Motors and Starters – Electrical Coach

About Course

Are you preparing for your Electrical Trade Test or looking to enhance your electrical skills? Our comprehensive Online Motor and Starter Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the electrical field.

With 32 in-depth video tutorials, you’ll gain a strong understanding of motor and starter concepts, testing procedures, fault-finding, and advanced motor control techniques. Whether you’re an apprentice, electrician, or technician, this course will help you build confidence and expertise in motor control applications.

Who Should Enroll?

✅ Electrical apprentices preparing for the Trade Test
✅ Electricians looking to refresh or expand their skills
✅ Technicians wanting to upskill in motor control systems
✅ Anyone interested in learning about motor starters and electrical systems

This course is designed with clear explanations and practical demonstrations to ensure you understand real-world motor control applications.

Course Content

1) Motor and Starter Components
In this video you will learn about the different components used in a Motor Starter.

1) Motor and Starter Components

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2) Contactor
In this video you will learn how a contactor works.

3) 3 Phase Motor Test
Learn how to test a 3 Phase Motor.

4) Name Plate on a 3 Phase Motor
Learn to read and understand the name plate on a 3 Phase Motor.

5) Power Factor
Understand what is meant by Power Factor and its effects.

6) Motor Speed and Slip
Understand what motor speed is and how slip effects it.

7) Star Delta Motor Connections
Learn the difference between connecting a Motor in Star and Delta and the different outcomes.

8) Direct Online Starter
Learn how to wire a Direct Online Starter. (DOL)

9) 3 Phase Forward Reverse
Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to Forward Reverse Starter.

10) Timers
Learn how the timers work and how to connect them.

11) Star Delta Starter
Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to a Star Delta Starter.

12) Forward Reverse Star Delta Starter
Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to a Forward Reverse Star Delta Starter.

13) Sequence Starting Main Circuit
Learn how to wire the main circuit on Sequence Starting.

14) Sequence Start 1
Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 1).

15) Sequence Start 2
Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 2).

16) Sequence Start 3
Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 3).

17) Oscillating Panel
Learn how the Oscillating Panel works and the function of Limit Switches.

18) DC Injection Braking
Learn how to use Direct Current to brake a Motor.

19) Auto Transformer Starter
Learn how an Auto Transformer Starter is used to reduce inrush Current.

20) Resistance Starter
Learn how Resistors are connected to a Slipring Motor to reduce inrush current and increase start-up torque.

21) Dual Speed Motor Starter with Contactors
Learn how to change the speed of a Dual Speed Motor using Contactors.

22) Dual Speed Motor with Selector Switch
Learn how to use a selector switch to change the speed of a Dual Speed Motor.

23) How to Test a Circuit before Switching it On
Learn some techniques of testing your Circuit before applying power to it.

24) Fault Finding a Motor Starter
Learn some techniques as to how to find faults on a motor starter.

25) Single Phase Capacitor Start Motor
Learn how a Single Phase Motor works and how to connect a Starting Capacitor to it.

26) Capacitor Run Motor
Learn how to connect Run Capacitor to a Single Phase Motor.

27) Capacitor Start Run Motor
Learn how to connect a Cap Start Cap Run Motor.

28) Capacitor Start and Run Motor connected to a Lead
Learn how to connect a lead to a Cap Start Cap Run Motor and change direction of the Motor.

29) Forward Reverse on a Single Phase Motor
Learn how to connect a Single Phase Motor to a Forward Reverse Starter.

30) Connect a Cabtyre cord to a Single Phase Motor
Learn how to connect a cord to Single Phase Motor and change direction.

31) Single Phase Motor Test
Learn how to do a Motor Test on a Single Phase Motor.

32) Soft Starter and VSD/VFD
Learn the difference between Starters, Soft Starters and VSD/VFD and how to connect them.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

1) Motor and Starter Components In this video you will learn about the different components used in a Motor Starter.

1) Motor and Starter Components

2) Contactor In this video you will learn how a contactor works.

2) Contactor

3) 3 Phase Motor Test Learn how to test a 3 Phase Motor.

3) 3 Phase Motor Test

4) Name Plate on a 3 Phase Motor Learn to read and understand the name plate on a 3 Phase Motor.

4) Name Plate on a 3 Phase Motor.

5) Power Factor Understand what is meant by Power Factor and its effects.

5) Power Factor

6) Motor Speed and Slip Understand what motor speed is and how slip effects it.

6) Motor Speed and Slip

7) Star Delta Motor Connections Learn the difference between connecting a Motor in Star and Delta and the different outcomes.

7) Star Delta Motor Connections

8) Direct Online Starter Learn how to wire a Direct Online Starter. (DOL)

8) Direct Online Starter

9) 3 Phase Forward Reverse Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to Forward Reverse Starter.

9) 3 Phase Forward Reverse

10) Timers Learn how the timers work and how to connect them.

10) Timers

11) Star Delta Starter Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to a Star Delta Starter.

11) Star Delta Starter

12) Forward Reverse Star Delta Starter Learn how to connect a 3 Phase Motor to a Forward Reverse Star Delta Starter.

12) Forward Reverse Star Delta Starter

13) Sequence Starting Main Circuit Learn how to wire the main circuit on Sequence Starting.

13) Sequence Starting Main Circuit

14) Sequence Start 1 Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 1).

14) Sequence Start 1

15) Sequence Start 2 Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 2).

15) Sequence Start 2

16) Sequence Start 3 Get a better understanding of how to wire Sequence Starters (Video 3).

16) Sequence Start 3

17) Oscillating Panel Learn how the Oscillating Panel works and the function of Limit Switches.

17) Oscillating Panel

18) DC Injection Braking Learn how to use Direct Current to brake a Motor.

18) DC Injection Braking

19) Auto Transformer Starter Learn how an Auto Transformer Starter is used to reduce inrush Current.

19) Auto Transformer Starter

20) Resistance Starter Learn how Resistors are connected to a Slipring Motor to reduce inrush current and increase start-up torque.

20) Resistance Starter

21) Dual Speed Motor Starter with Contactors Learn how to change the speed of a Dual Speed Motor using Contactors.

21) Dual Speed Motor Starter with Contactors

22) Dual Speed Motor with Selector Switch Learn how to use a selector switch to change the speed of a Dual Speed Motor.

22) Dual Speed Motor with Selector Switch

23) How to Test a Circuit before Switching it On Learn some techniques of testing your Circuit before applying power to it.

23) How to Test a Circuit before Switching it On

24) Fault Finding a Motor Starter Learn some techniques as to how to find faults on a motor starter.

24) Fault Finding a Motor Starter

25) Single Phase Capacitor Start Motor Learn how a Single Phase Motor works and how to connect a Starting Capacitor to it.

25) Single Phase Capacitor Start Motor

26) Capacitor Run Motor Learn how to connect Run Capacitor to a Single Phase Motor.

26) Capacitor Run Motor

27) Capacitor Start Run Motor Learn how to connect a Cap Start Cap Run Motor.

27) Capacitor Start Run Motor

28) Capacitor Start and Run Motor connected to a Lead Learn how to connect a lead to a Cap Start Cap Run Motor and change direction of the Motor.

28) Capacitor Start and Run Motor connected to a Lead

29) Forward Reverse on a Single Phase Motor Learn how to connect a Single Phase Motor to a Forward Reverse Starter.

29) Forward Reverse on a Single Phase Motor

30) Connect a Cabtyre cord to a Single Phase Motor Learn how to connect a cord to Single Phase Motor and change direction.

30) Connect a Cabtyre cord to a Single Phase Motor

31) Single Phase Motor Test Learn how to do a Motor Test on a Single Phase Motor.

31) Single Phase Motor Test

32) Soft Starter and VSD/VFD Learn the difference between Starters, Soft Starters and VSD/VFD and how to connect them.

32) Soft Starter and VSD/VFD