Unit 3662: Electrical Engineering Technology

1. Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology

• Definition and scope of electrical engineering technology
• Importance in industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, power generation, and automation
• Roles and responsibilities of electrical engineering technicians
• Career pathways and professional development

2. Fundamentals of Electricity

• Basic electrical quantities: voltage, current, resistance
• Ohm's Law and its applications
• Power and energy calculations in electrical circuits
• Conductors, insulators, and semiconductors
• Units and measurement standards

3. Circuit Analysis

• Circuit elements: resistors, capacitors, inductors
• Series and parallel circuits: characteristics and calculations
• Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
• Nodal analysis and mesh analysis techniques
• Circuit theorems: Thevenin's, Norton's, superposition, and maximum power transfer theorem

4. Electrical Components and Devices

• Passive components: resistors, capacitors, inductors
• Semiconductor devices: diodes, transistors (BJT, FET)
• Operational amplifiers: characteristics and applications
• Component specifications, ratings, and selection criteria
• Practical applications in circuits

5. Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation

• Measurement techniques for voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance
• Instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power analyzers
• Principles of operation and usage of measurement devices
• Calibration procedures and accuracy considerations
• Data acquisition and interpretation

6. Electrical Power Systems

• Generation of electrical power: types of power plants
• Transmission and distribution systems
• Transformers: construction, operation, and applications
• Electrical machines: motors and generators
• Power factor: concept, correction methods, and importance

7. Digital Electronics

• Binary number system and data representation
• Logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR
• Boolean algebra and simplification techniques
• Combinational and sequential logic circuits
• Flip-flops, counters, and registers: operation and applications

8. Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems

• Introduction to microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Common microcontroller architectures
• Programming basics with C language
• Interfacing with peripherals: sensors, actuators, communication modules
• Designing and implementing embedded system projects

9. Electrical Safety and Regulations

• Electrical hazards and risk assessment
• Safety standards and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Emergency response and first aid for electrical accidents

10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Diagnosing electrical faults systematically
• Troubleshooting techniques and tools
• Preventive maintenance strategies
• Documentation and record keeping for maintenance
• Case studies and practical exercises