Residential Electricity

Embrace Electrical Safety at Home

By the end of this module, you will develop a strong sense of electrical safety for your home. You will learn about the functions of different safety devices that keep your house secure. Understanding these basics will help you prevent electrical hazards.

Master Home Electricity Essentials

You will be able to calculate the electricity consumption of home appliances, helping you manage energy use. Learn to design simple electrical wiring circuits for residential purposes. With hands-on practice using basic tools and measuring instruments, you will gain confidence in handling household electrical tasks.

S/N	Module Outline
1	Basic Electrical Quantities and Units Understand the basic terms used in electricity Describe the differences between a direct current (DC) supply and an alternating current (AC) supply.
2	Electrical Safety and Protection Identify the hazards that can arise from the use of electricity. Describe the safety precautions that must be taken when working with electricity. Describe the function and operation of electrical protective devices found in homes Explain the basic purpose of earthing electrical appliances and installations. Appreciate the need to have a set of regulations and codes of practices for electrical installations.
3	Basic Test Equipment Describe the working principle and application of a test pen. Use a test pen to detect the presence of an electrical voltage. Describe the various functions and uses of a multimeter. Use a multimeter for checking electrical faults.
4	Electrical Faults Describe the common types of electrical faults that can occur in electrical appliances and circuits
5	Electrical Installation Describe the common types of electrical cables used in homes. Identify the different kinds of electrical accessories and electrical loads in homes. Describe the basic factors that must be considered when selecting switches, fuses and circuit breakers in relation to the electrical loading. Describe the procedure for connecting electrical plugs (in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions) Connect a 13 A fused plug. Connect a 15 A plug. Connect a lighting circuit with a single-way switch. Connect a lighting circuit with two-way switches. Identify the major components of a conventional fluorescent lamp circuit. Explain the function of the major components of a fluorescent lamp circuit. Describe the working principle of a fluorescent lamp circuit. Connect a fluorescent lighting circuit. Connect up a heating load with double pole switch. Connect a radial connected 13A switched socket outlet. Connect a ring connected 13A switched socket outlet. Connect up a 15A switched socket outlet. Connect a consumer unit.

Engineering - Residential Electricity