OS For Electrical Installation Operator Level 4
OS For Electrical Installation Operator Level 4
FOR
LEVEL 4
TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2019
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TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030
and meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to
be aligned to the Constitution and this resulted to the formulation of the Policy Framework
for Reforming Education and Training (Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2016). A key feature of
this policy is the radical change in the design and delivery of the TVET training. This
policy document requires that training in TVET be competency based, curriculum
development be industry led, certification be based on demonstration of competence and
mode of delivery allows for multiple entry and exit in TVET programmes.
These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to
ensure the curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that
these Occupational Standards were developed for the purpose of developing a competency
based curriculum for Electrical Installation Level 4. These Occupational Standards will also
be the bases for assessment of an individual for competence certification.
It is my conviction that these Occupational Standards will play a great role towards
development of competent human resource for the Electrical sector’s growth and sustainable
development.
The occupational standards are designed and organized with clear performance criteria for
each element of a unit of competency. These standards also outline the required knowledge
and skills as well as evidence guide.
I acknowledge all other institutions which in one way or another contributed to the
development of these Standards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENG/OS/EI/BC/01/4/ A
Industry or sector
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Electrical Installation Operator is a person who will carry out electrical installation work
using a given design and customer’s requirements. This work demands that the Operator
reads and interpret electrical designs made by a designer so that he can installs the system
according to the national and international standards. Moreover, the size and quantity of all
materials, cables, control equipment and accessories and specifications for the items
necessary to install the electrical systems will largely be determined by the project owner and
electrical installation operator. Therefore, an electrical an Electrical installation Operator is a
well-trained person who can carry out these responsibilities.
COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Learning Code Unit of Learning Title
ENG/OS/EI/CC/01/4 Apply Engineering mathematics
ENG/OS/EI/CC/02/4 Apply Electrical principles
ENG/OS/EI/CC/03/4 Apply workshop processes
ENG/OS/EI/CC/04/4 Prepare and interpret Technical Drawing
CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Learning Code Unit of Learning Title
ENG/OS/EI/CR/01/4 Perform Electrical Installation
ENG/OS/EI/CR/02/4 Perform Testing of Electrical Installation
ENG/OS/EI/CR/03/4 Perform Electrical system breakdown maintenance
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to use specialized communication skills to
meet specific needs of internal and external clients, conduct interviews, facilitate
discussion with groups and contribute to the development of communication strategies.
RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.
Range
Variable Include but not limited to:
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Effective communication process
Active listening
Giving/receiving feedback
Interpretation of information
Role boundaries setting
Negotiation
Establishing empathy
Openness and flexibility in communication
Communication skills required to fulfill job roles as specified by the organization
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Communication process
Dynamics of groups and different styles of group leadership
Communication skills relevant to client groups
Flexibility in communication
Communication skills relevant to client groups
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively use digital devices such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs. It entails identifying and using digital
devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers for purposes of
communication, work performance and management at the work place.
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make up performance for each of the elements.
workplace function Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
1. Identify appropriate 1.1 Concepts of ICT are determined in accordance with computer
computer software equipment
and hardware 1.2 Classifications of computers are determined in accordance with
manufacturers specification
1.3 Appropriate computer software is identified according to
manufacturer’s specification
1.4 Appropriate computer hardware is identified according to
manufacturer’s specification
1.5 Functions and commands of operating system are determined in
accordance with manufacturer’s specification
2. Apply security 2.1 Data security and privacy are classified in accordance with the
measures to data, prevailing technology
hardware, software 2.2 Security threats are identified, and control measures are applied in
in automated accordance with laws governing protection of ICT
environment 2.3 Computer threats and crimes are detected.
2.4 Protection against computer crimes is undertaken in accordance with
laws governing protection of ICT
3. Apply computer 3.1 Word processing concepts are applied in resolving workplace tasks,
software in solving report writing and documentation
tasks 3.2 Word processing utilities are applied in accordance with workplace
procedures
3.3 Worksheet layout is prepared in accordance with work procedures
3.4 Worksheet is build and data manipulated in the worksheet in
accordance with workplace procedures
3.5 Continuous data manipulated on worksheet is undertaken in
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
Appropriate computer A collection of instructions or computer tools that enable the user
software may include but not to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks.
limited to:
Appropriate computer Collection of physical parts of a computer system such as;
hardware may include but not Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
limited to: All the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk
drive, motherboard and video card
Data security and privacy Confidentiality of data
may include but not limited Cloud computing
to: Integrity -but-curious data surfing
Required Skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Software concept
Functions of computer software and hardware
Data security and privacy
Computer security threats and control measures
Technology underlying cyber-attacks and networks
Cyber terrorism
Computer crimes
Detection and protection of computer crimes
Laws governing protection of ICT
Word processing;
Functions and concepts of word processing.
Documents and tables creation and manipulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the outcomes required to build and develop the enterprise to be more
competitive within a changing business environment, specifically responding to consumer
demands while maintaining product quality and accessibility, building a customer base and
employee motivation.
RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Assessing a range of alternative products and strategies
Critically analyzing information, summarizing and making sense of previous and
current market trends
Identifying changing consumer preferences and demographics
Thinking “outside the box”
Ensuring quality consistency
Reducing lead time to product/service delivery
Managing operations/ production
Using formal problem-solving procedures, e. g., root-cause analysis, six sigmas
Communication skills
Applying motivational principles, e. g., positive stroking, behavior modification
Assessing range of alternatives rather than choosing the easiest option
Achieving ownership and credibility for the enterprise vision
Critically analyzing information, summarizing and making sense of previous and
current market trends
Developing solutions and practical strategies which are “outside the box”
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Features and benefits of common operational practices, e. g., continuous
improvement (kaizen), waste elimination,
Conflict resolution
Health, safety and environment (HSE) principles and requirements
Public-relations strategies
Basic cost-benefit analysis
Basic financial management
Business strategic planning
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Conduct self- 1.1 Personal vision, mission and goals are formulated
management based on potential and in relation to organization
objectives
1.2 Emotions are managed as per workplace requirements
1.3 Individual performance is evaluated and monitored
according to the agreed targets.
1.4 Assertiveness is developed and maintained based on
the requirements of the job.
1.5 Accountability and responsibility for own actions are
demonstrated.
1.6 Self-esteem and a positive self-image are developed
and maintained.
1.7 Time management, attendance and punctuality are
observed as per the organization policy.
1.8 Goals are managed as per the organization’s objective
1.9 Self-strengths and weaknesses are identified as per
personal objectives
1.10 Critics are managed as per personal objectives
1.11 Demonstrate interpersonal communication
1.12 Information is shared as per communication structure
1.13 Work activity is organized with other involved
personnel as per the SOPs
2. Demonstrate 2.1 Stress is managed in accordance with workplace
critical safe work procedures.
habits 2.2 Punctuality and time consciousness is demonstrated in
line with workplace policy.
2.3 Personal objectives are integrated with organization
goals based on organization’s strategic plan.
2.4 Work priorities are set in accordance to workplace
procedures.
2.5 Feedback on performance is collected and evaluated
based on established team learning process
2.6 Leisure time is recognized in line with organization
policy.
RANGE
Range Variable
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Personal hygiene practices
Intra and Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Work values and ethics
Company policies
Company operations, procedures and standards
Occupational Health and safety procedures
Fundamental rights at work
Personal hygiene practices
Workplace communication
Concept of time
Time management
Decision making
Types of resources
Work planning
Resources and allocating resources
Organizing work
Monitoring and evaluation
Record keeping
Workplace problems and how to deal with them
Negotiation
Assertiveness
Team work
Gender mainstreaming
HIV and AIDS
Drug and substance abuse
Leadership
Safe work habits
Professional growth and development
Technology in the workplace
Learning
Creativity
Innovation
Emerging issues
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to follow procedures for environmental
hazard control, follow procedures for environmental pollution control, comply with
workplace sustainable resource use, evaluate current practices in relation to resource
usage, develop and adhere to environmental protection principles/strategies/guidelines.
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.
Variable Range
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Following storage methods of environmentally hazardous materials
Following disposal methods of hazardous wastes
Using PPE
Practicing OSHS
Complying environmental pollution control
Observing solid waste management
Complying methods of minimizing noise Pollution
Complying methods of minimizing wastage
Employing waste management procedures
Economizing resource consumption
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Storage methods of environmentally hazardous materials
Disposal methods of hazardous wastes
Usage of PPE Environmental regulations
OSHS
Types of pollution
Environmental pollution control measures
Different solid wastes
Solid waste management
Different noise pollution
Methods of minimizing noise pollution
Solid Waste Act
Methods of minimizing wastage
Waste management procedures
Economizing of resource consumption
3Rs principle
Types of resources
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to lead the implementation of workplace’s
safety and health program, procedures and policies/guidelines.
Variable Range
1. Hazards may include but 1.1. Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure,
are not limited to: noise, vibration, extreme temperature, radiation
1.2 Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites,
mites, moulds, fungi, insects
1.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibres, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapours
1.4 Ergonomics
Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive force,
awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct pressure,
varying metabolic cycles
Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
1.6 Safety hazards (unsafe workplace condition) –
confined space, excavations, falling objects, gas
leaks, electrical, poor storage of materials and
waste, spillage, waste and debris
1.7 Unsafe workers’ act (Smoking in off-limited areas,
Substance and alcohol abuse at work)
2. Indicators may include 2.1 Increased of incidents of accidents, injuries
but are not limited to: 2.2 Increased occurrence of sickness or health complaints/
symptoms
2.3 Common complaints of workers related to OSH
2.4 High absenteeism for work-related reasons
3. Evaluation and/or work 3.1 Health Audit
environment 3.2 Safety Audit
measurements may 3.3 Work Safety and Health Evaluation
include but are not limited 3.4 Work Environment Measurements of Physical and
to: Chemical Hazards
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Skills on preliminary identification of workplace hazards/risks
Knowledge management
Critical thinking skills
Observation skills
Coordinating skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Troubleshooting skills
Presentation skills
Training skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
General OSH Principles
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
UNIT CODE:ENG/OS/EI/CC/01/4/A
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply algebra,
apply coordinate geometry, carry out mensuration, matrix methods, and vectors.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Variable Range
May include but not limited to:
1. Operations 1.1. Addition
1.2. Subtraction
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Workshop tools 1.1 Pliers
1.2 Hacksaws
1.3 Hammer
1.4 Spirit levels
1.5 Phase Tester
1.6 Side cutters
2. Manual 2.1 Operational
2.2 Installation
2.3 Commissioning
2.4 Technical specification /data sheet
3.1 Light intensity
3. Parameters
3.2 Sound
3.3 Speed
3.4 Efficiency
3.5 Temperature
3.6 Electrical quantities e.g. Voltage, current and
resistance levels
3.7 Expected output
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The individual needs to demonstrate the following foundation skills:
Communications (verbal and written); Decision making;
Proficient in ICT; First aid;
Time management; Report writing;
Analytical
Faults troubleshooting;
Problem solving;
Planning;
UNIT CODE:ENG/OS/EI/CC/03/4/A
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide
range of Electrical principles in their work: Competencies include; use the concept of basic
Electrical quantities, concepts of D.C and A.C circuits in electrical installation, use of
electrical machine, use of earthing in Electrical installations and apply capacitance and
inductance
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
May include but not limited to:
1. SI unit 1.1 Power – Watts (W)
1.2 Current – Amperes (A)
1.3 Resistance – Ohms(Ω)
1.4 Voltage – Volts (V)
2. Quantities 2.1 Charge
2.2 Force
2.3 Work
2.4 Power
Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Electrical power calculations
Various laws in Electrical engineering
Electrical formulas
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret technical drawings. It
involves competencies to select, use and maintain drawing equipment and materials. It
also involves producing plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, orthographic
drawings and Electrical drawings
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will
affect performance
Variable Range
1. Drawing equipment Drawing boards, T and set squares, drawing sets
2. Drawing materials Drawing papers, pencils, erasers, masking tapes, paper
clips
3. Environmental EMCA 1999
legislations
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Critical thinking
Drawing
Interpretation
Drawing equipment handling
Analysis and synthesis
Communication
Inter personal
Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1. Critical Aspects
1.1 Applied and adhered to safety procedures
of Competency
1.2 Cared and maintained drawing equipment
1.3 Interpreted circuit, assembly and lay out diagrams
1.4 Applied appropriate technical standards, used proper tools
and equipment for a given task
1.5 Produced sketches and drawings
2. Resource Resources the same as that of workplace are advised to be
Implications applied.
2.1 Drawing room
2.2 Drawing equipment and materials
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Practical tests
3.2 Observation
4. Context of Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
Assessment workplace or a simulated work place setting
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to perform an electrical installation work.
Installation work includes application of EHS standards, interpretation of drawings and
development of working drawing, preparation of tools, equipment and materials,
installation of electrical systems.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements
workplace function. (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)
1. Apply EHS standards 1.1 Appropriate safety regulations are applied as per
OSHA
1.1 Good housekeeping practices are applied as per
standard operating procedures
1.2 Accidents, incidents and near misses are reported as
per standard operating procedures
1.3 First aid is applied as per standard operating
procedures
2.1 Design drawing is interpreted as per established
2. Prepare working drawings
standards
2.2 Symbols and nomenclatures are applied in
accordance with British Standards [BS 3939]
2.3 Appropriate drawing tools are applied as per
established standards
2.4 Components and their ratings are identified as per
established procedure
2.5 Cable sizes and lengths are marked as per
established procedures
2.6 Power supply and distribution circuits are drawn
using line diagrams
2.7 Cable routes are indicated as per established
procedures
2.8 Working drawing is prepared and any deviations
from design drawing are shared with relevant
parties as per the standard operating procedures
3. Assemble tools, 3.1 Tools, equipment and materials are checked for
equipment & materials the proper specifications and functionality as per
established standards
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Safety regulations 1.1 IEE regulations
1.2 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
1.3 Work injury benefits Act (WIBA)
2. Good house keeping 2.1 Adequate ventilation
2.2 Adequate lighting
2.3 clean and dry surfaces in the workplace
2.4 Avoid oil spillage
2.5 Tools in the appropriate storage place
2.6 Proper waste disposal in the designated places
3. Working drawings 3.1 Lighting and small power
3.2 Power distribution
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The individual needs to demonstrate the following foundation skills:
Communications (verbal and written); Decision making;
Time management; Planning;
Technical drawing; First aid;
circuit tracing; Report writing;
Use of measuring tools & equipment Creativity
Problem solving; Customer care
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will
affect performance
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Installation 1.1 Domestic
1.2 Industrial
1.3 Commercial
1.4 Agriculture/ horticulture
1.5 Water heater
2. Test equipment 2.1 Multimeter/AVO meter
2.2 Wattmeter
2.3 Insulation resistance tester
2.4 Loop impedance tester
2.5 Earth resistance tester
2.6 Clamp meter
2.7 Power quality analyser
2.8 Infrared camera
2.9 Phase sequence meter
2.10 Frequency meter
2.11 Synchroscope
2.12 Tachometer
2.13 Tacho generator
2.14 Laser meter
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The individual needs to demonstrate the following foundation skills:
Communications (verbal and written); Decision making;
Proficient in using test equipment; First aid;
Time management; Report writing;
Analytical;
Faults troubleshooting;
Problem solving;
Planning;
EVIDENCE GUIDE
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will
affect performance
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Failure include but not 1.1 Partial
limited to: 1.2 Total
2. Manuals include but not 2.1 Maintenance
limited to: 2.2 Operational
2.3 Installation
2.4 Commissioning
2.5 Technical specification /data sheet
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The individual needs to demonstrate the following foundation skills:
Communications (verbal and written); Decision making;
Proficient in ICT; First aid;
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Safely used testing equipment and tools
1.2 Obtained, recorded and interpreted test results
1.3 Documented maintenance report
1.4 Repaired and maintained a system
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Electrical installation tool kit
2.2 Testing equipment
2.3 Measuring equipment
Resources the same as that of workplace are advised to be applied
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Oral test
3.2 Observation
3.3 Practical demonstration
4. Context of Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
Assessment workplace or through a simulated work place setting
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment