Practical Maths for Electrical Installation Students & Apprentices : A Trade-Based Guide to Essential Electrical Calculations, Designed to Support Stud
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Practical Maths for Electrical Students and Apprentices
A Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Maths for Electrical Installation - Levels 2 & 3
Struggling with maths on your electrical installation course? This book will help you build the confidence and skills you need to succeed.
Whether you're starting your electrical training, working towards a City & Guilds qualification, completing an apprenticeship or returning to education after several years, Practical Maths for Electrical Students and Apprentices makes essential mathematics easier to understand.
Written by an experienced electrical contractor and former further education lecturer, this practical guide explains mathematical principles in clear, straightforward language, with worked examples and exercises to help you develop your skills.
No complicated explanations. No unnecessary theory. Just the maths you need, explained step by step.
What You'll LearnThe book covers ten essential areas of mathematics:
Basic Calculations - Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Fractions - Understanding and calculating with fractions.
Decimals - Working confidently with decimal numbers.
Percentages - Calculating percentages and applying them to practical problems.
Ratios and Proportions - Understanding relationships between quantities.
Powers and Standard Form - Working with indices and very large or small numbers.
SI Units - Understanding electrical units, prefixes and conversions.
Algebra - Using letters, numbers and equations.
Formula Transposition - Rearranging equations to find unknown values.
Trigonometry and Pythagoras - Solving problems involving angles, lengths and right-angled triangles.
This book is particularly suitable for:
City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation students.
Electrical apprentices studying towards their qualifications.
Adult learners returning to education.
Learners preparing for electrical science and principles assessments.
Anyone who finds mathematics difficult or needs a refresher.
Electrical tutors looking for additional learner support material.
Each topic is presented in a logical order, allowing you to build your knowledge gradually. Clear explanations, worked examples and practice activities help you understand not just how to perform calculations, but why they matter.
The aim is simple: to take the fear out of maths and help you become more confident when tackling the calculations required during your electrical training.
Written by Someone Who Understands Electrical TrainingThe author, Paul Lewis MSc, BSc (Hons), is a time-served electrician with over 40 years of electrical industry experience. He operated his own NICEIC-approved electrical contracting business for more than 20 years and subsequently taught and assessed City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualifications in further education.
Having worked with hundreds of electrical learners and apprentices, he understands the mathematical topics students frequently struggle with and the importance of explaining them in an accessible, practical way.
Build your maths skills. Improve your confidence. Make progress towards your electrical qualifications.
Practical Maths for Electrical Students and Apprentices is a valuable study companion throughout your electrical training.
Start building your confidence in electrical maths today.
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- ISBN-13: 9798161599068
- ISBN-10: 9798161599068
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.82 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.03 pounds
- Page Count: 400
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