Course Overview
The Electrical Works & Installation course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to equip participants with the technical skills required to install, test, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems for residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings. The course combines electrical theory with extensive practical training in wiring systems, electrical distribution, lighting installation, circuit protection, earthing, motor control, renewable energy integration, and electrical safety in accordance with national electrical codes and industry standards.
Participants will gain practical experience in reading electrical drawings, installing conduits and cables, wiring distribution boards, fitting electrical accessories, testing installations, diagnosing faults, and preparing project documentation. Through workshop sessions and real installation projects, learners will develop the competence to execute safe, reliable, and code-compliant electrical installations for modern construction projects.
Duration: 4 Weeks (20 Training Days)
Tuition: KES 50,000/=
Course Requirements
Participants should have:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- An interest in electrical installation, construction, or building services.
- No prior experience in electrical installation is required.
- Basic knowledge of mathematics and construction tools is an added advantage.
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including insulated gloves, safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and protective clothing.
- A notebook, calculator, measuring tape, and basic electrical hand tools for practical sessions.
- Willingness to participate in intensive workshop and site-based practical training.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation layouts.
- Identify electrical materials, cables, accessories, and installation equipment.
- Install conduit, trunking, cable trays, and wiring systems.
- Wire lighting, socket outlet, and power circuits for residential and commercial buildings.
- Install and wire distribution boards, protective devices, and earthing systems.
- Perform electrical testing, inspection, fault diagnosis, and commissioning.
- Install electrical systems for lighting, motors, pumps, and selected appliances.
- Apply electrical safety procedures and comply with national electrical codes.
- Estimate electrical materials, labor, and project costs.
- Complete electrical installation projects that meet professional industry standards.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Installation
- Fundamentals of electricity
- Electrical quantities and units
- Electrical installation terminology
- Types of electrical installations
- Electrical codes and standards
- Tools and testing equipment
- Workplace safety and PPE
Practical Exercise
Identify electrical tools, materials, and PPE, and demonstrate safe electrical work practices.
Module 2: Electrical Drawings and Wiring Diagrams
- Reading electrical drawings
- Electrical symbols
- Wiring layouts
- Single-line diagrams
- Circuit diagrams
- Cable schedules
- Material planning
Practical Exercise
Interpret electrical drawings and prepare a wiring layout for a residential building.
Module 3: Electrical Cables and Wiring Systems
- Cable types and applications
- Cable sizing
- Wire color coding
- Conduit installation
- PVC conduit systems
- Surface wiring
- Concealed wiring
Practical Exercise
Install conduits and pull cables according to an approved wiring layout.
Module 4: Lighting Installation
- Lighting circuits
- One-way switching
- Two-way switching
- Intermediate switching
- LED lighting systems
- Outdoor lighting
- Lighting controls
Practical Exercise
Install and wire multiple lighting circuits with different switching arrangements.
Module 5: Socket Outlets and Power Circuits
- Socket outlet installation
- Ring circuits
- Radial circuits
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- Cooker circuits
- Water heater circuits
- Load balancing
Practical Exercise
Install and test socket outlet and power circuits.
Module 6: Distribution Boards and Circuit Protection
- Consumer units
- Distribution boards
- Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)
- Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
- Residual Current Circuit Breakers with Overcurrent Protection (RCBOs)
- Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
- Circuit labeling
Practical Exercise
Assemble, wire, and commission a distribution board.
Module 7: Earthing and Lightning Protection
- Earthing principles
- Earthing systems
- Earth electrodes
- Bonding
- Lightning protection systems
- Earth resistance testing
- Safety verification
Practical Exercise
Install and test an earthing and bonding system.
Module 8: Electrical Testing and Inspection
- Continuity testing
- Insulation resistance testing
- Polarity testing
- Earth fault loop impedance
- Functional testing
- Inspection checklists
- Documentation
Practical Exercise
Inspect and test a completed electrical installation using professional testing instruments.
Module 9: Electrical Fault Finding and Maintenance
- Fault diagnosis
- Short circuits
- Open circuits
- Earth faults
- Overloading
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
Practical Exercise
Diagnose and repair common electrical faults in a simulated installation.
Module 10: Motor and Pump Installation
- Electric motors
- Motor starters
- Pump wiring
- Motor protection
- Control circuits
- Isolation procedures
- Maintenance
Practical Exercise
Install and wire a single-phase motor and water pump.
Module 11: Commercial Electrical Installations
- Office electrical systems
- Retail electrical systems
- Three-phase installations
- Cable trays
- Trunking systems
- Emergency lighting
- Power distribution
Practical Exercise
Install a commercial electrical distribution system.
Module 12: Renewable Energy Integration
- Introduction to solar PV systems
- Solar components
- Inverters
- Charge controllers
- Battery systems
- Grid-connected systems
- Basic solar wiring
Practical Exercise
Install and wire a basic solar-powered electrical system.
Module 13: Smart Home and Building Electrical Systems
- Smart switches
- Motion sensors
- Lighting automation
- Smart sockets
- Security systems
- Door access systems
- Building automation basics
Practical Exercise
Install and configure selected smart electrical devices.
Module 14: Electrical Quality Control and Compliance
- Installation inspection
- Compliance verification
- Load calculations
- Voltage drop assessment
- Documentation
- Defect identification
- Final certification procedures
Practical Exercise
Conduct a quality inspection and compliance assessment of an electrical installation.
Module 15: Material Estimation and Project Costing
- Quantity take-offs
- Cable estimation
- Accessory schedules
- Labor costing
- Equipment costing
- Quotations
- Project scheduling
Practical Exercise
Prepare a bill of quantities and cost estimate for an electrical installation project.
Module 16: Residential Electrical Installation Project
- Wiring residential buildings
- Lighting installation
- Socket installation
- Distribution board installation
- Earthing
- Testing
- Client handover
Practical Exercise
Complete the electrical installation for a residential housing unit.
Module 17: Commercial Electrical Installation Project
- Office buildings
- Hotels
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Shopping centers
- Three-phase systems
- Commercial commissioning
Practical Exercise
Install and commission a commercial electrical system.
Module 18: Integrated Electrical Installation Project
- Project planning
- Material management
- Wiring installation
- Testing
- Fault correction
- Commissioning
- Documentation
Practical Exercise
Execute a complete electrical installation from first fix through final commissioning.
Module 19: Capstone Electrical Installation Project
- Client requirements analysis
- Electrical design interpretation
- Material planning
- Installation sequencing
- Testing and commissioning
- Cost estimation
- Project documentation
Practical Exercise
Complete a full electrical installation project for a residential or commercial building, including conduit installation, wiring, lighting, power circuits, distribution boards, earthing, testing, commissioning, and project documentation.
Module 20: Final Project Presentation and Assessment
- Project presentation
- Installation review
- System performance evaluation
- Compliance assessment
- Cost analysis
- Portfolio development
- Career opportunities in electrical installation and building services
Practical Exercise
Present and demonstrate a completed electrical installation project, showcasing proficiency in electrical drawings, wiring systems, lighting installation, power distribution, circuit protection, testing, fault diagnosis, commissioning, project costing, and compliance with professional electrical installation standards.