SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/CR/02/3
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: perform single
phase electrical installation and maintenance.
Duration of Unit: 400 Hours
Unit Description
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This unit covers the competencies for installing lighting, power
points, consumer’s control unit and power intake point.
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Summary of Learning Outcomes
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1. Apply workplace safety
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2. Interpret electrical drawings
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3. Select correct types and sizes of cables
4. Install cables for lighting and power points
5. Install power intake point
6. Install consumer’s control unit
7. Inspect and test the complete installation
8. Repair and maintain the installation
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
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1. Apply • Meaning and purpose • Direct
workplace of PPE observation
safety • Types of PPE Oral
• Safe and correct questioning
handling, use, • Practical
maintenance and tests
storage of different • Written
types of PPE tests
• Organizational safety
rules
• Safety and
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environmental
regulations
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• Occupational risks e.g.
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falling from heights,
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slipery floors, bites
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from insects, cuts
• Types of hazards e.g
electric shock, arc
flash, blast, burns, fire
• Sources of hazards and
ways of preventing
them
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
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• Types of fires and fire
fighting
• First aid o Meaning of
first aid o Procedure
of rescuing a victim
from electric shock
o Remedies for burns,
blisters and cuts
o Methods of
resucitation
2. Interpret • Identification of intake • Direct
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electrical point equipment observation
drawings • Identification of
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Oral
installation equipment questioning
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and accessories e.g. • Practical
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switches, lamp holders tests Written
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• Identification of tests
electrical symbols and
abbreviations
• Types of drawings
• Schematic/layout
• Circuit
• Wiring
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Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
3. Select correct • Meaning of insulators, • Direct
sub-circuits, conductors and cables observation
types and • Types of conductors and oral
sizes of (e.g copper, questioning
cables aluminium) and their • Written tests
applications
• Properties of
conductors e.g.
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conductivity,
temperature, weight,
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strength
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• Types of insulators
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(e.g. PVC, rubber,
porcelain, fibre)
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• Properties of insulators
e.g. resistivity
• Factors to consider
when selecting cables
e.g. load, length
• Identification of
subcircuits
• Types and sizes of
cables
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Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
• Measurements and
estimations of cable
lengths and sizes
• Relevant IEE
regulations
4. Perform • Meaning of cable joint • Direct
cable and termination observation
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jointing and • Types of cable joints Oral
termination and termination questioning
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• Purpose and • Practical
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application of cable tests Written
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joints and termination tests
• Relevant IEE
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regulations
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5. Install • Communication • Direct
cables for methods at site e.g. observation
lighting and verbal, walkie- and oral
power talkie, mobile phones questioning
points • Use of safety harness
and PPE • Practical tests
• Identification of tools • Written tests
and equipment
• Assembling of
working tools and
equipment
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Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
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Methods
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• Identification of
lighting and power
points
• Preparation of cables
e.g. stripping, pairing
• Drawing in of cables
• Cable joints
• Labeling of circuits
• Conducting final
checks for work
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with instructions and
job requirements
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• Good housekeeping
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• Maintenance of tools
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• Storage of tools
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• Documentation and
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reporting
• Relevant IEE
regulations
6. Install power • Meaning of power • Direct
intake point intake point observation
• Identification of Oral
sequence of control questioning
equipment • Practical
tests
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Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
• Mounting of Written tests
components
• Wiring of intake point
• Earth lead and earth
electrode installation
• Bonding of all metal
parts
• Provision of draw wire
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for power authority
• Conducting final
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checks for work
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manship, conformity
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with instructions and
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job requirements
• Good housekeeping
• Maintenance of tools
• Storage of tools
• Documentation and
reporting
• Relevant IEE
regulations
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7. Inspect and • Meaning of inspection Direct
test the and testing observation
complete • Sections of the Oral
installation
installation to be questioning
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
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inspected • Practical tests
• Types of visual and • Written tests
physical checks
• Completion
installation tests o
Verification of
polarity test
o Insulation
resistance test
o Earth continuity
tests
o Ring circuit
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continuous test
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• Conducting final
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checks for work
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manship, conformity
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with instructions and
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job requirements
• Good housekeeping
• Maintenance of tools
• Storage of tools
• Documentation and
reporting
• Relevant IEE
regulations
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
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8. Repair and • Meaning of repair and • Direct
maintain maintenance observation
the • Types of maintenance Oral
installation o Routine o questioning
Breakdown o Periodic • Practical
o Overhaul tests
• Repair and • Written
replacements of faulty tests
components
• Maintenance
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• Conducting final
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checks for work
manship, conformity
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with instructions and
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job requirements
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• Good housekeeping
• Maintenance of tools
• Storage of tools
• Documentation and
reporting
• Relevant IEE
regulations
Suggested Delivery Methods
• Instructor led facilitation of theory
• Demonstration by trainer
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• Practical tasks by trainee
• Site visits
• On- job training
• Viewing of related videos and models
• Dual training
Recommended Resources
Tools and Equipment
• Pliers
• Screwdrivers Hammers
• Wire splicers
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• Electrician knives
• Phase Testers
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• Wire gauge
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• Wire cutters and strippers
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• Steel tapes (draw wire)
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• Tape measures
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• Crimping and clamping tools
• Hack saw and blades
• Soldering guns
• Multimeters
• Insulation resistance testers
• Loop impedance testers
• Earth electrode resistance testers
• Clamp on ammeters
• PPEs including gloves, helmets, overalls/dust coats,
safety boots
Materials
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• Cables
• Earth rods/mats/spikes
• Cable lugs
• Glands
• Rubber boots
• Insulating tapes
• Strip connectors
• Earth rods/mats/spikes, clips
FIXING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT FITTINGS,
POWER OUTLETS AND BASIC APPLIANCES
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/CR/03/3
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Relationship to Occupational Standards
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This unit of learning addresses the unit of competency: perform
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fixing of light fittings, power outlets, basic appliances repair
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and maintenance.
Duration of Unit: 400 Hours
Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by an electrician
in order to fit, mount and install wiring devices and install
lighting fixtures for connection to mains power.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply workplace safety
2. Select wiring devices
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