Complete Beginner Bench Skills: Electricity 101, Multimeters, 12V Wiring & Soldering (OGA-HOM-101)
Never used a multimeter or soldered a wire? Build total confidence with safe 12V DC wiring, fuse sizing, crimping connectors, and repairing household equipment from scratch.
Option A: Self-Paced Online Course (£149)
8 Hours Beginner Step-by-Step Video Lessons + Practice Workbook
- 4x Beginner-Friendly Video Modules assuming zero prior electrical knowledge
- Printable 12V Cable Gauge, Fuse Sizing & Connector Identification Wallchart
- Recommended starter tool list (multimeter, crimpers, soldering iron & practice parts)
Option B: Online Material + 2-Day Weekend Practical Bench Workshop (£495)
All-inclusive UK residential training (2 Days / 2 Nights)
- Full Online Course access + 2 nights country accommodation & all meals
- 2 days at your own workbench learning multimeters, Anderson/MC4 crimping, and soldering
- Take-home Starter Electrical Tool Roll (True-RMS Multimeter, Pinecil Soldering Iron & Crimp Kit — £120 value)
Module-by-Module Curriculum & Practical Labs
B1-M1: Volts, Amps, Watts & Amp-Hours Explained Without Jargon (2.0 hrs)
- Understanding the water-pipe analogy of electricity: Voltage (pressure), Current (flow), and Watt-hours (tank size)
- Why 12V and 24V DC battery systems are safe to touch and work on at the home workbench
- Reading appliance rating plates to work out exactly how long a battery will run your fridge, router, or lights
Hands-On Lab: Measure the real-world watt-hour draw of common household appliances using a plug-in power meter.
B1-M2: Mastering the Digital Multimeter (Testing Batteries, Fuses & Continuity) (2.0 hrs)
- Which dial setting to use: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, Resistance (Ohms), and the Continuity Beep test
- How to spot a degraded 12V battery, find a blown fuse, or trace a broken wire in minutes
- Safe probe handling and understanding CAT III / CAT IV safety ratings
Hands-On Lab: Diagnose 5 common household and 12V faults on a live practice board using a multimeter.
B1-M3: Safe 12V Wiring, Fuse Protection & Crimping (Anderson, MC4 & Ring Terminals) (2.0 hrs)
- Why every 12V positive wire needs a fuse within 15cm of the battery terminal
- Choosing the right wire thickness (mm² / AWG) so cables never overheat
- Making gas-tight ratcheted crimps on Anderson Powerpoles, solar MC4 plugs, and battery lugs
Hands-On Lab: Build and test your own fused 12V Anderson extension lead and solar adapter cable.
B1-M4: Introductory Soldering & Heat-Shrink Cable Repair (2.0 hrs)
- Setting up a modern USB-C portable soldering iron (temperature, tip tinning, and lead-free rosin solder)
- Through-hole PCB soldering, splicing broken wires, and sealing joints with adhesive-lined heat-shrink
Hands-On Lab: Solder a working 12V LED worklight and repair a severed coaxial antenna connector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the delivery options and UK fees for Complete Beginner Bench Skills: Electricity 101, Multimeters, 12V Wiring & Soldering (OGA-HOM-101)?
Complete Beginner Bench Skills: Electricity 101, Multimeters, 12V Wiring & Soldering is available as a self-paced Online Digital Course (£149, 8 Hours Beginner Step-by-Step Video Lessons + Practice Workbook) or as an all-inclusive Online Material + 2-Day Weekend Practical Bench Workshop (£495) at our Peak District, Welsh Borders, or Cotswolds centres.
What certification and practical lab skills will I complete in OGA-HOM-101?
Graduates earn the Off-Grid Academy Foundation Bench Skills Certificate after completing 4 practical engineering modules with No prior experience required — all tools and practice kits provided.