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Monday, June 25, 2012

How to be a Wireman (Part 2)

1.2 Three-Phase Wireman (Private Candidates)
  • 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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