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1LESSON 1 - The Electrical Installation and Maintenance Industry
1LESSON 1 - The Electrical Installation and Maintenance Industry
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Table of contents
Introduction
References
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Introduction
Electricity has undoubtedly made our lives easier and more convenient to manage. We can accomplish different tasks such as lighting our homes, offices, and
roads; cooking, heating, cooling our food; and entertaining and keeping ourselves safe.
Electricity is a form of energy in which electrons flow. It is convertible to another form of energy like heat or mechanical energy, which is why electricity can also be
referred to as “energy carriers.” As carriers of energy, electricity is used to give power to appliances that we use daily. In order to ensure that these gadgets are
functioning well, proper electrical installation and maintenance must be conducted.
This lesson tackles the role of electrical installation and maintenance in the electrical industry and the duties and responsibilities of an electrician.
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In these modern times, electricity is always present everywhere. That is why electricians work on all public and private buildings, including, but not limited to
residential, commercial, industrial buildings, and agricultural and agro-industrial projects.
Construction or reconstruction of buildings for various purposes requires the installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
Electric machinery
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1. 1st Stage
The installation of fasteners or inserts in structural elements for the following attachment of electrical equipment occurs.
The installation of conduits for electrical wiring in the floors and foundations of the building and wall sockets for outlets and switches occurs.
Specially equipped electrical-installation prefabrication shops transport preassembled electrical equipment and wiring structures, fabricated conduit sections,
and board-laced wires and cables for lighting and other circuits away from the construction site.
2. 2nd Stage
Electrical equipment and structures are transported to the construction site for the wiring assembly and installation in planned locations.
Laying out of cables and wires and their connection to the installed electrical equipment happen during this stage.
When the installed equipment is actuated and adjusted, that means the electrical work is complete.
The work of an electrician does not stop after the installation process. In order to ensure that the installed electrical work continues to operate well according to
its functions, regular proper maintenance must be conducted. The following are three reasons why electrical maintenance is important:
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It enables you to save money spent on energy
Electricians can help point out any energy-consuming problems, and then suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Proper maintenance can identify which of the equipment needs repair or cleaning to make it last longer.
With periodic electrical maintenance, the chances of hazards and accidents are avoided.
Individuals who have completed the training of Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II can work as:
Building-Wiring Electrician
Residential/Commercial-Wiring Electrical
Maintenance Electrician
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Electricians can perform a wide scope of electrical tasks from reading and interpreting blueprints to installing electrical wirings.
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In the Philippines, the Professional Regulation Commission conducts examinations to give licenses to electricians in adherence to RA 7920 or the New
Electrical Engineering Law. The electrician can have a license as a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE), Registered Electrical Engineer (REE), and
Registered Master Electrician (RME).
The following list discusses the field of practice of each licensed electrician:
Supervises operation and maintenance of electrical equipment in power plants, industrial plants, watercraft, electric locomotive, etc.
Can manufacture and repair electrical supply, and utilize equipment including switchboards, power transformers, generators, motors, apparatus, etc
Can carry out sale and distribution of electrical equipment and systems requiring engineering circulations or application of engineering data
Can install, wire, operate, maintain and repair electrical machinery, equipment, and devices in residential, commercial, institutional, commercial, and
industrial buildings, in power plants, substations, watercraft, electric locomotives, etc.
If the work exceeds six hundred volts (600 V), it must be supervised by a PEE or REE.
Meanwhile, electricians who hold a National Certificate (NC) Level II, can perform installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, lighting, and related equipment
and systems where that the voltage does not exceed single phase, 600 volts in any building as stated in the Philippine Electrical Code under the supervision of a
Licensed Electrical Practitioner.
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References
List of References
3 Reasons Why Regular Electrical Maintenance Is Important. (2019, July 19). Cosmic Renovation and Roofing. Retrieved September 22, 2020,
from https://cosmicrenovation.com/2019/07/29/3-reasons-why-regular-electrical-maintenance-is-important/
Electricity Explained. (2020, March 20). U.S. Energy Information Administration. Retrieved September 22, 2020,
from https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/
Electrical Installations. (n.d). Skills Compétences Canada. Retrieved September 22, 2020
from https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/skills/construction/electrical-installations/
Electrical Installation Work. (n.d.). The Free Dictionary by Farlex. Retrieved September 22, 2020,
from https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Electrical+Installation+Work#:~:text=The%20electric%20wiring%20may%20be,distribution%20centers%2C%20an
FAQ: What is Electricity?. (n.d.). ThoughtCo. Retrieved September 22, 2020, from https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-electricity-4019643
The New Electrical Engineering Law, Republic Act No. 7920, (February 24, 1995).
What is LEP or Licensed Electrical Practitioner?. (2020, May). Electrician Philippines. Retrieved September 22, 2020,
from https://www.electricianphilippines.com/2020/05/what-is-lep-or-licensed-electrical.html
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