Practical Electrical Wiring and Testing
SANS 10142 Aligned | Practical Hands-On Training
Practical electrical wiring and testing training course covering electrical installations, distribution boards, cable sizing, fault finding, inspection, compliance testing, and SANS 10142 requirements.
- Nafco Training Centre, 27 Corridor Crescent, N4 Business Park, Witbank
- 4 – 7 August (4 days)
- 4 CPD Points
- Price : R 14 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand basic electrical principles and safety requirements.
Install electrical wiring systems safely and correctly.
Select appropriate cables, breakers, and protective devices.
Install sockets, switches, isolators, and lighting circuits.
Wire and test distribution boards.
Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and earth leakage tests.
Diagnose common electrical faults.
Apply SANS 10142 compliance requirements.
Basic Electrical Principles
- Introduction to electrical systems
- Voltage, current, resistance, and power
- AC and DC fundamentals
- Ohm’s Law
- Electrical circuits and loads
- Conductors and insulators
- Single-phase and three-phase systems
Electrical Safety Requirements
- Electrical hazards
- Safe isolation procedures
- Lockout and tagout principles
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Electrical shock prevention
- Fire protection basics
- Safe working practices
Electrical Tools and Test Instruments
- Multimeters
- Clamp meters
- Insulation testers
- Voltage testers
- Continuity testers
- Electrical hand tools
- Safe use of testing equipment
Electrical Wiring Systems
- Wiring methods and systems
- Surface and concealed wiring
- Conduit systems
- Cable trunking systems
- Cable management
- Cable identification and color coding
- Wiring regulations
Cables and Circuit Protection
- Cable types and applications
- Cable sizing principles
- Voltage drop considerations
- Circuit breakers
- Fuses and overload protection
- Earth leakage protection
- Short-circuit protection
Lighting and Socket Circuits
- Lighting circuit wiring
- Two-way switching
- Socket outlet wiring
- Isolators and control switches
- Appliance connections
- Circuit loading principles
Distribution Board Wiring
- Distribution board components
- Main switches and breakers
- Neutral and earth bars
- Circuit identification
- DB wiring principles
- Load balancing
- Labeling requirements
Earthing and Bonding Systems
- Earthing principles
- Earth electrodes
- Protective bonding
- Equipotential bonding
- Earth continuity
- Earthing faults
- Safety requirements
Electrical Drawings and Schematics
- Electrical symbols
- Wiring diagrams
- Single-line diagrams
- Circuit schematics
- Layout drawings
- Reading installation plans
Electrical Testing Procedures
- Continuity testing
- Insulation resistance testing
- Polarity testing
- Earth leakage testing
- Voltage testing
- Functional testing
- Testing sequence requirements
Inspection and Compliance
- Visual inspections
- Compliance requirements
- SANS 10142 requirements
- Common installation defects
- Electrical compliance principles
- Inspection documentation
Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Short circuits
- Open circuits
- Earth faults
- Tripping problems
- Voltage drop problems
- Systematic troubleshooting techniques
Practical Wiring Workshop
- Wiring installations
- Circuit assembly
- Protection system installation
- Practical electrical connections
- Installation best practices
Practical Testing and Commissioning
- Final testing procedures
- Electrical commissioning
- Energizing procedures
- Verification testing
- Operational checks
Integrated Practical Assessment
- Wiring installation
- Fault diagnosis
- Electrical testing
- Compliance verification
- Troubleshooting assessment