Electrical Fundamentals

Course Content

The course will cover the following:

• DC Theory and AC and Electrical safety
• Basic electronics systems
• DC motors and starters
• Digital and analogue systems
• Concepts of open and closed loop control, proportional, sequential

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical principles commonly required by mechanical engineers relating to DC, AC, and Safety
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic components relating to Amplifiers, rectifiers, transducers, DC motors, AC motors
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic control systems

Method of Assessment

• Internal assessment 50%
• Examination 50%

For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.

Labs requirements

A 2 ½ day practical Laboratory held in Wellington is a requirement for this course.

Trimester 1 Laboratories will be held during the term 1 school holidays,  

Trimester 2 Laboratories will be during the term 3 school holidays.

Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the actual dates within the first week of the trimester, however you can click here for school holiday dates to give you a guideline for planning.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.