TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

National Assessment

for

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE NC II

ASSESSOR’S GUIDE
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS

1. To attain the National Qualification of ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE NC II, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units
listed below. Successful candidate shall be awarded a National Certificate signed
by the TESDA Director General.

Unit Code Basic Units of Competency

500311105 Participate in workplace communication
500311106 Work in a team environment
500311107 Practice career professionalism
500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures

Unit Code Common Units of Competency

ELC311205 Use Hand Tools
ELC311201 Perform Mensuration and Calculation
ELC311202 Prepare and Interpret Technical Drawing
ELC311204 Apply Quality Standards
ELC311206 Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and Electronic Circuits

Unit Code Core Units of Competency

ELC741301 Perform roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for single-
phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
ELC741302 Install electrical protective devices for distribution, power, lighting,
auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding systems
ELC741303 Install wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting
fixture/switches and auxiliary outlet

2. The Qualification of ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENACE NC II may

be attained through demonstration of competence in a project-type assessment
covering all the units of competency.

 Perform roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for single-phase

distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
 Install electrical protective devices for distribution, power, lighting, auxiliary,
lightning protection and grounding systems
 Install wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting
fixtures/switches, and auxiliary outlets

3. Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and common
units are assessed concurrently with the core units.

4. The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:

 Graduates of formal, non-formal and informal including enterprise-based

training programs
 Experienced Workers (wage employed or self-employed)

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EVIDENCE PLAN

Qualification: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II


Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for
single-phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
Units of
 Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power,
Competency
lighting, auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding system
covered:
 Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet
Lighting Fixture/Switches and Auxiliary Outlets
Ways in which evidence will be collected (tick the column)

Observation with
Oral Questioning
Demonstration /

Written test
The evidence plan must show that the candidate ….
Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for single-phase
distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
 Communicates and confirms instructions for the preparation
X
of work activity to ensure clear understanding*
 Interprets electrical plan and detailed drawing* X X
 Identifies and checks to ensure that tools, equipment and
X X
personnel protective equipment needed to electrical system*
 Identifies and checks auxiliary equipment, if it works correctly
and are safe to use in accordance with established X X
procedures*
 Uses safety harness or PPE properly* X X

 Bends and installs type of conduit as per job requirement.* X X

 Performs correct procedures for installation of electrical
X X
auxiliary system in line with job requirements*
 Ensures work is completed in an agreed scheduled time in
X X
accordance with the quality standard.*
 Responds to unplanned events or conditions accordingly* X X

 Installs conduit and fittings in accordance with standard * X X

 Performs installation qualification (IQ) activities* X X

 Performs operational qualification (OQ) activities* X X

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Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power, lighting, auxiliary,
lightning protection and grounding system
 Communicates and confirms instructions for the preparation
X
of work activity to ensure clear understanding*
 Interprets electrical plans and detailed drawing* X X
 Identifies and checks to ensure that tools, equipment and
personnel protective equipment needed to electrical system
X
and by auxiliary equipment works correctly and are safe to
use in accordance with established procedures*
 Follows safety procedures and the use of safety harness* X X
 Performs correct procedures for the installation/mounting
configuration of electrical protective devices and grounding X X
system*
 Responds to unplanned events or conditions accordingly* X X
 Selects the types of lighting fixture and auxiliary outlet for the
X
installation*
 Undertakes ongoing checks of quality of work in accordance
X X
with instructions and requirements*
 Terminates/Splices conductors/wires in accordance with the
X
existing electrical standards*
 Performs final checks to ensure that work conforms to
X
instructions and drawing/diagram. *
 Performs installation economically* X

 Performs commissioning activities* X

Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet Lighting Fixture/Switches
and Auxiliary Outlets
 Read and interpret drawings in accordance with job
X
requirements*
 Sets lay-out and dimension of electrical drawing or wiring
X X
diagram. *
 Selects and identifies correct rating, quantity, sizes and type
of wiring devices, switches, lighting fixture and convenience X X
outlet *
 Identifies the specifications of materials, tools and equipment X X
 Fills up properly requisition forms according to list of
X X
materials, tools and equipment
 Follows safety procedures according to enterprise and
government regulations and select the correct PPE in line X X
with safety requirements*
 Identifies defective and/or substandard electrical materials
X X
and report to immediate supervisor*

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 Lays out, mounts and installs electrical components, wiring
materials such as conduit and fittings in accordance with X X
standards*
 Installs wiring protective devices and grounding system
X X
properly*
 Installs different types of lighting fixtures/switches as per
X X
wiring diagram*
 Follows work schedule to ensure job is completed on time in
X X
accordance to a quality standard and minimum wastage
 Seeks further instructions from immediate supervisor in case
X X
of unplanned events or conditions occurring*
 Undertakes with strict compliance ongoing checks of quality
X X
of the work in accordance with instructions and requirements
 Performs installation economically* X X

 Performs commissioning activities* X

Note: * Critical Aspect of Competency

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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPETENCY ASSESSOR

Qualification: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

 Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for
single-phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
Units of
 Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power,
Competency
lighting, auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding system
covered:
 Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet Lighting
Fixture/Switches and Auxiliary Outlets

1. Prepare and make available the attached list of tools, equipment and materials,
instruct the candidate to perform the following tasks in accordance with the set
performance criteria:

 Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for single-phase

distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems in three (3) Hours;

 Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power, lighting, auxiliary,

lightning protection and grounding system in two (2) hours

 Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet Lighting

Fixture/Switches and Auxiliary Outlets in two (2) hours.

2. You will choose which of the two sets of demonstration (SET A or SET B) will be
assigned to the candidate.

3. Allow the candidate to get familiar with the resources to be used in the assessment
for 15 minutes.

4. Observe the candidate while performing the required tasks. You may, at any
suitable point, instruct the candidate to stop, and if situation warrants, advise
him/her not to continue further with the demonstration.

During and after the candidate’s performance, assessor may perform oral
questioning to test the candidate’s knowledge and skills on actual procedures and
installation.

5. The Assessment shall be based on the units of competency in the Training

Regulations and the Evidence Plan and shall focus on evidence gathering method
below:

 Observation / Demonstration with oral questioning

 Written Test

6. At the end of the assessment, you shall provide the candidate feedback on the
assessment result. The feedback shall indicate whether the candidate is:

 COMPETENT

 NOT YET COMPETENT

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 SUGGESTED QUESTION AND ACCEPTABLE ANSWERS FOR
DEMONSTRATION/OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING

Qualification: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

 Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for

single-phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
Units of
 Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power,
Competency
lighting, auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding system
covered:
 Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet Lighting
Fixture/Switches and Auxiliary Outlets

Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for single-phase

distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
1. What are the different types of conduits?

Answers The different types of conduit commonly used for building wirings are:
 metallic non-flexible conduit- such as RMC, IMC and EMT Conduit
 metallic flexible conduit
 Non-metallic non-flexible conduit such as PVC Conduit
 Non-metallic flexible conduit
2. What is the purpose of providing a pull boxes and gutter?

Answer: For the purpose cable pulling, splicing termination of wires.

3. Name at least 3 types of personal protective equipment required to be worn on

most job sites.

Answers:
 Hard hat
 Gloves
 safety shoes
 goggles
 Apron

4. What is the purpose of using electrician knife instead of using electrician pliers?

Answer: The purpose of using electricians knife are to avoid nicking of wire or lessens
the number of strand that will cause the wires heat-up

5. In Standard practice, rubber tape is commonly used insulating bared conductor

especially outdoor installation for the purpose of what?

Answer: It is necessary to used rubber tape for insulating barred conductor first because
rubber it does not absorb much moisture when exposed.

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6. As a safety measure, why is it not advisable to use water in extinguishing electrical
fires?

Answer: The main reason is that water may transmit shock to the user.

7. What are the best move using power tools in the installation?

Answer: Inspect and test if the power tools are in good or safe to use.

8. Give/Name at least 5 examples of fittings used in the installation of conduit?

Answers
 Lock nut
 bushing
 straight connector
 Condulet
 Coupling
 Conduit strap

9. What do you mean by “ENCLOSURE”?

Answer: A part providing an appropriate degree of protection of equipment against

contains external influences and defined degree against contacts with live parts any
direction.

10. What are the types of services applied to the building?

Answers
 Service Drop
 Service Entrance Conductor
 Service Equipment

11. What do you mean by “PEC”?

Answer: PEC –Philippine Electrical Code

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lightning protection and grounding system
12. What will you do if the installation manual for installing selector switch is not
available?

Answer:
a. If you are not familiar with the installation/replacement of the selector switch,
do not attempt to do it.
b. Bring the matter to your immediate supervisor and ask for assistance.
13. A portable grinder is considered as what kind of tool?

Answer: Portable grinder is a type of power tool.

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14. Explain how grounding system can prevent someone from receiving an electric
shock.

Answer: Grounding system has a low resistance compared to the body. If there is a
ground current, the current will tend to flow to the lower resistance, thereby
preventing someone from receiving shock.

15. How do you protect the electrical system from lightning?

Answer: Install Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor, or Lightning arrester

16. Explain why fuses and circuit breakers cannot be used solely to protect against
overload

Answer: Fuses and Circuit breakers sense the branch circuit current which is normally
higher than the full load current. If there is an overload, fuses and circuit breakers
may not trip and will damage the load.
17. What is the advantage of a Digital meter over an analog meter?

Answer:
a. Digital Meter is more accurate than analog meter due to its electronics
components
b. Easy to Calibrate and more reliable
18. What are the tools and equipment do you need in installing pipe supports and
fittings? Name at least two (2)

Answer:
 Welding Machine
 Electric Drill
 Electric Grinder
 Small Tools (hack saw, Hammer)

19. What is the common cause of breakdown of electric drill?

Answer: Worn-out carbon brush.is the common cause of electric drill breakdown

20. What is the purpose of installing a GFCI outlet?

Answer: GFCI outlet are usually installed on wet locations where a person may
experience
21. Identify the basic components of lightning protection system?

Answer:
 Lightning Terminal
 Down Conductors
 Grounding Rod

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22. What is the acronym of “VOM” as Multi-tester?

Answer:
V - Volt-meter
O - Ohm-meter
M - Milli-Ammeter
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and Auxiliary Outlets
23. What are the different components of the Fire Alarm System

Answer:
 Fire Alarm Control Panel
 Smoke Detector
 Heat Detector
 Fire Alarm Bell
 Manual Station
24. What are basic components of Closed Circuit Television System?

Answer:
 Closed Circuit Camera
 TV Monitor
 Sequential Switch
 Recorder
 CCTV Adapter/Splitters
25. What is Video Entry Phone?

Answer: Video Entry Phone is a communication device which allows the person to
identify a visitor through picture image in a monitor.
26. Name the four (4) major parts of Door Access Control System?

Answer:
 Door Lock
 Control System Panel
 Biometric Reader and Controller
 Exit Button
27. What is the function of Motion Detection in CCTV?

Answer: It is the part of Auxiliary System that set the motion-trigger action individually for
each camera?

28. What do you mean by a wiring diagram in Auxiliary Device System?

Answer: A diagram that show the location and actual termination of the auxiliary devices.

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29. Explain how grounding system can prevent someone from receiving an electric
shock.

Answer: Grounding system has a low resistance compared to the body. If there is a
ground current, the current will tend to flow to the lower resistance, thereby
preventing someone from receiving shock.
30. What is the advantage of a Digital meter over an analog meter?

Answer:
 Digital Meter is more accurate than analog meter due to its electronics
components
 Easy to Calibrate and more reliable

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Qualification: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

 Performing roughing-in activities, wiring and cabling works for

single-phase distribution, power, lighting and auxiliary systems
Units of
 Install Electrical Protective devices for distribution, power,
Competency
lighting, auxiliary, lightning protection and grounding system
covered:
 Install Wiring Devices of Floor and Wall Mounted Outlet Lighting
Fixture/Switches and Auxiliary Outlets

ANSWER KEY (SET A)

1. B 11. D 21. D

2. C 12. D 22. A

3. C 13. B 23. D

4. C 14. C 24. D

5. B 15. C 25. B

6. D 16. C 26. D

7. A 17. B 27. C

8. D 18. B 28. B

9. C 19. B 29. A

10. B 20. C 30. D

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 ANSWER KEY (SET B)

1. B 11. C 21. D

2. A 12. D 22. A

3. C 13. C 23. D

4. B 14. B 24. D

5. B 15. C 25. B

6. C 16. C 26. D

7. C 17. C 27. C

8. A 18. B 28. B

9. A 19. B 29. A

10. C 20. B 30. D

ANSWER KEY (SET C)

1. C 11. B 21. D

2. B 12. D 22. D

3. B 13. C 23. B

4. B 14. D 24. D

5. C 15. B 25. A

6. C 16. C 26. D

7. B 17. C 27. D

8. A 18. C 28. A

9. D 19. B 29. D

10. B 20. B 30. D

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 LIST OF MATERIALS, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
(for ten [10] Candidate)
ITEM
NO. NAME SPECIFICATION QUANTITY

1 Octagonal Box 4” x 4” Dip type PVC 60 pcs.

2 Utility Box 2” x 4” Dip type PVC 60 pcs.

3 IMC Conduit ½” diameter (10’) PVC 10 pcs

4 PVC Conduit ½” diameter (10’) 10 pcs

16“ x 12“ x 6“ w/ one 60 AT MCB and 4
5 Panel Board 10 sets
branches (2-15AT & 2-20AT
6 Entrance cap ½” diameter- Metal 10 pcs

7 Lock nut and bushing ½” diameter- Metal 12 pairs

8 PVC Adapter ½” diameter- PVC 24 pcs.

9 Conduit Strap ½” diameter two hole 16 pcs

10 Metal Screw 3/16“ x 1 “ 50 pcs.

11 Cable wire #3.5 mm², THW Stranded Cu. wire 120 m

12 Cable wire #2.0 mm², THW Stranded Cu. wire 60 m

13 Cable wire #1.25 mm², TF Stranded Cu. Wire 20 m

14 Cable wire 3/c, Telephone Wire 100 m

15 Cable wire 4pairs, UTP CAT5 cable 60 m

16 Tape Electrical (Friction) Tape 10 rolls

17 Kilowatt Hour Meter 220volts, 60Hz 10 pcs.

18 Bulb 20 watts 10 pcs.

19 One Gang Switch Complete assembly 10 sets

Duplex Conv. Outlet-
20 Complete assembly 10 sets
Grounding type
21 FACP Convensional 10 sets

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 22 Smoke detector Convensional 10 sets

23 Fire Alarm bell 6” dia. 24Volts 20 sets

24 Manual Pull station 24Volts 20 sets.

Z-D V800C (Vandal Proof Day and
25 Camera 2 units
Night View Indoor Camera)
ATTN 8-Channel NVR (OPS-HD
26 Recorder 2 units
7208PN) HD NVR RECORDER
27 Monitor AOC 18.5 Wide LED Monitor 1 unit

28 Adapter AC/DC CCTV Adapter 12 v/5A 1 unit

29 Power Splitter CCTV 8 port DC Power Splitter 1 unit

Hand Tools

30 Pipe Bender ½” diameter 10 Sets

31 Pipe Threader ½” diameter 10 Sets

32 Heat gun 100 w, 230 V 10 pcs

33 Pliers Standard 10 pairs

34 Screwdrivers Standard (+,-) 20 pcs

35 Hacksaw Standard 10 pcs

36 Electrician knife Standard 10 pcs

37 Ground Rod with Clamp 10 pcs

38 Switcher 10 pcs

SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Office 30 sq. m.
Assessment Area 90 sq. m.
TOTAL AREA 120 sq. m.

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