Certificate in Electrical Technician Course
🎯 Course Objective
To provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems safely in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
🧑🏫 MODULE 1: Introduction to Electrical Technology
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Electricity
- Career Opportunities for Electrical Technicians
- Electrical Safety Rules
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Electrical Hazards and Prevention
- Basic Electrical Terms
Practical
- Safety demonstrations
- Identifying electrical tools and equipment
⚡ MODULE 2: Fundamentals of Electricity
Topics Covered
- Voltage, Current, Resistance
- Ohm’s Law
- Electrical Power and Energy
- AC and DC Current
- Conductors and Insulators
- Series and Parallel Circuits
Practical
- Measuring voltage, current, and resistance
- Building simple circuits
🔧 MODULE 3: Electrical Tools & Measuring Instruments
Topics Covered
- Screwdrivers and Pliers
- Wire Strippers
- Test Pens
- Multimeters
- Clamp Meters
- Insulation Testers (Megger)
Practical
- Safe use of testing equipment
- Electrical measurements
🏠 MODULE 4: Domestic Wiring Installation
Topics Covered
- Types of Electrical Wiring
- House Wiring Systems
- Wiring Regulations
- Lighting Circuits
- Socket Circuits
- Distribution Boards (DB)
Practical
- One-way switch circuit
- Two-way switch circuit
- Socket outlet installation
- Distribution board wiring
💡 MODULE 5: Lighting & Electrical Accessories
Topics Covered
- Types of Lamps and Lighting Systems
- LED Lighting Technology
- Switches and Sockets
- Ceiling Fans
- Exhaust Fans
Practical
- Installation and testing of lighting systems
- Fan installation
🔋 MODULE 6: Earthing & Electrical Protection
Topics Covered
- Importance of Earthing
- Earthing Systems
- Fuses
- MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)
- RCCB / ELCB Protection Devices
Practical
- Earthing installation
- MCB and RCCB testing
⚙️ MODULE 7: Motors and Motor Controls
Topics Covered
- Types of Electric Motors
- Single-Phase Motors
- Three-Phase Motors
- Motor Starters
- Motor Protection
Practical
- Motor connection and testing
- Starter wiring
🏭 MODULE 8: Industrial Electrical Systems
Topics Covered
- Industrial Wiring Methods
- Cable Selection
- Conduits and Trunking
- Control Circuits
- Industrial Safety Procedures
Practical
- Industrial panel wiring
- Cable installation
🔍 MODULE 9: Electrical Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Topics Covered
- Fault Finding Techniques
- Short Circuits
- Open Circuits
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Repairs
Practical
- Troubleshooting common electrical faults
- Repair exercises
☀️ MODULE 10: Introduction to Solar Power Systems
Topics Covered
- Solar Energy Basics
- Solar Panels
- Charge Controllers
- Batteries and Inverters
- Solar System Installation
Practical
- Basic solar system setup
📋 MODULE 11: Electrical Drawings & Reading Plans
Topics Covered
- Electrical Symbols
- Wiring Diagrams
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Reading Building Electrical Plans
Practical
- Prepare simple wiring diagrams
- Interpret electrical layouts
🎓 FINAL PRACTICAL PROJECT
Students will complete:
Project 1
Domestic house wiring installation
Project 2
Distribution board wiring and testing
Project 3
Motor wiring and troubleshooting
Project 4
Basic solar power installation
🏆 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
✅ Understand electrical principles and safety procedures
✅ Install domestic electrical wiring systems
✅ Use electrical testing instruments correctly
✅ Install and maintain lighting and power systems
✅ Wire and troubleshoot electrical motors
✅ Read and interpret electrical drawings
✅ Perform electrical maintenance and repairs
✅ Assist in solar power installations
📜 Certification
Certificate in Electrical Technician
Issued by Novus Institute of Higher Studies