ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (6 MONTHS) COURSE OUTLINE For Persons with Minimal or No Experience in Electricity: 86 Days (6 months PT - 3days/week Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) For Graduates, Undergraduates and Electricians who require Practical Experience and Further Certification: 6 months PT – Saturdays Only – Chapter Topic 1 Introduction: Electrical History, Sources, Effects and Uses Of Electricity 2 Safety: Safety Precautions, Electrical Shock, Prevention And Treatment, Fire Extinguishers 3 Fundamentals of Electricity: Work, Power, Energy, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Watts etc. Ohm’s Law 4 Tools: Basic tools and measuring instruments 5 Conductors And Insulators: Types, Materials, Cables, Rating 6 Electrical Accessories: Basic accessories and switchgear (circuit breakers etc.) 7 Circuits For Point Of Light Controlled By One Switch 8 Wiring Systems: Types and Regulations 9 Earthing 10 Surge Protection 11 Electrical Symbols 12 Electrical Drawings: Architectural drawings, Wiring plans etc. 13 Circuit Determination 14 Load Estimation and Costing 15 Distribution Board 16 Insight into the Generation , Transmission, Distribution Of Electricity 17 Transformers 18 Meters Page 1 of 2 Developed by Field of Skills Dreams Academy VTE and Schneider Electric, supported by LECAN (Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria) and UNILAG Consult Chapter 19 20-23 Topic Ceiling Fan Circuit Diagram Wiring Diagrams: Points of light controlled by one and several switches; Fluorescent lamp; Socket outlet in ring; Two Bedroom Apartment with AC, cooker and water heater circuits… 24 Illumination And Luminaries: Nature Of Light, Law Of Illumination, Sources Of Light, Lighting schemes 25 Advanced Wiring Systems using Conduit and Trunking 26 Inspection, Testing, and Commissioning 27 Maintenance Of Electrical Installations: Types of Maintenance, Quality Control… 28 Maintenance of Home Appliances: Electric Iron, Fans, Cooker, Kettle, Blender 29 Battery Charging and Maintenance 30 Inverters and UPS 31 Generators 32 Motors 33 Low Voltage Panels 34 Entrepreneurship There will be three individual wiring projects to be conducted outside the class, which will be graded as part of the evaluation. Short quizzes will be given regularly at the beginning of sessions as part of the evaluation, as well as full-session tests. At the end of the course, a “Partners Day” will be organized with interactive sessions with various partners to provide insight into career options. Certificates, donations and awards will be presented on this day. After the course, students will be released for internships or apprenticeship programs with licensed electrical contractors from LECAN. Page 2 of 2 Developed by Field of Skills Dreams Academy VTE and Schneider Electric, supported by LECAN (Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria) and UNILAG Consult