EAL
    Level 3
    QN: 603/7601/6
    Curriculum Active

    EAL Level 3 Award in DC Electrical Installations within the Telecommunications Industry

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 54 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    54 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Cabling and Terminations for Telecoms Power Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge and skills whilst understanding the procedures for the correct selection and construction of wiring systems in telecoms for DC power systems.
    2

    Electrical Principles and Practices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the basic principles of electricity and how to measure voltage, current and resistance using the appropriate instruments.
    3

    Hazards associated with Electricity in Electrical Installations in Telecoms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the hazards and risks associated with working with electricity.
    4

    Health and Safety Legislation and Standards for DC Electrical Installations in Telecoms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding your responsibilities to work safely on telecoms power systems ensuring that you are complying with the relevant health and safety legislation and associated codes of practice.
    5

    Inspection and Testing of DC Telecoms Power Circuits

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge and skills whilst understanding the procedures for safe inspection, testing and certification of DC power circuits in telecoms systems.
    6

    Principles of BS7671 relevant to DC Power Systems in Telecoms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the basic principles and relevance of BS7671 in relation to DC power systems in telecoms.
    7

    Principles of Earthing and Bonding for Electrical Systems used within Telecoms Power Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the purpose of earthing and bonding to recognise the different types and the purpose of protective conductors in electrical systems.
    8

    Principles of Lightning Protection Systems in Telecoms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the basic purpose and features that constitute a lightning protection system.
    9

    Telecoms DC Power Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the features and there purpose of telecoms DC power systems.
    10

    Understand Safe Power Distribution and Protection for Telecoms Power Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding how AC and DC power is distributed within a telecoms power system and the protective measures applied to ensure safety in accordance with the relevant regulations.
    11

    Understand the Principles of Telecoms Batteries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit enables you to develop your knowledge whilst understanding the operation, maintenance and safe handling of telecoms batteries.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7601/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2021