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Electrical Units & Components
342 Students
The Electrical Units & Components course introduces the fundamental concepts used to understand electrical systems, measurements, components, and circuit behaviour. It provides learners with a foundation in electrical principles that can support further study and work involving electrical equipment in Canada. Learners explore electrical units, Ohm’s Law, direct and alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, capacitors, magnetism, and essential electrical safety …
The Electrical Units & Components course introduces the fundamental concepts used to understand electrical systems, measurements, components, and circuit behaviour. It provides learners with a foundation in electrical principles that can support further study and work involving electrical equipment in Canada.
Learners explore electrical units, Ohm’s Law, direct and alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, capacitors, magnetism, and essential electrical safety precautions. The course is suitable for beginners, trades learners, maintenance workers, construction staff, technicians, and others who want to strengthen their understanding of basic electrical concepts.
Online learning provides flexibility for learners balancing work, education, or other commitments. Structured course materials allow learners to review electrical concepts at a suitable pace while building knowledge of commonly used electrical units and components. Successful completion provides a certificate that can support continuing learning and career development.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 24th August 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Gain understanding of fundamental electrical principles
- Understand common electrical units and measurements
- Learn how Ohm’s Law relates electrical quantities
- Develop knowledge of direct and alternating current
- Build awareness of capacitors, resistance, and magnetism
- Recognise essential electrical safety practices
Who Should Take This Course
This course suits learners who want to build basic electrical knowledge before pursuing further technical study or working around electrical systems.
- Beginners entering electrical or trades fields
- Students and technical learners
- Maintenance and facilities workers
- Construction and building support staff
- Individuals changing careers
- Anyone interested in electrical systems in Canada
Why Take This Course
Understanding electrical units and components provides a useful foundation for learning how electrical circuits and equipment operate. The course introduces key concepts in a clear and structured format.
- Career value across Canadian trades and technical sectors
- Relevant electrical concepts and component knowledge
- Flexible online learning structure
- Beginner-friendly course design
- Supports further technical learning and career growth
- Certificate for continuing professional development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
Electrical knowledge can complement roles involving maintenance, construction, facilities, and technical support. Regulated electrical trades in Canada may require apprenticeship training, certification, or provincial licensing. Salaries vary by province, employer, experience, and role.
- Electrical Engineering Technician – CAD $45,000 – $90,000
- Electrical Technician – CAD $45,000 – $90,000
- Maintenance Technician – CAD $45,000 – $85,000
- Industrial Maintenance Worker – CAD $45,000 – $90,000
- Facilities Technician – CAD $45,000 – $85,000
- Electrical Apprentice – CAD $35,000 – $70,000
Entry Requirements
The course is designed for learners beginning their study of electrical units, components, and basic circuit concepts.
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Interest in electrical systems and components
- Access to internet and device for online learning
- Suitable for beginners in Canada
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Electrical Units & Components Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
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Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
You will learn about electrical units, Ohm’s Law, direct current, alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, capacitors, magnetism, and basic electrical safety.
Yes. The course begins with basic electrical concepts and gradually introduces more specific topics, making it suitable for learners with little or no previous electrical knowledge.
Learn the fundamentals of direct current and how electrical current behaves in DC circuits. The section builds an understanding of where direct current concepts are commonly applied.
Explore the basic characteristics of alternating current and how it differs from direct current. Learners develop awareness of AC behaviour and its role in electrical systems.
Examine voltage and resistance in greater detail and how they influence current within a circuit. Learners build a clearer understanding of these essential electrical properties.
Explore capacitance and the function of capacitors in electrical circuits. Learners examine how capacitors store electrical charge and their role within electrical systems.
Learn about the relationship between electricity and magnetism. The section introduces magnetic principles and their relevance to electrical components and systems.
Finish with essential electrical safety principles for working around electrical equipment and systems. Learners develop awareness of common hazards and safer approaches to electrical work.
FAQ
You will learn about electrical units, Ohm’s Law, direct current, alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, capacitors, magnetism, and basic electrical safety.
Yes. The course begins with basic electrical concepts and gradually introduces more specific topics, making it suitable for learners with little or no previous electrical knowledge.
The course introduces key measurements such as volts for voltage, amperes for current, ohms for resistance, watts for power, hertz for frequency, and farads for capacitance. These are also part of foundational electrical and technical learning in Canada.
Yes. Online study provides a flexible way to learn electrical concepts around work, education, or other commitments.
It can provide useful foundational knowledge before further technical or trades education. Canadian technical training commonly includes areas such as voltage, current, resistance, AC/DC theory, capacitance, magnetism, and electrical safety.
It can suit beginners, trades learners, maintenance workers, construction staff, facilities employees, technical learners, and anyone wanting to understand basic electrical systems.
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