12.1.

0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS TECHNOLOGY I

12.1.0.1 Introduction
This module unit is designed to equip the trainee with
knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry out electrical
installation work in domestic premises and related
environments.

12.1.0.2 General Objectives

By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:
a) understand the operations of final circuits
b) demonstrate safety awareness when handling electrical
tools and equipment
c) appreciate the correct use of tools and equipment
d) determine appropriate types of cables for a particular
purpose
e) outline the distribution network in power systems
f) apply relevant principles to operate electrical machines
g) provide maintenance and service to electrical tools,
equipment, cabling and accessories

12.1.0.3 Module Unit Summary and Time Allocation

Electrical Installation I
Code Sub-Module Content Time
Unit Hrs
12.1.1 Electrical • Definition of final circuit 44
Final Circuits • Description of sequence of
control
• Connection of lighting circuits
• Ring and radial final circuits
• Procedure for testing and
inspection
• Types of accessories and
equipment
• I.E.E. regulations
12.1.2 Electrical • Authorities for supply systems 37
Power Supply • Types of power supply systems

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 • Outline of electrical power
supply system
12.1.3 Cables • Types and sizes 23
• Construction
• Cable sizing
• Factors affecting cable ratings
12.1.4 Protection • Reason for earthing 33
And Earthing • Terminologies
Of Electrical
• Types of fuses
Installations
• Earthing of an electrical
installation
• Earth current protection
• Methods of earthing
• Parts of earth
• Testing for earth
12.1.5 Electrical • Construction of ac machines 33
Machines I • Construction of dc machines
Total Time 170

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12.1.1 ELECTRICAL FINAL v) Apply manipulative
CIRCUITS skills to come up
with lighting
Theory circuits for various
purposes
12.1.1T0 Specific Objectives vi) performing
By the end of the sub- electrical tests on
module unit, the trainee an installation
should be able to: vii) performing
a) define a final circuit inspection a
b) describe the completed
sequence of control domestic
equipment at the installation
consumer’s intake viii) Estimate
point. materials for
c) Explain the electrical
connection of installation work
lighting circuit using
joint boxes Content
d) explain ring and 12.1.1T 1 Final Circuit
radial final circuits i) Definition
e) state procedure for ii) Different type of
testing a final circuit final circuits
f) describe the iii) Relevant I.E.E
different types of regulations
accessories 12.1.1T 2 Sequence of control
g) state the relevant i) Description of
IEE regulations equipment at intake
point
Competence ii) Consumers’
The trainee should have equipment
the ability to: iii) Power supply’s
i) Interpret electrical equipment
layout diagrams for iv) Correct sequence
final circuits of connection
ii) Draw wiring v) Relevant I.E.E
diagrams for final regulations
sub-circuits 12.1.1T 3 Lighting circuits
iii) Install lighting i) Loop in method
circuits ii) Use of ceiling roses
iv) Install power iii) Use of joint boxes
circuits iv) One way switching

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 v) Two way switching iv) Socket outlet
vi) Two way and v) joint box
intermediate vi) distribution board
switching vii) Types of
12.1.1T 4 Ring and radial Power accessories for
circuit lighting circuits
i) Socket outlet (3A) viii) Switches
ii) Protective devices ix) Lamp holders
iii) Relevant I.E.E x) Ceiling roses
regulations xi) joint boxes
requirements xii) (relevant I.E.E
iv) Water heater regulations)
circuits xiii) Clock
v) Instantaneous water connections
heater xiv) Electric
vi) Non instantaneous shaver sockets
water heater 12.1.1T 7 Relevant I.E.E.
vii) Astern type water regulations
heater i) Other types of
viii) Relevant accessories
I.E.E regulations ii) Consumers control
requirements unit
iii) Distribution board
12.1.1T 5 Testing and inspection iv) Observe the
i) Visual inspection relevant IEE
ii) Verification of regulations
polarity
iii) Earthing tests Practice
iv) Insulation
resistance test 12.1.1P0 Specific Objectives
v) Continuity of ring By the end of the sub-
continuity test module unit, the trainee
vi) I.E.E regulations should be able to:
for tests and a) interpret electrical
inspection of an drawings and
electrical complete install
installation lighting final
12.1.1T 6 Accessories and circuits
equipment b) install ring and
i) Definition radial final circuits
ii) Accessory c) inspect and test
iii) switch plug final circuits

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 d) state the relevant vi) Continuity of ring
IEE regulations in continuity test
each case vii) Expected readings
e) observe safety, 12.1.1P5 I.E.E regulations for
standards and good tests and inspection of
workmanship while an electrical installation
performing 12.1.1P6 Safety observation in
electrical installation electrical work
work. i) Safety of self
f) estimate material ii) Safety of others
requirements for an iii) Safety of tools and
installation work equipment
g) carry out quality 12.1.1P7 Material estimate
control checks i) Measured items
ii) Numbered items
Content iii) Fixes
12.1.1P1 Interpretation of 12.1.1P8 Quality control checks
electrical drawings i) Correct usage of
i) Symbols tools and
ii) Dimensions and measuring
tolerance instruments
iii) Lay out ii) Good quality finish
iv) Special conditions and appearance
12.1.1P2 Installation of ring and iii) Correct
radial final circuits measurements and
i) Taking accuracy
measurements iv) Application of set
ii) Level, tight and test procedures and
neat fixing of v) Performance as per
components specifications of
12.1.1 P3 Inspection the design
and tests of final circuits
12.1.1P4 Testing and inspection Suggested teaching and learning
i) Visual inspection resources
ii) Testing procedures i) Electrical tool kit
for all the tests ii) PVC conduits
iii) Verification of iii) PVC sheathed
polarity cable
iv) Earthing tests iv) PVC mini-trunking
v) Insulation v) Various cable sizes
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 vi) Vertical wooden a typical distribution
boards, masonry system for a small plant
walls
vii) Ohmmeter Contents
viii) Test lamp 12.1.2T1 Authorities of power
ix) Multi-tester for production
continuity and i) Kenya Power and
insulation Lighting Company
resistance tests (KP.L.C)
ii) Ken Gen
12.1.2 ELECTRICAL POWER iii) Independent power
SUPPLY producer
iv) The electricity
12.1.2T0 Specific Objectives board
By the end of the sub- v) The development
module unit, the trainee authorities
should be able to: 12.1.2T2 Power supply systems
a) explain the main i) Typical layout
work of the diagrams
authorities for ii) Types of
power production in generating stations
Kenya iii) Transmission stage
b) describe various iv) Distribution stage
types of power 12.1.2T3 Transmission and
supply systems distribution systems
c) describe the outline i) D.C two wire
of the various power ii) D.C three wire
transmission and iii) A.C two wire
distribution systems iv) A.C. four wire
from generation to v) Radial and ring
the consumer distribution
d) describe different 12.1.2T4 AC and DC systems
transmission and i) Advantages of each
distribution systems ii) Disadvantages of
e) compare A.C. and each
D.C. systems of 12.1.2T5 AC and DC power
transmission systems

Competence Practice
The trainee should have
the ability to select and 12.1.2P0 Specific Objectives
carry out installation for

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 By the end of the sub- b) describe the
module unit, the trainee construction of
should be able to: cables
a) select and carry out c) calculate the correct
installation for a size of cable for a
typical distribution given load using
system for small appropriate tables
industrial plant and rating factors
b) observe the IEEE d) explain the factors
regulations on affecting cable
transmission and ratings
distribution e) explain the methods
of joining metals
Content and their
12.1.2P1 Electrical installation applications
- 3 phase, 4 wire
distribution system Contents
with single phase 12.1.3T1 Types and sizes of
loads cables
12.1.2P2 Safety observation i) Types of
i) Personal safety conductors
ii) Safety for others ii) Copper
iii) Copper properties
Suggested teaching and learning iv) Aluminum
resources v) Aluminum
i) 3 phase distribution properties
board vi) Cable sizes
ii) Consumer control vii) Determine the size
units of a cable given the
iii) Planned industrial strand diameter
visit viii) Application
s of cable types
12.1.3 CABLES 12.1.3T2 Construction
i) Armoured
Theory ii) Non-armoured
iii) Purposes of
12.1.3T0 Specific Objectives stranding
By the end of the sub- 12.1.3T3 Cable size calculations
module unit, the trainee - Cable ratings
should be able to: 12.1.3T4 Factors affecting cable
a) state types and sizes rating
of cables

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12.1.3T45Cable joints and i) Soldering by use of
terminations pot and ladle
i) Cable joints ii) Soldering by use of
ii) Soldering twisted electric soldering
tee joints using iron
blow lamp iii) Soldering by use of
iii) Soldering joints blow lamp
using pot and ladle 12.1.3P3 Cable terminations
iv) Cable terminations - IEE regulations on
v) Clamping method cable joints
vi) Crimping method 12.1.3P4 Tests on cable joints
vii) Regulations
regarding joints Suggested Learning Resources
viii) Dangers of poor i) Chalkboard
joints ii) Books
ix) dry joint iii) Various types of
x) high resistance cables
in joints iv) I.E.E regulations
table for cable data
Practice v) Pot and ladle
vi) Soldering gun
12.1.3P0 Specific Objectives vii) Crimping tool
By the end of the sub-
module unit, the trainee 12.1.4T0 PROTECTION AND
should be able to: EARTHING OF
a) make various cable ELECTRICAL
joints such that they INSTALLATIONS
are electrically and
mechanically sound Theory
b) solder the joints
effectively 12.1.4T0 Specific Objectives
c) perform cable By the end of the sub-
terminations module unit, the trainee
d) perform tests on should be able to:
cable joints a) explain the reason
for earthing
Content b) define various
12.1.3P1 Performance of cable terminologies used
joints in earthing and
12.1.3P2 Soldering protection of
procedure electrical
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 c) describe the viii) Fusing
different types of current
fuses 12.1.4T3 Types of fuses
d) define terms applied i) Rewirable fuses
to earthing of an ii) Cartridge fuses
installation iii) High rupturing
e) explain the different capacity fuses
methods of earth iv) Construction and
current protection operation of
f) explain the different various types of
methods of earthing fuses
g) explain parts of an v) Application of
earthing system various fuses
h) describe the tests for 12.1.4T4 Earthing terminologies
an earthing system i) Earth
ii) Earthed
Competence iii) Solidly earthed
The trainee should have iv) Earth electrode
the ability to: v) Earthing lead
i) Select and use vi) Earth continuity
circuit protection conductor
ii) Earth a domestic vii) Live metal work
installation viii) Protective
iii) Test the operation Multiple Earthing
of various (PME)
protective devices ix) Earth resistivity
iv) Perform earth loop x) Earth resistance
impedance tests 12.1.4T5 Methods of earth
currents protection
Content i) Fuses
12.1.4T1 Reasons for earthing ii) Circuit breakers
12.1.4T12Definition of terms iii) operation of excess
i) Over current current and earth
ii) Short circuit leakage protection
iii) Earth leakage devices
iv) Close excess 12.1.4T6 Methods of earthing
current protection i) Connection of
v) Coarse excess metal work to the
current protection supply earth
vi) Discrimination conductor
vii) Fusing factor ii) Continuous Earth
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 iii) The earth electrode e) carry out various
iv) Protective Multiple earthing tests
Earthing (PME)
v) Automatic fault Contents
protection 12.1.4P1 Protection of domestic
vi) Miniature circuit installations
breakers 12.1.4P2 Installation of residual
vii) Current operated current circuit breaker
earth leakage i) Tests on the circuit
circuit breaker breaker
viii) Voltage ii) Installation of the
operated earth circuit breaker
leakage circuit 12.1.4P3 Measurement of earth
breaker loop impendence
12.1.4T7 Parts of an earthing i) Determination of
system the loop
i) Earth Continuity ii) Identification of the
Conductor (E.C.C) test instrument
ii) Earthing lead
iii) Earth electrode Suggested teaching and
12.1.4T8 Tests learning resources
i) Earth continuity i) High Breaking
ii) Earth loop Capacity(HBC)
impendence fuse
iii) Earth loop ii) Cartridge fuse
resistance iii) Miniature Circuit
Breaker
Practice iv) Consumer control
unit
12.1.4P0 Specific Objectives v) Distribution board
By the end of the sub- vi) Rewireable fuses
module unit, the trainee vii) Earthing rods
should be able to: viii) Earth
a) perform earthing of continuity
domestic installation conductor
b) install residual ix) Residue current
current circuit devices
breakers x) Voltage operated
c) measure earth loop Earth Leakage
impendence Circuit Breaker
d) measure of earth (E.L.C.B)
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 xi) Institutes 12.1.5 T1 Constructional parts of
installation network different types of ac
xii) Insulation and machines
continuity tester i) Single – phase
xiii) Earth motors
resistance and ii) Split – phase
Neutral Earth loop motor
impendence tester iii) Capacitor start
motor
12.1.5 ELECTRICAL iv) Capacitor start and
MACHINES I run motor
v) Capacitor start,
Theory capacitor run motor
vi) Shaded – pole
12.1.5 T0 Specific Objectives motor
By the end of the sub- 12.1.5 T2 Constructional parts of
module unit, the trainee dc motors
should be able to: i) Series motor
a) draw and label the ii) Shunt motor
constructional parts iii) Compound motor
of ac machines iv) Universal motor
b) draw and label the
constructional parts Practice
of dc machines
12.1.5 P0 Specific Objectives
Competence By the end of the sub-
The trainee should have module unit, the trainee
the ability to: should be able to:
i) Dismantle a.c. and a) dismantle single
d.c. motors phase motors
ii) Assemble a.c. and b) assemble single
d.c. motors phase motors
iii) Inspect a.c. and c) dismantle direct
d.c. motors current motors
iv) Test a.c. and d.c. d) assemble direct
motors current motors
v) Carry out quality e) inspect single phase
control checks and D.C motors for
f) proper operation
Content g) Carry out control
checks at every
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 v) Capacitor start,
Content capacitor run motor
12.1.5 P1 Dismantling of single vi) Shaded – pole
phase motors motor
i) Single – phase 12.1.5 P1 Dismantling of direct
motors current motors
ii) Split – phase 12.1.5 P1 Assembly of direct
motor current motors
iii) Capacitor start i) Series motor
motor ii) Shunt motor
iv) Capacitor start and iii) Compound motor
run motor iv) Universal motor
v) Capacitor start, v) Inspection of single
capacitor run motor phase motors and
vi) Shaded – pole d.c. motors for
motor proper operations
12.1.5 P1 Assembly of single
phase motors Suggested Learning Resources
i) Single – phase i) Single phase
motors motors
ii) Split – phase ii) dc motors
motor iii) Tools including
iii) Capacitor start iv) Markers
motor v) Field visits
iv) Capacitor start and
run motor

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