REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR CURRICULUM

FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY

KNQF LEVEL 3

CYCLE 3

ISCED PROGRAMME CODE: 0713 254B

TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
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All rights reserved.

No part of this curriculum may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without
the prior written permission of the TVET CDACC, except in the case of brief quotations
embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright
law. For permission requests, write to the Council Secretary/CEO, at the address below:

Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@[Link]

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 FOREWORD

Provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s overall strategy
for social and economic development. Quality education and training contribute to
achievement of Kenya’s development blueprint and sustainable development goals.

Reforms in the education sector are necessary to achieve Kenya Vision 2030 and meet the
provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to be aligned to the
Constitution, and this resulted in the formulation of the Policy Framework for Reforming
Education and Training in Kenya (Sessional Paper No. 14 of 2012). A key feature of this policy
is the radical change in the design and delivery of TVET training. This policy document
requires that training in TVET be competency-based, curriculum development be industry-led
and aligned to sustainability principles, certification be based on demonstration of competence,
and the mode of delivery allow for multiple entry and exit in TVET programmes.

These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to ensure
the curriculum addresses its competence needs with enhanced environmental stewardship and
climate change responsibility. It is against this background that this curriculum has been
developed. For trainees to build their skills on foundational hands-on activities of the
occupation, units of learning are grouped in modules. This has eliminated duplication of
content and streamlined exemptions based on skills acquired as a trainee progresses in the up-
skilling process, while at the same time allowing trainees to be employable in the shortest time
possible through the acquisition of part qualifications.

It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role in developing competent human
capital who also care for planet and people for Building Sector’s growth and development.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TVET
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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 PREFACE
Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income
country, providing high-quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030. Kenya intends to create
globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the requirements of a rapidly
industrializing and green economy through lifelong education and training. TVET has a
responsibility to facilitate the process of inculcating knowledge, skills, and worker behaviour
necessary for catapulting the nation to a globally competitive and climate change responsive
country, hence the paradigm shift to embrace Competency-Based Education and Training
(CBET).

TVET Act, CAP 210A and Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2019 on Reforming Education and
Training in Kenya for Sustainable Development emphasized the need to reform curriculum
development, assessment, and certification. This called for a shift to CBET to address the
mismatch between skills acquired through training and skills needed by industry, as well as
increase the global competitiveness and alignment to sustainability of the Kenyan labour force.

This curriculum has been developed in adherence to the Kenya National Qualifications
Framework and CBETA standards and guidelines. The curriculum is designed and organized
into Units of Learning with Learning Outcomes, suggested delivery methods, learning
resources, and methods of assessing the trainee’s achievement. In addition, the units of learning
have been grouped in modules to concretize the skills acquisition process and streamline
upskilling.

I am grateful to expert trainers, greening experts and everyone who played a role in translating
the Occupational Standards into this competency-based modular curriculum.

COUNCIL CHAIR
TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This curriculum has been designed for competency-based training and has independent units
of learning that allow the trainee flexibility in entry, exit, upskilling, reskilling and progression
with enhanced environmental stewardship and climate change responsibility. In developing the
curriculum, significant involvement and support were received from expert trainers, greening
experts, institutions and organizations.

I recognize with appreciation the role of the Electrical National Sector Skills Committee
(NSSC) in ensuring that competencies required by the industry are addressed in the curriculum.
I also thank all stakeholders in the Construction Sector for their valuable input and everyone
who participated in developing this curriculum.

I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that individuals aspiring to
work in the Construction Sector acquire competencies to perform their work more efficiently,
effectively and sustainably.

CEO/COUNCIL SECRETARY
TVET CDACC

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................vii
KEY TO ISCED UNIT CODE .............................................................................................. viii
KEY TO TVET CDACC UNIT CODE ................................................................................ viii
COURSE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................ ix
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
PVC SHEATHED CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION ..................................................... 1
TRUNKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 9
CONDUIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 15

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 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

BOQ Bill of Quantities

EHS Environment, Health and Safety
IET Institute of Electrical and electronics Engineers
KP Kenya Power
SOP Standard operating procedure
NCA National Construction Authority
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PV Photo Voltaic
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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 KEY TO ISCED UNIT CODE

KEY TO TVET CDACC UNIT CODE

ENG/ CU/ EI / CR / 01 / 3 / MB

Industry or sector
Curriculum
Occupational area
Type of Unit
Unit number
Competency level
Version control

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 COURSE OVERVIEW
Electrical Installation Technology Level 3 qualification consists of competences that an
individual must achieve to install electrical wiring systems. It involves installing PVC
sheathed cable systems, trucking system and conduit system.

Summary of Units of Learning

ISCED Unit TVET CDACC Unit Unit Title Unit Credit
Code Code Duration Factor
HRS
0713 251 01B ENG/CU/EI/CR/01/3/MB PVC Sheathed Cable
100 10.0
System Installation
0713 251 02B ENG/CU/EI/CR/02/3/MB Trucking System
100 10.0
Installation
0713 251 03B ENG/CU/EI/CR/03/3/MB Conduit System
100 10.0
Installation
TOTAL 300 30.0
Industry Training 240 24.0
TOTALS 540 54.0

The core units of learning are independent of each other and may be taken independently.
The total duration of the course is 540 hours (14 weeks at 40 hours per week) inclusive of
industrial attachment.

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.)
Or
b) Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVETA.

Trainer qualification
A trainer for this course must:

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 a) Have a minimum of Electrical Engineering KNQF Level 5 qualification or its
equivalent in a trade area related to this course.
b) Be registered by TVETA.
c) License by EBK/ KETRB

Credit Accumulation, Transfer, and Exemptions

TVET CDACC Guidelines on credit accumulation and transfer shall apply.

Industry Training
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo Industry training for a
minimum period of 240 hours in Electrical and Energy sector. The industrial training may be
taken after completion of all units for those pursuing the full qualification or be distributed
equally in each unit for those pursuing part qualification. In the case of dual training model,
industrial training shall be as guided by the dual training policy.

Assessment
The course shall be assessed formatively and summatively:
a) During formative assessment all performance criteria shall be assessed based on
performance criteria weighting.
b) Number of formative assessments shall minimally be equal to the number of
elements in a unit of competency
c) Assessment of basic and common competencies shall be integrated in the core units
d) Theoretical assessment shall be integrated in practical assessment and conducted
orally in both formative and summative assessments.
e) Theoretical and practical weight shall be 10:90 respectively for each unit of
learning.
f) Formative and summative assessments shall be weighted at 60% and 40%
respectively in the overall unit of learning score
g) Assessment performance rating for each unit of competency shall be as follows:

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 MARKS COMPETENCE RATING
80 -100 Attained Mastery
65 - 79 Proficient
50 - 64 Competent
49 and below Not Yet Competent
Y Assessment Malpractice/irregularities
X Absent
CRNM Course Requirement Not Met

h) Assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may lead to award of part
and/or full qualification.

Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Competency upon demonstration of
competence in a core Unit of Competency. To attain Kenya National Certificate in Electrical
Installation Technology KNQF Level 3, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the
Units of Competency as given in the qualification pack. Statement of Attainment certificate
may be awarded upon demonstration of competence in certifiable element within a unit.

These certificates will be issued by TVETCDACC

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 PVC SHEATHED CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0713 251 23B

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/EI/CR/01/3/MB

UNIT DURATION: 100 hrs

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: install PVC sheathed cable system
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competences required to install PVC sheathed cable system for a single-
phase electrical installation. It involves identifying electrical cables and accessories, making
cable joints, interpreting electrical symbols, fixing electrical accessories and performing test
and inspection. It further underscores the application and use of cables made of eco-friendly
materials, energy efficient accessories and best practice in waste management while
performing electrical installation activities.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, the learner should be able to:

S/NO Learning Outcomes Duration (Hour)

1. Identify cables and accessories 10

2. Make cable joints 5

3. Interpret electrical symbols 10

4. Fix electrical accessories 60

5. Perform Test and Inspection 15

TOTAL 100

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Identify cables and 1.1 Workplace safety • Written tests
accessories

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 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1.1.1 Importance of • Practical
workplace safety assessment
1.1.2 Types of PPEs • Oral questioning
1.2 Electrical cable colour coding • Third party report
1.3 Electrical cable types and sizes • Portfolio of
1.3.1 Types of cables evidence
[Link] Single core
[Link] Twisted
[Link] Flex
[Link] Twine with
Earth (TWE)
1.3.2 Cables Size
[Link] 1.0 mm2
[Link] 1.5 mm2
[Link] 2.5 mm2
[Link] 4.0 mm2
[Link] 6.0 mm2
1.4 Types of ecofriendly electrical
cables
1.4.1 Halogen free cables
1.4.2 Lead- free insulation
cables
1.4.3 Low-smoke cables
1.4.4 Recyclable cables
1.4.5 Biodegradable
insulation cables
1.5 Electrical accessories
1.5.1 Lighting accessories
[Link] Switches
[Link] Lamp holders
[Link] Electrical lamps
1.5.2 Power accessories
1.5.3 Sockets
1.5.4 General accessories
[Link] Joint
boxes/junction
boxes/inspection
boxes
[Link] Pattress

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 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
[Link] Circuit
breakers/MCB
[Link] C.C.U
[Link] Cut- outs (1ᴓ)
[Link] Energy
meters(1ᴓ)
[Link] Earth rods
[Link] Metre box
[Link] Switch fuse (1ᴓ)
2. Make cable joints 2.1 Electrical tools and equipment: • Written tests
e.g. • Practical
2.2 Measuring tools e.g. assessment
2.2.1 Tape measure • Oral questioning
2.2.2 Tri-square • Interviews
2.2.3 Steel rule • Project
2.2.4 Spirit level • Third party report
2.3 Cutting tools e.g. • Portfolio of
2.3.1 Hacksaw evidence
2.3.2 Stripping knife
2.3.3 Side cutter
2.3.4 Pliers
2.4 Fixing tools e.g.
2.4.1 Hammers
2.4.2 Screw drivers
2.4.3 Crimping tool
2.5 Equipment
2.5.1 Multimeter
2.5.2 Insulation resistance
meter
2.5.3 Earth resistance meter
2.5.4 Clamp meter
2.5.5 Drill etc.
2.6 Storage of electrical tools
2.7 Electrical cable joints
2.7.1 Britannia
2.7.2 Married
2.7.3 Tee
2.7.4 Straight twist
2.7.5 Scarf
2.8 Eco friendly cables
2.8.1 Cold shrink
2.8.2 Gel based

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 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
2.8.3 Compression/ push-fit
2.9 Reduce electrical cable joints
waste
2.9.1 Recycle off-cuts, scrap
metals, insulation left
overs
2.9.2 Precise measurement
2.9.3 Waste disposal
management
[Link] Identify types
of waste
[Link] Segregate
waste
[Link] Reuse and
recycle
[Link] Local and
international standards e.g
NEMA
[Link] Safe disposal
methods

2.9.4 Housekeeping
activities

3. Interpretation of 3.1 interpret electrical symbols • Written tests

electrical symbols 3.2 interpret wiring diagrams • Practical
3.3 Electrical components assessment
• Oral questioning
• Third party report
• Portfolio of
evidence

4. Fix electrical 4.1 Electrical single- • Written tests

accessories phase intake point • Practical
installation assessment
4.1.1 Cut- outs (1ᴓ) • Oral questioning
4.1.2 Energy meters(1ᴓ) • Interviews
4.1.3 Smart energy meters • Project
4.1.4 C.C.U • Third party report
4.1.5 Earth rods • Portfolio of
4.1.6 Switch fuse (1ᴓ) evidence

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 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
4.2 Electrical final
circuits installation
4.2.1 Efficient Lighting
[Link] One way
[Link] Two way
[Link] Intermediate
[Link] Looping in methods
at ceiling rose, joint
boxes, switches
4.3 Power
4.3.1 Socket outlets (ring and
radial).
4.3.2 Cooker units.
4.3.3 Water heaters.
4.3 Energy efficient
accessories
4.3.4 smart socket outlets and
switches
4.3.5 timers and dimmers
4.3.6 LED lamps
4.4 Efficient waste
management disposal
4.4 Housekeeping activities
4.4.1 General
cleanliness
5. Perform Test and 1.6 Visual inspection • Project
Inspection 1.7 Test • practical
1.7.1 Continuity • Third party report.
1.7.2 Polarity • Written
1.7.3 Ring test assessment.
8.1 Use energy-efficient test • Oral assessment
equipment
8.1.1 digital instruments
8.1.2 low power consuming
instruments
8.1.3 solar-rechargeable devices
8.1.4 calibrate equipment

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussions
• Project

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 • Direct instructions
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practice by the trainee
• Field trips
• On-job-training

Recommended Resources for 25 trainees

S
Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommended
/ Specifications Ratio
N
o (Item: Trainee)
.
A Learning Materials
1. Textbooks B. Scaddan 5 pcs 1:5
Electrical
installation work
J. Hyde Electrical
installation
Principles and
Practices
2. Installation manuals IEEE regulation 5 pcs 1:5
BS3939
NEMA
regulations
OSHA
3. Charts Single line 1 pcs for 1:25
diagram each
Circuit diagrams
Colour codes
4. Power point presentations For trainer’s use 1 1:25
Learning
B Facilities & infrastructure
5. Lecture/theory room 50m2 1 1:25
6. Workshop 150m2 1 1:25
7. Site
Consumable
C materials

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 8. Electrical cables 1.5mm2(TWE) 5 rolls 1:5

2.5mm2(TWE) 5 rolls 1:5

4.0 mm2(TWE) 3 rolls 1:10

6.0 mm2 (TWE) 2 rolls 1:12

10 mm2(TWE) 2 rolls 1:12

9. Insulation tapes 25 pcs 1:1

10. Wood screws 50 pcs 1:1
Accessories
D
11. Switches, sockets, Junction 25 pcs 1:1
boxes, Consumer units, Lamp
holders, Patress boxes, Circuit
breakers, Energy meters(1ᴓ),
Earth rods, Switch fuse (1ᴓ),
wood screws, assorted cable
clips

Tools
D and Equipment
12. Striping knives 25 pcs 1:1
13. Side cutters 25 pcs 1:1
14. Pliers 25 pcs 1:1
15. Tape measure 25 pcs 1:1
16. Try Square 25 pcs 1:1
17. Spirit level 25 pcs 1:1
18. Assorted Screw driver 25 pcs 1:1
19. Assorted hammers 25 pcs 1:1
20. Crimping tools 5 pcs 1:5
21. PPEs 25 pcs 1:1
22. Multimeters 5 pcs 1:5

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 23. Clamp meters 5 pcs 1:5
24. Earth resistance meter 5 pcs 1:5
25. Drilling machines 5 pcs 1:5
26. Work stations 25 1:1
27. Installation boards 1.2 by 1m 13 pcs 1:2

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 TRUNKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0713 251 24B

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/EI/CR/02/3/MB

UNIT DURATION: 100 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Install Trunking system.

Unit Description
This unit covers competences required in installing trunking system. It involves identifying
trunking accessories, preparing trunking work pieces, mounting trunking work pieces,
installing electrical cables and accessories and perform test and inspection. It further
underscores the application and use of trunking made of eco-friendly materials, energy efficient
accessories and best practice in waste management while performing electrical trunking system
installation.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, the learner should be able to:
S/ NO Learning Outcome Duration
(Hours)

1. Identify trunking accessories 10

2. Prepare trunking work pieces 10
3. Mount trunking work pieces 30
4. Install electrical cables and accessories 40
5. Perform Test and Inspection 10
TOTAL 100

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Content Suggested

Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Identify trunking 1.1 Workplace safety • Practical
accessories 1.1.1 Importance of demonstration
workplace safety • Projects
• Written tests

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 1.1.2 Basic workshop • Oral test
rules
1.1.3 Types of PPEs
1.2 Trunking types
1.2.1 PVC
1.2.2 Metallic
1.2.3 Galvanized iron
1.3 Trunking sizes
1.3.1 16mm x 16mm
1.3.2 25mm x 16mm
1.3.3 25mm x 25mm
1.3.4 40mm x 25mm
1.4 Eco friendly trunking
materials
1.4.1 halogen -free
1.4.2 lead-free
1.4.3 recyclable pvc
1.5 Trunking accessories
1.5.1 Switches
1.5.2 Sockets
1.5.3 Lamp holders
1.5.4 Joint boxes
1.5.5 Pattress
1.5.6 Circuit breakers
1.5.7 C.C.U
1.5.8 Cut- outs (1ᴓ)
1.5.9 Energy meters(1ᴓ)
1.5.10 Earth rods
1.5.11 Switch fuse (1ᴓ)
1.7 Housekeeping
(cleaning of the
workplace after work)
2. Prepare trunking 2.1 Electrical tools and equipment • Practical
work pieces 2.1.1 Cutting tools demonstration
2.1.2 Fastening tools • Projects
2.1.3 Measuring tools • Written tests
2.1.4 Marking tools • Oral test
2.1.5 Measuring
instruments
2.2 Measurements
2.3 Efficient measurement and
cutting
2.3.1 Plan and mark
precisely

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 2.3.2 Use template
2.4 Housekeeping activities
2.4.1 General cleanliness
2.4.2 Tools and equipment
storage
3. Mount trunking work 3.1 Marking mounting • Practical
pieces points demonstration
3.2 Trunking angles • Projects
e.g. 45º,90º • Written tests
3.3 Mounting Trunking work
• Oral test
pieces
3.4 Minimize waste during
mounting
3.4.1 necessary lengths
3.4.2 reuse offcuts and
left over fittings
3.5 Disposal
management
3.5.1 waste
materials
3.5.2 recycling
3.5.3
biodegradable
3.54 reusing
offcuts

3.4 Housekeeping activities

3.6.1General cleanliness
3.6.2Tools and equipment
storage
4. Install electrical 4.1 Electrical cable colour code • Practical
cables and identification demonstration
accessories 4.2 Electrical cable sizes • Projects
identification • Written tests
4.2.1 1.0mm2 • Oral test
4.2.2 1.5 mm2
4.2.3 2.5 mm2
4.2.4 4.0 mm2
4.2.5 6.0 mm2
4.3 Cable laying
4.3.1 Single core cables
4.4 Electrical single-phase intake
point installation
4.4.1 Cut- outs (1ᴓ)
4.4.2 Energy meters(1ᴓ)
4.4.3 C.C.U

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 4.4.4 Earth rods
4.4.5 Switch fuse (1ᴓ)
4.5 Electrical final circuits
installation
4.5.1 Lighting
4.5.2 One way
4.5.3 Two way
4.5.4 Intermediate
4.5.5 Looping in methods at
ceiling rose, joint
boxes, switches
4.6 Power
4.6.1 Socket outlets (ring
and radial).
4.6.2 Cooker units.
4.6.3 Water heaters.
4.7 Energy efficient accessories
4.7.1 Smart socket outlets
and switches
4.7.2 timers and dimmers
4.7.3 LED lamps
4.8 Efficient waste disposal
management
4.9 Housekeeping activities
4.9.1 General cleanliness
4.9.2 Tools and equipment
storage
5. Test and 5.1 Visual inspection • Project
Inspection 5.2 Test • practical
5.2.1 Continuity • Third party report.
5.2.2 Polarity • Written assessment.
5.2.3 Ring test • Oral assessment
5.3 Digital documentation
5.3.1 digital photos
5.3.2 videos

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Projects
• Written tests
• Oral questions
• Portfolio of evidence
• Third party evidence
• Discussions
• Demonstration by trainer

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 • Practice by the trainee
• Direct instructions
• Field trips
• On-job-training

Recommended Resources for 25 trainees

Category/Item
S Description/ Quantity Recommended
/ Specifications Ratio
N (Item: Trainee)
o
.
Learning
A Materials
1. Textbooks B. Scaddan 5 pcs 1:5
Electrical
installation work
J. Hyde Electrical
Installation
Principles and
Practices
2. Installation manuals 5 pcs 1:5
3. Charts Single line 1 pc for 1:25
diagram each
Circuit diagrams
Colour codes
4. Power point presentations For trainer’s use 1 1:25
Learning
B Facilities & infrastructure
5. Lecture/theory room 50m2 1 1:25
6. Workshop 150m2 1 1:25
7. Laboratory 100m2 1 1:25
8. Site
Consumable
C materials
9. Electrical cables 1.5mm2(red, black 5 rolls 1:5
green)

2.5mm2(red, black 5 rolls 1:5

green)

4.0 mm2(red, 3 rolls 1:10

black green)

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 6.0 mm2(red, 2 rolls 1:12
black green)

10 mm2(red, black 2 rolls 1:12

green)

10. Insulation tapes 25 pcs 1:1

11. Wood screws 50pcs 1:1
Accessories Switches, sockets, 25 pcs 1:1
D Junction boxes,
Consumer units,
Lamp holders,
Patresses boxes,
Circuit breakers
12. Trunkings Mini trunking 25 pcs 1:1
Tools
E and Equipment
13. Hacksaws 25 pcs 1:1
14. Striping knives 25 pcs 1:1
15. Side cutters 25 pcs 1:1
16. Pliers 25 pcs 1:1
17. Tape measure 25 pcs 1:1
18. Try Square 25 pcs 1:1
19. Spirit level 25 pcs 1:1
20. Assorted Screw driver 25 pcs 1:1
21. Assorted hammers 25 pcs 1:1
22. PPEs 25 pcs 1:1
23. Multimeters 5 pcs 1:5

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 CONDUIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0713 251 25B

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/EI/CR/03/3/MB
UNIT DURATION: 100 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: install conduit system

Unit Description
This unit covers competences required in installing conduit system. It involves identifying
conduit accessories, preparing conduit work pieces, mounting conduit work pieces, installing
electrical cables and accessories and performing test and inspection. It further underscores the
application and use of conduits made of eco-friendly materials, energy efficient accessories
and best practice in waste management while performing electrical installation activities.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit of learning the trainee will be able to:

S/ NO Learning Outcome Duration (Hours)

1. Identify conduit accessories 10

2. Prepare conduit work pieces 10
3. Mount conduit work pieces 30
4. Install electrical cables and accessories 40
5. Perform Test and Inspection 10
TOTAL 100

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Identify conduit 1.1. Workplace safety • Practical
accessories 1.1.1 Importance of demonstration
workplace safety • Projects
1.1.2 Types of PPEs • Written tests
• Oral test

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 1.1.3 Housekeeping
(cleaning of the
workplace after work)
1.2. Conduit types identification
1.2.1 PVC
1.2.1 Metallic
1.3 Eco friendly conduits
1.3.1 recycled PVC
conduit
1.3.2 low smoke zero
halogen conduit
1.3.3 non-toxic
galvanized conduit
1.4 Conduit sizes identification
1.4.1 20mm2
1.4.2 25mm2
1.4.3 32mm2
1.4 Conduit accessories
identification
1.4.1 Sockets
1.4.2 Switches
1.4.3 Lamp holders
1.4.4 Strip connectors
1.4.5 Ceiling roses
1.4.6 Circular
connectors
1.4.7 Junction boxes
1.4.8 Saddles and saddle
clips
1.4.9 Bushes
1.4.10 Couplers
1.4.11 Switch boxes
1.4.12 Circuit breakers
1.4.13 C.C.U
1.4.14 Cut- outs (1ᴓ)
1.4.15 Energy meters(1ᴓ)
1.4.16 Earth rods
1.4.17 Switch fuse (1ᴓ)
1.5 Electrical signs and
symbols
2. prepare conduit work • Practical
pieces 2.1 Electrical tools and equipment demonstration
2.1.1 Cutting tools • Projects
2.1.2 Fastening tools • Written tests

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 2.1.3 Measuring tools • Oral test
2.1.4 Marking tools
2.1.5 Measuring
instruments
2.2 Measurements
2.3 Conduit work pieces cutting
2.4 Efficient measurement and
cutting
2.4.1 Plan and mark
precisely
2.4.2 Use template
2.5 Housekeeping activities
2.5.1 General cleanliness
2.5.2 Tools and
equipment storage
3. Mount conduit work • Practical
pieces 3.1. Marking mounting points demonstration
3.2. Conduit bends e.g. 45º,90º, • Projects
offsets • Written tests
3.3. Mounting conduit work
• Oral test
pieces
3.4. Minimize waste during
mounting
3.4.1. necessary lengths
3.4.2. reuse offcuts and left
over fittings
3.5 Disposal
management
3.5.1 waste
materials
3.5.2 recycling
3.5.3
biodegradable
3.54 reusing
offcuts

3.5. Housekeeping activities

3.5.1. General cleanliness
3.4.2 Tools and equipment
storage

4. Install electrical 4.1 Electrical cable colour • Practical

cables and code identification demonstration
accessories 4.2 Electrical cable sizes • Projects
identification • Written tests
4.2.1 1.0 mm2 • Oral test
4.2.2 1.5 mm2

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4.2.4 4.0 mm2
4.2.5 6.0 mm2
4.3 Cable laying
4.3.1 Single core cables
4.4 Electrical single-phase
intake point installation
4.4.1 Cut- outs (1ᴓ)
4.4.2 Energy
meters(1ᴓ)
4.4.3 C.C.U
4.4.4 Earth rods
4.4.5 Switch fuse (1ᴓ)
4.4 Electrical final
circuits
installation
4.4.1 Lighting
4.4.2 One way
4.4.3 Two way
4.4.4 Intermediate
4.4.5 Looping in
methods at ceiling
rose, joint boxes,
switches
4.5 Power
4.5.1 Socket outlets
(ring and radial).
4.5.2 Cooker units.
4.5.3 Water heaters.
4.6 Housekeeping
activities
4.6.1 General
cleanliness
4.7.2 Tools and equipment
storage
5 Test and Inspection 5.1 Visual • Project
inspection • practical
5.2 Test • Third party report.
5.2.1 Continuity • Written assessment.
5.2.2 Polarity • Oral assessment
5.2.3 Ring test
5.3 Digital
documentation
5.3.1 digital
photos

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Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussions
• Projects
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practice by the trainee
• Direct instructions
• Field trips
• On-job-training

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

Category/Item
S Description/ Quantity Recommended
/ Specifications Ratio
N (Item: Trainee)
o
.
Learning
A Materials
1. Textbooks B. Scaddan 5 pcs 1:5
Electrical
installation work
J. Hyde Electrical
installation
Principles and
Practices
2. Installation manuals IEEE regulation 5 pcs 1:5
BS3939
NEMA
regulations
OSHA
3. Charts Single line 1 pcs for 1:25
diagram each
Circuit diagrams
Colour codes
4. Power point presentations For trainer’s use 1 1:25
Learning
B Facilities & infrastructure
7.1
Lecture/theory room 50m2 1 1:25

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Workshop 150m2 1 1:25
7.3
Laboratory 100m2 1 1:25
7.4
Site
CConsumable materials
1. Electrical wires 1.0mm2(red, black 5 rolls 1:5
green)
1.5mm2(red, black 5 rolls 1:5
green)
2. Insulation tapes 25 pcs 1:1
3. Accessories Switches, sockets, 25 pcs 1:1
Junction boxes,
Consumer units,
Lamp holders,
Patrice boxes,
Circuit breakers,
relays,
transformers
4. Pipes PVC conduits, 25 pcs 1:1
Metallic conduits
5. Wood screws 50 pcs 1:1
Tools
D and Equipment
7.5
Hacksaws 25 pcs 1:1
7.6
Striping knives 25 pcs 1:1
7.7
Side cutters 25 pcs 1:1
7.8
Pliers 25 pcs 1:1
7.9
Tape measure 25 pcs 1:1
7.10
Draw wire 25 pcs 1:1
7.11
Try Square 25 pcs 1:1
7.12
File 5 pcs 1:5
7.13
Spirit level 25 pcs 1:1
7.14
Assorted Screw driver 25 pcs 1:1
7.15
Assorted hammers 25 pcs 1:1
7.16
Crimping tools 5 pcs 1:5
7.17
PPEs 25 pcs 1:1
7.18
Multimeters 5 pcs 1:5
7.19
Clamp meters 5 pcs 1:5
7.20
Earth resistance meter 5 pcs 1:5
7.21
Bending spring 5 pcs 1:5

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Drilling machines 5 pcs 1:5
7.23
Work stations 25 1:1
7.24
Installation boards 13 pcs 1:2
7.25
Bending machine 5 pcs 1:5
7.26
Bench vice 5 pcs 1:5
7.27
Stock and die 5 pcs 1:5
7.28
Oil cans 5 pcs 1:5

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