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UNOFFICIAL ITC (EPS) SYLLABUS:

1- FIRST CYCLE PROPOSED NEW SYLLABUS (FORM 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5)
FOR EPS
2- ASSESSMENT SCHEME FOR ITC (EPS)
3- TRADE SUBJECT WEEKLY WORKLOAD FOR EPS

SPECIALTY: Electrical Power System (EPS) F3

Proposed by:
YUIMO Michel and NTET Martin
Regional pedagogic inspectors for Electrical Power System

Buea, Septemer 2020

 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM ONE
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 1 (F3)
Module 1: Electrical Technology and Diagram

PRACTICAL
Module 1: Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram
 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM ONE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 1 (F3)
Presentation of the teaching modules related to the general competences
MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM
Title of the competence: To apprehend the basic concepts of electricity
Module: Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form one of electrical Power System EPS 1 (F3)
minimum weekly workload: 03H
minimum annual workload: 66H
Elements of Elements of contents Assessment Indicators Teaching recommendations
competence
- Importance of the electrical power - Identify the different domain of application of electrical
- Different sources of electrical energy energy
production - Give the advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy
- Notions on conductors and insulators - Give the different sources of electrical energy production.
1- to have notions on
- Dangers of electrical current and classical - Differentiate between conductors and insulators.
the importance and
security measures observed when using it -Define the security measures to be observed when using
dangers of electricity
- Basic notions on assisting an electrocuted electrical energy.
person - Describe the different ways of assisting an electrocuted
-Basic notion on dc and ac currents person.
- Differentiate between dc and ac currents.
2- to have notions on - General set up of a simple domestic electrical -Identify the elements that supply, transmit, measure, registers Focus on the electrical
the General set up of an installation. consumption (meter) and the load of the electrical energy. installation of a modern
electrical installation - Role of the different sections of a simple studio
domestic electrical installation.
- Importance of electrical diagram - Give the role of an electrical diagram. To be limited on diagrams
3 -to have notions on - Representation of the usual normalised - Recognize a component/equipment from its symbol. with circuits with
the concept of symbols used in the diagram of domestic -Represent the symbol of a given component/equipment. outlets(sockets), simple and
electrical diagram electrical installation. - Distinguish the different types of diagrams. double lighting, two way
- Different types of diagrams(architectural, - Represent developed, single conductor and multiple lighting and signaling.
 developed, single conductor, multiple conductor diagrams of a simple electrical installation.
conductor)
- Representation of simple domestic electrical
installation diagrams.
- Notion on resistance, current, voltage and - Define resistance, current, voltage and power.
power. - Use ohms law to calculate the different electrical quantities.
- Relationship between the electrical quantities - Select a measuring instrument for a particular measurement
4- Notion on electrical (ohms law) to be carried out.
quantities - Measuring instruments of the different -Read measured values from a measuring instrument.
electrical quantities.

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 MODULE 1: PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM
Definition of the competence : Implement basic electrical operations
Title of the module: Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form one of Electrical Power System EPS 1 (F3)
minimum Weekly workload: 06H
minimum Annual workload: 132H
Elements of competence Elements of contents Performance criteria Teaching
recommendations
-Identification of the tools in an electrician - Proper selection of a tool for a particular
toolkit assignment
1- Use the tools in an - Proper usage of the different tools
- Implement basic operations with each tool in
electrician toolkit
the toolkit (different types of screw drivers,
pliers, knives, etc)
- Proper identification of the tools and training To be limited on, simple/
materials double lighting, two way
- Proper usage of the tools lighting, outlets, signaling
2- Implement basic - Proper denuding of cables
Wiring of lighting and signaling circuits circuits
electrical wiring in - Proper straightening of cables
domestic - Solidity in attaching the training materials and
installations joints
- Proper bending of cables
- Proper functioning of the circuits
- Respect of health and safety rules
3-Implement Measurements of resistances, and dc and ac - Proper selection of equipments To be limited on the usage
currents and voltages. - Proper setting of the measuring instruments of classical voltmeter,
common electrical
- Proper wiring of the circuit ammeter and multimeters.
measurements - Correct reading of the measured values
Guided visits to the different workshops in - Reliable interpretation (on report writing) on the Under the supervision of the
4- Familiarization of electrical engineering during practicals in form 3 observations. teacher, the form one
the different or 4. students will from time to
practicals of the time visits the workshops
trades(EPS, ELNI, during practicals of form 3
ELME and FRCL) or 4.

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 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM TWO
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 2 (F3)
Module 1: Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Module 2: Electrical Technology and Diagram

PRACTICAL
Module 1: Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram

Module 2: Tests and Measurements for Electrical and Electronic Circuits

 MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS EPS 2
Competence: Apply the fundamental laws of electrical engineering
Module : Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Level of study: form two Electrical Power System EPS 2 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 03H
Minimum annual workload: 66H
Elements of Elements of Contents Assessment Indicators Recommendations
Competence
1- Direct current - Describe the phenomena of electrification
 Electrification - Define electric current
 Direct current - State the effects of electric current
 The nature of the electrical current
To determine the  Effects of Electric current
characteristic quantities 2-- The Potential Difference -Define electric field
of a direct current circuit  Electric field -Define potential difference
 Potential difference -Define quantity electricity
 Quantity of electricity
3- Electric Resistance - Define electrical characteristics of resistance
 Definition (resistivity, temperature coefficient) - Illustrate
 Resistivity - Determine the value of the equivalent resistance - Assignments
 Temperature coefficient of a combination of resistors - Solving assignments
 Combination of resistors - Determine the value of a resistor using colour
 Different type of resistors code
 Colour code (resistors)
4- Generator -Determine the e.m.f, the Potential difference, the - Illustrate
 Electromotive force (e.m.f) Internal resistance and the efficiency - Assignments
 Potential difference -Calculate electric power - Solving assignments
 Internal resistance -Determine the characteristics of a combination of
 Electric power identical cells
 Efficiency
 Combination of identical cells

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5- Receptor -Determine the back e.m.f, the Potential difference,
 Back electromotive force (back e.m.f) the Internal resistance and the efficiency - Illustrate
 Potential difference -Calculate electric power - Assignments
 Internal resistance -Determine the characteristics of a combination of - Solving assignments
 Electric power receptors
 Efficiency
 Combination of receptors
6- Ohm’s law - Apply Ohm’s law
 State Ohm’s Law - Calculate the electric power and the electric
 Concept of power and electric energy energy.
7- JOULE’s Law - Explain Joule’s effect
 Joule’s effect - Determine the power dissipated
 State Joule’s law
 Current density
 Power dissipated
8- KIRCHHOFF’s Law - Apply Kirchhoff’s laws
 State Kirchhoff’s first law (current law or -Apply voltage and current divider rules
node law)
 State Kirchhoff’s second law (voltage law Apply the superposition theorem in the calculation
or loop law) of electric current
 Voltage divider - Assignments
 Current divider - Solving assignments
9- Superposition theorem Apply the superposition theorem in the calculation
of electric current
10- Thevenin’s theorem Apply Thevenin’s theorem in the calculation of
electric current
11- Norton’s theorem Apply Norton’s theorem in the calculation of
electric current
12- Capacitors - Calculate the capacitance and the energy stored
 Definition, Constitution and shape by a capacitor
 Capacitance, permittivity, energy -Calculate the equivalent capacitance of a
 Charging and discharging combination of capacitors
 Combination of capacitors (series – - Determine the capacitance of a capacitor
parallel)

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 Different types of Capacitors - Determine the time-constant of a charge and
 Colour code( Capacitors) discharge circuit of a condenser

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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM EPS 2
Title of the competence: Understand the technology of equipment and the electrical installations, establish the electrical diagrams of an electrical installation
Module : Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form two Electrical Power System EPS 2 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 04H
Minimum annual workload: 88H
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Competence Contents Assessment Indicators Teaching recommendations
Identify materials used in electrical  Conductor materials Choose materials used in electrical engineering
engineering  Insulator materials
 Magnetic materials
 Resistance materials
Understand the constitution, the  Constitution of a canalization (cable ways) Choose the components of a canalization in the Present to the learner some conduits,
function and the use of the various  Conductors and cables residential installations and their methods of conductors and cables used in a residential
types of electric canalization  Conduits laying installations
(cable ways) in the dwelling  Methods of laying . Limit it to the conduits and the methods of
laying used in the residential installations
. Understand the constitution, the  Switch Identify each electrical appliance Present to the learner each apparatus studied.
operation and the use of LV  Tele-switching (impulse switch) For all the apparatus, the study plan
switchgear  Time switching Represent the symbols, read the characteristics comprises: the constitution, operation,
and identify the fields of application of these characteristics and application.
apparatuses The constitution is limited to the labelled
presentation of the symbol.
Understand the structure of an  General rules of an electric installation From the specifications, draw the load . Give an example of a specification
electric installation of residential  Structure of the installations: supply and distribution (distribution board) in a residential requirement.
type (dwelling) power installed installation
 Discrimination of an electrical Give the load distribution (distribution board) of
installation: residential installation the circuits in a residential installation.

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 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Competence Contents
1 –STANDARDS AND SYMBOLS
 Standardization
 Elementary symbols
 Electric circuits symbols
 Symbols of equipment
 Symbols of appliances
 Location and identification of terminals
 Classification of the diagrams
Assessment Indicators Teaching recommendations
From specification requirements (plan of a villa Draw up the diagram of Stair case lighting
of the type T3), to identify the types of wiring and using
to establish the architectural plan and the Switches one way and two way switches.
diagrams of the circuits. For each circuit, give: the role, the
architectural plan, diagrams of the circuits and
applications

2-LIGHTING AND SIGNALING CIRCUITS Draw up the diagrams of signalling system in

Draw diagrams of residential and
commercial installation
the office and the controlling of the opening of
 Simple lighting
 Double switching a door by electric trowel as applications of
 Two way switching signalling system
 Stair case lighting
 Tele-switching (impulse switch) Draw up the diagrams of installation of a villa
 Time switching with effect and no effect. of T3 type and a duplex (G+1).
 Bell control from one and many
points
 Draw a socket-outlet
 Audio signalling systems
 Audio/visual signalling systems .

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 PRPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM TWO ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 2 (F3)
Presentation of the teaching modules related to the practical competences

MODULE 1: PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM

Title of the competence: To carry out residential and commercial electrical installation
Module : Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form two Electrical Power System EPS 2 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 05H
Minimum annual workload: 110H
Competence Contents Performance criteria Teaching recommendations
Carry out the electrical Wire simple lighting, double switching, -Correct organization of the work post - Reading of job plan (electrical diagrams,
installation of a villa of T3 two way switching, socket-outlet, bell, - Correct Identification of the material (list plans, work schedule, etc.)
type earth electrode. of material to be used) - Organization of the work station (site)
- Respect of the lay-out plan - Application of the rules of QHSE
- Respect of the standardized distances (to - Job execution
be defined) *  Interpretation of the diagrams and the
- correct opening of walls documents relating to job
- correct Installation of conduits # Marking out
- correct Installation of conductors and the # Mechanical fabrication of accessories
Wire simple lighting, double switching, cables for junction boxes, the conduits, the
two way switching, socket-outlet, door - Adequate use of the tools supports
controller of a villa, tele-switching - Correct fixing of the cases, junction # Fixing of the supports and accessories
Carry out the electrical (impulse switch), earth electrode. boxes, distribution board, etc. # Laying of conductors and cables
installation of a villa of T4 - Solidity and fixing of equipment # Location and wiring of the elements of
type (with corridor) in a - proper operation of the assembly the installation
barrier - Proper terminations # installation of components according to
- Compliance with the rules of QHSE specifications
- Correct arrangement and cleaning of the # Wiring of the distribution board
work station (site) # Wiring of earth electrode
- Relevant report of Work # Quality control
- Testing, commissioning and hand back

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 - Repairs (functional check of the installation)
- Relevant report of repairs - Arrangement and cleaning of the work
station (site)
- Sorting of waste
- Writing job report
- Repairs
- Writing repair (work) report

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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
Title of the competence: To do electrical tests and measurements
Module : Electrical Tests and measurements for Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Level of study: form two Electrical Power System EPS 2 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 03H
Minimum annual workload: 66H
Competence Contents Indicators of evaluation Teaching recommendations
I - INTRODUCTION -Correct organization of the work post
 Safety requirements at the laboratory
(powering, protection against the contacts, - Correct execution of the assembly diagram
organization of the work post)
 Introduction to measuring instruments - Correct use of the adjustment and measuring
Measure the electrical quantities (characteristic of analogue measuring
apparatus
instruments…)
 Writing of measurement report
-Judicious choice of the calibration.
II - USES OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
 Reading of analogue instruments -Correct reading measuring instruments
 Measuring of DC AND AC currents
 Measuring of DC AND AC voltage - Respect polarities in D.C. circuits

III –CURRENT REGULATION - Correct connection of the measuring

Regulate current in d.c. and in a.c. circuit instruments

IV – ADJUSTMENT OF VOLTAGE - Judicious use of range selector or the correct

Regulate voltage in d.c and in a.c. circuit use of terminals of measuring instruments

V - MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE - Proper data collection for report writing

 Direct measurement (ohmmeter)
 Voltmeter -Ammeter method. - Relevant test and measurement report

VI - MEASUREMENT OF A NON LINEAR

RESISTANCE (NLR )

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 Use of thermistor, or a carbon filament lamp or
a photo resistor etc.

VII – GENERATOR
 Determination of the internal resistance and
the e.m.f. of a cell
 Graph U = f(I) supplying a purely resistive
load

VIII - MEASUREMENT OF POWER IN d.c

Measure the electric quantities
 Using of wattmeter
 Voltmeter -Ammeter method

I X - STUDY Of A CAPACITOR IN DC
 Charging curve.
 Discharging curve with a resistive load
 Application : timing circuit

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 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM THREE
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 3 (F3)
Module 1: Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Module 2: Electrical Machines: Electromagnetism

Module 3: Electrical Technology and Diagram

PRACTICAL
Module 1: Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram

Module 2: Tests and Measurements for Electrical and Electronic Circuits

 MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS EPS 3
Title of the competence: Apply the fundamental laws of electrical engineering
Module : Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Level of study: form three Electrical Power System EPS 3 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 03H
Minimum annual workload: 66H
Competence Contents
1- SINUSOIDAL A.C CURRENT
 Wave form and characteristic
quantities (frequency, amplitude,
period, alternation, instantaneous
value, maximum value, effective value
and average value)
Notion of phase difference (Phasor
diagram construction) , addition phasors
2 - ELEMENTARY RECEPTORS IN
A.C
 Notion of impedance and reactance:
Resistive circuit (R); Inductive circuit
(L); Capacitive circuit (C)
 Ohm’s law in A.C
Determine the parameters of
3- ASSOCIATION OF
A.C. circuit
ELEMENTARY RECEPTORS
 R-L, R-C, Series and parallel circuits
 R-L-C Series circuit
 R-L-C parallel circuits
 Resonance
4 SINGLE-PHASE POWER
 Apparent Power (S)
 Active Power (P)
 Reactive Power (Q)
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 3 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
.
Evaluation Indicators Recommendations
-Determine the characteristic quantities of
the AC current (frequency, amplitude,
period, average, maximum, effective,
instantaneous values, etc.)
- Determine phase difference (Phasor
diagram construction )
- Define the notion of impedance and
reactance
- Calculate the impedance of a load
(resistance, inductance and capacitor - Illustrate
- Determine the phase difference between - Assignments
current and voltage using phasor diagram - Solving assignments
construction
- Calculate the impedance of a mixed
circuit
- Determine the phase difference between
current and voltage using phasor diagram
construction
- Determination of series resonance
- Define active power, reactive power
and apparent power ;
- Give the expressions of active - Illustrate
power, reactive power and apparent
- Assignments
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  Power factor (Cos φ)
 Power factor improvement using
capacitors
Determine the parameters of
A.C. circuit
5 THREE-PHASE AC CURRENT
 Three-phase network: phase and line
quantities
 Three-phase receptors (Star coupling;
delta coupling)
 Powers
 Power factor
 Power factor improvement using
capacitors
6 Diodes
 Conduction of electricity:
Apprehend the operation of - Constitution of materials
active components.
- Circulation of electrons
- Metals
- Insulators and semi conductors
- Bread board (Electric circuit)
 Doping of semi conductors:
- N type semiconductor
- P type semiconductor
- The PN junction
- Barrier potential
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 3 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
power ; - Solving assignments
- Define power factor ;
- Give the advantages of improving
the power factor ;
- Describe the procedure to improve
power factor in an electrical
installation.
- Calculate the phase and line quantities
- Determine the active, reactive and
apparent power
-Determine the power factor
- Improve the power factor of an - Illustrate
installation - Assignments
- Solving assignments
- Explain the constitution of a
material;
- Define insulator, semiconductor and
conductor ;
- Draw the electrical circuit of a bread
- Illustrate
board;
- Assignments
- Identify the direction of flow of the - Solving assignments
charge carriers and the barrier
potential;
- Define active components ;
- Name basic active components,
signaling components and switching
components ;
- Explain the operation of these
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 - Reverse biasing of pn junction
- Forward biasing of pn junction
- Forward and reverse characteristic
Apprehend the operation of
curves of a PN junction diode
active components.
 Types of diodes :
- Zener diode
- Rectifier diode
- Light Emitting Diode(LED)
- Photovoltaic cells
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 3 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
components
- Draw the symbols of basic active
components, signaling components
and switching components;
- Draw the characteristic curves of
these active components ; - Illustrate
- Ues data book or catalogue to choose - Assignments
- Solving assignments
active components or its equivalent
for a particular application ;
- Define transistor action ;
- Describe the used to test a diode or a
transistor ;
- Describe the procedure used to
identify a faulty diode or transistor in
a circuit.
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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL MACHINE: MAGNETISM AND ELECTRO MAGNETISM EPS 3

Title of the competence: Understand the characteristics of Magnetism and Electro Magnetism
Module : Electrical Machine :Magnetism and Electro Magnetism
Level of study: form three Electrical Power System EPS 3 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 02H
Minimum annual workload: 44H
Competence Contents Evaluation Indicators Teaching recommendations
1- MAGNETISM - Define the notions of magnets,
 The magnets ( fundamental magnetic field and magnetic spectrum
properties – magnetization) - Calculate the magnetic field due to
 The field and the magnetic spectrum electric currents
 Field due to the current
 Induced flux
2 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCES - Calculate the electromagnetic forces (
 Interaction of the forces Laplace Law)
 Direction of Force (Fleming’s Right - Calculate the work of the
Determine the characteristic of Hand Rules) electromagnetic forces
an electromagnetic circuit  Quantitative Study (Laplace Law)
 Work of electromagnetic forces
- Illustrate
3 - ELECTROMAGNETIC - Explain electromagnetic induction - Assignments
. INDUCTION (Lenz's law, Faraday's law, eddy currents) - Solving assignments
 Creation of induced e.m.f. by flux - Calculate the induced e.m.f
variation across a closed circuit
 Direction of induced current LENZ
Law
 Value of the induced e.m.f.
 Emf induced in a conductor
4- SELF INDUCTION Explain the self-induction and calculate
 Self-induced e.m.f and direction the self-induced e.m.f
 Inductance
 Value of flux
  Eddy current
5 FERROMAGNETISM Draw the magnetization curve (hysteresis
 Magnetization of iron curve)
 Permeability
 Application: Electromagnets

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 MODULE 3: ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM EPS 3
Title of the competence: Understand the technology of equipment and the electrical installations, establish the electrical diagrams of an electrical
installation
Module : Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form three Electrical Power System EPS 3 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 04H
Minimum annual workload: 88H
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Competence Contents Indicators of evaluation
Understand the constitution, the  Constitution of a canalization (cable
function and the use of the various way)
types of electric canalizations  Conductors and cables
(cable ways) in industrial  Conduits
installations  Methods of laying
Understand the constitution, the  Sensors (limit switches, and others)
operation and the use of L.V  Isolator ;Circuit breaker ;Fuse
switch gear  Contactor, auxiliary relay,
instantaneous and temporized contacts,
 Thermal relay
 Multifunction apparatus: contactor
with relays, motor circuit breaker,
contactor-circuit breaker, Isolator-
circuit breaker-contactor
 Testing L.V equipment
Understand the constitution, the  Incandescence
function and the application of  Fluorescence ;Luminescence
lighting and signalling devices  Signalling: sonorous (sound), visual
etc.
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Teaching recommendations
- Define canalization (cable way), .Present to the learner some conduits,
conductor, cable, conduit; conductors and cables used in the
- Identify a cable way, a conductor, a industrial installations.
cable, a conduit;
- Define the denomination of a cable .
starting from a coding; - Choose a cable;
- Define the standardized designation of a
conduit; - Identify the various conduits;
- Choose a conduit ;
-Choose a method of laying.
- Give the symbol of L.V electrical Present to the learner each apparatus
appliance; studied.
- Describe the operation of L.V electrical . For all the apparatus, the study plan
appliance ; comprises: the constitution, operation,
- Choose L.V electrical appliance; characteristics and the application.
- Give the field of application of L.V
electrical appliances; The constitution is limited to the labelled
- Check the correct operation of L.V presentation of the symbol
electrical appliance.
State principles of incandescence,
fluorescence and luminescence.
- Give the constitution, the characteristics

Competence
Draw diagrams of electrical
installations of residential and
commercial type including
fluorescent and luminescent tubes
Draw control diagrams of
automated systems
 Tests of operation of lighting and
signalling devices
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Contents
1 – FLUORESCENT LAMPS
 Principles of operation
 Switch start or by starter
 Instant start
 Lead-lag twin tube (DUO) connection
2 – LUMINESCENT TUBES
 Functions to be realized
 General diagram
 Application: neon sign display lighting
3- ECONOMIC LAMPS
 Principles of operation
4- AUTOMATION
 Basic logic functions: elementary
properties
 Setting in equation of the electric and
pneumatic circuits
 Switching (Boolean) algebra: notion of
binary variables
 Reduction of the logic equations by the
algebraic method
 Reduction of the logic equations by the
Karnaugh map limited to 3 variables
 Construction of a logic circuit
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and the application of lighting system.
- Identify the characteristics and the
fields of application of the signalling
systems.
- Check the correct operation of lighting
and signalling systems.
Indicators of evaluation Teaching recommendations
. From reference documents (log book),
Identify the types of assemblies and
establish the architectural plan and the
diagrams of the circuits. Application: neon sign, display lighting
From reference documents (log book),
establish the wiring diagram
From reference documents (log book), Stages to be followed:
draw the control diagram of an automated  Identification of the variables
system  Construction of the truth table
 Write the equation
 simplify the equation
 Construct the logic circuit or electric
circuit.
 MODULE 1: PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM
Title of the competence: Carry out residential and commercial electrical installation
Module : Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level of study: form three Electrical Power System EPS 3 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 05H
Minimum annual workload: 110H
Competence Practical contents
Wiring of one way switch, two gang one
way switch, two way switch, socket-
Carry out the electrical
outlet, gate controller of villa, impulse
installation of a duplex
switch ( tele-swicth), delay switch, earth
electrode.
Wiring of one way switch, double gang
one way switch, two way switch, socket-
outlet, impulse switch, delay switch, neon
sign, gate controller of building, electric
door controller, earth electrode.
Carry out the commercial
electrical installation
Criteria of performance
- Correct organization of the work post
- Correct identification of the material (list diagrams, plane, calendar of intervention,
of the material to be used)
- Respect of the implantation plan
- Respect of the standardized distances (to - Application of the rules of QHSE
be defined) *
- correct opening of walls
- correct laying of conduits
- correct laying of conductors and the
cables
- adequate Use of tools
- correct Fixing of accessory cups junction
box, distribution board, etc.
- Solidity
- Proper Operation of the assembly
- Proper terminations
- Compliance with rules of QHSE
-Correct arrangement and cleaning of the
work post
- Relevant work report
- Repairs
- Relevant report on repairs
Teaching recommendations
- Reading of specifications (electric
etc.)
- Organization of work post
- Completion of the work
 Interpretation of diagrams and work
documents
 Marking out
 Fabrication of mechanical accessories
related to mechanical protection,
conduits, supports
 Mounting of supports and accessories
 Laying of conductors and cables
 Location and wiring of the elements of
the installation
 Positioning of electric components
according to requirements'
 Wiring of distribution board
 Wiring of earth electrode
 Quality control
 Testing, commissioning and hand back
(functional check of the installation)
- Arrangement and cleaning of working
post
 - Sorting of waste
- Drafting of the report of carried out
work
- Repairs
- Writing of fault finding report

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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
Title of the competence: Carry out electrical tests and measurements
Module : Electrical Tests and Measurements for Electrical and electronic circuits
Level of study: form three Electrical Power System EPS 3 ( F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 03H
Minimum annual workload: 66H
Competence Practical contents Criteria of performance Teaching recommendations
I - OSCILLOSCOPE - Organisation of work post
 Use of an oscilloscope
 Use of a passive probe - wiring of practical diagram
 Measurement of currents, voltages,
frequencies and phase different - Correct use of measuring instruments Should be limited to different buttons of the
oscilloscope (time, amplitude, etc.)
II - STUDY OF A CAPACITOR IN - Proper choice of calibration
A.C
 Determination of the impedance - Choice of scale
 Determination of the reactance
 Determination of capacitance using the - Correct reading
volt-ammeter method
- Respect of polarity in dc
I II - MEASUREMENT OF
Measurement the electrical
INDUCTANCE
quantities - Correct connection of measuring
 Joubert Method
instruments
 The three voltmeters Method
- proper range selection
IV - RLC SERIES CIRCUIT
 Study of resonance
 Determination of voltage magnification - Proper data collection for report writing
at resonance
V - POWER IN SINGLE-PHASE - Report writing.
CIRCUIT
 Measurement of power in A,C

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 Determination of the power-factor
 power-factor Improvement
 Use of electric energy meter
VI – POWER IN 3-PHASE CIRCUIT
 Three phase, three wire; three phase
four wires, balanced and unbalanced
load. Utilization of one or two
wattmeter depending on the case
 Determination of power factor

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 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM FOUR
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 4 (F3)
Module 1: Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Module 2: Electrical Machines

Module 3: Electrical Technology and Diagram

PRACTICAL
Module 1: Practice for Electrical Technology and Diagram

Module 2: Tests and Measurements for Electrical and Electronic Circuits

 MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS EPS 4
Statement of the competence : Apprehend the operation of Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Title of the module : Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Level of study : Form four Electrical Power System EPS 4 (F3)
Minimum Weekly workload : 03 H
Minimum annual workload : 66 H
Elements of the competence Contents of the competence Assessment indicators Pedagogic
recommendation
1- Electronic plans and sketch :
- Define sketch, plans, and symbol ;
 Utility of plans and sketch ;
- Identify a component from its symbol ; To be limited at
 Symbols of components - Locate a component from plans and sketch ; components identification
 Block diagrams - Differentiate the different types of sketches ; (passive or active), from
Apprehend the norms of  Principle diagram - Identify test points on principle diagram or their pin diagram and the
electronic drawing equipment. identification of their
characteristics from data
2- Technical notions: Read and exploit technical specifications in
book
French and in English

3- Data book :
 Form (hardcopy, softcopy, on CD or
DVD, Internet) ;
 Structure (Components references,
symbols, specification sheets and pin
diagram of components) ;
 Procedure to have access to specification
sheet of a component;
 Procedure to access a softcopy data book.
- Define a data book ;
- Describe the procedure to access the
specification sheet of a component in a data
book ;
- Record components specifications from a data
book ;
- Describe the procedure to access a softcopy
data book.

4- Fixed and variable passive components :

 Resistor
 Main manufacturer’s characteristics :
- Rated resistance value ;
- Tolerance ;

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 - Power rating. - Define resistance, resistor, capacitor,
 Fixed resistors : capacitance, inductance, rated values, power
 Different types of resistors : - Illustrate
- Wire wound resistor or power resistor rating and tolerance;
- Assignments
(domain of application: starting of - Give the rated values of passive - Solving assignments
motors, bridge circuits, power electronic
circuits; they are larger in size and components(resistor, inductor, capacitor) from
supports the previewed power their colour codes;
dissipation.)
- Precision power resistor (domain of - Name the different preferred resistance series ;
application : applicable in areas where
- Name the different types of resistors (fixed and
precision is greater the 1%, with an
absolute stability, with a total absence variable) and give their applications ;
of noise at HF) - Name the different types of capacitors (fixed
- Non wire wound resistor (rated power
dissipation is between 1/10th and 2W ; and variable) and give their applications ;
dissipation is in function of the ambient - Give the main characteristics of passive
Apprehend the operation of temperature inside the operating device;
passive components. metal film type resistors) components (resistors, capacitors and
 Coding resistors inductors).
- Number code (It is common with
power resistors, precision resistor, high
stability resistors, and special resistors)
- Colour coded resistors
(common with film type resistors)
- colour band is used to indicate the
tolerance
- Four and five bands colour codes ;

 Preferred Resistance series :

- E6, E12, E24 series (have two
significant digits)

- E48, E96, E192 series (have three

significant digits)
- Multiples and submultiples of ohmic
values R(Ω): unity; kilo: K; mega: M

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Apprehend the operation of
passive components.
 Fixed capacitors
 Variable capacitors
 Inductors.
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 4 Electrical and electronic circuits
 Variable resistor
 Potentiometers :
- Connected across the V source, it
adjusts the voltage to be applied to the
load.
 Rheostat
- Connected in series with the the load
and source, it vary the amount of
current flowing through the load.
 Main characteristics:
- Rated resistance value - Illustrate
- The wiper(at the onset, the wiper is
- Assignments
maintained at the middle position and
moves to the end) - Solving assignments
- Power rating
- Maximum voltage limit
- Variation law : linear ; logarithmic and
antilogarithmic ;
 Characteristics:
- capacitance rating
- Voltage rating
- Temperature coefficient
- Tolerance
- Working temperature
 Types of fixed capacitors :
- Plastic capacitor
- Mica capacitor (used at HF)
- Ceramic capacitor
- Electrolytic
- Tantalum capacitor
- Film capacitor
- Explain the constitution of a material;
1- Diodes
- Define insulator, semiconductor and
 Conduction of electricity:
conductor ;
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- Constitution of materials
- Circulation of electrons
- Metals
- Insulators and semi conductors
- Bread board (Electric circuit)
 Doping of semi conductors:
- N type semiconductor
- P type semiconductor
- The PN junction
- Barrier potential
- Reverse biasing of pn junction
Apprehend the operation of
- Forward biasing of pn junction
active components.
- Forward and reverse characteristic
curves of a pn junction diode
 Types of diodes :
- Zener diode
- Rectifier diode
- Light Emitting Diode(LED)
- Photovoltaic cells
 Main characteristics of a diode
2- Transistors
 Transistor ac
 Caractéristiques du transistor
 Transistor bipolaire
 Transistor à effet de champ
 Phototransistor
 Polarisation d’un transistor
1- Transformers : (LF transformer,
Apprehend the operation of
HF transformer, autotransformers)
analogue circuits.
 Physical and technological
characteristics ;
 Types of transformers ;
 Procedure used to test and identify a
faulty transformer ;
 Procedure used to identify a faulty
transformer.
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 4 Electrical and electronic circuits
- Draw the electrical circuit of a bread board;
- Identify the direction of flow of the charge
carriers and the barrier potential;
- Define active components ;
- Name basic active components, signaling
components and switching components ;
- Explain the operation of these components
- Draw the symbols of basic active components,
signaling components and switching
components;
- Draw the characteristic curves of these active
components ;
- Ues data book or catalogue to choose active - Illustrate
components or its equivalent for a particular - Assignments
application ; - Solving assignments
- Define transistor action ;
- Describe the used to test a diode or a
transistor ;
- Describe the procedure used to identify a
faulty diode or transistor in a circuit.
- Give the physical principles, electrical and
technological characteristics of voltage
transformers ;
- Use data book or catalogue to choose a
transformer ;
- Describe the procedure used to test a
transformer ;
- Describe the procedure used to test and
identify a faulty transformer in a circuit ;
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2- Rectifications :
 Half wave rectification ;
 Full wave rectification ;;
 Test on a diode bridge ;
 Procedure to trace fault in a
rectification circuit.
3- Power supply smoothing or
filtering : (capacitive filter, inductive
filter)
 Smoothing unit in a regulated power
supply ;
 Dimensioning or estimating the value
of the component used in the
smoothing unit ;
 Procedure used to identify faulty
components.
4- Stabilization : ( With Zener diode,
transistor, and integrated regulator)
 Usefulness of the stabilizer ;
 Principle circuit of a stabilizer ;
 Characteristics of stabiliser circuits
 Procedure to identify faulty
components in a stabilizer circuit.
1- Number systems:
Apprehend the techniques of
 Definitions(number systems, number
digital systems.
bases);
 Study of some number bases ;
 Polynomial form (some number bases).
Proposed Teaching Syllabus EPS 4 Electrical and electronic circuits
- Explain the operating principles of half and full
wave uncontrolled rectification ;
- Name the different types of rectification ;
- Give, for each type of rectification, the main
characteristics, the advantages and
disadvantages ;
- Use data book or catalogue to choose rectifiers ;
- Describe the procedure used to test and identify
a faulty component in a rectification circuit.
- Explain the operating principle and the
usefulness of the smoothing unit ;
- Use empirical, graphical and practical methods
to estimate the values of the components ;
- Use data book or catalogue to choose
components in the smoothing unit of the
power supply;
- Describe the method used to test and identify
faulty components in this unit.
- Explain the operating principles, the
characteristics and usefulness of stabilizers
designed with zener diode, transistor and
integrated regulator circuits;
- Use data book or catalogue to choose
components in the stabilizer circuit ;
- Describe the procedure used to test and
identify faulty components.
- Define; number system, symbol, a base, bit,
nibble, byte ……..
- Represent a number in a given number base ;
- Use polynomial form to represent a number in
a given number base.
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Apprehend the techniques of
digital systems.
2- Techniques of converting numbers
Convert a number from one number system
from one number base to the other:
(decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal) to its
 Conversion from base 10 to any number
equivalent in one of the other number systems.
base and vice – versa ;
 Conversion from base 2 to base 16 and
vice – versa ;
 Conversion from base 2 to base 8 and
vice – versa ;
 Conversion from base 8 to base 16 and
vice – versa ;
3- Arithmetic in binary, octal and
Carry out arithmetic in binary, octal and
hexadecimal :
hexadecimal.
 Addition;
 Soustraction ;
 Multiplication ;
 Division.
4- Binary codes
- Represent a number using different number
 Straight binary codes;
codes ;
 BCD code; - Carry out conversion from one code to the
 Gray code ; other.
 Excess 3 (Xs – 3) code.
- State the Boolean theorem(rules) and
5- Boolean algebra :
Demorgan’s theorem ;
 Logic levels ;
- Use Boolean theorem and Demorgan’s
 Boolean variables ; theorem ;
 Basic logic operators; - Simplify logic expressions using Boolean
 Boolean theorem(rules) algebra.
 Demorgan’s theorem ;
 Boolean expressions.
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 6- Basic logic functions :
- Construct the truth table of a logic gate ;
 Truth table ;
- Draw the K – map of a two or three variables
 Logic gates ; Boolean expression ;
 Karnaugh map(K-map) ; - Recognize the timing diagram at the output of
 Basic logic functions(adders, subtractors, a logic circuit;
comparators) ; - Simplify Boolean expressions using Boolean
 More than two variables logic functions ; algebra and K – map ;
 Determining output from logic functions ; - Materialize logic functions ;
 Implementing logic circuits from Boolean - Describe the procedure used to test and
expressions ; identify a faulty logic gate.
 Procedure to test and identify a faulty
logic gate.

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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL MACHINES EPS 4
Statement of the competence : To apprehend the structure, functioning and use of electrical Machines
Title of the module : Electrical Machines
Class : Form Four Electrical Power System EPS 4 (F3)
Minimum Weekly workload : 02 H
Minimum annual workload :44 H
Elements of the competence
To pprehend the constitution, the functioning
and the use of the d.c. machines
To determine the characteristics and
the quantities of d.c.machines.
Contens of competence Assessment Indicators Recommandations
DIRECT CURRENT MACHINES - To state the principle of operation as a
generator.
 Principle of operation as a motor, a generator - To state the principle of operation as a - Assignements
 Construction motor. - Solving assignements
 Reversibility of a d.c.machine
-To identify and give the role of the different
 Aplications
parts of a d.c. machine.
 Maintenance of the the collector and the
brushes of the d.c. machine -To give the area of applications.
- To ensure the maintenance of the the
collector and the brushes of the d.c.
machine
DIRECT CURRENT GENERATOR - To determine the caracteristics and
Characteristics (I, f, E, n) quantities of the d.c.
 No load (or open circuit) and load - To calculate e.m.f
characteristics,armature reaction, - To establish power balance of the
efficiency) d.c.macines
 Separately excited generator
 Shunt excited generator
 Series excited generator
 Compound generator
DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR
 (Characteristics of : the speed, the torque,
mechanical and the efficiency)
 Separately excited motor
 Shunt excited motor
  Series excited motor
 Compound motor
ELECTRICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINE
VII – SEPERATELY EXCITED AND
SHUNT DC GENERATORS
 Operation
 Measurement of resistance of the winding
 No-load test
 Load test
 Determination of efficiency by direct
method
Measurement the electrical quantities
VIII – DC SHUNT EXCITED
GENERATORS
 starting
 Measurement of resistance of the winding
 No-load test
 Load test
 Speed control as a function of excitation
current and applied voltage
Determination of efficiency by direct method

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 MODULE 3: ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM EPS 4
Definition of the competence :Apprehend the operation of a solar power supply
Title of the module: Electrical Technology and Diagram
Level : Form 4 EPS 4 (F3)
Minimum weekly workload: 2H
Minimum annual workload : 44H
Elements of the competence
Apprehend the structure of an industrial
installation
Apprehend the function, the symbol,
and the applications of basic electronic
components
Apprehend the operation of the
components of a solar energy power
source.
Contents of the competence Assessment indicators Pedagogic recommendation
Structure of an industrial electrical To give an example to illustrate a
installation manual of specifications.
 General rules of an electrical installation
 Structure of the installations : supply and To give the table of distribution
power installed (distribution) of the sub-circuits in an
Sub-circuit of an industrial electrical industrial installation
installation
Semi-conductors :
Junction Diode
-Function ; -Symbol ; - Equivalent circuit ;
-Characteristics ; -Choice and use
Zener Diode To give the function, the symbol, the
-Function ; -Symbol ; -Characteristics; - characteristic curves and the
Choice and use
applications of electronic components.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
-Function ; -Symbol ; -Characteristics; -
Choice and use
Photovoltaic cell
-Function ; -Symbol; -Characteristics; -
Choice and use
1 – Renewable energy technologies: -Name the sources of renewable
 Sources of renewable energy ; energy(wind, geothermal, solar thermal,
 Exploitation of renewable energy ; micro hydraulic, photovoltaic, fossil)
 Applications of renewable energy ; -Describe the technological evolution in
 Issues on energy in the world. the domain of renewable energy;
-Give the applications of renewable
energy ;

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2 – Solar energy:
3 – Photovoltaic cell:
1 – Photovoltaic safety:
Apprehend wiring techniques and
installation of solar energy.
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-Compare the technologies in the
domain of renewable energy.
-Comparer les technologies dans le
domaine des énergies renouvelables
 Illumination or irradiance ; =Define illumination and irradiance ;
 Radiation, irradiation or incident -Define altitude, azimuth, latitude,
energy ; incident angle, shadow, …..
 Factors affecting solar irradiation ; -Give the factors affecting solar
 Solar map in Cameroon. irradiation.
-Compare technologies required to set
 History ; up photovoltaic cell and others;
 Photovoltaic cells technologies ; -Explain the operating principles of
 Operating principles ; photovoltaic cells;
 Solar panel ; -Read the characteristics of a solar
 Electrical characteristics of solar panel ; panel;
 Procedure to identify faulty components -Describe the procedure used to test and
in a photovoltaic panel. identify faulty components.
Explain the safety rules on environment
 EPP to be respected when working on
 Individual safety; photovoltaic installation and
 Safety on the site; equipments.
 Chemical safety;
 Electrical safety.
1 – Photovoltaic system : -Represent the architecture of a
 Photovoltaic panels; photovoltaic system;
 Lead acide batteries -Give the role of each functional block;
 Charge controller -Characterize the combining of solar
 Combining panels ; modules;
 Combining batteries ; -Choose each component in a solar
 Inverters ; system as a function of the application;
 Application examples on photovoltaic -Name some examples on the
applications of photovoltaic;
 Procedure to maintain photovoltaic
-Describe the procedure used to
system ;
maintain a photovoltaic system;
 Procedure to identify faulty components -Describe the procedure used to trouble
in a photovoltaic system.

2 –Estimate the energy demand of a
photovoltaic installation :
 Optimizing energy consumption ;
 Electrical charge condition ;
 Daily estimation of electricity ;
 Estimate the storage capacity required
as a function of the desired autonomy.
3 –Uses of photovoltaic power
sources:
 Low power energy supply;
 Autonomous photovoltaic electrical
installation;
 Photovoltaic electrical installation
linked to the network.
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shoot faulty components in a
photovoltaic system.
-Identify the equipments or electrical
instruments to be replaced so as
optimize energy efficiency;
-Give the classification norms (Energy
Star, ……)
-Size the charge of a solar
installation(standard, optional, monthly,
annual)
-Identify the peak consumption periods.
-Draw the block diagram of the different
photovoltaic electrical installation:
-Compare the different types of
installations.
 MODULE 1: PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM
Definition of the competence: Carry out the mounting, maintenance and repairs of a solar energy power supply
Title of the module: Photovoltaic Installations
Level : Form 4 EPS (F3)
Minimum weekly workload : 2H
Minimum annual workload : 44H
Elements of the competence Contents of the competence
1 – Construction and implementation of a
solar furnace.
Install and maintain a solar system.
2 – Orientation of a solar panel:
 Azimut
 Incident angle
 Maximum power point(MPP)
3 – Simple photovoltaic system :
 Solar lamps
 Telephone chargers
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Assessment indicators Pedagogic
recommendation
 Water tightness of the internal
and external casing ;
 Appearance, aesthetics of the
construction ;
 Proper orientation with
reference to the direction of
sunlight;
 Efficiency of the furnance.
 Respect of the
parameters(azimut, incident
angle, …….) correseponding to
optimum input/output ratio;
 Determination of maximum
power point(MPP) ;
 Measurement of the no load
voltage ;
 Exclusion of the shadow zones.
 Correct wiring of the panels,
modules, batteries and
accessories.
 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUS FOR FORM FIVE
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 5 (F3)
Theory and Practical
Module 1: Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Module 2: Electrical Technology and Diagram

Module 3: Electrical Machines

 PROPOSED TEACHING SYLLABUSES FOR FORM FIVE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM EPS 5 (F3)

MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

Enunciation of the targeted competence: Apply the fundamental laws of electrical engineering
Title of the competence: electrical and electronic circuits
Level of study: Form five (EPS 5) F3
Minimum training duration: 157 hours (Theory: 4 hours per week; Practice: 3hours per week)
Minimum annual training duration: 22 weeks
Training/Pedagogic
Element of the competence Training content of the competence Evaluation Indicators
recommendations
II-Direct Current Circuit Theory
2-1 Insulators and conductors
2-2 Resistivity and conductivity - State superposition ; Thevenin; Norton
Determine the parameters for 2-3 Electrical resistance, Ohm’s law, the Ohm theorem ;
direct current d.c circuits 2-4 Colour coding and ratings of resistors - Describe the successive steps to
2-5 Combination of resistances apply for these theorems
2-6 Power, Work, Energy (transformation and - Draw the equivalent circuit ;
conservation) Joules Law Recognize the values of the parameters
2-7 Efficiency: Power and efficiency in an electric circuit.
2-8 Composite circuits: Kirchoff’s Law,
superposition theorem, Thevenin and
Nortons theorem; Current and voltage
divider, the Wheatstone bridge
2-9 Voltage source: Batteries and cells
2-10 Star-Delta and Delta-star transformation
III- Alternating Current Theory
- Define sinusoidal alternating current
(Single phase) parameters(frequency, amplitude,
3-1 Electrical quantities: Wave form; Period; period, alternation, instantaneous
Apprehend the Alternating frequency, pulsation, amplitude, Maximum value, peak or maximum value, peak –
Current Theory value, peak to peak value, average and to – peak, effective or rms value, and
effective values. average value)
3-2 Notions of reactance and impedance without - Recognize the parameters of
using complexes notation. sinusoidal alternating current ;
3-3 Notion of phase difference between two - Use Fresnel diagrams to illustrate
phase shift.

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 signals
3-4 Circuits: RL and C various groupings.
Characteristic and calculations involving
each grouping. Resonance.
3-5 Power in a.c. circuits: apparent, active, and
reactive.
3-6 Power factor and power factor improvement.
IV- Semi-conductors - Explain the constitution of a material;
4-1 The PN junction Diode - Define insulator, semiconductor and
conductor ;
Apprehend the operation of - Draw the electrical circuit of a bread
- Symbol
active components. - Construction board;
- Biasing - Identify the direction of flow of the
- Forward and reverse Characteristics charge carriers and the barrier
potential;
- Behavior in the swiching mode
- Define active components ;
- Choose and applications - Explain the operation of these
4-2 The Zener diode: components
- Draw the characteristic curves of
- Symbol these active components ;
- Construction - Ues data book or catalogue to choose
- Characteristic and functioning; active components or its equivalent for
- the Zener effect a particular application ;
- Choose and applications - Define transistor action ;
- Describe the used to test a diode or a
- 4-3 Bipolar transistors characteristic, Symbol, transistor ;
- Describe the procedure used to
biasing parameters, behavior in switching, identify a faulty diode or transistor in a
Choose and applications circuit.

Test and measurement part

Use measuring instruments
and equipments
1 – Electrical measurements
1-1 Scientific notation, engineering notation;
decimal number; multiple and sub-multiples;
International Unit System
a. Study of measurement apparatus
b. Error and incertitude
Measurement report writing
- Proper connects in a measurement
circuit;
- Respect of polarities in a dc circuit;
- Proper selection of the range and the
function;
- Correct reading of measured values.

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Carry out measurements in
electronic circuits
III- STUDY OF THE ZENER DIODE
Determine the characteristics of
basic electronic components
IV - STUDY OF A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
V - STUDY OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL
II - STUDY OF A DIODE - Judicious selection of the protective
 Identification of the diode resistance
 Labelling of the electrodes
 Tests of the functioning
 Choice of the Diode
 Forward and reverse characteristics - Correct execution of the circuits assembly
 Applications for the forward and reverse characteristics
-Judicious determination of the different
 Identification of the diode
characteristics of a component
 Labelling of the electrodes
 Tests of the functioning -Effective data of all the results of the
 Choice of the Diode
measurement necessary for the experiment
 Forward and reverse characteristics
report
 Applications
-Adequate Experiment report
 Identification of the LED
 Labelling of the electrodes - Correct arrangement of the material
 Tests of the functioning
 Choice of the LED
 Forward characteristic
 Applications
 Identification of the photovoltaic cell
 Labelling of the electrodes
 Tests of the functioning
 Choice of the photovoltaic cell
 Application to the production of the solar energy

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 MODULE 2: ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM EPS 5
Enunciation of the targeted competence: Understand the technology of equipment and electrical installations and Draw diagrams of electrical
installations
Title of the competence: electrical technology and diagram
Level of study: Form five Electrical Power System (EPS 5) F3
Minimum training duration: 176 hours (Theory: 4 hours per week; Practice: 4hours per week)
Minimum annual training duration: 22 weeks
Element of the Training/Pedagogic
Training content of the competence Evaluation Indicators
competence recommendations
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER STATION
 Features of power station in terms of head (height Various power stations in Cameroon
of water above turbine) - Explain the principle of operation Precise that a diesel power plant is a
 Major parts of the various generating stations miniature thermal station that uses
 Characteristics of different hydro-stations in - Distinguish between the various diesel fuel.
Cameroon: Water reserve capacity, height and type generating plants Give the characteristics of hydro-
of dam, power and type of turbine, power of stations in Cameroon
- State the characteristics the
Understand the process of alternator, etc.
THERMAL POWER PLANT various generating stations
generation of electrical
 Operation
energy
 Characteristics of the thermal power plants in
Douala-Bassa, Limbe and Kribi
 Power available from the different power plants in
Cameroon.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
 Wing energy
Understand the process of Transmission of electrical energy - Describe Transmission Standard voltages in Cameroon - LV,
transmission of electrical  General structure - Explain raison for Transmission MV, HV and VHV
energy in Cameroon  Need for transmission at high voltage - Explain interconnection Transmission network in Cameroon.
 Interconnection - Define Losses
 High voltage distribution (dispatching) - Describe the structure of

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 Canalisations (over head/underground distribution network
transmission/distribution) - Describe the structure of a
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY transformer post
 Structure of the MV distribution network (network - Explain the various earthling
 (radial system, improved radial system, ring methods Earthing systems (IT, TN, TT) :
systems)
- Describe the low voltage network characteristics, principles, domains of
Understand the process of  Types of distribution network in Cameroon
application.
distribution of electrical  Load shedding
energy in Cameroon  Structure of the LV distribution network (radial Earth electrodes :
system, improved radial system, ring systems)?
 Earthing (neutral) systems

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
1 – STARTING OF THREE PHASE
INDUCTION MOTORS
Establish industrial motor  Direct-on-line starter - Explain and realize various Precise the following control modes:
control circuits  Star-Delta starter starting methods of three phase manual control, semi-automatic and
 Stator resistance starter induction motor automatic controls using sensors.
 Rotor resistance starter for wound rotor motors - Explain and realize various
2 – BRAKING OF THREE PHASE INDUCTION braking methods of three phase Realise the installation using at least
MOTORS induction motor three of the starters studied
 Counter current braking - Explain and realize various
 Electro-brake (Friction brake) starting methods of single phase
 DC current injection braking induction motor
3 – SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS
 Capacitor start motors
 Starting by auxiliary winding (inductance start).
 Reversing the direction of rotation

Establish the control diagram
of an automatic system
Realize or wiring local
electrical installation of the
industrial type.
4- AUTOMATION
 Notions on automatic systems
 Sequential Function chart construction SFC –
GRAFCET (functional specifications and
operational specification, single loop)
+ Generalities on Control System
 Programmable logic controllers
1.1 Symbols, norms and conventions of control
circuits
1.2 Describe the functional diagram of a controller
indicating
1.3 Describe the different control modes
(analogical and digital modes)
1.4 Classification of a control system
1.5 Protection and security of a control system
Define and explain the use of sensors, actuators etc.
PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIAGRAM
 Wiring systems
 Protection
 Lighting
 Signalisation
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- Describe an automated system
- Define GRAFCET
- Describe the structure of
GRAFCET level 1 and 2
- Explain the rules of evolution of a
GRAFCET
- Describe a Programmable logic
controller
- Correct organisation of the
workplace
-Proper identification of the
material (list of material to be used)
- Respect of the layout plan
- Respect of the normalised
distances (to be defined)*
- Réalisation correcte des saignées
- Correct conduit layout
- Correct laying of the conductors
and cables
- Adequate use of the tool
- Correct fastening of the casing,
junction box, enclosures, etc.
- Solidity of fixing the equipement
- Correct functionning of the wiring
limited to a branch or a unique
sequence
Functional specification = grafcet level
1
Operational specification = grafcet
level 2
 Operative part
 Control part
 Panel board
-Reading of the document of the
execution (electrical diagrams, plans,
work schedule, etc.)
- Organisation of the workplace
- Application of the rules of QHSE
- Execution of the work
 Interpretation of the diagrams and
documents relating to the task to be
executed
 Tracing of the fixing points
 Realisation of the mechanical
operations linked to the setting of
the work envelopes, conduits, frame
 Fixation of the frame and the
accessories
 Laying of the conductors and
conduits
 Labelling and cabling of the

 Direct-on-line starting, wye-delta starting,stator or
primary resistance starting, rotor or secondary
resistance starting , braking by injection direct
current, electro-braking, counter-current braking.
 Starting of single-phase induction motors
Realize or wiring the starting
of induction motors in a
typical industrial electrical
installation.
- Correct execution of the
connexions
- Respect of the rules of ///QHSE
- Orderly and proper clean-up of
the workplace
- Pertinent report of the work
- Correction of the dysfonctioning
- Pertinent report of the repair
elements of the installation
 Wiring of the electrical equipment
according to the exigency of the
technical file laying of electrical
equipement according to the
exigency of the technical file
 Wiring of the distribution board
 Realisation of the earth electrode
 Verification of the esthetic quality of
the work
- Activation (verification of the
functioning of the installation)
- Arrangement and clean-up of the
workpost
- Sorting the waste
- Report of the work done
Correction of the dysfonctioning
- Pertinent report of the repair

1 – Construction and implementation of a solar  Water tightness of the

furnace. internal and external
casing ;
Install and maintain a solar  Appearance, aesthetics of
system. the construction ;
 Proper orientation with
reference to the direction of
sunlight;
 Efficiency of the furnance.
2 – Orientation of a solar panel:  Respect of the
 Azimut parameters(azimut, incident
 Incident angle angle, …….)
 Maximum power point(MPP) correseponding to optimum
input/output ratio;
 Determination of maximum
power point(MPP) ;
 Measurement of the no

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 load voltage ;
 Exclusion of the shadow
zones.
 Correct wiring of the
3 – Simple photovoltaic system :
panels, modules, batteries
 Solar lamps
and accessories.
 Telephone chargers

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 MODULE 3: ELECTRICAL MACHINES EPS 5
Enunciation of the targeted competence: Understand the constitution, the operation and the use of the electrical machines
Title of the competence: electrical machines
Level of study: Form five Electrical Power System EPS 5 (F3)
Minimum training duration: 110 hours (Theory: 3 hours per week; Practice: 2hours per week)
Minimum annual training duration: 22 weeks

Element of the competence
To understand the
construction, operation and
application of rotating ac
machines
Determine the characteristics
of ac rotating machines
Training/Pedagogic
Training content of the competence Evaluation Indicators
recommendations
INDUCTION (ASYNCHRONOUS) MACHINES -Introduce the principles of operation.
- SINGLE PHASE AND THREE PHASE Illustrate the lesson with the various
 Principle of operation - Identifier and give the role of rotating main parts of the machine
 Basic construction ac machines parts
 Application
- State typical applications.
 Installation and maintenance
ALTERNATEURS - Identify different faults in rotating ac
 Principe of operation machines, possible causes and methods
 Basic construction
of remedy
 Different types
Applications
THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS Establish the power flow diagram
 Speed of rotating magnetic field
 Slip - Determine efficiency
 Power input, power output and mechanical power
developed
 Power flow Illustrate the lesson with the various
ALTERNATEURS
main parts of the machine
 Characteristics
 Variation of V and of E
 Reversibility of alternator : synchronous motor
Power flow

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Understand the construction,
operation and application of
transformers
Determine the characteristics
of transformers
Determine the characteristics of an
electrical machine
TRANSFORMERS - State the principles of operation.
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS - Identify and state the function of
 Principles of operation different parts of the transformer.
 Construction - Identify the different domains of
 Applications application
THREE PHASE TRANSFORMERS - State the different methods of
 Operation coupling 3-phase transformers
 Construction - Determine the angular displacement Illustrate the lesson with the various
 Applications (hour index) main parts of the machine
Coupling - Establish the power flow diagram.
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS
 No-load test, transformation ratio - Determine efficiency.
 Load test
Efficiency
ELECTRICAL TEST AND MEASUREMENT PART
I – ASYNCHRONOUS OR INDUCTION MOTOR - Proper organisation of the workplace
 Open circuit test - Correct execution of the different
 Load test assembly diagrams for the different tests
 Determination of the efficiency - Adequate connexions and respect of the
II - STUDY OF AN ALTERNATOR polarities for excittion
 Different curves (U, E, I, n) - Adequate connexions and respect of the
 Study at load polarities for starting
 Determination of the efficiency - Choix judicieux de la méthode de
III - SINGLE-PHASE AND THREE-PHASE
détermination de la résistance des
TRANSFORMERS
enroulements
 Open circuit test : transformation ratio
- Judiciouse regulation of the speed of
 Short- circuit test
rotation
 load test
 Power balance -Effective data of all the resullts of the
 Efficiency (direct and indirect methods) measurement necessary for the
experiment report
-Adequate Experiment report
- Correct arrangement of the material
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CAMEROON GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION BOARD
INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM (EPS)
1. INTRODUCTION: Electrical Power System at Intermediate Technical Certificate is made
up of three subjects. All electrical engineering topics and electrical subjects taught in our
technical schools were grouped in order to come out with the three subjects. Each subject
has three papers where all the paper ones are Multiple Choice, Paper twos are structural and
Paper threes are Practical
The Subjects are:

a) Electrical Machines
b) Electrical and electronic Circuits
c) Electrical Technology and Diagrams

2. STRUCTURE OF THE EXAMINATION

ITC PROFESSIONAL PAPERS/ SUBJECT WEIGHTINGS
SUBJECTS (%)
Paper One: 25
MCQ
Electrical Machines Paper Two: 35
Electrical Machines
Paper Three: 40
Electrical Machines Practice
ELECTRICAL Paper One: MCQ 25
POWER Paper Two: Electrical 35
SYSTEM Industrial and Digital/Circuits
Electrical and
(EPS) Paper Three:
Electronic Circuits
Electrical Industrial and 40
Digital Circuits Practice

Paper One: MCQ 25

Paper Two:
Electrical Electrical Technology and 35
Technology and Diagrams
Diagrams Paper Three: 40
Electrical Installation Works

2.1 Electrical Machines

 No Of Questions
/Exercise Duration Marks Per Marks Weighting
S/N Paper Paper Title Section Set To be Section Per (%)
No answered Paper

1 Paper MCQ - 50 50 01h - 100 30

1 30mins

Magnetism and
Electromagnetism 3 2
2 Paper Electrical ,
2 03hrs 20 100 40
Machines
Static Machines 2 1 40
Rotating 4 3 40
Machines
Electrical
3 Paper Machines - 1 1 45mins 100 100 30
3 Practice

3.2 Electrical and Electronic Circuits

No Of Questions
/Exercise Duration Marks Per Marks Weighting
S/N Paper Paper Title Section Set To be Section Per (%)
No answered Paper
1 Paper - -
1 MCQ 50 50 - 100 25
Electrical Analogue Circuits 3 2 50
and
2 Paper Electronic Digital Circuits 3 2 3hrs 50 100 35
2 Circuits

Electrical
and
Electronic -
3 Paper Circuits 1 1 1 45mins 100 40
3
Practice
 3.3 Electrical Technology and Diagrams

No Of Questions
/Exercise Duration Marks Per Marks Weighting
S/N Paper Paper Title Section Set To be Section Per (%)
No answered Paper

1 Paper MCQ - 50 50 - - 100 25

1
Electrical 3 2 60
Electrical Technology
Paper Technolog Electrical 03hrs 100 35
2 2 y and Diagrams 3 2 40
Diagrams

Electrical
3 Paper Installation - 1 1 04hrs - 100 40
1 Works