TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

FOR

ELECTRICAL OPERATION (POWER OPTION)

LEVEL 5

TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2018
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Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]

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

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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 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 Engineering Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) have
developed this curriculum.
This curriculum has been developed following the CBET framework policy; the CBETA
standards and guidelines provided by the TVET Authority and the Kenya National Qualification
Framework designed by the Kenya National Qualification Authority.
This 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 Engineering SSAC, expert
workers and all those who participated in the development of this curriculum.

CHAIRPERSON,
TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 recognize with appreciation the role of the Electrical Engineering Sector Skills Advisory
Committee (SSAC) in ensuring that competencies required by the industry are addressed in the
curriculum. I also thank all stakeholders in engineering 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 Engineering
Sector acquire competencies that will enable them to perform their work more efficiently.

COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO
TVET CDACC

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD......................................................................................................ii
PREFACE..........................................................................................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................iv
ACRONYMNS AND ABBREVIATIONS.................................................................vi
COURSE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................viii
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING...............................................................................i
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.................................................................................1
DIGITAL LITERACY............................................................................................4
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS...............................................................................7
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS..................................................................................10
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY...........................................................................15
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES.........................................18
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING......................................................................21
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS........................................................................22
WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY.............................................................................29
ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES................................................................................32
TECHNICAL DRAWING....................................................................................36
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING.............................................................................39
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION............................................................................40
ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION POWER LINES....................................................46
ELECTRICAL MACHINE INSTALLATION............................................................49
ELECTRONICS................................................................................................53
SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION..................................................................55
SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION.......................................................................58
ELECTRICAL BREAKDOWN MAINTENANCE.....................................................61

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 ACRONYMNS AND ABBREVIATIONS

CAD Computer Aided Design

CCTV Closed Circuit Tele Vision
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
EHS Environment Health and Safety
HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IBMS Integrated Building Management System
IEE Institute of Electrical Engineers
K.C.S.E Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
KEBS Kenya Bureau of Standards
KNQA Kenya National Qualification Authority
KNQF Kenya National Qualification Framework
KPLC Kenya Power and Lighting Company
NCA National Construction Authority
NEMA National Environment Management Authority
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PV Photo Voltaic
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training
WIBA Work Injury Benefits Act

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 KEY TO UNIT CODE

ENG/CU/PO/BC/01/5/ A

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

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 COURSE OVERVIEW
Description of the course
This course is designed to equip an Electrical operator with the competencies required to
perform electrical installation, power line construction, electrical machine installation,
electronics, security system installation, solar system installation and Electrical
breakdown maintenance.

The course consists of basic, common and core units of learning as indicated below:

Basic Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit

in Hours Factors
ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Communication skills 25 2.5
01/5
ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Digital literacy 45 4.5
02/5

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 ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Entrepreneurial skills 70 7
03/5
ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Employability skills 50 5
04/5
ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Environmental literacy 25 2.5
05/5
ENG/CU/PO/BC/ Occupational safety and health 25 2.5
06/5 practices
Total 240 24

Common Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Credit

Hours Factors
ENG/CU/PO/CC/ Engineering Mathematics 60 6
01/5
ENG/CU/PO/CC/ Electrical principles 150 15
02/5
ENG/CU/PO/CC/ Workshop Technology 60 6
03/5
ENG/CU/PO/CC/ Technical Drawing 60 6
04/5
Total 330 33

Core Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Credit

Hours Factors
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Electrical Installation 60 6
01/5
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Electrical transmission power 90 9
02/5 line
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Electrical machine installation 70 7
03/5
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Electronics 60 6
04/5
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Security system installation 50 5
05/5
ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Solar system installation 30 3
06/5

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 ENG/CU/PO/CR/ Electrical Breakdown 60 6
07/5 Maintenance
Industrial Attachment 360 36
Total 780 78
Grand Total 1,350 135

The core units of learning are independent of each other and may be taken independently.

The total duration of the course is 1,350 hours (45 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive
of industrial attachment.

1. Entry Requirements

An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum
requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D+
(Plus)
Or
b) Level 4 certificate in a related course with one year of continuous work experience
Or

c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority

(KNQA)

2. Trainer qualification
A trainer for this course should have a higher qualification than the level of this course.

3. 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 internal accredited
verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET/CDACC.

4. Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Record of Achievement on demonstration of
competence in a unit of competency. To attain the qualification Electrical Operator Level
5, 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.

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 BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING

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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/BC/01/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Communication Skills

Duration of Unit: 25 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate communication skills. It involves
meeting communication needs of clients and colleagues, contributing to the development of
communication strategies, conducting workplace interviews, facilitating group discussions and
representing the organisation.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Meet communication needs of clients and colleagues
2. Contribute to the development of communication strategies
3. Conduct interviews
4. Facilitate group discussions
5. Represent the organization

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Meet communication  Communication process  Interview
needs of clients and  Modes of communication  Third party reports
colleagues  Medium of communication  Written texts
 Effective communication
 Barriers to communication
 Flow of communication
 Sources of information
 Organizational policies
 Organization requirements for
written and electronic
communication methods
 Report writing

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  Effective questioning
techniques (clarifying and
probing)
 Workplace etiquette
 Ethical work practices in
handling communication
 Active listening
 Feedback
 Interpretation
 Flexibility in communication
2. Contribute to the  Dynamics of groups  Written
development of  Styles of group leadership  Observation
communication  Openness and flexibility in
strategies communication
 Communication skills relevant
to client groups
3. Conduct interviews  Types of interview  Written
 Establishing rapport  Observation
 Facilitating resolution of issues
 Developing action plans
4. Facilitate group  Identification of  Written
discussions communication needs  Observation
 Dynamics of groups
 Styles of group leadership
 Presentation of information
 Encouraging group members
participation
 Evaluating group
communication strategies
5. Represent the  Presentation techniques  Observation
organization  Development of a presentation  Written
 Multi-media utilization in
presentation
 Communication skills relevant
to client groups

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Role playing
 Viewing of related videos

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Recommended Resources
 Desktop computers/laptops
 Internet connection
 Projectors
 Telephone

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 DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/BC/02/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Digital Literacy

Duration of Unit: 45 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves identifying
appropriate computer software and hardware, applying security measures to data, hardware,
software in automated environment, applying computer software in solving tasks, applying
internet and email in communication at workplace, applying desktop publishing in official
assignment and preparing presentation packages.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify computer software and hardware
2. Apply security measures to data, hardware, software in automated environment
3. Apply computer software in solving tasks
4. Apply internet and email in communication at workplace
5. Apply desktop publishing in official assignments
6. Prepare presentation packages

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Identify computer  Concepts of ICT  Written tests
hardware and software  Functions of ICT  Oral presentation
 History of computers  Observation
 Components of a computer
 Classification of computers
2. Apply security  Data security and control  Written tests
measures to data,  Security threats and control  Oral presentation
hardware and software measures  Observation
 Types of computer crimes  Project
 Detection and protection against
computer crimes

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  Laws governing protection of ICT
3. Apply computer  Operating system  Oral questioning
software in solving  Word processing  Observation
tasks  Spread sheets  Project
 Data base design and manipulation
 Data manipulation, storage and
retrieval
4. Apply internet and  Computer networks  Oral questioning
email in  Network configurations  Observation
communication at  Uses of internet  Oral presentation
workplace  Electronic mail (e-mail) concept  Written report
5. Apply desktop  Concept of desktop publishing  Oral questioning
publishing in official  Opening publication window  Observation
assignments  Identifying different tools and tool  Oral presentation
bars  Written report
 Determining page layout  Project
 Opening, saving and closing files
 Drawing various shapes using DTP
 Using colour pellets to enhance a
document
 Inserting text frames
 Importing and exporting text
 Object linking and embedding
 Designing of various publications
 Printing of various publications
6. Prepare presentation  Types of presentation packages  Oral questioning
packages  Procedure of creating slides  Observation
 Formatting slides  Oral presentation
 Presentation of slides  Written report
 Procedure for editing objects  Project

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Demonstration
 Viewing of related videos
 Discussions
 Assignments
 Direct instructions

Recommended Resources
 Computers

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  Other digital devices
 Printers
 Storage devices
 Internet access
 Computer software

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 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/BC/03/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Entrepreneurship

Duration of unit: 70 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of entrepreneurship. It involves
demonstrating understanding of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and self-employment. It also involves
identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, creating entrepreneurial awareness, applying entrepreneurial
motivation and developing business innovative strategies.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of an entrepreneur
2. Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship and self-employment
3. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities
4. Create entrepreneurial awareness
5. Apply entrepreneurial motivation
6. Develop innovative business strategies
7. Develop Business plan

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods

1. Demonstrate  Importance of self-employment  Individual/group

knowledge of  Requirements for entry into self- assignments
entrepreneurship and employment
 Projects
self-employment  Role of an Entrepreneur in
business  Written tests
 Contributions of Entrepreneurs to  Oral questions
National development  Third party report
 Entrepreneurship culture in Kenya

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2. Identify  Business ideas and opportunities  Individual/group
entrepreneurship  Sources of business ideas assignments
opportunities  Business life cycle
 Projects
 Legal aspects of business
 Assessment of product demand  Written tests
 Business environment  Oral questions
 Factors to consider when  Third party report
evaluating business environment
 Interviews
 Technology in business

3. Create entrepreneurial  Forms of businesses  Individual/group

awareness  Sources of business finance assignments
 Factors in selecting source of
 Projects
business finance
 Governing policies on Small Scale  Written tests
Enterprises (SSEs)  Oral questions
 Problems of starting and operating  Third party report
SSEs
 Interviews

4. Apply entrepreneurial  Internal and external motivation  Case studies

motivation  Motivational theories
 Individual/group
 Self-assessment
assignments
 Entrepreneurial orientation
 Projects
 Effective communications in
 Written tests
entrepreneurship
 Oral questions
 Principles of communication
 Third party report
 Entrepreneurial motivation
 Interviews

5. Develop business  Innovation in business  Case studies

innovative strategies  Small business Strategic Plan
 Individual/group
 Creativity in business
assignments
development
 Projects
 Linkages with other entrepreneurs
 Written tests
 ICT in business growth and
 Oral questions
development
 Third party report
 Interviews

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6. Develop Business  Business description  Case studies
Plan  Marketing plan
 Individual/group
 Organizational/Management
assignments
 plan
 Projects
 Production/operation plan
 Written tests
 Financial plan
 Oral questions
 Executive summary
 Third party report
 Presentation of Business Plan
 Interviews

Suggested Methods of instruction

 Direct instruction
 Project
 Case studies
 Field trips
 Discussions
 Demonstration
 Question and answer
 Problem solving
 Experiential
 Team training

Recommended Resources
 Case studies
 Business plan templates
 Computers
 Overhead projectors
 Internet
 Mobile phone
 Video clips
 Films
 Newspapers and Handouts
 Business Journals
 Writing materials

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 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/BC/04/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Employability Skills

Duration of Unit: 50 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves
conducting self-management, demonstrating interpersonal communication, critical safe work
habits, leading a workplace team, planning and organizing work, maintaining professional
growth and development, demonstrating workplace learning, problem solving skills and
managing workplace ethics.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct self-management
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication
3. Demonstrate critical safe work habits
4. Lead small teams
5. Plan and organize work
6. Maintain professional growth and development
7. Demonstrate workplace learning
8. Demonstrate problem solving skills
9. Demonstrate workplace ethics

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Conduct self-  Self-awareness  Written tests
management  Formulating personal vision,  Oral questioning
mission and goals  Interviewing
 Strategies for overcoming life  Portfolio of
challenges evidence
 Emotional intelligence  Third party report
 Assertiveness versus
aggressiveness
 Expressing personal thoughts,

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 feelings and beliefs
 Developing and maintaining high
self-esteem
 Developing and maintaining
positive self-image
 Articulating ideas and aspirations
 Accountability and responsibility
 Good work habits
 Self-awareness
 Self-development
 Financial literacy
 Healthy lifestyle practices
2. Demonstrate  Meaning of interpersonal  Written tests
interpersonal communication  Oral questioning
communication  Listening skills  Interviewing
 Types of audience  Portfolio of
 Writing skills evidence
 Reading skills  Third party report
 Meaning of empathy
 Understanding customers’ needs
 Establishing communication
networks
 Sharing information
3. Demonstrate critical  Stress and stress management  Written tests
safe work habits  Punctuality and time consciousness  Oral questioning
 Leisure  Interviewing
 Integrating personal objectives into  Portfolio of
organizational objectives evidence
 Resources utilization  Third party report
 Setting work priorities
 HIV and AIDS
 Drug and substance abuse
 Handling emerging issues
4. Lead a small team  Leadership qualities  Written tests
 Team building  Oral questioning
 Determination of team roles and  Interviewing
objectives  Portfolio of
 Team performance indicators evidence
 Responsibilities in a team  Third party report
 Forms of communication

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  Complementing team activities
 Gender and gender mainstreaming
 Human rights
 Maintaining relationships
 Conflicts and conflict resolution
5. Plan and organize  Functions of management  Written tests
work  Planning  Oral questioning
 Organizing  Interviewing
 Time management  Portfolio of
 Decision making process evidence
 Task allocation  Third party report
 Evaluating work activities
 Resource utilization
 Problem solving
 Collecting and organising
information
6. Maintain  Opportunities for professional  Written tests
professional growth growth  Oral questioning
and development  Assessing training needs  Interviewing
 Licenses and certifications for  Portfolio of
professional growth and evidence
development  Third party report
 Pursuing personal and
organizational goals
 Identifying work priorities
 Recognizing career advancement
7. Demonstrate  Managing own learning  Written tests
workplace learning  Contributing to the learning  Oral questioning
community at the workplace  Interviewing
 Cultural aspects of work  Portfolio of
 Variety of learning context evidence
 Application of learning  Third party report
 Safe use of technology
 Identifying opportunities
 Generating new ideas
 Workplace innovation
 Performance improvement
 Handling emerging issues
 Future trends and concerns in
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 8. Demonstrate problem  Problem identification  Written tests
solving skills  Problem solving  Oral questioning
 Application of problem-solving  Interviewing
strategies  Portfolio of
 Resolving customer concerns evidence
 Third party report
9. Demonstrate  Meaning of ethics  Written tests
workplace ethics  Ethical perspectives  Oral questioning
 Principles of ethics  Interviewing
 Values and beliefs  Portfolio of
 Ethical standards evidence
 Organization code of ethics  Third party report
 Common ethical dilemmas
 Organization culture
 Corruption, bribery and conflict of
interest
 Privacy and data protection
 Diversity, harassment and mutual
respect
 Financial
responsibility/accountability
 Etiquette
 Personal and professional integrity
 Commitment to jurisdictional laws
 Emerging issues in ethics

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Demonstrations
 Simulation/Role play
 Discussion
 Presentations
 Case studies
 Q&A

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes

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  Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors

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 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/BC/05/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Environmental Literacy

Duration of Unit: 25 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of environmental
literacy. It involves controlling environmental hazard, controlling control environmental
pollution, complying with workplace sustainable resource use, evaluating current practices in
relation to resource usage, identifying environmental legislations/conventions for environmental
concerns, implementing specific environmental programs and monitoring activities on
environmental protection/programs.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Control environmental hazards
2. Control environmental Pollution
3. Demonstrate sustainable use of resource
4. Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage
5. Identify Environmental legislations/conventions for environmental concerns
6. Implement specific environmental programs
7. Monitor activities on Environmental protection/Programs

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods

1. Control  Purposes and content of Environmental  Written test

environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999  Oral questions
hazards  Purposes and content of Solid Waste Act  Observation
 Storage methods for environmentally
hazardous materials
 Disposal methods of hazardous wastes
 Types and uses of PPE in line with
environmental regulations
 Occupational Safety and Health

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 Standards (OSHS)
2. Control  Types of pollution  Written test
environmental  Environmental pollution control  Oral questions
Pollution control measures  Observation
 Types of solid wastes
 Procedures for solid waste management
 Different types of noise pollution
 Methods for minimizing noise pollution
3. Demonstrate  Types of resources  Written test
sustainable resource  Techniques in measuring current usage  Oral questions
use of resources  Observation
 Calculating current usage of resources
 Methods for minimizing wastage
 Waste management procedures
 Principles of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)
 Methods for economizing or reducing
resource consumption
4. Evaluate current  Collection of information on  Written test
practices in relation environmental and resource efficiency  Oral questions
to resource usage systems and procedures,  Observation
 Measurement and recording of current
resource usage
 Analysis and recording of current
purchasing strategies.
 Analysis of current work processes to
access information and data
 Identification of areas for improvement
5. Identify  Environmental issues/concerns  Written questions
Environmental  Environmental legislations /conventions  Oral questions
legislations/convent and local ordinances  Observation
ions for  Industrial standard /environmental
environmental practices
concerns  International Environmental Protocols
(Montreal, Kyoto)
 Features of an environmental strategy
6. Implement specific  Community needs and expectations  Written questions
environmental  Resource availability  Oral questions
programs  5 s of good housekeeping  Observation
 Identification of programs/Activities

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  Setting of individual roles
/responsibilities
 Resolving problems /constraints
encountered
 Consultation with stakeholders
7. Monitor activities  Periodic monitoring and Evaluation of  Oral questions
on Environmental activities  Written tests
protection/Programs  Gathering feedback from stakeholders  Practical test
 Analysing data gathered  Observation
 Documentation of recommendations and
submission
 Setting of management support systems
to sustain and enhance the program
 Monitoring and reporting of
environmental incidents to concerned
/proper authorities

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Viewing of related videos
 Project
 Assignements
 Role play

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 ISO standards
 Ccompany environmental management systems (EMS)
 Montreal Protocol
 Kyoto Protocol

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 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/PO/BC/06/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate occupational safety and health practices

Duration of Unit: 25 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to identify workplace hazards and risk, identify and
implement appropriate control measures and implement OSH programs, procedures and policies/
guidelines

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify workplace hazards and risk
2. Control OSH hazards
3. Implement OSH programs

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Identify workplace  Identification of hazards in the  Oral questions
hazards and risks workplace and/or the indicators of  Written tests
their presence  Portfolio of
 Evaluation and/or work evidence
environment measurements of  Third party report
OSH hazards/risk existing in the
workplace is conducted by
 Authorized personnel or agency
 Gathering of OHS issues and/or
concerns raised
2. Control OSH hazards  Prevention and control measures,  Oral questions
including use of PPE (personal  Written tests
protective equipment) for specific  Portfolio of
hazards are identified and evidence
implemented  Third party report
 Appropriate risk controls based on

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 result of OSH hazard evaluation is
recommended
 Contingency measures, including
emergency procedures during
workplace incidents and
emergencies are recognized and
established in accordance with
organization procedures
3. Implement OSH  Providing information to work  Oral questions
programs team about company OHS  Written tests
program, procedures and  Portfolio of
policies/guidelines evidence
 Participating in implementation of  Third party report
OSH procedures and policies/
guidelines
 Training of team members and
advice on OSH standards and
procedures
 Implementation of procedures for
maintaining OSH-related records

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Assigments
 Discussion
 Q&A
 Role play
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
 Mask
 Face mask/shield
 Safety boots
 Safety harness
 Arm/Hand guard, gloves
 Eye protection (goggles, shield)
 Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)

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  Hair Net/cap/bonnet
 Hard hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest

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 COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING

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 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CC/01/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Engineering mathematics

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by an Electrical Technician to apply a wide range
of Engineering mathematics in their work. This includes; applying algebraic functions,
application of trigonometry and hyperbolic functions, applying complex numbers, coordinate
geometry, carrying out binomial expansion, calculus, statistics, vector theory, matrix and
numerical methods in solving problems, probability, commercial calculations, performing
estimations, measurements and calculation of quantities.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Algebra
2. Apply Trigonometry and hyperbolic functions
3. Apply complex numbers
4. Apply Coordinate Geometry
5. Carry out Binomial Expansion
6. Apply Calculus
7. Apply Statistics
8. Apply Vector theory
9. Apply Matrix
10. Apply Numerical methods
11. Apply concept of probability for work
12. Perform commercial calculations
13. Perform Estimations, Measurements and calculations of quantities
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Electrical Curriculum

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

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1. Apply Algebra  Base and Index  Written tests
 Law of indices  Oral questioning
 Indicial equations  Assignments
 Laws of logarithm  Supervised exercises
 Logarithmic equations
 Conversion of bases
 Use of calculator
 Reduction of equations
 Solution of equations
reduced to quadratic form
 Solutions of simultaneous
linear equations in three
unknowns
 Solutions of problems
involving AP and GP
2. Apply  Half -angle formula  Written tests
Trigonometry and  Factor formula  Oral questioning
hyperbolic  Trigonometric functions  Assignments
functions  Parametric equations  Supervised exercises
 Relative and absolute
measures
 Measures calculation
 Meaning of hyperbolic
equations
 Properties of hyperbolic
functions
 Evaluations of hyperbolic
functions Hyperbolic
identities
 Osborne’s Rule
 Ashx+bshx=C equation
3. Apply complex  Meaning of complex  Assignments
numbers numbers  Oral questioning
 Stating complex numbers in  Supervised exercises
numbers in terms of  Written tests
conjugate argument and
 Modulus
 Representation of complex
numbers on the Argand
diagram

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  Arithmetic operation of
complex numbers
Application of De Moivre’s
theorem
 Application of complex
numbers to engineering
4. Apply Coordinate  Polar equations  Written tests
Geometry  Cartesian equation  Oral questioning
 Graphs of polar equations  Assignments
 Normal and tangents  Supervised exercises
 Definition of a point
 Locus of a point in relation
to a circle
 Loci of points for given
mechanism
5. Carry out  Binomial theorem Power  Written tests
Binomial series using binomial  Oral questioning
Expansion theorem Roots of numbers  Assignments
using binomial theorem.  Supervised exercises
 Estimation of errors of
small changes using
binomial theorem.
6. Apply Calculus  Meaning of derivatives of a  Written tests
function  Oral questioning
 Differentiation from first  Assignments
principle  Supervised exercises
 Tables of some common
derivatives
 Rules of differentiation
 Rate of change and small
change
 Stationery points of
functions of two variables
 Meaning of integration
 Indefinite and definite
integral
 Methods of integration
application of integration.
 Integrals of hyperbolic and
inverse functions

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7. Apply Statistics  Classification of data  Assignments
 Grouped data  Oral questioning
 Ungrouped data  Supervised exercises
 Data collection  Written tests
 Tabulation of data  Simulation
 Class intervals  Data modelling
 Class boundaries
 Frequency tables
 Diagrammatic and graphical
presentation of data e.g.
 Histograms
 Frequency polygons
 Bar charts
 Pie charts
 Cumulative frequency
curves
 Measures of central
tendency mean, mode and
median
 Measures of dispersion
 Variance and standard
deviation
 Definition of probability
 Laws of probability
 Expectation variance and
S.D.
 Types of distributions
 Mean, variance and SD of
probability distributions
 Application of probability
distributions
8. Apply Vector  Definition of dot and cross  Assignments
theory product of vectors  Oral questioning
 Solution of problems  Supervised exercises
involving dot and cross  Written tests
production of cross
 Definition of operators
 Definition of vector field
 Solutions of problems
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  Definition of Gradient,
Divergence and curl
 Solutions of involving
Gradient, Divergence and
curl
 Application of vectors
9. Apply Matrix  Matrix operation  Assignments
methods  Determinant of 3x3 matrix  Oral questioning
 Inverse of 3x3 matrix  Supervised exercises
 Solutions of linear  Written tests
simultaneous equations in 3
unknowns
 Application of matrices
10. Apply Numerical  Meaning of interpolation  Assignments
methods and extrapolation  Oral questioning
 Application of interpolation  Supervised exercises
 Application of interactive  Written tests
methods to solve equations
 Application of interactive
methods to areas and
volumes
11. Apply concepts of  Meaning of probability  Written tests
probability in  Types of probability events  Assignments
work  Dependent  Supervised exercises
 Independent
 Mutually exclusive
 Laws of probability
 Counting techniques
 Permutation
 Combination
 Tree diagrams
 Venn diagrams
12. Perform  Product pricing  Oral questioning
commercial  Average sales determination  Written tests
calculations  Stock turnover  Assignments
 Calculation of incomes  Supervised exercises
 Profit and loss calculations
 Salaries
 Gross
 Net

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  Wages
 Time rate
 Flat rate
 Overtime
 Piece rate
 Commission
 Percentage
 Bonus
 Conversion of one currency
to another
 Exchange rates calculation
 Devaluation
 Revaluation
13. Perform  Units of measurements and  Assignments
estimations, their symbols  Oral questioning
measurements and  Conversion of units of  Practical tests
calculations of measurement  Observation
quantities  Calculation of length,  Supervised exercises
width, height, perimeter,  Written tests
area and angles of figures
 Measuring tools and
equipment
 Performing measurements
and estimations of
quantities

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Rulers, pencils, erasers
 Charts with presentations of data
 Graph books
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection

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 WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CC/02/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform workshop process.

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to perform workshop processes. Competencies
include applying workshop Safety, use of workshop tools, instruments and equipments,
preparation of workshop materials, preparation of workshop for Electrical installation practicals,
Storage of Electrical tools and materials after practicals and troubleshoot and repair workshop
tools and equipment.
Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply workshop safety

2. Use of workshop tools, Instruments and equipments
3. Prepare workshop tools and instruments for an Electrical installation practical
4. Prepare the workshop for an Electrical practical
5. Store Electrical tools and materials after Practicals
6. Troubleshoot and repair workshop tools and equipment
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Outcome Content Suggested

Assessment Methods
1. Apply workshop  Meaning of PPE  Oral questioning
safety  Standard operating procedure in PPE  Written tests
 Workshop rules
 Electrical hazards e.g.
 Electric shock.
 Fire
 Classes of fire
 Causes of fire
 Various methods of fire extinguishing
 First Aid
2. Use of workshop  Meaning of workshop tools,  Oral questioning

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 tools, instruments and equipments  Practical tests
Instruments and  Uses of workshop tools, Instruments  Written tests
equipments and equipments
 Classification of workshop tools and
equipments
 Care and Maintenance of workshop
tools and Instruments
3. Prepare  Tools and instruments for an  Observation
workshop tools Electrical practical  Oral questioning
and instruments  Preparation of a list of tools and  Practical tests
for an Electrical instruments for an Electrical practical.  Written tests
installation  Issuing and confirmation of tools and
practical instruments before and after practical
 Testing of practical tools and
Instruments
4. Prepare  Practical stations  Observation
workshop for an  Interpretation of a list of practical  Oral questioning
Electrical material  Practical tests
practical  Written tests
5. Store Electrical  Classification of workshop tools and  Observation
tools and instruments.  Oral questioning
materials after  Storage of workshop Tools and  Practical tests
practicals equipment  Written tests
 Waste disposal
6. Troubleshoot  Meaning of troubleshooting  Observation
and  Common faults in Electrical  Oral questioning
repair/replace equipments  Practical tests
workshop tools  Fault diagnosis procedure  Written tests
and equipment  Repair/Replace of components in
Electrical equipments

Suggested methods of instructions

 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job-training
 Discussions

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Recommended Resources
 Set of screw drivers
 Pliers
 Phase testers
 Multimeter
 Stationery
 Cables
 Lubricants
 Service parts
 PPE –hand gloves, dust coat, dust masks
 Multimeter
 Clamp meter
 Earth electrode resistance meter
 Phase sequence meter

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 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CC/03/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Electrical principles

Duration of Unit: 150 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide range of
Electrical principles in their work. Which includes; Use of the concept of basic Electrical
quantities, use of the concepts of D.C and A.C circuits in electrical installation, use of basic
electrical machine, demonstrating the understanding of three phase power supply systems, use of
power factor in electrical installation, use of earthing in Electrical installations, apply lightning
protection measures and apply Electromagnetic field theory
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Use the concept of basic Electrical quantities
2. Use the concepts of D.C and A.C circuits in electrical installation
3. Use of basic electrical machine
4. Demonstrate understanding of three phase power supply
5. Use of power factor in electrical installation
6. Use of earthing in Electrical installations
7. Apply lightning protection measures
8. Apply Electromagnetic field theory

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Use the concept of  The meaning of SI unit  Written tests
basic Electrical  Basic SI units  Oral questioning
quantities  Length  Assignments
 Mass  Supervised exercises
 Time
 SI unit of various types of
Electrical parameters e.g.
 Coulomb
 Joule
 Ohm

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  Watt
 Siemen
 Newton
 Volt
 Ohm’s law
 Calculations involving various
Electrical parameters e.g. Power,
Current, Voltage, Resistance
 Instruments used in measuring
various types of Electrical
parameters
2. Use the concepts of  Meaning of terms  Written tests
D.C and A.C  AC and DC, parallel and series  Oral questioning
circuits circuits, R-L-C circuits  Assignments
 Network theorems  Supervised exercises
 Thevenin’s theorem
 Superposition
 Kirchhoff’s laws i.e. current and
voltage laws
 Norton theorem
 AC to DC and DC to AC
Conversion
 Basic solar photovoltaic systems
 T1
 T2
3. Use of basic  Types of Electrical machines  Assignments
electrical machine  Basic construction, operation, and  Oral questioning
maintenance of electrical  Supervised exercises
machines  Written tests
 Motors (AC and DC)  Practical tests
 Generators (AC and DC)
 Motor winding
 AC Single and three phase
motors, generators and
Transformers
 Motor Starting methods
• DOL
• Star-Delta
• Shaded pole
• Split phase

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 • Capacitor start
 Application of AC and DC
machines
4. Demonstrate  Meaning of Terms  Assignments
understanding of  Three phase power supply  Oral questioning
three phase power connection  Supervised exercises
supply  Star connection  Written tests
 Delta connection  Practical tests
 Voltage, Current and power
calculation
 Measurements of power
 Wattmeter methods
 Interconnection of three phase
power supply
 Star- Delta and Delta- Star
5. Use of power factor  Meaning of power factor  Assignments
in electrical  Meaning of terms  Oral questioning
installation  Power triangle  Practical tests
 Power factor correction  Observation
 Supervised exercises
 Written tests
6. Use of earthing in  Terms in Earthing  Assignments
Electrical  Earthing points in Electrical  Supervised exercises
installations installation  Written tests
 Methods of earthing  Practical test
 Factors to consider in selecting an
earthing method
 Testing an earthing system
7. Apply lightening  Meaning of lightening  Assignments
protection measures  Lightening strokes and their types  Oral questioning
 Lightening protection  Supervised exercises
components  Written tests
 Testing a lightening system
 Application of lightening system
 Maintenance of lightening system
8. Apply  Meaning of Electromagnetic  Assignments
Electromagnetic Field Theory  Oral questioning
field Theory  Sources of Electromagnetic  Supervised exercises
Fields  Written tests
 Detectors of Electromagnetic

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 radiation
 Application of Electromagnetic
waves
 Electromagnetics Laws
 Faraday’s Law
 Lenz’s law
 Fleming’s Laws
 Properties and Effects of
Electromagnetic waves
 Wave Characteristics and
Shielding
 Skin Effect

Suggested methods of instructions

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Relevant reference materials
 Stationeries
 Electrical workshop
 Relevant practical materials
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection

TECHNICAL DRAWING

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CC/04/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Prepare and interpret technical drawings

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

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Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret technical drawings. It
involves competencies to select, use and maintain drawing equipment and materials. It also
involves producing plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, producing orthographic
and pictorial drawings of components and producing of electrical drawing
Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials

2. Produce plane geometry drawings
3. Produce solid geometry drawings
4. Produce Orthographic drawings
5. Produce pictorial drawings
6. Produce electrical drawings
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Identification and care of drawing  Observation
1. Use and maintain
equipment  Oral questioning
drawing equipment and
 Identification and care of drawing  Written tests
materials
materials
 Reference to manufacturer’s
instructions and work place
procedures on use and maintenance
of drawing equipment and materials
 Reference to relevant environmental
legislations
 Use of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPEs)
 Types of lines in drawings  Oral questioning
2. Produce plane
 Construction of geometric forms e.g.  Practical tests
geometry drawings
squares, circles  Observation
 Construction of different angles
 Measurement of different angles
 Bisection of different angles and lines
 Standard drawing conventions
 Interpretation of sketches and  Observation
3. Produce solid geometry
drawings of patterns e.g. cylinders,  Practical tests
drawings
prisms and pyramids  Oral questioning
 Sectioning of solids e.g. prisms,

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 Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
cones
 Development and interpenetrations of
solids e.g. cylinder to cylinder and
cylinder to triangular, prism
 Meaning of pictorial and orthographic  Observation
4. Produce orthographic
drawings  Practical tests
drawings
 Meaning of sectioning  Oral questioning
 Meaning of symbols and
abbreviations
 Drawing and interpretation of
orthographic elevations
 Dimensioning of orthographic
elevations
 Sectioning of views
 Assembly drawing
 Meaning of pictorial drawings  Observation
5. Produce pictorial
 Drawing objects in isometric view  Oral questioning
drawings
 Drawing objects in oblique view  Practical tests
 Electrical symbols and abbreviations  Observation
6. Produce electrical
 Meaning of electrical drawings  Oral questioning
drawings
 Drawing of electrical diagrams e.g.  Practical tests
block, schematic, circuit, line and
wiring
Suggested methods of instructions
 Projects
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Drawing room
 Drawing instruments e.g. T-squares, set squares, drawing sets
 Drawing tables
 Pencils, papers, erasers
 Masking tapes
 Computers installed with relevant CAD packages

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 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/01/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform Electrical Installation

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required for performing electrical installation.
Competencies required includes; applying EHS Standard, preparation of working drawings,
preparation of list of tools equipments and materials, performing of marking, piping and fixing
accessories, performing installation, terminating installation testing and inspecting installation.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply EHS Standards
2. Prepare working drawings
3. Prepare list of tools, equipment and materials
4. Perform marking, pipe and fixing of accessories
5. Perform Installation
6. Terminate Installation
7. Test and Inspect Installation
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Apply EHS standards  Relevant clauses in appropriate  Written tests
Acts e.g.  Oral questioning
 Occupational safety and health  Observation
act (OSHA)
 Work injury benefits
act(WIBA)
 Environment management and
coordination Act (EMCA)
Relevant regulations:
 IEE regulations
 KPLC by-laws

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 County by-laws
 Causes of accidents and
sources of danger e.g burns,
cuts, electric shock, falling
from heights, falling objects,
noise, dust, chemicals
 Meaning of term PPE
 Purpose of PPE
 Types of PPE
 Safe and correct handling, use,
maintenance and storage of
different types of PPE
 Classes of fires and fire
fighting equipment
 First aid procedures
 Rescuing electric shock victim
Methods of resuscitation
 Working drawings  Observation
Prepare working
 Meaning of working  Oral questioning
drawings
drawings  Practical tests
 Identification and care of  Written tests
drawing instruments and
equipment
 Identification of drawing
paper sizes
 Drawing various types of
lines
 Drawing title block
 Drawing standard electrical
symbols
 Conversion of scales
 Interpretation of orthographic
projections
 Dimensioning of drawings
 Drawing of electrical
diagrams
 Block

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Circuits
 Schematic
 Wiring
 Line
 Reading and Interpretation of
architectural drawings
Reading and Interpretation of
electrical drawings
 Identification of tools and  Oral questioning
Prepare list of tools,
materials e.g.  Written tests
equipment and materials
 Cutting tools  Observation
 Measuring tools  Practicals
 Measuring equipment
 Cables and conductors
 Crimping tools
 Conduits
 Trunking
 Consumables
 Types, application, care,
maintenance and storage of:
 Tools e.g.
 Cable strippers
 Pliers
 Screw drivers
 Hammers
 Chisels
 Allen keys
 Electrician knives
 Crimping tools
 Bending springs
 Steel tapes
 Draw wires
 Hack saws
 Drills
 Equipment e.g.
 Stock and die
 Vice

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Materials e.g.
 Cables
 Fittings
 Accessories
 Assemble tools, equipment and
materials
2. Perform marking,  Meaning of marking, piping,  Written tests
piping and fixing of fixing and accessories in  Observation
accessories electrical installation  Oral questioning
 Importance of marking  Practical tests
 Tools used in marking
 Accessories used in Electrical
installation e.g.
 Lamp holders
 Conduits
 Ceiling roses
 Patress
 Meaning of terms  Written tests
Perform installation
 Single phase and three phase  Observation
installation  Oral questioning
 Domestic Installation  Practical test
 Industrial Installation
 Commercial Installation
 Phase/load balancing
 Cables and cable joints
 Wiring systems and
accessories
 Types and applications e.g.
 Conduits
 Cable trays
 Cable ducts
 Trunkings
 Preparation of wiring systems
 Marking out, cutting, bending,
threading, chiselling, trenching
 Draw –in/Lay of cables routes
 Cable Identification
 Installation of final circuits

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 Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Lighting circuits
 One way, two way,
intermediate
 Looping in methods at ceiling
rose, joint boxes, switches
 Power circuits
 Radial circuits, ring circuits
 Water heating circuits
 Electric cooker circuits
 Call and alarm circuits
 Bell circuits
 Intruder alarm circuits
Fire alarm circuits
 Meaning of Terms  Written tests
Terminate installation
 Importance of termination  Oral questioning
 Cable labelling  Practical tests
 Cable lugging Observation
 Tools used in cable
termination e.g.
 Crimping tool
 Strip Knife
3. Test and inspect  Meaning of terms  Written tests
installation  Types of tests e.g.  Oral questioning
 Earth continuity tests  Observation
 Ring circuit test
 Insulation tests
 Short circuit tests
 Testing tools e.g.
 Multimeter
 Insulation tester
 Ohmmeter
 Importance of installation
testing

Suggested Methods of Instruction

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  Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job-training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Measuring tools
 Cutting tool
 Drawing tools
 Drilling tools
 Fastening tools
 Stationery
 Assorted Cables
 Assorted protective devices
 Pipes and trunkings
 Cable lugs
 Joints
 Accessories
 PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment)
 Measuring equipment
 Communication equipment

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 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION POWER LINES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/02/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Install Electrical power line

Duration of Unit: 90 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to install Electrical power lines and cables: The
competencies include; Erect transmission poles, mount transmission cables, terminate conductors
and finally test and inspect installation.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Erect transmission lines support
2. Mount transmission lines
3. Terminate transmission line
4. Test and inspect installation

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Meaning of transmission line support  Written tests
1. Erect transmission line
 Types of supports  Oral questioning
support
 Material used in manufacturing of
transmission line supports e.g.
 Concrete
 Steel
 Wooden
 Erecting of transmission line support
 Application of transmission line
 Types of transmission line conductors  Observation
2. Mount transmission line
 Equipments used in mounting  Oral questioning
transmission lines e.g  Written tests
 Climbers
 Drilling Machine
 Transmission line spacing and corona

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
effects
 Tension and sag in transmission line
 Components used in mounting.
transmission lines e.g.
 Cross arms
 Transformers
 Isolators
 Insulators
 Danger plates
 Lightening arrestors
 Anti-climbing wire
 Cables
 Bolts and Nuts
 Components used in transmission line
protection e.g.
 Switch gear
 Fuses
 Isolators
 Circuit breakers
 Transmission line protection
 Earthing
 Lightening arrestors
 Surge diverters
3. Terminate  Meaning of transmission line termination  Observation
transmission line  Types of transmission line termination e.g.  Oral questioning
 AC and DC  Written tests
 End point loads
 Type of loads
 Cable joints
 Types of cable joints
 Components used in line termination e.g.
 Lugs
 Fuses (Droppers)
 Meaning of testing in line transmission  Written tests
4. Test and inspect
 Types of tests in line transmission e.g  Oral questioning
transmission installation
 Continuity test  Practical tests
 Short circuit test
 Insulation test

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Earth continuity test
 Mechanical strength
 Voltage regulation testing and efficiency

Suggested Methods of Instructions

 Discussions
 Site visits
 On-job-training
 Charts and Audio-visual presentations
Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Printers
 Cameras
 Stationery
 Phones

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 ELECTRICAL MACHINE INSTALLATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/03/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Install Electrical machine

Duration of Unit: 70 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to Install Electrical Machine. Competencies include;
mounting electrical machine, mounting machine control panel, laying machine cables,
terminating Electrical machine installation and testing of machine installation.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Mount Electrical Machine

2. Mount machine control panel
3. Lay machine cables
4. Terminate Electrical machine installation
5. Test and inspect Electrical machine installation

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Mount Electrical  Meaning of terms  Observation
Machine  Procedure of mounting an  Oral questioning
Electrical Machine  Practical tests
 Factors to consider in machine  Written tests
mounting
 Safety in design of electrical
machines layout.
 Machine Earthing

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
2. Mount control panel  Meaning of terms e.g  Observation
 Interlocking  Oral questioning
 Control circuit  Practical tests
 Main circuits  Written tests
 Components in a control panel e.g
 Contactors
 Timers
 Relays
 Circuit breakers
 Overload relays
 Fuses
 Functions of control panel
components
 Wiring of the control panel
components
 Labelling the control panel
components
3. Lay machine cables  Machine cables  Observation
 Cable colour coding  Oral questioning
 Factors to consider in laying  Practical tests
machine cables  Written tests
 Cable segregation
 Importance cable segregation
 Factors to consider in cable
segregation
4. Terminate Electrical  Meaning of Terms  Observation
Machine Installation  Importance of termination  Oral questioning
 Cable lugging  Practical tests
 Tools and components used in  Written tests
cable termination e.g.
 Crimping tool
 Strip Knife
 Connectors
 Clips
5. Test and Inspect  Meaning of testing  Written tests
Electrical machine  Types of tests in Electrical  Practical
Installation machine installation e.g.  Oral questioning
 Continuity test
 Short circuit test

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 Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Insulation test
 Earth continuity test
 On load and offload tests
 Phase sequence rotation

Suggested Methods of Instructions

 Projects
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Stationery
 Cables
 Light fittings
 Accessories
 Conduits and fittings
 Cable trays
 Cable ducts
 Trunkings
 Computers
 Drawing instruments
 Screws
 Cable Strippers
 Pliers
 Screw drivers
 Hammers
 Chisels
 Allen keys
 Electrician knives
 Crimping tools
 Bending springs
 Bending machine
 Steel tapes
 Draw wires
 Hack saws

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  Drilling tools
 Stock and die
 Bench vice
 Machine vice
 PPE – hand gloves, dust coats, dust masks, helmets, ear muffs, industrial boots

ELECTRONICS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/04/5/A

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 Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate understanding of Electronics

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of Electronics.
Competencies includes; Apply semiconductor theory, applying semiconductor diodes,
demonstrating understanding of transistors, applying special semiconductor devices, and
Performing rectification
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply semiconductor theory
2. Apply semiconductor diodes
3. Demonstrate understanding of transistors
4. Apply Special semiconductor devices
5. Perform rectification

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Apply semiconductor  Meaning of terms  Observation
theory  Types of materials  Oral questioning
 Insulators  Written tests
 Conductors
 Semiconductors
 Semiconductor materials
 Types of semiconductors materials
 Intrinsic and Extrinsic

2. Apply semiconductor  Meaning of terms  Written tests

diodes  P-N juction  Oral questioning
 Semiconductor diodes
 Foreward and reverse Characteristics
 Types of semicondctor diodes
 Application of semiconductors diodes
3. Demonstrate  Bipolar junction transistors  Observation
understanding of  Operation of NPN and PNP  Oral questioning
transistors  Field effect transistors  Written tests
 Operation N and P channels

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Types of FETs
 BJTs and FETs biasing
 BJTs and FETs configuration
 Characteristics of transistors
 Gain of transistors
 DC/AC load lines
4. Apply Special  Meaning of terms  Observation
semiconductor devices  Types of special semiconductor devices  Oral questioning
 UJT  Written tests
 SCR
 LASCR
 TRIAC
 DIAC
 SCS
 Application of special semiconductor
devices
5. Perform rectification  Meaning of Terms  Written tests
 Classification of rectifiers  Oral questioning
 Types of rectifiers
 Application of rectifiers

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Discussions
 Site visits
 On-job-training
 Charts and Audio-visual presentations
Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Printers
 Cameras
 Phones
 Stationery

SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/05/5/A
Relationship to Occupational Standards

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 This unit addresses the unit of competency: Security System Installation

Duration of Unit: 50 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required in installing of security systems. Competencies
includes; Marking out of security systems zones, laying system cables, mounting accessories,
terminate system cables and testing of the system.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Mark out security system zones or call points
2. Lay system cables
3. Mount accessories
4. Terminate system cables
5. Test security system

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Mark out security  Meaning of zones in security system  Oral questioning
system zones and call  Types of security systems e.g  Written tests
points  CCTV  Practical tests
 Alarms
 Electric Fence
 Marking, Piping and fixing tools e.g
 Scribers
 Pliers
 Connectors
 Importance of marking
2. Lay system cables  Types of cables in security system  Observation
 Factors to consider in security system cable  Written tests
laying  Oral questioning
 Segregation in cable laying
 Importance segregations
3. Mount Accessories  Meaning of terms  Observation
 Accessories used in security system e.g  Oral questioning
 Smoke sensors  Written tests
 Vibration sensors
 Security cameras

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Transmitters
 Receivers
 Cameras
 Bell circuits
 Intruder alarm
 Fire alarm
 Call and alarm circuits
 Wiring security system
 Security system control panels
 Insulation classes of enclosures e.g.
 IP 44 ( Ingress protection)
 IP 55
 IP 65
 IP 66
 IP 67
4. Terminate System  Meaning of termination  Observation
cables  Meaning of Terms  Oral questioning
 Importance of termination  Written tests
 Cable lugging
 Tools used in cable termination e.g.
 Connectors
 Strip Knife
5. Test Security system  Meaning Testing  Oral questioning
 Types of tests in security system e.g  Written tests
 Insulation test  Practical test
 Short circuit test
 Continuity test
 Arming and disarming tests

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Drawing instruments
 Computer
 Stationery

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 SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/06/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Install Solar System

Duration of Unit: 30 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to install solar system. Competencies includes;
mounting solar panel, fixing solar system components, laying cables, terminating electrical and
testing of a solar installation system.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Mount solar Panel
2. Fix solar system accessories
3. Lay out Electrical cables
4. Terminate Electrical cables
5. Test and inspect solar system installation

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Meaning of Terms e.g.  Observation
1. Mount Solar panel
 Slanting angle  Oral questioning
 Panel Ratings  Practical tests
 Solar panel positioning  Written tests
 Types of Solar panels e.g.
 PV Solar
 Vacuum tube
 Monocrystalline
 Polycrystalline
 Factors to consider in solar
panel Selection and installation
 Methods of solar panel connection  Observation
2. Fix solar system

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  Parallel and series  Oral questioning
components
 Solar panel components  Written tests
 Charger controller
 Inverters
 Solar batteries
 Cables
 Types of charge controllers e.g.
 Pulse width Modulated
 Maximum power point tracking.
 Simple one or two stage controls
 Cable laying tools  Observation
3. Lay Electrical
 Cable segregation  Oral questioning
cables
 Cable labelling  Practical tests
 Written tests

 Meaning of terms  Observation

4. Terminate Electrical
 Cable lugging  Oral questioning
cables
 Cable connectors  Practical tests
 Written tests

 Meaning of test  Observation

5. Test Solar system
 Types of tests  Oral questioning
installation
 Insulation resistant test  Practical tests
 Short circuit test  Written tests
 Ring circuit test
 Continuity test
 Earth continuity test
 Firmness test

Suggested Methods of instruction

 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job-training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Set of screw drivers
 Set of spanners and wrenches
 Power tools

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  Cutting tools
 Pliers
 Lifting and tensioning tools
 Tool box
 Phase tester
 PPE –hand gloves, dust coat, dust masks
 Multimeter
 Clamp meter
 Earth electrode resistance meter
 Phase sequence meter
 Stationery
 Cables
 Lubricants
 Service parts

ELECTRICAL BREAKDOWN MAINTENANCE

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/PO/CR/07/5/A
Relationship to Occupational Standards

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This unit addresses the unit of competency: Conduct Electrical Breakdown Maintenance

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to conduct breakdown maintenance of an electrical
installation. The competencies include; Identifying the system failure, preparing the list of tools,
equipment and materials, Troubleshooting the cause of failure, repairing the system, testing the
system, and documenting the maintenance report.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify system failure

2. Prepare list of tools, equipment, and materials
3. Troubleshoot cause of failure
4. Repair the system
5. Test the system
6. Document maintenance report
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Outcome Content Suggested

Assessment Methods
 Gathering information  Oral questioning
1. Identify system
 Principle of operation  Written tests
failure
 Visual inspection  Observation
 Interview of users
 Types of failures e.g
 Partial
 Total
 Electrical
 Mechanical
 Referring to as-built drawings,
Manuals
2. Prepare list of tools,  Identification of tools, equipment and  Observation
materials for troubleshooting and  Oral questioning
equipment and
repair/replace  Practical tests
materials
 Specification of tools e.g  Written tests
troubleshooting tools.
 Safety standards  Oral questioning
3. Troubleshoot cause
 PPE  Practical tests
of failure.

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  Troubleshooting procedure  Written tests
 Conducting fault diagnosis e.g.
 Open circuit
 Short circuit
 Earth fault
 Mechanical fault
 Recording of system failure results
 Parameters e.g.
 Voltage
 Current
 Resistance
 Repair/Replace  Observation
4. Repair the system
 Meaning  Oral questioning
 Isolating the faulty part  Practical tests
 Conducting repair/replace  Written tests
activities
 Recording repair activities
 Waste disposal
 Identification of test and test points  Practical tests
5. Test the system
 Test parameters e.g.  Observation
 Voltage  Oral questioning
 Resistance
 Current
 Testing, documenting results and
maintenance report writing
 Maintenance report  Written tests
6. Document
 Preparation of maintenance report  Oral questioning
maintenance report
 Filing of maintenance report  Practical tests
 Importance of maintenance reports.

Suggested Methods of Instructions

 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job-training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources
 Set of screw drivers
 Pliers

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  Phase testers
 Multimeter
 PPE –hand gloves, dust coat, dust masks
 Multimeter
 Clamp meter
 Earth electrode resistance meter
 Phase sequence meter
 Stationery
 Cables
 Lubricants
 Service parts

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