6.

1 Course Title: Electrical Installation and Safety

6.1.1 Code: EE 8105
6.1.2 Course aim: This course provides knowledge and skills on how to handle electrical
components and systems safely
6.1.3 Course expected learning outcomes:
a) Use IEEE Regulations
b) Identify and use fire fighting equipment and First Aid Kit
c) Explain the nature and effects of electric shocks
d) Use of electrical graphical symbols in designing of electrical circuits for domestic
and Industrial
e) Design of alarm and Signalling systems

6.1.4 Course status- core

6.1.5 Credit rating: 4
6.1.6 Total hours spent: 45
6.1.7 Course Content:
Safety Regulations: Overview of the legal requirements and the responsibility of the
individuals, first aid and artificial respiration, Laboratory safety equipment including emergency
stop buttons, fire extinguisher,
Illumination theory: fundamental terms, laws, electrical lighting designs.
Wiring Accessories: Types of Lamps, Holders, ceiling roses, switches, fuses, circuit breakers,
socket outlets etc. (their construction and uses)
Wiring Systems: Lighting accessories, wiring circuits for lighting, construction of circuits using
one way switch, construction of circuits using two way switches, construction of lighting circuits
using intermediate switches. Different types of cables used for electrical installations.
Protective devices, Estimation of Electrical materials.
Signalling and alarm Systems: Electric bells, buzzers, electronic sensors relays, contractors,
burglar alarm circuits, fire alarm circuits, smoke detector, Simple Intercommunication systems
6.1.8 Teaching and learning activities:
This course will be delivered by way of lectures, demonstration and guided independent study.
6.1.9 Assessment Methods:
Course assessment will include take home exercises, class tests, group/individual assignments,
(Continuous of assessment) and end of Semester examination.
Continuous of assessment 40%
End of Semester examination 60%
6.1.10 Reading list:
(i) Thompson, “Electrical Installation and Workshop Technology Vol. 1&2”,
Longman, London
(ii) T.G., “Electrical Installation Work”, Longman, London
(iii)White, “Modern Workshop Technology”, Holder &Tinghlar
(iv) Uppal, S.L., (1997), “Electrical Wiring Estimating and costing”, 5th Edition,
Khanna Publishers.
(v) Sclater, N., &Traister, J. E. (2003). Handbook of electrical design details.
McGraw Hill Professional.
(vi) Barrie Rigby, (2004), “Design of Electrical Services for Building”, Spon Press.
(vii) Linsley, T. (2011). Basic electrical installation work. Routledge.
(viii) Linsley, T. (2015). Advanced Electrical Installation Work: City and
Guilds Edition. Routledge.
(ix) Neidle, M. (2016). Electrical installation technology. Elsevier.
(x) Linsley, T. (2011). Basic electrical installation work. Routledge.
(xi) Scaddan, B. (2015). Electrical installation work. Routledge.
(xii) Gupta, J. K. (2008). A Textbook of Workshop Technology:
Manufacturing Processes. S. Chand.
(xiii) Uppal, S. L., &Laroia, J. M. (1987). Electrical wiring, estimating and
costing. Khanna Publishers.
(xiv) Gill, P. (2008). Electrical power equipment maintenance and testing. CRC
press.
(xv) Thue, W. A. (Ed.). (2011). Electrical power cable engineering. CRC Press.
(xvi) Osaigbovo, L. O. (2009). Electrical installation, maintenance works and
general workshop practice.
(xvii) Akinduro, I. (2006). Electrical Installation and Maintenance work skills
needed by technical college graduates to enhance their employability in Ondo
State. An Unpublished M. Ed Project, Department of Vocational Teacher
Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.