REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

LEVEL 3

TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2018
Copyright TVET CDACC

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: [email protected] / [email protected]

© TVET CDACC 2018

 FOREWORD

The provision of quality education and training is fundamental

to the Government’s overall strategy for social economic
development. Quality education and training will contribute to
achievement Kenya’s development blue print and sustainable
development goals.

Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the

achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 and meeting the provisions
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to
be aligned to the Constitution and this resulted to the
formulation of the Policy Framework for Reforming Education
and Training (Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2016). A key feature of
this policy is the radical change in the design and delivery of
the TVET training. This policy document requires that training
in TVET be competency based, curriculum development be
industry led, certification be based on demonstration of
competence and mode of delivery allows 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. It is against this background that this
Curriculum has been developed.

©TVET CDACC 2018 i

It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role
towards development of competent human resource for the
Electrical sector’s growth and sustainable development.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

©TVET CDACC 2018 ii

 PREFACE

Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform the country into a newly

industrializing, “middle-income country providing a high
quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Kenya intends
to create a globally competitive and adaptive human resource
base to meet the requirements of a rapidly industrializing
economy through life-long education and training. TVET has a
responsibility of facilitating the process of inculcating
knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for catapulting the
nation to a globally competitive country, hence the paradigm
shift to embrace Competency Based Education and Training
(CBET).

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No.

29 of 2013 and the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2016 on
Reforming Education and Training in Kenya, 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 of Kenyan labour force.

TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification

Council (TVET CDACC) in conjunction with Electrical Sector
Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) and CAP Youth
Empowerment Institute have developed this curriculum.

©TVET CDACC 2018 iii

The curriculum is designed and organized with an outline of
learning outcomes; suggested delivery methods,
training/learning resources and methods of assessing the
trainee’s achievement. The curriculum is competency-based
and allows multiple entry and exit to the course.

I am grateful to the Council Members, Council Secretariat,

Electrical SSAC, expert workers and all those who participated
in the development of this curriculum.

PROF. CHARLES M. M. ONDIEKI, PHD, FIET (K),

CON. ENG. TECH.
CHAIRMAN, TVET CDACC

©TVET CDACC 2018 iv

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This curriculum has been designed for competency-based

training and has independent units of learning that allow the
trainee flexibility in entry and exit. In developing the
curriculum, significant involvement and support was received
from various organizations.

I appreciate CAP Youth Empowerment Institute and Electrical

Engineering Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) who
enabled the development of this curriculum.

I recognize with appreciation the role of the SSAC in ensuring

that competencies required by the industry are addressed in this
curriculum. I also thank all stakeholders in the Electrical sector
for their valuable input and all those who participated in the
process of developing this curriculum.

I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in

ensuring that workers in Electrical sector will acquire
competencies that will enable them perform their work more
efficiently.

DR. LAWRENCE GUANTAI M’ITONGA, PhD

COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO
TVET CDACC

©TVET CDACC 2018 v

 Table of Content

Foreword .................................................................................... i
Preface ...................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgment ...................................................................... v
Table of Content ....................................................................... vi
Acronyms ................................................................................ vii
Key to Unit Code ................................................................... viii
Course Overview ...................................................................... ix

BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY ........................................ 1

Communication Skills ............................................................ 2
Numeracy Skills ..................................................................... 6
Digital Literacy .................................................................... 10
Entrepreneurial Skills ........................................................... 13
Employability Skills ............................................................. 20
Environmental Literacy ........................................................ 25
Occupational Safety and Health Practices ........................... 29

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY ....................................... 33

PVC Sheathed Cabling, Conduiting, Trunking and Cable
Trays Laying ........................................................................ 34
Single Phase Electrical Installation and Maintenance ......... 40
Fixing and Maintenance of Light Fittings, Power Outlets and
Basic Appliances .................................................................. 51

©TVET CDACC 2018 vi

 ACRONYMS

BC Basic Competency
IEE Institute of Electrical Engineers
EE Electrical Engineers
PC Personal Computer
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and
Certification Council
CPU Central Processing Unit
CR Core Competency
NCA National Construction Authority
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
ICT Information Communication Technology
KCPE Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
KCSE Kenya Certificate of secondary Education
KNQA Kenya National Qualifications Authority
NEMA National Environmental Management Authority
OS Occupational Standard
OSHA Occupation Safety and Health Act
OSHS Occupation Safety and Health Standards
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
SOPs Standard Operating Procedures
SSAC Sector Skills Advisory Committee
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and
Training

©TVET CDACC 2018 vii

 KEY TO UNIT CODE

EE / EU/ ET / BC /01 /3

Industry or Sector
Curriculum
Occupational Area
Type of Competency
Competency Number
Competency Level

©TVET CDACC 2018 viii

 COURSE OVERVIEW

Description of the course

This course is designed to equip individuals with competencies
for installing and maintaining electrical wiring, lighting, power
circuits and related equipment in domestic premises.

Units of Learning
This course consists of basic and core units of learning as
indicated below:

Basic Units of Learning

Unit of Learning Unit of Learning Duration Credit
Code Title in Factor
Hours
EE/CU/ET/BC/01/3 Communication 15 1.5
Skills
EE/CU/ET/BC/02/3 Numeracy skills 15 1.5
EE/CU/ET/BC/03/3 Digital Literacy 20 2
EE/CU/ET/BC/04/3 Entrepreneurial 40 4
Skills
EE/CU/ET/BC/05/3 Employability Skills 20 2
EE/CU/ET/BC/06/3 Environmental 15 1.5
Literacy
EE/CU/ET/BC/01/3 Occupational Safety 15 1.5
and Health Practices
Total 140 14

©TVET CDACC 2018 ix

Core Units of Learning
Unit of Learning Unit of Learning Duration Credit
Code Title in Factor
Hours
EE/CU/ET/CR/01/3 PVC sheathed cabling, 300 30
conduiting, trunking
and cable trays laying
EE/CU/ET/CR/02/3 Single phase electrical 400 30
installation and
maintenance
EE/CU/ET/CR/03/3 Fixing and 400 40
maintenance of light
fittings, power outlets
and basic appliances
Industrial Attachment 300 30
Sub -Total 1400 130
Grand-Total 1540 144

The total duration of the course is 1540 Hours which include

300 Hours of industrial attachment.

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the
following minimum requirements:

a) Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with at

least two year’s experience.
OR

©TVET CDACC 2018 x

 b) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya
National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).

Industrial attachment
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to
undergo an attachment for a period of three months. An
individual enrolled in one of the core units of learning will be
required to undergo a one month’s attachment.

Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and
externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted
by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal
verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET
CDACC.

Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Competency for
each core unit of competency. To attain the qualification Level
III in Electrical Installation, the candidate must demonstrate
competence in all the units of competency as given in
qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by TVET
CDACC in conjunction with training provider.

©TVET CDACC 2018 xi

 BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY

©TVET CDACC 2018 1

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/01/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate
communication skills.

Duration of Unit: 15 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to gather,
interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
2. Speak English at a basic operational level
3. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
4. Complete relevant work related documents

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment

Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Obtain and  Communication  Written
convey process  Oral
workplace  Modes of questioning
information communication  Observation

©TVET CDACC 2018 2

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Medium of
communication
 Effective
communication
 Barriers to
communication
 Flow of
communication
 Sources of information
 Types of questions
 Organizational
policies
 Workplace etiquette
 Ethical work practices
in handling
communication

2. Speak English  English grammar  Written

at a basic o Nouns  Oral
operational o Verbs  Role play
level o Adjectives
o Adverbs
o Pronouns

©TVET CDACC 2018 3

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
o Prepositions
 English speaking
o Pronunciation
o Simple
conversations
 Taking verbal
instructions
 Reading and writing in
English
 Forms of expression in
English
3. Participate in  Nature of workplace  Oral
workplace meetings. questioning
meetings and  Meeting protocols  Observation
discussions  Workplace  Written tests
interactions
4. Complete  Types and purposes of  Written tests
relevant work- workplace documents  Oral
related and forms questioning
documents  Methods used in  Observation
filling forms and
documents
 Recording workplace
data

©TVET CDACC 2018 4

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Process of distributing
workplace forms and
documents
 Report writing.
 Types of workplace
reports

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Discussion
 Role play
 Brainstorming
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Desktop computers/laptops
 Projectors
 Report writing templates
 Pens
 Note books

©TVET CDACC 2018 5

NUMERACY SKILLS
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/02/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit describes the competencies required by a worker in
order to competently identify and undertake simple numerical
processes.

Duration of Unit: 15 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a worker in
order to competently identify and undertake simple numerical
processes.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use whole numbers and money up to one hundred
thousand for work.
2. Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurement
for work.
3. Use highly familiar maps and diagrams for work.
4. Identify and use some common 2D shapes for work.
5. Locate specific information in highly familiar tables,
graphs and charts for work.

©TVET CDACC 2018 6

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Use whole  Whole numbers  Oral
numbers and  Use of zeros questioning
money up to  Use of fractions  Written tests
one hundred  Sizes  Practical test
thousand for  Grouping of numbers  Observation
work  Addition and
subtraction of whole
numbers and money
up to 1000,000
 Numerical
information
 Symbols
2. Locate,  Measurements  Oral
compare and  Units of  Written
use highly measurements and  Practical test
familiar their use  Observation
measurement  Digital time am and
for work pm
 Calendars
3. Use highly  Use of maps and  Oral
familiar maps diagrams simple  Written
and diagrams symbols and pictorial  Practical test
for work  Observation

©TVET CDACC 2018 7

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Giving simple oral
directions to locate
objects
4. Identify and  Two dimensional  Oral
use some shapes  Written
common 2D  Describe common  Practical test
shapes for objects in terms of size  Observation
work and shape
 Compare objects
 Group common
objects based on
shape, size, color and
features
5. Locate  Simple tables  Oral
specific  Features of simple  Written
Information in graphs and charts  Practical test
highly familiar  Numerical information  Observation
tables, graphs in tables, graphs and
and charts for charts
work

©TVET CDACC 2018 8

Suggested Delivery Methods
 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
 Practice by trainees/role play
 Discussion
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Common 2D shapes objects
 Calculator
 Basic measuring instruments
 Mathematical tables

©TVET CDACC 2018 9

DIGITAL LITERACY
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/03/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate digital
literacy.

Duration of Unit: 20 Hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively
demonstrate digital literacy in a working environment. It entails
identifying and using digital devices such as smartphones,
tablets, laptops and desktop computers for purposes of
communication and performing work related tasks at the work
place.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify computer hardware and software
2. Apply security measures to data, hardware and software
3. Apply computer software in solving tasks
4. Apply internet and email in communication at workplace

©TVET CDACC 2018 10

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Identify  Definition of a  Written
computer computer  Oral
hardware and  Functions of a  Observation
software computer
 Components of a
computer
 Classification of
computers
 Computer software
2. Apply security  Data security and  Written tests
measures to control  Oral
data, hardware  Security threats and presentation
and software control measures  Observation
 Types of computer
crimes
 Detection and
protection against
computer crimes
3. Apply  Operating systems  Oral
computer  Word processing questioning
software in  Spread sheets  Observation
solving tasks  Data base  Project

©TVET CDACC 2018 11

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
4. Apply internet  Computer networks  Oral
and email in  Uses of internet questioning
communication  Electronic mail (e-mail)  Observation
at workplace concept  Oral
presentation
 Written
report

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Viewing of related videos
 Group discussions

Recommended Resources
Tools and equipment
 Desk top computers
 Laptop computers
 Other digital devices
 Printers
 Storage devices
 Computer software

©TVET CDACC 2018 12

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/04/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate
entrepreneurial skills.

Duration of Unit: 40 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to demonstrate
entrepreneurial competencies. It includes, acquiring and
developing entrepreneurial culture, identifying entrepreneurial
opportunities, starting a small business, running and growing a
small business.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Acquire and develop entrepreneurial culture
2. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities
3. Start a small business
4. Run a small business
5. Grow a small business

©TVET CDACC 2018 13

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Acquire and  Definition of  Observation
develop entrepreneur  Individual/
entrepreneurial  Common  group
culture terminologies in assignments
entrepreneurship  Written
 Entrepreneurship in  Oral
national development
 Entrepreneurship and
employment creation
 Formal and informal
employment
 Entrepreneurial
culture
 How, why, when and
who to be an
entrepreneur
 Habits that promote
entrepreneurial
development
 History and
development of
entrepreneurship

©TVET CDACC 2018 14

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Factors that inhibit
entrepreneurship
 Managing factors that
inhibit entrepreneurial
development
 Importance of
entrepreneurship
2. Identify  Myths associated  Observation
entrepreneurial with entrepreneurship  Individual/
opportunities  Types, characteristics, group
qualities and role of assignments
entrepreneurs  Written
 SWOT / PESTEL  Oral
analysis
 Conducting a
business survey
 Generating Business
ideas
 Business
opportunities
 Evaluation of
business opportunities
3. Start a small  Factors to consider  Observation
business when starting a small  Individual/
business group

©TVET CDACC 2018 15

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Legal requirement for assignments
starting a small  Written
business  Oral
 Procedure of starting
a small business
 The dos and don’ts of
starting a small
business
 Challenges faced
when starting a small
business and
mitigating factors
 Location of a small
business
 Forms of business
ownership
 Resources required to
start a small business
 Launch of a small
business
4. Run a small  Organizational  Oral
business structure of a small  Observation
business  Individual/
 Small business’ group
planning assignments

©TVET CDACC 2018 16

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Managed small  Written
business finances
 Book keeping for
small businesses
 Small business
records maintenance
 Separating business
and personal finances
 Business support
services
 Marketing for small
businesses
 Production/ operation
process for
goods/services for
small business
 Small business
resource requirements
and acquisition
 Basic business social
responsibility
 Basic word
processing concepts
in small business
management

©TVET CDACC 2018 17

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Basic computer
application software
 Management of
small business
5. Grow a small  Methods of  Observation
business growing/expanding a  Individual /
small business group
 Resources for assignments
growing small  Written
business
 Small business
growth plan
 ICT and business
growth

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by trainee
 Role play
 Case study

©TVET CDACC 2018 18

Recommended Resources
 Case studies for small businesses
 Business plan template
 Laptop/ desktop computer
 Telephone
 Writing materials

©TVET CDACC 2018 19

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/05/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate
employability skills.

Duration of Unit: 20 Hours

Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate
employability skills. It involves competencies for exuding self-
awareness and ability to deal with everyday life challenges,
applying critical safe work habits and working harmoniously in
a team, participating in planning and organizing work activities,
applying learning, creativity and innovativeness in workplace
functions, pursuing professional growth and managing time
effectively in the workplace.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Develop self-awareness and ability to deal with life
challenges.
2. Demonstrate critical safe work habits for employees.
3. Demonstrate workplace teamwork.
4. Plan and organize work activities.
5. Maintain professional growth and development in the
workplace.

©TVET CDACC 2018 20

 6. Demonstrate learning, creativity and innovativeness in
the workplace.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment

Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Develop self-  Attributes of a  Observation
awareness and housekeeping  Written
ability to deal attendant  Oral interview
with life  Formulating personal  Third party
challenges goals, objectives and reports
targets
 Acquiring and
maintaining a positive
self-image
 Ways for overcoming
life challenges
 Maintaining self
esteem
o Grooming
standards
o Self-presentation
 Handling emotions
 Monitoring and
evaluating one’s
performance

©TVET CDACC 2018 21

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Accountability
2. Demonstrate  Stress and stress  Observation
critical safe management  Written
work habits for  Time management  Oral interview
employees  Safety in the  Third party
workplace reports
 Drug and substance
abuse
 Safe use of leisure
time
3. Demonstrate  Team work  Observation
workplace  Conflicts and their  Oral interview
teamwork resolution  Written
 Complementing team  Third party
activities reports
 Gender diversity
4. Plan and  Making work  Observation
organize work schedules  Oral interview
activities  Identifying work  Written
goals/objectives and  Third party
deliverables reports
 Maintaining work
records

©TVET CDACC 2018 22

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Decision making
 Problem solving
 Negotiation
5. Maintain  Identifying training  Observation
professional needs and career  Oral interview
growth and opportunities  Written
development in  Licenses and  Third party
the workplace certifications for reports
professional growth
and development
 Managing work
priorities and
commitments
 Performance
improvement
6. Demonstrate  Managing own  Observation
learning, learning  Oral interview
creativity and  Networking  Written
innovativeness  Taking  Third party
in the initiative/proactivity reports
workplace  Flexibility
 Identifying
opportunities
 Workplace innovation

©TVET CDACC 2018 23

Suggested Methods of Delivery
 Instructor lead facilitation of theory
 Demonstrations
 Simulation/role play
 Group discussion
 Presentations
 Assignments

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors

©TVET CDACC 2018 24

ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/06/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit standard: Demonstrate
environmental literacy.

Duration of Unit: 15 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a worker to
control environmental hazard, control environmental pollution
and comply with workplace sustainable resource use.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Control environmental hazard
2. Control environmental Pollution
3. Demonstrate sustainable resource use

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment

Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Control  Purposes and content of  Written
environmental Environmental questions
hazard Management and  Oral
Coordination Act 1999 questions

©TVET CDACC 2018 25

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Purposes and content of  Observation
Solid Waste Act. of work
 Storage methods for procedures
environmentally
hazardous materials
 Disposal methods of
hazardous wastes
 Types and uses of PPE
in line with
environmental
regulations
 Occupational Safety
and Health Standards
(OSHS)
2. Environmental  Types of pollution  Written
pollution  Environmental questions
control pollution control  Oral
measures questions
 Types of solid wastes  Observation
 Procedures for solid of work
waste management procedures
 Different types of noise  Role play
pollution

©TVET CDACC 2018 26

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Methods for
minimizing noise
pollution
3. Demonstrate  Types of resources  Written
sustainable  Techniques in questions
resource use measuring current  Oral
usage of resources questions
 Calculating current  Observation
usage of resources of work
 Methods for procedures
minimizing wastage  Role play
 Waste management
procedures
 Principles of 3Rs
(Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)
 Methods for
economizing or
reducing resource
consumption

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Discussion
 Demonstration by trainer

©TVET CDACC 2018 27

  Practice by trainee
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Solid Waste Act
 Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

©TVET CDACC 2018 28

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/BC/07/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit describes the competencies required by a worker in an
industry to practice and promote safety and health at work.

Duration of Unit: 15 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a worker in an
industry to practice and promote safety and health at work.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare to practice safety and health at work.
2. Comply and promote compliance of workers to
organization’s occupational safety and health
instructions and requirements.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment

Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Prepare to  Awareness of  Oral questions
practice safety legislation that  Written
and health at outlines the minimum questions
work standards for
occupational safety

©TVET CDACC 2018 29

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
and health  Observation
requirements/ of work
regulations. procedures
 Benefits of
implementing an
occupational safety
and health program.
 Safety requirements/
regulations of own
work and of other
workers.
 Workplace standards
and procedures for
incidents and
emergencies.
 Prevention and
control Measures for
avoiding accidents,
injuries and sickness.
2. Comply and  Safety instructions  Written
promote and safety signs. questions
compliance of  Safe handling of  Oral questions
workers to tools, equipment and  Observation
organization’s materials. of work
occupational procedures

©TVET CDACC 2018 30

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
safety and  Execution of own
health work and of co-
instructions workers according to
and safe work procedures.
requirements  Use of safe guards
and safety devices.
 Reporting of hazards,
incidents, injuries and
sickness in the
workplace.

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
 Practice by trainee
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Occupational safety and health standards
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Client/supplier instructions
 Organizational or external personnel

©TVET CDACC 2018 31

  Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
 Quality standards

©TVET CDACC 2018 32

 CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

©TVET CDACC 2018 33

PVC SHEATHED CABLING, CONDUITING,
TRUNKING AND CABLE TRAYS LAYING
UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/CR/01/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform PVC
sheathed cabling, conduiting, trunking and cable trays laying.

Duration of Unit: 300 Hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by an electrician
in order to safely install electrical metallic and non-metallic
conduits, trunking, cable trays, wire ways and distribution
board frames based on the required performance standards.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply workplace safety
2. Perform basic metal works
3. Install PVC Sheathed cables
4. Install electrical metallic/non- metallic (PVC) conduits
5. Install wire ways, trunking and cable trays
6. Install distribution board frames and auxiliary
components

©TVET CDACC 2018 34

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Apply  Meaning of term PPE  Direct
workplace  Purpose of PPE observation
safety  Oral
 Types of PPE
 Safe and correct questioning
handling, use,  Practical tests
maintenance and  Written tests
storage of different
types of PPE
 Organizational safety
rules
 Safety and
environmental
regulations
 Occupational risks e.g.
falling from heights,
bites from insects, cuts
 Types of hazards e.g
electric shock, arc
flash, blast, burns, fire
 Sources of hazards and
ways of preventing
them

©TVET CDACC 2018 35

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Types of fires and fire
fighting
 First aid
 Methods of resucitation
2. Perform  Use of safety harness  Direct
basic metal and PPE observation
works  Types of metals e.g.  Oral
Mile steel, steel questioning
 Purpose of the metals  Practical tests
 Application of metals  Written tests
3. Install PVC  Use of safety harness  Direct
Sheathed and PPE observation
cables  Meaning of PVC  Oral
sheathed cables questioning
 Types of sheathed  Practical tests
cables  Written tests
 PVC sheathed cables
wiring methods
 Applications of
sheathed cables
4. Install  Use of safety harness  Written tests
electrical and PPE  Direct
metallic/non  Interpretation of observation
- metallic electrical drawings and and Oral
conduits plans questioning

©TVET CDACC 2018 36

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Identification, use,  Practical tests
maintenance and storage
of tools and equipment
 Materials specification
 Use of materials
5. Install wire  Use of safety harness  Written tests
ways, and PPE  Direct
trunkings  Interpretation of observation
and cable electrical drawings and and oral
trays plans questioning
 Use of tools and  Practical tests
equipment
 Types of trunkings and
cable trays
 Procedure in installation
of wire ways, trunkings
and cable trays
6. Install  Use of safety harness  Direct
distribution and PPE observation
board  Use of tools and and oral
frames and equipment questioning
auxiliary  Interpretation of  Practical tests
components electrical drawings and  Written tests
plans

©TVET CDACC 2018 37

 Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Procedure in installation
of distribution board
frames and auxiliary
components
 Earthing of the
distribution boards
 Conducting final checks
for work manship,
conformity with
instructions and job
requirements
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Good housekeeping
 Documentation and
reporting

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Products show rooms and field visits
 On-site job training
 Viewing of related videos

©TVET CDACC 2018 38

Tools and Equipment
 Spirit levels, hack saws, plumb bobs and line, steel files,
stock and die, metal pipe benders, bending springs,
electric drills, earth rods/mats/spikes, grinding machine,
chisels, mason’s hammers.
 PPE including working gloves, overalls/dustcoats,
safety shoes, helmets, goggles, safety harness.

Materials and supplies

 Distribution boards
 consumer control units
 utility boxes
 junction boxes
 PVC conduits and accessories
 Metallic conduits and accessories
 Trunking
 Cable trays
 Screws
 Glues
 Bolts and nuts

©TVET CDACC 2018 39

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
This unit covers the competencies for installing lighting, power
points, consumer’s control unit and power intake point.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply workplace safety
2. Interpret electrical drawings
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

©TVET CDACC 2018 40

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Apply  Meaning and purpose  Direct
workplace of PPE observation
safety  Types of PPE  Oral
 Safe and correct questioning
handling, use,  Practical tests
maintenance and  Written tests
storage of different
types of PPE
 Organizational safety
rules
 Safety and
environmental
regulations
 Occupational risks e.g.
falling from heights,
slipery floors, bites
from insects, cuts
 Types of hazards e.g
electric shock, arc
flash, blast, burns, fire
 Sources of hazards
and ways of
preventing them

©TVET CDACC 2018 41

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 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
electrical point equipment observation
drawings  Identification of  Oral
installation equipment questioning
and accessories e.g.  Practical tests
switches, lamp holders  Written tests
 Identification of
electrical symbols and
abbreviations
 Types of drawings
 Schematic/layout
 Circuit
 Wiring

©TVET CDACC 2018 42

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.
conductivity,
temperature, weight,
strength
 Types of insulators
(e.g. PVC, rubber,
porcelain, fibre)
 Properties of insulators
e.g. resistivity
 Factors to consider
when selecting cables
e.g. load, length
 Identification of sub-
circuits
 Types and sizes of
cables

©TVET CDACC 2018 43

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 jointing and termination observation
and  Types of cable joints  Oral
termination and termination questioning
 Purpose and  Practical tests
application of cable  Written tests
joints and termination
 Relevant IEE
regulations
5. Install cables  Communication  Direct
for lighting methods at site e.g. observation
and power verbal, walkie-talkie, and oral
points mobile phones questioning
 Use of safety harness
and PPE  Practical tests
 Identification of tools  Written tests
and equipment
 Assembling of
working tools and
equipment

©TVET CDACC 2018 44

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 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
manship, conformity
with instructions and
job requirements
 Good housekeeping
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Documentation and
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

©TVET CDACC 2018 45

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
for power authority
 Conducting final
checks for work
manship, conformity
with instructions and
job requirements
 Good housekeeping
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Documentation and
reporting
 Relevant IEE
regulations
7. Inspect and  Meaning of inspection  Direct
test the and testing observation
complete  Sections of the  Oral
installation
installation to be questioning

©TVET CDACC 2018 46

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
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
continuous test
 Conducting final
checks for work
manship, conformity
with instructions and
job requirements
 Good housekeeping
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Documentation and
reporting
 Relevant IEE
regulations

©TVET CDACC 2018 47

Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
8. Repair and  Meaning of repair and  Direct
maintain the maintenance observation
installation  Types of maintenance  Oral
o Routine questioning
o Breakdown  Practical tests
o Periodic  Written tests
o Overhaul
 Repair and
replacements of faulty
components
 Maintenance
procedures
 Conducting final
checks for work
manship, conformity
with instructions and
job requirements
 Good housekeeping
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Documentation and
reporting
 Relevant IEE
regulations

©TVET CDACC 2018 48

Suggested Delivery Methods
 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 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
 Electrician knives
 Phase Testers
 Wire gauge
 Wire cutters and strippers
 Steel tapes (draw wire)
 Tape measures
 Crimping and clamping tools
 Hack saw and blades
 Soldering guns
 Multimeters
 Insulation resistance testers
 Loop impedance testers

©TVET CDACC 2018 49

  Earth electrode resistance testers
 Clamp on ammeters
 PPEs including gloves, helmets, overalls/dust coats,
safety boots

Materials
 Cables
 Earth rods/mats/spikes
 Cable lugs
 Glands
 Rubber boots
 Insulating tapes
 Strip connectors
 Earth rods/mats/spikes, clips

©TVET CDACC 2018 50

FIXING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT FITTINGS,
POWER OUTLETS AND BASIC APPLIANCES

UNIT CODE: EE/CU/ET/CR/03/3

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit of learning addresses the unit of competency: perform
fixing of light fittings, power outlets, basic appliances repair
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
3. Install wiring devices, lighting fixtures and basic appliances
4. Perform basic repair and maintenance of installation and
appliances

©TVET CDACC 2018 51

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment
Methods
Learning Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Apply  Meaning of term PPE  Direct
workplace  Purpose of PPE observation
safety  Types of PPE  Oral
 Safe and correct questioning
handling, use,  Practical tests
maintenance and  Written tests
storage of different
types of PPE
 Organizational safety
rules
 Safety and
environmental
regulations
 Occupational risks e.g.
falling from heights,
bites from insects, cuts
 Types of hazards e.g
electric shock, arc
flash, blast, burns, fire
 Sources of hazards and
ways of preventing
them

©TVET CDACC 2018 52

Learning Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Types of fires and fire
fighting
 First aid
 Methods of
resucitation
2. Select wiring  Identification of  Direct
devices and wiring devices observation
basic  Identification of basic and oral
appliances appliances questioning
 Testing the  Practical tests
functionality of the  Written tests
devices and appliances
3. Install wiring  Use of safety harness  Direct
devices, and PPE observation
lighting  Identification of power and oral
fixtures and points questioning
basic  Types of lighting  Practical tests
appliances fixtures  Projects
 Identification of  Written tests
lighting fixtures
 Identification of tools
and equipment
 Assembling of tools
and equpment

©TVET CDACC 2018 53

Learning Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
 Termination and
fitting of wiring
devices, lighting
fixtures and basic
appliances
 Earthing of the wiring
devices, lighting
fixtures and basic
appliances
 Labelling of final
circuits on the
distribution board
 Conducting final
checks for work
manship, conformity
with instructions and
job requirements
 Maintenance of tools
 Storage of tools
 Good housekeeping
 Documentation and
reporting

©TVET CDACC 2018 54

Learning Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
4. Perform basic  Meaning of repair and  Direct
repair and maintenance observation
maintenance  Purpose and reasons of and oral
of installation repair and questioning
and maintenance  Practical tests
appliances  Fault identification  Written tests
 IEE regulations on
fault identification,
maintenance and
repair process
 Meaning of fault
identification
 Manufacture’s manual
use in fault
identification and
appliances repair
process
 Standards in
appliances and
installation
maintenance and
repair process

©TVET CDACC 2018 55

Suggested Delivery Methods
● Instructor led facilitation of theory
● Demonstration by trainer
● Practical work by trainee
● On job training
● Field visits
● Viewing of related videos and models

Recommended Resources
Tools and Equipment
● Pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, wire splicers, electrician
knives, ballpein hammers, electric drills, ladders and
scaffolding, multimeters, spanners, spirit levels, tape
measures, labelling machine, soldering iron.
● PPE including gloves, helmets, overalls/dust coats,
safety boots.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

● Switches (e.g. light switches, double pole switch, float,
pressure control), socket outlets, industrial sockets.
● Light fittings (e.g. fluorescent, 2D fitting, ball fittings,
panels, security lights, snake lights).
● Earth rods/mats/spikes, circuit breakers, consumer
control units, distribution boards, isolators,
changeovers, instant water heaters, hand dryers, electric
water pumps.

©TVET CDACC 2018 56