Competency 5

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Competency 5:Carry out wiring for lighting circuits.

5.1                      Symbols of electrical assesories/components used in domestic installations

5.2                          Read and interpret a simple electrical drawing(layout//location,

            wiring and circuit).

DIAGRAMS

5.3 Identify different types of rigid cables and standard sizes used in a domestic installation.

Different types of cables and standard sizes used in a domestic installation:

Cable types

1.      Single core PVC

2.      Flat twin PVC sheathed

3.       Flat twin PVC sheathed with CPC (continuity protective conductor)

Cable sizes

1.      1.0mm²

2.      1.5mm²

3.      2.5 mm²

4.      4 mm²

5.      6 mm²

6.      10 mm²

5.4.     State the use of the following accessories used in domestic wiring:

Use of accessories