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L2: Motors and drives

Online

Online

Available in-house

Member: £265.00 (excl. VAT)
Non-Member: £330.00 (excl. VAT)

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About this course:

This online course provides an overview of the importance of motors in relation to energy efficiency. In this course, you will learn how to describe the use and basic operation of common motor and drive types, and the energy losses associated with motor and transmission systems. The course will also review how controls, including variable speed drives, can be utilised to reduce energy use in motors, as well as how to identify opportunities for improving the efficiency of motors through maintenance and operation control.

This course is self-paced and can be started at any time.

Qualification:

Successful completion of this course results in the EI Level 2 Certificate in Motors and drives.

This course also forms one of the modules of the EI's longer Level 2: Energy Management Professional course and qualification. If you would like to complete the full Level 2 qualification, please visit the full course page to book.

Assessment:

This course is assessed via a short online test following the course.

Who should take this course:

This course is recommended for those with 1-2 years of experience in energy management. Although there are no official prerequisites, it is recommended that you have at least A-level maths or equivalent.

Contact details

Training Team: webtraining@energyinst.org, 02074677178

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