DESCRIPTION | This Certificate in Electrical Installation course is designed to equip electrical Craft person with the competencies required to plan, install, test, maintain and repair different types of electrical installations. The activities involved include the installation types ranging from domestic to commercial of the single-phase type. |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | KCSE D |
EXAMINATION BODIES | KNEC |
UNITS IN EACH MODULE | Mathematics Applied Geometry Communication Life Skills ICT Entrepreneurship Electrical Installation Trade Theory Course Work Project Electrical Installation Trade Practice Science |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | Lab technicians Hardware engineer Web developer Network architect Electrical engineer |
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
WHAT WILL I LEARN? | Differentiate between the various types and sizes of cables used in residential electrical installations and being able to select the appropriate cable for a particular application. Perform basic practical competencies in electrical installation including stripping of conductors, bending of conduits, installation of trunking, wiring of plugs and outlets. Interprete various wiring schematic diagrams and connect simple lighting and power circuits such as one-way, two –way and intermediate switching circuits, distribution panel with receptacle outlets, photocell controlled lighting circuit. Identify and applying various regulations as it applies to electrical installation and using the multi-meter tester to perform various circuit tests (polarity, continuity, voltage). |
Tuition Fee | Ksh. 18, 000 |
DURATION | 2 years certificate. |