MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN OPEN CIRCUIT AND SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS IN DC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS.

About this Module

What you will learn

This micro-credential module focuses on analysing open and short circuit conditions in DC circuits using simulation tools. Learners will explore circuit behaviour and apply their troubleshooting skills.

What skills you will gain

Upon completion of this Micro-Credential course, learners will be able to: Explain the basic principles of DC electrical circuits. Apply Ohm’s Law to determine voltage, current and resistance. Analyze the behavior of series and parallel DC circuits. Differentiate between normal, open-circuit and short-circuit conditions. Simulate open-circuit and short-circuit faults using a circuit simulation tool. Interpret voltage and current measurements obtained from circuit simulations. Identify possible fault locations in series and parallel circuits. Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to DC electrical circuits.

Total contents and assessments

Total Learning Content: 4 learning topics with simulation-based activities. Assessment Components: Online quizzes Circuit simulation activities Open-circuit analysis exercise Short-circuit analysis exercise Final assessment

Module Details

CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 30 days
EFFORT : 2
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
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 Syllabus

Voltage
Current
Resistance
Electrical power
Circuit components
Normal current path in a DC circuit

Relationship between voltage, current and resistance
Application of (V = IR)
Calculation of circuit quantities
Interpretation of electrical measurements

3.1 Basic Characteristics of Series Circuits
Current and voltage relationships
Equivalent resistance
Normal circuit operation

3.2 Open-Circuit Simulation
Effect on current and voltage
Open-circuit simulation
Analysis of circuit behavior

3.3 Short-Circuit Simulation
Effect on resistance, current and voltage
Short-circuit simulation
Analysis of circuit behavior

Characteristics of parallel circuits
Branch voltage and current
Equivalent resistance
Normal parallel circuit simulation

4.1 Short-Circuit Simulation
Short circuit across a parallel branch
Effect on total circuit current
Comparison with normal operating conditions
Fault identification

4.2 Open-Circuit Simulation
Open circuit in a parallel branch
Effect on branch current
Effect on the remaining branches
Fault identification and troubleshooting

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NUR IDAWATI BT MD ENZAI

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DR. NUR SYAHIRAH BINTI KAMAROZAMAN

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DR. SUZIANA BINTI OMAR

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MAZRATUL FIRDAUS BINTI MOHD ZIN

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