- Applications to take the Competency Examination for Three-Phase Wireman should be done using Form ST(PE) 1 Amendment 2003.
- Minimum academic qualifications must be Form 3 in a government assisted school or passed Peperiksaan Menengah Rendah (PMR) or equivalent [Regulation 50 1 (c)]
- Eligibility Requirements are:
- Certificate of Competency for Single Phase Restriction
- Registered with the Energy Commission
- Working with a registered Electrical Contractor or Private Wireman or Government Agencies.
- The Competency Examination for Three-Phase Wireman can be considered after one year from the official date of passing the Examination for Single-Phase Wireman and having worked with a contractor for not less than 6 months.
- Candidates who have passed the Competency Examination for Three-Phase and possess a Certificate of Competency for Single-Phase Wireman and installation testing endorsement are qualified to obtain a Certificate of Competency for Three-Phase Wireman with installation testing endorsement on condition that the fees to take the endorsement examination is paid.
- Candidates without a Certificate of Competency Single-Phase Restriction can be considered for the examination for the Certificate of Competency for Three-Phase Wireman on condition that they have working experience of not less than 3 years with a contractor registered with the EC.
- Candidates must have a log book to prove working/ teaching experience that is approved by other instructors holding a relevant EC competency certificate.
- The eligibility chart to take the examination is shown in Appendix B1.
- The flow chart procedure to take the Competency Examination for Three-Phase Wireman is shown in Appendix A2.
The Syllabus for Three-Phase Wireman Competency Examination
- Electricity Supply Act 1990, Energy Commission Act 2001, Electricity Regulations 1994 and Electricity Regulations (Amended) 2003.
- Complying with the Malaysia Wiring Standards (Electrical Installation of Buildings – MS IEC 60364)
- Resuscitation, first aid and treatment for electric shock.
- Basic Electricity Knowledge
- Introduction to voltage, current, resistance, power, induction, capacitance, frequency and other quantities related to electricity.
- Ohm’s Law.
- Serial and parallel connection
- Power formula
- Electricity supply and voltage rating system
- Cables
- Types of cables, color code and use.
- The right cable selection such as:
- Current flow capacity
- Voltage depreciation calculation
- Miscellaneous factors
- Correction factors
- Types of cable termination
- Wiring
- Wiring system
- Surface, embedded, conduit, mains, etc
- Selection factors
- Types and size of conduit/ mains
- Space factor
- Lighting circuit
- One-way switches, two- way switches, intermediate switches
- Power circuit
- Radius, ring, spur
- Power point for air conditioning
- Power point for water heaters
- Separators
- Test equipment and Testing
- Types of testing
- Polarity, continuity, insulation, etc
- Types of test equipment
- Insulation tester, earth resistance tester, multimeter, ring main tester, RCB tester and testing apparatus related to testing of electric wiring.
- Equipment to Measure Electricity Quantity
- Measuring equipment use and operating principles, that is, ampere meter, voltage meter, KWH meter, clamp on tester, avometer, etc.
- Switch Tools & Distribution Board (SPN)
- Types of distribution boards, consumer units, outlets, etc
- Cut out and Neutral Link
- Circuit Protection
- Types of electrical damage
- Protection devices and use
- Types of fuses, rating, operation, testing
- Types of main switches, current rating, fuse rating
- MCB, operation, current rating, testing
- MCCB, operation, current rating, testing
- Earthing
- Types of earthing, earthing principles, earth leakage barriers, protective conductivity and earth electrode.
- Related single phase RCB devices, operation and regulations
- Lightning Protection System
- Types and use of lightning arrestors
- Electrical Apparatus
- Operating principles of electrical apparatus such as water heaters, electric cookers, electric bells, etc
- Types of motors, motor starters and their wiring
- Electric Installation design
- Knowledge on electric symbols
- Knowledge on schematic diagrams and electrical layout
- Load calculation and load balance
- Standard color code for telephone system, gas, water and fire extinguisher system.
- All matters related to single phase wiring syllabus.
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