical Managers
Managers who authorise electrical work and budgets need to understand what they are approving. This course gives non electrical staff a working grasp of electrical systems, risk and the questions to ask their technical teams.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Electrical fundamentals without the mathematics
- 02How power reaches and moves through a facility
- 03Reading a single line diagram
- 04Electrical hazards, shock, arc flash and unsafe practice
- 05Management duties, competence and authorisation
- 06Maintenance, reliability and what to ask your technical team
- 07Tariffs, demand charges and reading consumption reports
What you will gain
- Explain electrical fundamentals in practical terms
- Read a single line diagram and understand what it shows
- Recognise electrical hazards and unsafe practice
- Understand the duties that fall on managers for electrical safety
- Ask informed questions about maintenance and reliability
- Interpret electricity bills, tariffs and consumption reports
Who should attend
- Operations and production managers
- Facilities and property managers
- Finance and procurement staff
- Safety officers without electrical backgrounds
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 20 to 21 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
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.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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