TRAINING REGULATIONS

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE NC II

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS SECTOR

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City, Metro Manila
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TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE NC II

SECTION 1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE NC II

QUALIFICATION

The Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II Qualification consists of

competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to install and maintain
electrical wiring, lighting and related equipment and systems where the voltage does
not exceed 600 volts in residential houses/buildings.

This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of Electrical and

Electronics sector as shown in Annex A.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

CODE NO. BASIC COMPETENCIES

500311105 Participate in workplace communication
500311106 Work in a team environment
500311107 Practice career professionalism
500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures

CODE NO. COMMON COMPETENCIES

ELC311205 Use Hand Tools
ELC311201 Perform Mensuration and Calculation
ELC311202 Prepare and Interpret Technical Drawing
ELC311204 Apply Quality Standards
ELC311206 Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and Electronic Circuits

CODE NO. CORE COMPETENCIES

ELC741301 Perform roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for
single-phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
ELC741302 Install electrical protective devices for distribution, power,
lighting, auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding systems
ELC741303 Install wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting
fixtures/switches, and auxiliary outlets

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

 Building-Wiring Electrician
 Residential/Commercial-Wiring Electrician
 Maintenance Electrician

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : INSTALL WIRING DEVICES OF FLOOR AND WALL

MOUNTED OUTLETS, LIGHTING FIXTURE/SWITCHES
AND AUXILLIARY OUTLETS

UNIT CODE : ELC741303

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : 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.

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED

Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
1. Select  Blue print reading  Interpreting plans
wiring
1.1 Drawings are read and
interpreted to determine job  Materials and details
devices specification  Handling of
requirements
 Types and uses of materials, tools and
1.2 Correct type and quantity of
electrical wiring equipment
wiring devices and
devices, tools and  Communication
consumable items are
equipment (written and oral)
identified in line with job
requirements  Proper PPEs  Selecting wiring
devices
1.3 Tools and equipment are
selected in line with job
requirements
1.4 Correct PPE are identified
and selected in line with
safety requirements

2. Install wiring
2.1 Safety procedures are  Installation  Applying methods
devices procedures of and techniques in
followed based on safety
regulations various wiring various type of
2.2 Correct procedures for devices wiring devices
installation of wiring  DOLE Department  Checking and
devices are performed in Order No. 13 s. conforming the
line with job requirements 1998 Guidelines installation based
2.3 Schedule of work is followed Governing on job
based on agreed time, Occupational Safety requirement
quality standard and and Health in the
minimum wastage Construction
2.4 Further instructions are Industry
sought if unplanned  PEC requirement
events or conditions occur regarding installation
2.5 On-going checking of quality of wiring devices
of work is done in
accordance with instructions
and requirements.

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated in REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
the Range of Variables
3. Install 3.1 Safety procedures are  Types of lighting  Applying methods
lighting followed fixtures and and techniques in
fixture/ 3.2 Correct procedures for installation various type of
switches installation of lighting technique lighting fixtures/
fixtures/switches are  Installation switches
performed in line with job procedures of  Checking and
requirements various lighting conforming the
3.3 Schedule of work is followed fixtures/switches installation based
to ensure work is completed  Ratings of lighting on job
in an agreed time, to a fixture requirement
quality standard and with a  DOLE Department  Installing lighting
minimum waste Order No. 13 s. fixture and switches
3.4 Further instructions are 1998 Guidelines
sought from a supervisor if Governing
unplanned events or Occupational Safety
conditions occur and Health in the
3.5 On-going checks of quality of Construction
work are undertaken in Industry
accordance with instructions  PEC requirement
and requirements regarding installation
of various lighting
fixtures/switches

4. Notify 4.1 Final checks are made to  Processes,  Performing

completion ensure that work conforms Operations, Systems commissioning
of work with instructions and to o Maintenance of activity
requirements tools
4.2 Supervisor is notified upon o Storage of tools
completion of work  Checked and
4.3 Tools, equipment and any conformed the
surplus resources and installation based on
materials are, where job requirement
appropriate, cleaned,  Good housekeeping
checked and returned to
storage in accordance with
established procedures
4.4 Work area is cleaned and
made safe

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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Wiring devices and 1.1 Wiring devices
consumable items 1.1.1 Floor outlet
1.1.2 Ground fault current interrupting device
1.1.3 Grounding type convenience outlet
1.1.4 Light switches
1.2 Consumable items
1.2.1 Wire nut
1.2.2 Electrical tape
1.2.3 rubber tape
2. Tools and equipment 2.1 Pliers
2.2 Screwdrivers
2.3 Wire splicers
2.4 Electrician knives
3. Personal protective May include but not limited to:
equipment (PPE) 3.1 Working gloves
3.2 Safety shoes
3.3 Hard hat
4. Safety procedures Includes Safety procedures in:
4.1 Philippine Electrical Code
4.2 Safety standards
5. Installation of wiring 5.1 Horizontally and vertically aligned
devices 5.2 No gap between plate cover and wall
5.3 Wire cut to requirement
5.4 All bolts tightened for rigid mounting
6 Installation of lighting 6.1 Lamps
fixtures/switches - Horizontally aligned against wall
- No gap between ceiling and lighting fixture
base
- Wiring at junction box cut to requirement as
required
- Lamps securely mounted
6.2 Spotlights
- Horizontally aligned against wall
- No gap between ceiling and lighting fixture
base
- Wiring at junction box cut to requirement as
required
- Floodlights/spotlights securely mounted
6.3 Track Lights
- Wiring at junction box cut to requirement as
required
- Track light mounted securely
6.4 Perimeter Lighting
- Perimeter lighting installed as per plan/shop
- Foundation constructed as per plan
- Fixture wired and tested
- Fixture mounted to pole

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

competency 1.1 Correctly interpreted work instructions
1.1 Selected appropriate tools, equipment and
materials for installing wiring devices and lighting
fixtures/switches and auxiliary outlet
1.3 Selected and used correct PPE
1.2 Demonstrated correct procedures for installation
of wiring devices and lighting fixtures/switches
1.5 Followed safety procedures/protocol
1.6 Cleaned worksite, tools and equipment
1.7 Stored surplus materials

2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:

2.1 Workplace location
2.2 Tools and equipment appropriate for installation of
wiring devices and lighting fixtures/switches
2.3 Materials relevant to the proposed activity
2.4 Drawings and specifications relevant to the task

3. Methods of Competency must be assessed through:

Assessment 3.1 Direct observation of application of tasks
3.2 Questions related to underpinning knowledge
3.3 Demonstration/Practical activity
3.4 Written test

4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or

Assessment in a simulated workplace setting
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while the tasks are
being undertaken either individually or as part of a
team under limited supervisions

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SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

These standard arrangement are developed to give technical and

vocational education and training (TVET) provides information and guidance on
important requirements needed when designing training programs for Electrical
Installation and Maintenance NC II.

These include information on curriculum design, training delivery, trainee

entry requirements, tools and equipment, training facilities and trainer’s
qualification.

3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN

TESDA shall provide the training on the development of competency-

based curricula to training providers. This will equip them with needed knowledge
and skills in developing their own curricula based on the components mentioned
below.

Delivery of knowledge requirements for the basic, common and core units
of competency specifically in the areas of mathematics, science/technology,
communication/language and other academic subjects shall be contextualized.
To this end, TVET providers shall develop a Contextual Learning Matrix (CLM) to
accompany their curricula.

Course Title: Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC Level: NC II

Nominal Training Hours:

18 Hours (Basic competencies)
24 Hours (Common competencies)
154 Hours (Core competencies)
Total: 196 Hours

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip individuals with operational skills in

Electrical Installation & Maintenance NC level II particularly in installing and
maintaining electrical wiring, lighting and related equipment/systems in residential
houses/buildings where the voltage does not exceed 600 volts.

To complete the course, all units prescribed for this qualification must be
achieved:

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 Assessment Nominal
Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodologies
Methods Duration
3. Install wiring 3.1 Select wiring  Determine materials specification  Lecture  Written test or 4 hours
devices of floor devices  Identify types and usage of electrical wiring  Demonstration examination
and wall mounted devices and consumable items  Modular (self-  Direct
outlets, lighting  Interpret electrical drawing and wiring paced) observation and
fixtures/switches diagram.  Dualized-training questioning
and auxiliary  Describe function of every devices used in  Group discussion  Demonstration
outlets the line/job requirements  PowerPoint/Video (able to impart
 Check and quantify the item needed in the presentation knowledge and
job requirement. skills)
 Check the required rating based on its
 Project method
specification in accordance with standard.
 Practical Lab/
Exercises
3.2 Install wiring  Read and familiarize:  Lecture  Written test or 16 hours
devices o Setting of lay-out and dimension of  Demonstration examination
electrical drawing or wiring diagram.  Modular (self-  Direct
o Materials specification as per job paced) observation and
requirements.  Dualized-training questioning
o Proper installation of wiring devices.  Group discussion
o Good housekeeping.  Demonstration
 PowerPoint/Video (able to impart
 Apply methods and techniques in
presentation knowledge and
installation of various type of wiring
skills)
devices
 Practice proper handling of materials,  Project method
tools and equipment  Practical Lab/
 Perform the installation economically. Exercises

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Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodologies
Methods Duration
3.3 Install lighting  Read and familiarize:  Lecture  Written test or 16 hours
fixtures/switches o Guidelines Governing Occupational  Demonstration examination
Safety and Health in the Construction  Modular (self-  Direct
Industry. paced) observation and
o Types and usage of different lighting  Dualized-training questioning
fixtures/switches  Group discussion  Demonstration
 Perform procedures for installation of
 PowerPoint/Video (able to impart
lighting fixture/switches
presentation knowledge and
 Perform selection of lighting fixtures/
skills)
switches as per job requirements
 Practice good housekeeping  Project method
 Interpret plans and details  Practical Lab/
 Practice proper handling of materials, tools Exercises
and equipment
 Apply methods and techniques in various
types of lighting fixtures/ switches
 Check and conform the installation based
on job requirement

3.4 Notify completion of  Describe Processes, Operations, Systems  Lecture  Written test or 4 hours
work o Maintenance of tools  Demonstration examination
o Storage of tools  Modular (self-  Direct
 Check and conform the installation based paced) observation and
on job requirement  Dualized-training questioning
 Practice good housekeeping  Group discussion  Demonstration
 Perform commissioning activities (able to impart
knowledge and
skills)
 Practical Lab/
Exercises

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