Competency Based Learning Material
Competency Based Learning Material
Competency Based Learning Material
Unit of Competency : install wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting fixture/switches and
auxiliary Outlet
Module Title : install wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting fixture/switches and
auxiliary Outlet
Welcome!
Welcome to the module in Installing Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlets, Lighting
Fixtures/Switches, and Auxiliary Outlets. This module contains training materials and activities for you to
complete.
The unit of competency Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlets, Lighting Fixtures/Switches,
and Auxiliary Outlets contains knowledge, skills and attitudes required for Electrical and Installation Maintenance
NC II.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each learning outcomes of the
module. In each learning outcome there are Information Sheets, Resource Sheets and Reference Materials for
further reading to help you better understand the required activities. Follow these activities on your own and answer
self-check at the end of each learning outcome. Get the answer key from your instructor and check your work
honestly. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
Remember to:
This learning material was prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE. This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and
skills in this particular trade, with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.
In doing the activities to complete the requirements of this module, please be guided by the following:
Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section. Read information sheets and
complete the self- check. Suggested references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/she is there to support you and
show you the correct way to do things. Ask for help.
Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to consider when you are completing
activities and it is important that you listen and take notes.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job. Make sure you practice
your new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will improve both your speed and memory and
also your confidence. Talk to more experience workmates and ask for their guidance.
Use the self-check questions at the end of each section to test your own progress.
When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the activities outline in this module.
fixtures/switches, fixtures/switches, 3
Introduction
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on selecting and installing wiring devices, installing
lighting fixtures/switches and notifying completion of work of floor and wall mounted outlets and auxiliary
outlets
Learning outcomes:
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
1. identify different kinds of technical drawings
2. Interpret Technical drawing
3. Prepare changes on electrical/ electronic schematics and diagram
Assessment Criteria
Components, assemblies, or objects are recognized as required.
Dimensions of the key features of the objects depicted in the drawing are
correctly identified.
Symbols used in the drawing are identified and interpreted correctly.
Drawings are checked and validated against job requirements or
equipment in accordance with standard operating procedure.
Condition
Students/ trainees must be provided with the following.
1. Workplace
Assessment Method
1. Direct observation
2. Written test
3. Demonstration with oral questioning
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Learning objectives
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Electrical Hazards
An electrical hazard is a dangerous condition where a worker can or does make electrical
contact with energized equipment or a conductor. From that contact, the person may sustain an
injury from shock, and there is a potential for the worker to receive an arc flash (electrical
explosion) burn, thermal burn or blast injury.
Electricity can either be "static" or "dynamic". Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of
electrons through condition (electric current). Static electricity is the accumulation of charge
on surfaces as a result of contact and friction with another surface.
According to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) there were 83¹ electrocutions in Ontario
from 2001 through 2010. According to ESA, the most common cause of occupational
electrocution is using an improper procedure (60%)
3. 1. Safety googles
2. Safety gloves
3. Helmet or Hardhat
4. Safety shoes
5. Receive an arc flash (electrical explosion) burn, thermal burn or blast injury
Performance Objective:
Demonstrate the standard operating procedures in applying personal protective
equipment
Supplies/Materials :
Hard Hat or
Helmet Goggles
Safety shoes
Gloves
Assessment Method:
Demonstration
Materials Specification
Learning objectives
As with Phillips
screwdrivers, you will likely
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Blade straight- blade screwdrivers.
Screwdrivers If you have to choose just
one, pick a medium blade. It
will suit most projects.
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1. VOLTAGE TESTER
2. SIDE CUTTING PLIER
3. LONG NOSE PLIER
4. MULTI-TESTER
5. UTILITY KNIFE
Materials Specification
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Learning objectives
1. Identify the types and uses of electrical wiring devices, tools and equipment
2. Awareness in uses of electrical wiring devices, tools and equipment
3. Know how to notify of electrical wiring devices, tools and equipment
Electrical wiring needs expertise attention to every building projects. It directly related to the
safety of human beings and utilities / equipment people handle. The scope of electrical wiring
shall cover supply, installation, testing and commissioning of all conduits and accessories,
wiring, switches, socket outlets, spur outlets, junction boxes / pull boxes, GI pull wires, ceiling
roses making connections etc. Unless otherwise indicated wiring shall consist of PVC insulated,
copper conductor wires installed in heavy gauge steel galvanized conduits.
1. Conduit Type: In general interior and exterior wires ways shall be Electrical Metallic
Tubing (EMT). The conduit shall be straight, have a circular cross section sufficiently
accurate to accept approved couplings and fittings. Wall thickness shall be uniform
through and welding of seams shall be continuous and thoroughly done. The interior
surface shall be free from injurious defects.
3. Coupling Connector, Bends: Coupling and connector used with tubing shall be made
up tight. Bends in the tubing shall be so made that the tubing will not be injured and that
the internal diameter of the tubing will not be effectively reduced.
1. Conduit Type: PVC conduit shall be of the grey / black, round, heavy gauge, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) conduit.The PVC conduit and fittings such as bends lock units, reducers,
coupler check nuts, bushes etc.. Unless otherwise specified minimum size of conduits
shall be 20 mm diameter. The conduits shall be suitable to use in an ambient temperature
of 60 degree centigrade and shall not be installed in areas that receive direct sun
light. Ready Made bends shall be used.
1. Wires: Unless otherwise specified all wires shall be PVC insulated single core, stranded
copper conductor conforming to BS 6004. All wires shall be colored as follows:
2. Telephone Cables: The telephone cable used for telephone socket outlet shall be twin pairs
22 AWG, PVC insulated copper conductor wires, UL approved. The telephone cables used as
main feeder connecting the telephone junction boxes to main telephone junction boxes shall be
multi-pairs type, as specified on drawings.
3. Flexible Cords: The cords to connect short extension to the luminaries, immersion heaters,
equipment etc. shall be heat resisting PVC insulated to BS 6500 - 1969 with copper
conductors.
1. Unless otherwise specified all wiring accessories shall be Standard British type. The exact
type & model shall be as specified in the drawings, bill of quantities or herein in the specific.
Each outlet, junction or pull box shall be of proper type, class and construction to suit the
specific conditions encountered. Outlet pull box or junction boxes shall be conforming
with IEE regulations and other applicable requirements that have been established by the
various agencies, codes and authorities.
1.2 Outlet boxes shall be equipped with fixtures or straps where required. All outlet
boxes shall be provided with brass ground terminals.
1.4 Surface mounted outlet and junction boxes in the outdoor locations shall be of
cast iron metal with threaded hubs.
1.5 The surface mounted indoor boxes shall be sheet steel painted purpose made for
surface installation.
Switch plates shall be champagne, charcoal or satin chrome cover finish, MK make Accent
type for all offices area.
Switch plates shall be Matt chrome cover finish, MK make ALBANY range for all services
area, including toilets, kitchen, guard room, pump room, electric room etc. and metal clad
cover finish shall be used in the factory, storage area, finished product, etc. where
Electrical Metal Tube (EMT) pipes are used, as shown and described on drawings.
For internal surface installation switches shall be provided with matching steel box and
shall be with metal clad finish.
External outdoor switches shall be covered with weather proof flap. EGA tube make.
Pull cord switches shall be of white molded plastic suitable for surface mounted and shall
be supplied with matching patterns. These shall be manufactured by MK Co. Ltd.
(England) or approved equivalent
For flush indoor installation shall be 13 A, 3 pin switched socket outlet with indicator and
manufactured to British Standard. Finishing to be Matt chrome cover finish, MK make
ALBANY range for all services area, including toilets, kitchen, guard room, pump room,
electric room etc. and metal clad cover finish shall be used in the factory, storage, finished
product, etc. where Electrical Metal Tube (EMT) pipes are used, as shown and described on
drawings.
4. TELEPHONE OUTLETS
Telephone outlets shall be suitable for surface or flush installation with American standard
socket outlet. The finish of the switch plates shall be Matt chrome cover finish, MK make
ALBANY range for all services area, including toilets, kitchen, guard room, pump room,
electric room etc. and metal clad cover finish shall be used in the factory, storage area,
finished product, etc. where Electrical Metal Tube (EMT) pipes are used, as shown and
described on drawings.
5. SPUR UNITS
Spur units shall be 20A or 45A, DP switch type with pilot lamp. For flush installation
shall be switched and fitted with neon indicator and cord outlet on the front
plate. Finish to be as specified elsewhere.
6. DP SWITCH OUTLET
The DP switch outlet shall be suitable for flush or surface type of installation. The capacity
as indicated on the drawings. The finish shall be Matt chrome cover finish, Mk make
ALBANY range for all services area, including toilets, kitchen, guard room, pump room,
electric room etc. and metal clad cover finish shall be used in the factory, storage area,
finished products, etc. where Electrical metal Tube (EMT) pipes are used, as shown and
described on drawings.
Connector outlets shall comprise flush overlapping plates of white molded plastic suitable
for attachment to standard recessed steel boxes. These shall be fitted in three terminals a
clamping device for outgoing flexible cable.
WIRING INSTALLATION
The wiring installation shall be in conformity with IEE regulation and/or approved
equivalent standards.
Unless otherwise specified all wiring shall be in rigid PVC conduit embedded in wall,
or ceiling or concealed in the false ceiling.
The size of conduits shall be selected in accordance with the IEE regulations and the
minimum size of the conduit shall be 20 mm dia unless otherwise indicated or
approved.
Factory made conduit bends shall be used where required. Conduits shall be kept at
minimum of 100 mm from the pipes of other non-electrical services.
1. Lighting system.
2. Power outlets.
3. Emergency light.
4. Telephone system.
7. Television system.
8. Computer system.
Wiring for short extensions to outlets in hung ceiling or to equipment, motors etc. shall
be installed in flexible conduits. Otherwise rigid conduits shall be used.
Conduits run on surfaces shall be supported on galvanized / PVC saddles which in turn
are properly screwed to the wall or ceiling. Saddles shall be at intervals of not more than
60 cm. Fixing screws shall be with round cheese head or and rustproof materials.
Exposed conduits shall be neatly run parallel or at right angles to the wall of the
building. Pull boxes must be provided at the right angles and at a distance of not
exceeding 20 meter length.
Conduits embedded into the walls shall be fixed by means of staples at not more than 60
cm intervals. Chase in the wall shall be neatly made and refilled after laying the conduit
and brought to the finish of the wall.
Conduits buried in concrete structure shall be put in position and securely fastened to
the reinforcement and got approved by the consultant before the concrete is poured.
Proper care shall be taken to ensure that the conduits and boxes are neither dislocated
nor choked at the time of pouring the concrete.
Suitable fish wires shall be drawn in all conduits before they are embedded.
Inspection boxes shall be spaced at not more than 12 meters apart or two 90 degree solid
bends or equal.
All PVC conduits shall be jointed with plain PVC couples using approved PVC jointing
materials as recommended by the manufacturer. All joints shall be water tight. Junction
between conduit and adaptable boxes, back outlet boxes, switch outlet boxes and the like
must be provided with entry spouts and smooth PVC bushes.
A ground wire of not less than 2.5 sq. mm copper shall be run inside each conduit. The
wire shall be insulated and color coded.
All final branch circuits for lighting and appliances, shall be single conductor cables run
inside conduits.
Branch circuit conductor sizes shall be as shown in the schedule of quantities and drawing
and conforming the requirements of the IEE regulations.
Home runs indicated in the drawings for the final branch circuits shall be kept in a
Flexible cords for connection to appliances, fans and pendants shall be 250/440V grade,
three or four cores, with tinned stranded copper wires, insulated, twisted and sheathed with
strengthening cord. Color of sheath shall be subject to the architect approval.
Looping system of wiring shall be used. Wires shall not be jointed. Where joints are
unavoidable, these shall be made through approved mechanical connector.
5.CONTROL SWITCHES
Control switches shall be connected in the phase conductors only and shall be ‘ON’ when
knob is down. Switches shall be fixed in galvanized steel boxes. Chromium plated screws
shall be used.
220 V (230 V) power supply wiring shall be distinctly separate form any other different
voltage system and lighting wiring.
Though the circuit wiring is indicated on the drawing, contractor shall check and be responsible for
the connection.
Each circuit phase wire from the distribution boards should be followed with a separate
neutral wire of the same size as the circuit wire.
Each light point and outlet shall be identified with their circuit number and panel board
number with a label pasted on them.
1. Insulation resistance.
2. Earth continuity.
3. Polarity of single pole switches.
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
Learning Objectives:
Introduction
Wiring devices are defined as single discrete units of electrical distribution systems which are
intended to carry but not utilize electric energy. Wiring devices are electrical devices used to
control and to provide connection points for low voltage outlets, lighting systems and appliances
(e.g., wall switches and receptacles). The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and National
Electrical Code (NEC) defines device as a unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry or
control but not utilize electric energy.
Selecting and applying wiring devices. Receptacles, switches, plates, and others
are available in a wide range of sizes, ratings, and styles with specific features and
characteristics to meet most design/application requirements.
Grades of wiring devices, manufacturer's catalogs use a variety of terms to
indicate the quality or grade of wiring devices offered.
For example, the term "economy," "competitive," "intermediate," or "residential"
are sometimes used to indicate that the device is economically priced or designed for
light-duty applications. Terms such as "specification" or "super-specification" would
indicate devices that are of better quality, designed for greater reliability and usually
higher priced.
Block diagram: a diagram of a system in which the principal parts or functions are represented
by blocks connected by lines that show the relationships of the blocks.
Schematic diagram: a diagram that uses lines to represent the wires and symbols to represent
components. It is used to show how the circuit functions.
2. A diagram of a system in which the principal parts or functions are represented by blocks
connected by lines that show the relationships of the blocks.
4. A diagram that uses lines to represent the wires and symbols to represent components.
It is used to show how the circuit functions.
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.A
5.B
Performance Objective:
Demonstrate the Procedures in interpreting job requirements of wiring devices
Supplies/Materials :
Sacket
Bulb
Set of pliers
Switches
Screw
driver Wires
Tester
Breaker
Equipment :
NA
Assessment Method:
Demonstration