COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION

NOMINAL DURATION : 402 Hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers knowledge, skills and attitude in electrical installation. It deals

with good house keeping and safety, preparation of electrical materials and tools,

performing roughing-in activities, installing wiring devices, installing electrical protection

systems, installing electrical and auxiliary equipment and commissioning electrical

system.

COURSE OUTCOME:

At the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:

1. Participate in workplace communication

2. Work in a team environment

3. Practice career professionalism

4. Practice occupational health and safety procedures

5. Prepare construction materials and tools

6. Observe procedures, specifications and manuals of instruction

7. Interpret technical drawings and plans

8. Perform mensurations and calculations

9. Maintain tools and equipment

10.Prepare electrical power and hydraulic tools

11.Perform roughing-in activities for communication and distribution systems

12. Install wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupting outlets

13. Install electrical protection system for lighting and grounding

14. Install electrical lighting systems on auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures

15. Install communication, signaling devices and remote control systems on auxiliary equipment

16.Commission installed electrical systems II

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

An individual who wishes to undergo this course must possess the following:

Good moral character

Physically fit

At least high school graduate

Can communicate in Filipino and English

At least 18 years old

COURSE STRUCTURE:

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENTSuggested

No. of Hours

A. BASIC

1. Participate in work place communication

1.1 Participating in work place communication

1.1.1 Part of speech1.1.2 Part of a sentence1.1.3 Kinds of sentence1.1.4 Work practices in handling

communication.1.1.5 Knowledge of organizational

policies and guidelines with regards to processing internal and external information.

1.1.6 Recording messages and information

1.1.7 Work practices in handling communication

1.1.8 Communication process1.1.9 Receiving and clarifying

communication, messages and information

4 hrs

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENTSuggested

No. of Hours

2. Work in a Team Environment

2.1 Working in a Team Environment

2.1.1. Job description and employment arrangements

2.1.2. Organization policy relevant to work

2.1.3. Team structure2.1.4. Supervision and

accountability requirement including OHS

2.1.5. Code of conduct2.1.6. Assisting a colleagues2.1.7. Open communication

channel2.1.8. Acknowledging satisfactory

performance2.1.9. Formal and informal

performance appraisal2.1.10. Obtaining feedback from

supervisors, colleagues and clients

2.1.11. Personal reflective behavior strategies

2.1.12. Routine organizational method for monitoring service delivery

2.1.13. Ethical standards2.1.14. Explaining and clarifying2.1.15. Providing encouragement2.1.16. Undertaking extra task if

necessary2.1.17. Goals, objectives, plans,

system and process2.1.18. Define resources parameters2.1.19. Quality and continuous

improvement process and standards

2.1.20. Work place hazard, risk and its controls

4 hrs

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENTSuggested

No. of

Hours3. Practice Career Professionalism

3.1 Practicing Career Professionalism

3.1.1. Team role3.1.2. Relationships and

responsibilities3.1.3. Role and responsibilities

within team environment3.1.4. relationship within a team3.1.5. Communication process3.1.6. Team structure3.1.7. Group planning and decision

making

4 hrs

4. Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

4. Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

4.1.1. Identifying safety signs and symbols

4.1.2. 5’s implementation4.1.3. Proper procedures in sorting

materials, tools and equipment4.1.4. Filling-up requisition forms and

borrower slip4.1.5. Maintaining tools and

equipment.4.1.6. Kinds and uses of personal

protective equipment4.1.7. General Occupational Health

and Safety principles, responsibilities and legislations

4.1.8. Hazards identification4.1.9. Causes of accidents4.1.10. Sources of accidents4.1.11. Kinds of injuries and its

effects

4 hrs

B. COMMON1. Prepare

construction materials and tools

1.1 Preparing construction Materials and tools

1.1.1 Types and uses of construction materials and tools.

1.1.2 Inspecting construction materials and tools for damage Use of materials and tools

1.1.3 Different forms1.1.4 Requisition procedures Proper

handling of tools, materials and equipment

1.1.5 Safe handling of electrical tools

1.1.6 Identifying defectives hand tools

1.1.7 Filling-up of tool storage checklist

5 hrs

2. Observe procedures, specification and manuals of instruction

2.1Observing procedures, specification, and manuals of instruction.

2.1.1 Accessing information data2.1.2 Identifying units of

measurements2.1.3 Identifying standard signs and

symbols2.1.4 Unit conversions2.1.5 Application of interpreted data

5 hrs

2.1.6 Proper storing of manuals and specification

2.1.7 Updating of manuals information

3. Interpret technical drawings and plans

3.1 Interpreting technical drawings and plans

3.1.1. Analyze signs, symbols and data.

3.1.2. Interpret technical drawings and plans

6 hrs

4. Perform mensurations and calculations

4.1 Performing mensurations and calculations

4.1.1. Selecting appropriate measuring instruments.

4.1.2. Alternative measuring instruments

4.1.3. Introduction to the metric system of measurements

4.1.4. Lengths in metric systems4.1.5. Measurement conversions4.1.6. Time measurements4.1.7. Volume, Linear and Area

measurements Circle Rectangle Triangle Square Conical spherical

4.1.8. Basic units of electrical measurements

Voltage Resistance Current Inductance Capacitance Frequency Power

4.1.9. Electrical formulas and calculations.

4.1.10. Cross-sectional area of conductors

4.1.11. Power, energy and thermal units

4.1.12. Prefixes use to electrical units

4.1.13. Derive units4.1.14. Fractions4.1.15. Percentage4.1.16. Four fundamental

operations4.1.17. Use of measuring

instruments Voltmeter Ammeter Wattmeter Ohmmeter Frequency meter Kilowatt-hour meter

5 hrs

4.1.18. Cross-sectional area of conductors

5. Maintain tools and equipment

5.1 Maintaining electrical tools and equipment

5.1.1 Preventive maintenance of basic tools and equipment

5.1.2 Proper storage of tools and equipment.

5.1.3 Types and uses of electrical hand tools

5.1.4 Common electrical materials5.1.5 Common damage to hand

tools5.1.6 Proper condition of PPE5.1.7 Materials handling and

storage 5.1.8 Sharpening of cutting tools5.1.9 Maintaining tools and

equipmenta. Cutting tools b. Boring toolsc. Holding toolsd. Threading tools

5.1.10 Lubricating basic hand tools5.1.11 Materials handling and

storage5.1.12 Safe handling of electrical

tools 5.1.13 Identifying defectives hand

tools5.1.14 Filling-up of tool storage

checklist5.1.15 5’s implementation

5 hrs

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENTSuggested

No. of Hours

C. CORE

1. Prepare electrical power and hydraulic tools

1.1Preparing electrical power and hydraulic tools

1.1.1 Preparing materials and tools1.1.2 Types and uses of electrical

hand tools1.1.3 Common electrical materials1.1.4 Common damage to hand

tools1.1.5 Maintenance procedure for

electrical hand tools1.1.6 Materials handling and

storage 1.1.7 5’ s implementation1.1.8 Lubricating basic hand tools1.1.9 Sharpening cutting tools1.1.10 Safe handling of electrical

tools 1.1.11 Identifying defectives hand

tools1.1.12 Filling-up of tool storage

checklist

30 hrs

2. Perform roughing-in activities for communication and distribution systems

2.1Performing roughing-in activities for communication and distribution systems

2.2.1. Clearances from building structures

2.2.2. Insulation of service entrance conductor

2.2.3. Minimum size and rating2.2.4. Wiring method for service

entrance2.2.5. Mounting supports2.2.6. Service disconnecting means

and isolation switches2.2.7. Over current protection2.1.1 Characteristics and

specifications of different kinds of metallic conduits

2.1.2 Applications of different metallic conduits

2.1.3 Types of metallic conduits2.1.4 Electrical metallic tubing

(EMT)2.1.5 Rigid steel conduit (RSC)2.1.6 Intermediate metal conduit

(IMC) Conduit fittings lock nuts couplings and connectors bushing adapters condulets straight connectors angular connectors

60 hrs

2.1.7 Procedures in bending metallic conduit

2.1.8 PEC provisions in installing EMT

2.1.9 Cutting and reaming EMT2.1.10 Lay-outing procedures in

installing EMT2.1.11 Method of cutting rigid metallic

conduits2.1.12 PEC provisions in installing

metallic conduits2.1.13 Methods of reaming metallic

conduits.2.1.14 Procedures in aligning metallic

conduits2.1.15 Method of cutting flexible

metallic conduits2.1.16 PEC provisions in installing

flexible metallic conduits2.1.17 Procedures in aligning flexible

metallic conduits2.1.18 Safety practices installing

flexible metallic conduits2.1.19 Methods of reaming flexible

metallic conduits.2.1.20 Method of cutting intermediate

metal conduits2.1.21 PEC provisions in installing

intermediate metal conduits2.1.22 Methods of reaming metallic

conduits.

3. Install wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupting outlets

3.1. Installing wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupting outlets

3.1.1. Selecting and using different types of wiring devices

3.1.2. Selecting specification and rating of electrical materials

3.1.3. Properties of electrical materials

3.1.4. Measurement in meters for electrical wires

3.1.5. Connecting and terminating ends of wires and cables

3.1.6. Uses/applications of different classification of power outlets as per requirements (PEC)

3.1.7. Standard dimensions of power outlets from finished floor level

3.1.8. Different classification of switches according to mounting and assembly, as per requirement

3.1.9. GFCI protected outlets

60 hrs

4. Install electrical protection system for

3.1. Installing electrical protection system for

3.1.10. PPE needed for electrical wiring

3.1.11. Written instruction for electrical wiring

70 hrs

lighting and grounding

lighting and grounding

3.1.12. Techniques in wire fishing

3.1.13. Pulling compound used in pulling conductors

3.1.14. Techniques in pulling conductors

3.1.15. Safety in wire insertion and pulling

3.1.16. Tools and materials in wire pulling and wire fishing

3.1.17. Identification of cables and wires

3.1.18. Terminating conductors

3.1.19. Wire pulling compound3.1.20. Safety practices in installing

electrical wiring.3.1.21. Wire termination3.1.22. Electrical Protection System

Devices3.1.23. Lighting and Grounding

Installation Requirements

5. Install electrical lighting systems on auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures

4.1. Installing electrical lighting systems on auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures

4.1.1. Tools and equipment, PPE for the installing lighting fixture

4.1.2. Luminous intensity4.1.3. Luminous flux4.1.4. Illumination Efficacy Glare Luminaire Illumination level Color Intensity4.1.5. Standard industry illumination

values Direct Semi-direct Indirect Semi-indirect General diffusing 4.1.6. Floodlight fittings4.1.7. Highway lighting4.1.8. High-bay lighting4.1.9. High pressure sodium light

fixtures4.1.10. Decorative, residential-street

lighting unit Deep bowl Shallow dome RLM standard dome RLM symmetrical angle Elliptical angle4.1.11. Different fluorescent

luminaries Surface mounted

70 hrs

Recessed mounted4.1.12. Planning and preparing work4.1.13. Wiring termination 4.1.14. Color coding4.1.15. Tools and equipment, PPE for

the installing lighting fixture4.1.16. Procedures in installing

lighting fixture.4.1.17. Incandescent luminaires

6. Install communication, signaling devices and remote control systems on auxiliary equipment

5.1 Installing communication, signaling devices and remote control systems on auxiliary equipment

5.1.1 Different kinds of signaling system Bells Chimes Buzzer Two-door chime circuit Elementary electric bell

circuits5.1.2 Burglar alarm system

Motion detector Fire alarm Smoke detector

5.1.3 Different kinds of annunciator system Lamp annunciator Gravity drop annunciator

5.1.4 Intercommunication system All master One master

5.1.5 Procedures in installing electric bells, buzzers and chimes

5.1.6 Operation of photo electric sensors and relays

5.1.7 Operation of motion detector switches and night switches

5.1.8 PEC provisions in installing signal and alarm system

5.1.9 Safety precautions in installing signal and alarm system

5.1.10 Tools, materials and equipment used in installation of annunciator

5.1.11 Procedures in installing annunciator system

5.1.12 PEC provisions in installing annunciator system

5.1.13 Safety precautions in installing annunciator

5.1.14 Tools, materials and equipment used in installation of annunciator

5.1.15 Procedures in installing annunciator system

5.1.16 PEC provisions in installing intercom system

5.1.17 Safety precautions in installing

70 hrs

intercom system

7. Commission installed electrical systems

6.1Commissioning installed electrical systems

6.2.1. Tools and equipment6.2.2. Commissioning procedures6.2.3. Work instruction6.2.4. Principles and concept of

insulation resistance tester6.2.5. Procedures in using insulation

resistance tester6.2.6. Meter scale reading 6.2.7. Safety precautions in handling

multi-tester6.2.8. Common troubles of newly

installed electrical installation Safety rules and regulation in commissioning.

6.2.9. Circuit isolation procedures 6.2.10. PEC provisions in insulation

resistance requirements of the circuit.

6.2.11. Procedures in commissioning electrical system

6.2.12. Safety rules and regulation in commissioning.

60 hrs

COMPETENCY ANALYSIS:

UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULES TOTAL

NC 1 NC II NC III NC IV

A. BASIC

1. Communication 1 3

2. Teamwork 1 2

B. COMMON

1. Prepare construction materials and tools

1 1

2. Observe procedures, specification and manuals of instruction

1 1

3. Maintain tools and equipment

1 1

4. Perform housekeeping and safety

1 1

5. Perform splicing and joining of electrical conductors

1 1

6. Perform mensurations and calculations

0 1

C. CORE

1. Prepare electrical tools and materials

1 1

2. Perform roughing-in activities

5 2

3. Perform installation of wiring devices

1 1

4. Perform installation of protection system

1 1

5. Perform installation of electrical wiring

1 1

6. Perform installation of lighting fixtures

1 1

7. Perform commissioning of electrical system

1 1

8. Perform installation of electrical and auxiliary equipment

0 2

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

Upon completion of each module, the trainee will be assessed through the

following method;

Written examination Performance examination Interview Direct observation Oral examination

COURSE DELIVERY: (METHODOLOGY)

The program will build on the present knowledge, skills and attitude of the participants; thus the conduct will be highly participative. The strategies will focus on interactive, self-directed and reflective approaches. Lecture-discussion, demonstration method and hands on workshop will be included in the conduct of the program.

RESOURCES:

LEARNING ELEMENTS/HANDOUTS Electrical Safety Diagrams Measuring resistance using VOM Measuring voltage using VOM Bending metallic conduit Installing rigid metal conduit Installing rigid non-metallic conduit Installing flexible metal conduit Installing electrical moldings Identifying and selecting electrical materials and tools Installing electrical wiring Installing wiring devices Installing circuit protection system Splicing and joining electrical conductor Performing mensurations and calculations

VIDEO PROGRAMS Safety Practices in Workshop Electrical Safety Electrical installation

TRANSPARENCY Electrical Safety Diagrams Meter scale reading Measuring Voltage using VOM Parts of multi-tester

EQUIPMENT

Wiring booth Pipe vise Electric drill Fiber glass ladders PPE Annunciator Intercom system

o Safety goggleso Rubber gloveso Safety shoes

TOOLS Electrician’s holster Linesman’s pliers Long nose pliers Diagonal cutting pliers Pipe wrench Pipe cutter Pipe reamer Pipe bender Gimlet Hacksaw Claw hammer Ball peen hammer Bar level Plumb bob Try square Steel rule Set of screw drivers Fish tape reel Measuring tools Insulation resistance tester Multi-tester Frequency meter Voltmeter Ohmmeter Wattmeter Kilowatthour meter American wire gauge

MATERIALS Boxes and fittings

o Junction boxo Utility boxo Pull boxo Conduletso PVC adapterso EMT adapterso Lock nut and bushingo C-clamps

Electrical conductorso Solid wire 2.0 mm2

o Solid wire 3.5 mm2

o Solid wire 2.6 mm2

o Annunciator wireo Intercom cables

Electrical metallic tubing Rigid steel conduit Intermediate metal conduit PVC pipe PVC molding Wood molding Metal molding Fastening devices Mica tube Circuit breakers and fuses Bells Chimes Buzzers

QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS/TRAINERS:

The instructor/trainer who will handle this course must posses the following

qualification:

A graduate of BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Industrial Education

major in Electrical Technology

He must be a holder of at least National Certificate Level II, BWE

Good moral character

A TQ1/AQ1 Trainer