SESSION PLAN FOR CURRICULUM

DELIVERY
Name of Session Topic:
Earthing/Grounding and Space Factor Calculations

Aim of the Session:

To understand and apply earthing/grounding practices and space factor calculations in
electrical installations.

Duration of Session:
3 hours

Session Objectives:
 - Identify and safely install earthing and grounding connections.
 - Analyze, identify, and apply formula to calculate space factor.

PRESENTATIONS/SESSION PARTS

PRESENTATION: Understanding Earthing/Grounding

TIME ALLOTED – 60 minutes

Pedagogical Methods & Strategies: Lecture, Interactive Discussion

Specific Resources Needed: Whiteboard, Handouts, Computer & Projector

Activities: Group Discussion, Q&A

Assessment: Group Presentation on Earthing Techniques

PRESENTATION: Space Factor Calculations Workshop

TIME ALLOTED – 120 minutes

Pedagogical Methods & Strategies: Workshop, Hands-on Calculation

Specific Resources Needed: Calculation Handouts, Calculators

Activities: Individual and Group Calculations

Assessment: Written Assessment on Calculations

Specific Summative Assessment Activity:

Group project on earthing/grounding system design and space factor calculation, with peer
review.

References:
Scaddan Brian (2019). 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.