CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector

ELECTRICAL POWER

Job Area

SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

Competency Unit Title

SINGLE PHASE WIRING

Single phase wiring covering the scope of competency to carry out wiring activities for Single Phase based on drawing given by
utilizing wiring tools, equipment and materials in compliance with Electrical Act 1990, Electrical Regulation 1994 and other related
rules and regulations body and statutory requirements. The personnel who are competent in the single phase electrical wiring must
be able to interpret single phase wiring specifications and procedures, single phase wiring requirement, carry out wiring activities,
earthing system installation and carry out continuity, polarity, insulation and resistance testing on the single phase wiring system.

Competency Unit Descriptor

Competency
Type

Competency Unit Code

Work Activities
1. Identify single
phase wiring
specifications and
procedures

Related Knowledge
i.
ii.
iii.

iv.

v.

vi.

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Procedure of site visit and

evaluation/survey
Technique to produce
layout drawing
Various type of conductor:
Copper
Aluminum
Various types of cable:
XLPE/SCT/PVC
PVC/PVC
PVC/SWA/PVC
XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable colour coding
according to MS IEC 60364
Standard
Various type of protection
devices:
MCB,MCCB

Applied Skills

Core

Level

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

2
Training
Hours
24 hours

Training
Duration
Delivery
Mode
Lecture

576

Credit
Hours
Assessment Criteria

i. Wiring route and

inspection fitting and
accessories corrected
ii. Correct polarity and
connection determined

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

vii.

viii.

ix.

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RCCB/ELCB
Fuse
Types of single phase
wiring
Surface wiring
Conceal wiring
Conduit wiring
Conceal conduit Wiring
Ducting wiring
Trunking/ Casing
Cable tray
Underground
Suitable fitting and
accessories
Switches
Power Point (S/S/ 13A)
Electrical Act & Regulation
and Standard
Energy Commission Act
2001
Electricity Supply Act
1990 (Act 447)
Electrical Regulation
1994
MS 1936: 2006 / IEC
60364
MS 1979: 2007 (COP)
Electrical Installation of
Buildings Code of
practice (COP)
Based on latest

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

x.

xi.

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Delivery
Mode

48 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

instruction by regulatory
body
Occupational Safety &
Health Act 514 (OSHA)
1994
Authorisation requirement
to access site such as:
Green card
Safety passport
i.

ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

viii.

Determine procedure to
carry out site visit and
evaluation
Determine location of
the wiring route
Determine types of
wiring
Determine types of
protection devices
Determine types of
conductor
Determine types of
cable
Determine suitable
fitting and accessories
Determine Authorisation
requirement to access site

Attitude:
i.
Meticulous
ii.
Housekeeping

Safety:
i.
Use appropriate
PPE during carry

20

Training
Hours

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

2. Identify single
phase wiring tools,
equipment and
materials

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

i.

Single phase Wiring

procedure
ii.
Single phase Wiring
preparation
iii.
Single phase Wiring
inspection
iv.
Wiring tools, equipment
and materials
i. Acquire single phase wiring
works
ii. Select & use single phase
wiring tools equipment
needed
iii. Select & fix electrical
accessories
iv. Select & fix electrical fittings
v. Select wiring tools,
equipment and materials

3. Carry out wiring

activities

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Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
out wiring
practical
ii.
Safety tools &
equipment in
proper order

i. Electrical hand tools

ii. Types of electrical equipment
& materials

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

20 hours

Lecture

44 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

32 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

i. Correct various type of

tools used
ii. Correct devices cable
used

Attitude:
i.
Handle wiring
tools with care
Safety:
i.
Ensure wiring
tools in good
working condition
i.

Wiring activities
conducted according
to correct procedure

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

iii. Single phase wiring Standard

Operating Procedure
iv. Cable marking technique
v. Types of cable size and
polarity
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Types of earthing
Function of earthing
Earthing procedure
Electrical symbol
Building structure
Electrical hand tools
Electrical equipment &

Assessment Criteria

ii.

i.

4. Carry out single

phase earthing
system installation

Delivery
Mode

Setup safe working

area
Conduct single phase
wiring according layout plan
and location wiring line
Identify cable marking
Identify cable size &
polarity
Check all fitting &
accessories connected to
earthing

48 hours

Installation and
connection wiring
identified
iii.
All the earthing
cable connected to
Demonstration,
frame earthing
Observation &
correctly
Practical

Attitude:
i.
Ensure no
wastage of cable
Safety:
i.
Use appropriate
PPE during
wiring activities
ii.
Ensure safety
tools &
equipment in
proper order

24 hours

Lecture

i. Single phase earthing

system conducted
ii. Earthing system tested

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

materials
viii.
Electrical earthing
accessories & fitting
ix.
Earthing layout
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Determine types of
earting
Determine function of
earthing
Install Distribution Fuse
Board (DFB) consumer unit
to earth rod
Connect main frame
electrical equipment to earth
Test earthing system
Construct earthing
layout

50 hours

Attitude:
i.
Ensure no wastage
of cable
Safety:
i.
Use appropriate
PPE during wiring
activities
Ensure safety tools
& equipment in
proper order

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Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

5. Carry out single

phase Distribution
Board (DB)
(metallic or
insulated)
installation

Related Knowledge
i.
ii.

iii.
iv.
v.

Applied Skills

Distribution Board
(metallic or insulated)
Tools and equipment for
single phase Distribution
Board (metallic or insulated)
installation
Wiring drawing
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) for testing
instrument
Types of electrical
system
testing, such as: Insulation resistance test
Polarity test
Continuity test
i.
ii.
iii.

iv.
v.

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Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Select and use correct

wiring materials
Select and use wiring
tools and equipment needed
Carry out various
method of Consumer
surface single phase wiring
Domestic surface wiring
Concealed wiring
Conduit wiring
Trunking wiring
Carry out wiring work
according to wiring drawing
Execute electrical
testing on wiring system

Attitude:
i.
Housekeeping
working area after

Training
Hours
24 hours

Delivery
Mode
Lecture

50 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Assessment Criteria
i.

Neatness of
wiring checked
ii.
Cable terminated
consumer unit
iii.
Cable terminated
to fitting and
accessories
iv.
Continuity,
polarity, insulation
resistance tested

Work Activities

6. Carry out fitting

and accessories
installation

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
wiring activities
Safety:
i.
Use appropriate
PPE during carry
out earthing
works
ii.
Safety tools &
equipment in
proper order

i.

Single phase wiring

drawing
ii. Types of electrical
accessories
iii. Types of electrical fittings
iv. Procedure to terminate
cables, accessories and
fittings
i.

Determine location for

fitting and accessories
installation
ii.
Select and fix electrical
accessories
iii.
Select and fix electrical
fittings
iv.
Terminate cables,
accessories and fittings

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Attitude:
i.
Housekeeping
working area
after wiring
activities
Safety:
i.
Use appropriate
PPE during carry
out installation

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

24 hours

Lecture

52 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Assessment Criteria

i.

Cable terminated
to fitting and
accessories

Work Activities

7. Carry out wiring

system visual
inspection

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
works
ii.
Ensure safety
tools &
equipment in
proper order

i.

Visual inspection
Wiring drawing according
to SOP
iii.
Wiring connection

16 hours

Lecture

Types of
circuit/connection
ii.
Electrical Testing
Insulation resistance test
(IRT)
Polarity test
Earthing continuity test
Earthing test
o Earth resistance test
o Earth loop
impedance test
iii.
Testing instrument
standard operating

i.

36 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

16 hours

Lecture

Visual inspection
conducted
Fault identified

Attitude:

i.

i.

Assessment Criteria

ii.
Execute visual
inspection on wiring system
ii.
Identify fault on visual
inspection
iii.
Carry out housekeeping
activities

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Delivery
Mode

ii.

i.

8. Carry out dead

circuit test

Training
Hours

Housekeeping
working area
after wiring
activities
i. Continuity, polarity,
insulation resistance
and earthing tested

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

32 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

16 hours

Lecture

32 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

12 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

procedures (SOP)
iv.
Procedure to interpret
testing result
i.

Determine
circuit/connection
ii.
Execute electrical
testing on wiring system
iii.
Interpret testing result
9. Carry out live
circuit test

i.
ii.

ELCB/RCB functioning
testing
Supply voltage test
i. Determine ELCB/RCB
functioning testing
ii. Test Supply voltage

10. Prepare single

phase work
activities report

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

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Attitude:
i.
Handle testing
equipment with
care

Procedure to produce
single phase wiring
Procedure to submit
single phase wiring for
approval
As built drawing
preparation
Test result
Regulatory bodies and
tender requirements (Form G
and Form H)

Attitude:
i.
Handle testing
equipment with
care

i. ELCB/RCB
functioning testing
determined
ii. Supply voltage
tested

i.

Procedure to
produce single phase
wiring submitted
ii.
Procedure of
single phase wiring
reported

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Determine procedure to
produce single phase wiring
Determine procedure to
submit single phase wiring
for approval to superior
Prepare as built
drawing
Check test result
Follow regulatory
bodies and tender
requirements

Attitude:
i.
Meticulous in
writing report

Employability Skills
Core Abilities
01.01
01.02
02.01
02.04
03.01
03.05
04.02
04.03
06.02
06.01
06.03

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Identify and gather information

Document information, procedures or processes
Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOPs
Prepare brief reports and checklist using standard form
Apply cultural requirements to the workplace
Demonstrate safety skills
Set and revise own objectives and goals
Organize and maintain own workplace
Comply with and follow chain of command
Understand system
Identify and highlight problems

Social Skills
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Communication skills
Conceptual skills
Interpersonal skills
Multitasking and prioritizing
Self-discipline
Teamwork
Learning skills
Leadership skills

Training
Hours
24 hours

Delivery
Mode
Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Assessment Criteria

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Schematic diagram
Block Diagram
Measuring and Test Instruments
Components/Parts Specification
Distribution Boards
Trunking Tools
Equipment Data Book
Electrical Equipment
Electrical hand tools
Electrical power tools

11. Electrical Mechanical tools

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Electrical Accessories
Electrical Fittings
Electrical Testing Instrument
Double Insulated cable
Wiring lead
Wiring neil
Cables
PVC Tape
Standard Operating Procedure

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RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:2
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1

References
REFERENCES
1.

Undang-Undang Malaysia. (2005). Akta Bekalan Elektrik 1990 dan Peraturan-Peraturan Elektrik 1994, Pindaan sehingga 2005. MDC Publisher Sdn Bhd
Malaysia.

2.

Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia. Standard Pendawaian Malaysia (Electrical Installations Of Buildings - MS IEC 60364) Jabatan Standard Malaysia

3.

The Institution of Electrical Engineers. (1998). Peraturan-Peraturan bagi Pemasangan Elektrik, Edisi 16. Golden Books Centre Sdn Bhd

4.

Giesecke, F. E. et. Al. 2002. Technical Drawing. Prentice Hall

5.

BS 7671: 2001 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IEE Wiring Regulations, Sixteenth Edition) Institution of Electrical Engineers

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