UGANDA INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY (UICT)

ICT DEPARTMENT

A FIELD ATTACHMENT REPORT CARRIED OUT AT ICKENS

ELECTRICALS LOCATED ALONG MITYANA ROAD IN BULOBA

NAMIIRO ANGELLA

2019/DEE/DAY/033

2019/2021

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT SUBMITTED TO UGANDA INSTITUTE

OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE AWARD OFA DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

JUNE 2022
DECLARATION
I Namiiro Angella solemnly declare that this field attachment report is based on my own
activities carried at Ickens Electricals during my industrial training program. This is to certify
that no part of this work has been submitted elsewhere partially or fully for the award of any
diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

NAME: NAMIIRO ANGELLA

SIGNATURE: ……………………………………

DATE:

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APPROVAL

This is to certify that this report was done under the supervision MR. Simon Sewamuwe The
report has been presented in accordance with the guidelines governing the award of a Diploma in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Uganda Institute of Information and Communication
Technology (UICT).

…………………………... …………………………. ………………….

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE DATE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We thank the Almighty Lord for having enabled us and helped us to complete our project
successfully.

I also wish to express our sincere heartfelt appreciation to our supervisor, Mr. Simon Sewamuwe
for guiding us throughout up to the completion of my industrial training and report

I will also appreciate Ickens Electricals for giving me an opportunity to train at them company,
and all the other staff members of Ickens Electricals

Finally, I would like to express our gratefulness towards my parents and any other person who
used to help me financially and in any other thing.

May the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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DEDICATION
This report is dedicated the my parents for the support that they have given me throughout the
course words can not appreciate you enough but rather I dedicate this report to yu

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Contents
DECLARATION..............................................................................................................................i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..............................................................................................................iii
DEDICATION................................................................................................................................iv
LIST OF ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................vi
LISTT OF FIGURES....................................................................................................................vii
ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................................viii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
1.0. Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
1.1. Objectives of industrial training........................................................................................1
1.2. Background of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd........................................................................1
1.3. Name, ownership, location and description......................................................................2
1.4. Organizational structure....................................................................................................3
1.5. Vision, Mission and Goals of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd.................................................4
1.6. Services of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd..............................................................................4
1.7. Nature and type of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd..................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: ACTIVITIES............................................................................................................6
2.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................6
2.2 LIGHTS & SOCKETS INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT................................6
4.1 Socket installation Labelling and maintenance.................................................................7
Steps taken during installation.................................................................................................7
Steps taken in socket labelling.................................................................................................7
4.3 Domestic installations.......................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Slab work.......................................................................................................................9
Repairing and servicing of the microwave oven...........................................................................11
Brief description of common tools and materials used during industrial training........................11
Chapter 3: Evaluation....................................................................................................................17
References......................................................................................................................................19
Appendices....................................................................................................................................20

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AC Alternating current

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

DC Direct Current

DOL Direct on Line

Ltd Limited

NC Normally Closed

NO Normally open

SCOUL Sugar Company of Uganda Limited

UNBS Uganda National Bureau of Standards

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 LISTT OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Multi-meter................................................................................................................................11
Figure 2: drilling machines........................................................................................................................12
Figure 3: Structure of drill bit...................................................................................................................12
Figure 4: Angle grinder (side grinder or disc grinder)...............................................................................13
Figure 5: Hacksaw.....................................................................................................................................14
Figure 6: Tester.........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 7: A photo showing a striper.........................................................................................................15
Figure 8: Pliers...........................................................................................................................................15
Figure 9: Screw drivers..............................................................................................................................15
Figure 10: Chisel........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 11: Ladder.......................................................................................................................................16
Figure 12: Wall socket installation...........................................................................................................20
Figure 13: Security light installation.........................................................................................................21
Figure 14: Wall chiselling...........................................................................................................................22
Figure 15: Slabbing and pipework............................................................................................................23
Figure 16: Introduction to microwave oven repair..................................................................................24

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ABSTRACT
This report has been documented to summarize all my activities carried out at Ickens
Electricals (U) Ltd. This company is located at Mukwano mall ground floor Room LG95
Kyagwe Road, Central Division Kampala Capital City

I have also highlighted on the brief background of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd and the
activities that they do.

I have captured with all the activities that I carried out at Ickens Electricals and some
photos with caption of some of the activities have been attached in this report. Some of
the objectives of the internship, tools used and skills gained have all been captured in
this

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.0. Introduction

In this chapter I have written about the objectives of the industrial training, background, vision,
mission and values of this Ickens Electricals where I was attached for my industrial training and
it gives the summary of company's location, structure and all the activities carried out

1.1. Objectives of industrial training.

 To feel the actual working environment

 To gain practical knowledge and skills such as installations and troubleshooting
 To gain work experience and understand work ethics required at work places
 To relate with other people so that I can be guided on career development
 To equip me with the basic technical skills
 To help me get acquainted with the basic engineering tools and equipment
 To help me develop communication skills
 To help me learn to develop interpersonal skill with their team while at work

1.2. Background of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd

Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd was founded on 16th November 2019 as a private company limited
for most of its initial existence; the company intends to establish close relationships with its
various clients, with the intention of expanding regionally. Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd is an
electrical company, incorporated in Uganda and owned by a Eng. Dickens.

Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd is an electrical oriented company, dealing in electrical installations,
AC/DC electric panels, industrial and domestic wiring, generator repair, servicing and
maintenance, general electrical maintenance and CCTV camera installations.

The company provides a wide range of high-quality electrical services for its clients in an
efficient and planned way, which ensures that all its clients are satisfied in all aspects of the
services. It also offers full design packages including Engineering and drafting for particular

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manufactured products for example; starters and switch boards up to complete new electrical
systems.

The company has a large volume of repeat business with its existing client base as well
as providing electrical services to new clients who are looking for a reliable high quality
and competitive contractor.

The company also has a hard-working competitive team who are dedicated to providing
excellent services to its clients through the use of their experience, training and knowledge.

1.3. Name, ownership, location and description.

Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd is physically located in Buloba town along Mityana Road and it is
owned by an individual Eng. Dickens and it is a private enterprise that deals in electrical repairs
=, installations and among others

Tel: +256783493567

Email:ikens@gmail.com

Web: makgeneralservices.com

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 1.4. Organizational structure

CEO

Managing
director

Projects manager/ human Head of administration and

resource humanresource

Head Stores Accounts Secretarial

IT manager
technical manager servicces

Field
manager

electrical CCTV
and camera
electronics
Technicians
Technicians

1.5. Vision, Mission and Goals of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd

Vision: Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd intends to be the leading electrical company with the ability
to compete favorably within Uganda's electrical environment.

Mission: To ease and add value to its client's business.

Core values:

 Professionalism and integrity

 Accountability
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 Technical Expertise
 Client is the boss

1.6. Services of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd

 Industrial and domestic installation and maintenance

 Star delta and direct online panel assembling
 Capacitor bank assembling
 Machine general maintenance and repair
 Earthing
 Electrical consultancy
 Electrical failure inspection and analysis
 Technical and internship training
 Electrical field data analysis and interpretation
 Solar installation and maintenance
 Air condition installation and maintenance

1.7. Nature and type of Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd

Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd is an electrical company, incorporated in Uganda and owned by a
Ugandan. Ickens Electricals (U) Ltd is an electrical oriented company, dealing in motor
rewinding, AC/DC electric panels, industrial and domestic wiring, generator repair,
servicing and maintenance and general electrical maintenance.

The company provides a wide range of high-quality electrical services for its clients in an
efficient and planned way, which ensures that all its clients are satisfied in all aspects of the
services. It also offers full design packages including Engineering and drafting for particular
manufactured products for example; starters and switch boards up to complete new electrical
systems.

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CHAPTER 2: ACTIVITIES

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter will describe the activities that I carried on during my industrial training
that I carried on at Ickens Electricals Uganda. The activities started from inauguration
until real field work both at company and other external sites

2.2 Inauguration
This is the process of providing a form of orientation to an individual or organization. Site
induction was the first activity that happened on arrival to the site
The site safety officer cautioned me on wearing safety gear while on the premises and particular
tools when doing specific tasks e.g., safety helmets reflectors, overall, safety boots, safety glasses
and gloves. He also ensured that he checked all the personal necessary requirements that I would
need we with me and there by consenting my placement
I had close to the whole of my first week being taught theoretically on what I would do while at
the field, who am expected to behave, the safety measures that I should take while at site, the
first aid administration (First aid Training Manual, 2020) in case of accidents and also the chain
of command to be followed was
I was also taught how to read and interpret electrical drawings as they were vital during the
installation process (Bird, 2016)
2.1.1. Lessons gained from the inauguration
 Reading and interpretation of site maps
 First aid administration for accidents at site
 Importance of wearing safety and protective gears while at the site

2.3 LIGHTS & SOCKETS INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

Light installation is a basic wiring practice of being able to put into place lights and control
switches for them whereas replacement is removal of fault lights, switches or and light lines so
as to ensure that the former lighting lines can again light. On several occasions, this was done
and some of the sites we did this works were in Buloba and Seeta

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4.0 Installation of lights

Light installation is a process of putting lights in the place that they had not been previously. To
do the light installations, the following steps were followed

 Read and interpret the wiring map

 Turn off the circuit that’s going to be installed (unplug or turn of circuit breaker).
 Locate termination position, stripe wires from one end that is close to where power will be
entering from.
 Drill holes where the lights fixture is to be mounted.
 Connect all terminals in the light’s fixtures, using wire nuts to cover exposed end of any
wires.
 Mount the fixture up on the ceiling and connect the wires of the power supply.
 Then switch and test if the circuit is okay.

4.1 Socket installation Labelling and maintenance

This was done at residential house in Buloba. I was able to install socket labeling as part of the
activities. Both socket installation and replacement were done

Steps taken during installation

 Make a work plan and identify materials to be used.
 Identify the nearest power source that can supply the socket.
 Run a cable trunking on which sockets are going to sit and cables are going to run in. this
involves drilling and use of wall plugs and screws to hold the trunking firm.
 Cable cables through the trunking from the power source to their destination.
 Terminate sockets and the screw them on the mould boxes that are screwed firm onto the
trunking.
 Test the socket to check if they have received power and if there is no exchange of cables
with different polarities that might cause a short circuit or damage of the equipment that
might be plugged in.

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Steps taken in socket labelling
Labeling of sockets is the most useful thing one must do after their installation in the distribution
board.it enables easy identification of the socket and isolator incases of short circuits and power
issues.

 Identifying which sockets are which for which isolator

 After that is known, they are given different labels according to the label one has given the
isolators.
 Now one can easily identify the sockets isolators in the distribution board during Socket
labeling at E&P total.

4.2 Replacement and maintenance procedures

Just as the word states, light replacement and maintenance is the process of replacing spoilt
lights. The spoilt lights can be as a result of blown bulbs, lamp holders, switches or even wires
that may be cut of resulting into an open circuit. Some of the maintained lights may even be
working though the state in which they are in may not be right and thus require maintenance

 Study the situation the lights are in.

 Trouble shoot the parts and turn off the circuit breakers.
 Disassemble the circuit and remove the faulty components.
 Diagnose and test the new components to be sure if they are also okay.
 Clean the components and then assemble them in the circuit.
 Then test and check whether the circuit and components are conducting.

Skills and lessons gained

 Light installations

 Light repair and maintenance

 Socket installation

 Use of a driller

 Socket labeling

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 Reading of maps

4.3 Domestic installations

This is the installation of power to be used at home and in Uganda it is always 240 v 50 Hz AC
mains. During my industrial training I had an opportunity to carryout out domestic installation
and I was able to do activities such as slab work, earthing and domestic wiring. Will shortly
write about all the activities in domestic installations here

2.3.1 Earthing
This the grounding of the conductive parts of an installation to the earth to prevent electric shock
due to earth leakage current. It also protects equipment and appliances that are being used at
home
During my industrial training I practiced 2 types of earthing that is to say
Equipment earthling: This is the grounding of the steel frames,,. Cable trays used in the
overall construction of the building. This type of earthing is one where a neutral/return cable
from the AC mains is put to the ground using earthing rods that re sunk deep within the dug earth
pits.
Here, earth pits were dug at a depth of 150cm, measured 100cm by 80cm and 180cm from the
structure to the earth pit.
They were then filled by a 50 mm2 copper wire was lagged to the structural earthing lead
conductor to increase its length to the earth pit using a lagging tool. A vertical earth electrode
was connected to the earth lead conductor and placed into the pit. Charcoal dust, salt and water
were poured into the pit.
2.3.2 Slab work
This is the electrical work carried out on the slab before concrete casting was done.
Activities done during slab work were
 Electrical drawing reading and interpretation
 Pipe work
 Binding conduits
 Centering and marking of lights
 Floor boxes

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 Piping of stair case lights
At this stage I was reminded about the theoretical class of inauguration on the importance of
electrical drawings and interpretations. This guided me a lot in slab work
Upon interpretation of the drawing I was then meant to apply this at site so as not to differ with
the set plan. My agency supervisor played a key role of guidance here
This involved centering of the lights following by marking of the spots using red oxide. This red
oxide paint later guided when it comes to fixing of circulars boxes for lights and boxes for the
floor boxes.
Pipe work
Pipe work was done at slab and also during general installations. Pipe work is the running of
PVC conduits (Heavy gauge duty) of various sizes from the source to accessories like switches,
lights, power sockets and data sockets. Several conduit sizes are used for different purposes
during installations. This is so that the different cable sizes also fit in them
The sizes include; 25mm2 for light and power circuits, 32mm2 for data cables,50mm2 for main
supply cable.
During pipe work I also did bending of different sizes of conduits into different angles
accordingly e.g. offset, right angles etc.
To join the pipes together, couplers are used together with the use of PVC glue whereas offsets
were used as dropping to circular box entries.
We also used binding wire is used to firmly hold the conduit in position. Papers were used to
block the penning of pipes and circular boxes to avoid filling of the pipes by concrete.
Wiring
During wiring, I happened to learn so many things such as wiring of 2 way switches, one way
and also wiring the consumer unit among other things.
Skills and lessons gained

 Light installations

 Light repair and maintenance

 Socket installation

 Use of a driller
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 Socket labeling

 Reading of maps

 Earthing

 Slab work

 Consumer unit and junction box wiring

Repairing and servicing of the microwave oven

Microwave ovens uses electromagnetic waves of high frequencies to heat and warm foods. So, of
the ovens are made in such away that are even able to cook foods using heating coils
During my industrial training I was chanced to have a opportunity to service and repair a
microwave oven
Steps for servicing a microwave oven
 Unplug power and remove moving parts
 Open the Back Cover
 Check the Fuse First.
 Inspect door switches
 See inside of the switch
 Buy a Replacement Part
 Install The New Switch.
Brief description of common tools and materials used during industrial training
Multi-meter

This is an instrument used for measuring voltage, resistance, current, capacitance of a component
or a device.

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Figure 1: Multi-meter
Drilling machine.

This is a machine used in tightening and loosening of screws, drilling holes in walls, control
panels etc.

Figure 2: drilling machines.

PARTS OF DRILLING MACHINE WITH THEIR FUNCTIONS
 Switch
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This is used as a breaker or the one for turning on and off the drill machine.

The switch is usually equipped with a round turn direction, adjust level and also equipped with a
rotational speed regulator that serves to regulate the first and slow rotation speed.

 Drill bit
The bits are in different sizes for example 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm respectively for
instance the bits for steel are different from those of concrete.

APPLICATION OF DRILL MACHINES

 Counter boring
 surface
Figure mining of drill bit
3: Structure
 underground mining
 Tapping
Advantages of drilling machines
 Requires less energy
 High precision and accuracy is maintained when using it
 It is easy to operate
 The maintenance is low
DISADVANTAGES OF A DRILLING MACHINE
 It makes rough holes during the drilling operation therefore a medium surface finish can be
expected butt not high surface finish.
 if there is an improper damping between the drill and work piece there will be a probability of
breaking the drill bit.
Angle grinder (side grinder or disc grinder)

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This is a hand held power tool used for grinding and polishing, cutting, deburring metals.

Figure 4: Angle grinder (side grinder or disc grinder)

Square

This is used to align components in control panels (preferably at 90°).

Hacksaw

This is used for cutting metals, conduits, cable trays, trunkings etc into desirable piece as shown
below.

Figure 5: Hacksaw
Tester
This is an electrical tool used to test the availability of power to avoid electric shocks

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 Figure 6: Tester

Stripper
This is a tool used to strip off insulations from the cable

Measuring tape

Pliers

Figure 7: A photo showing a striper

These are hand operated tools for holding and gripping small articles or for bending and cutting
wire.

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Figure 8: Pliers
Screw drivers

These are hand tools used for insertion and removal of screws. These are available in a multitude
of variations to correspond to the correct screw drive. The drive or head of a screw has a shaped
cavity and protrusion that fits the screw driver tip.

Figure 9: Screw drivers

Chisel

These are hand held tools used to clear out spaces from walls when installing pattress boxes,
passing conduits or cables through walls.

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Figure 10: Chisel
Ladder

This a tool used to reach heights in electrical installation.

Figure 11: Ladder

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Chapter 3: Evaluation
3.1 Achievements, skills and experiences

During the industrial training I have had the following achievements, skills and experiences

 I interacted with the work environment and got to know what is required from me as a
worker
 I learnt that at all times as an engineer in the field putting on protective gears are so essential
in prevention of high risks in case of accidents
 I have built confidence in myself as I was able to apply classroom knowledge in
troubleshooting and repairing some of the systems at the site
 I essentially gained much knowledge on CCTV camera installation and why it is so necessary
to do it
 I learnt how to install lights and sockets
 I learnt to do earthing for a domestic installation
 I learnt to do construct a DOL box
 I was able to understand the work ethics
 Learnt how to write work related reports as this were asked from me for every activity by the
agency supervisor
 Gained knowledge on the importance of team work and specialization when it the field this
yields to quick and quality work
 Able to meet new friends that gave me career guidance on the paths to take to develop my
career further

On the other hand I faced a few challenges while carrying on my industrial training

 Using of some tools was a challenge

 Travelling long distances like to Masindi was a challenge to me because of the long distance
travels
 Walking long distances to the head offices before I would be facilitated with transport to the
field

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 Limited time as I was not able to interface with all the systems since the internship time was
short
3.2 Recommendations
 I would therefore carry on the following recommendations to the institute for consideration
 Internship period should be carried twice to increase the period in the field so as to learn
more
 Find new equipment in the laboratories and seriously take on Practicals to avoid
unfamiliarity of some tools while in the field
 Should enforce policies for protective wear for all school laboratory practices so as even
when one moved to the field for industrial training is comfortable with putting on the
protective wear
3.3 Conclusion

In summary the industrial training that I carried from Ickens Electricals Uganda has been of great
value to me and I was exposed to quite a good number of real-life scenarios, able to troubleshoot
and fix some of the systems and this has made me gain confidence in myself

The working period spent at Ickens Electricals is a unique experience for me.it is an eye opener
to how real-world tasks are dealt with and exposure to field work is a welcoming practice. Being
in different fields has made me learn different site handling and management skills, hard and soft
skills that can’t be learnt in lecture rooms.

In practical training, have gained exposure to systematic work coordination in a conducive

environment coupled with friendly staff that are always there to help.

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References
Bird, J. (2016). Engineering drawings and interpretation. MGraw.

First aid Training Manual. (2020). Red Cross Society.

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Appendices

Figure 12: Wall socket installation

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Figure 13: Security light installation

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Figure 14: Wall chiselling

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Figure 15: Slabbing and pipework

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Figure 16: Introduction to microwave oven repair

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