CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)
Sub Sector ELECTRICAL POWER
Job Area SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
Competency Unit Title SINGLE PHASE MOTOR & MOTOR CONTROL INSTALLATION
Single phase motor and motor control installation is an activity that covers the competency requirements for the installation of Single
Phase motor and motor control based on installation specification and procedures in accordance with Electrical Act 1990, Electrical
Regulation 1994 and other related rules and regulations body and statutory requirements. The personnel who are competent in the
Competency Unit Descriptor
single phase motor and motor control must be able to interpret installation manuals and procedures, carry out single phase motor
and motor control installation, inspect single phase motor and motor control functionality and to conduct continuity, polarity,
insulation resistance and earthing resistance testing.
Competency Training Credit
Competency Unit Code Core Level 2 200
Type Duration Hours
Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
1. Identify single i. Types of single phase 12 hours Lecture i. Installation single
phase motor & motor phase motor &
motor control Squirrel cage motor control
induction motor according
installation
Capacitor start requirements
specifications ii. All specification
Capacitor run
and procedures and requirements
Repulsion motor
Shaded poles follow
Universal motor manufacturing
manual/handbook
Synchronous motor
ii. Types of single phase
motor control
Forward Reverse
Direct Online (DOL)
iii. Single phase motor main
control components and
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
accessories
iv. Single phase control circuit
components and
accessories
v. Magnetic contactor and
overload relay
vi. Electrical Act & Regulation
and Standard
Energy Commission
Act 2001
Electricity Supply Act
1990 (Act 447)
Electrical Regulation
1994
MS 1936: 2006 / IEC
60364
MS 1979: 2007 (COP)
Electrical Installation of
Buildings – Code of
practice (COP)
Based on latest
instruction by
regulatory body
vii. Occupational Safety &
Health Act 514 (OSHA)
1994
viii. Authorisation requirement
to access site such as:
Green card
Safety passport
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
i. Determine single 24 hours Demonstration,
phase motor Observation &
ii. Determine single Practical
phase motor control
iii. Determine single
phase motor main
components and
accessories
iv. Determine single
phase control circuit
components and
accessories
Attitude:
ix. Determine magnetic
i. Adhere to safety
contactor and overload regulation
relay as required
Safety:
i. Use appropriate
PPE during carry
out wiring
practical
ii. Safety tools &
equipment in
proper order
2. Prepare single i. Single line drawing 16 hours Lecture i. Motor & motor
phase motor and Main circuit control installation
motor control Control circuit including devices
Protection devices allocated
installation,
ii. Location of motor & motor ii. Selection of
maintenance, sensing devices
control installation devices
tools, equipment used at corrected
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
and materials including installation
Platform structure
Underwater
Surface
Weather proof
Protection devices
Sensing devices
o Timer
o Thermal
o Limit
o Flow
o Latching relay
iii. Single phase motor & motor
control maintenance
Periodically check
Preventive
maintenance
Corrective
maintenance
iv. Single phase motor & motor
control installation tools,
equipment and materials
v. Single phase motor & motor
control testing equipment
LCR meter
Rotation meter
Multimeter
Insulation tester meter
i. Select single line 32 hours Demonstration,
drawing Observation &
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
ii. Select location of Practical
motor & motor control
installation devices
iii. Determine single
phase motor & motor
control maintenance
iv. Select single phase
motor & motor control
tools
v. Select single phase Attitude:
motor & motor control i. Comply to rules
testing equipment and regulation
3. Carry out single i. Schematic diagram 12 hours Lecture i. Selection
phase motor ii. Single phase motor drawing suitable
installation symbol with the
iii. Main & control circuit requirements and
iv. Motor sizing & rating location
v. Installation procedure ii. Fault rectified
vi. Control panel accessories and repaired
vii. Functionality of circuit iii. Circuit tested
i. Read and interpret 24 hours Demonstration,
schematic drawing Observation &
ii. Identify motor size Practical
and rating
iii. Identify types of motor
components and
accessories
iv. Install single phase
motor and motor control
v. Testing the circuit
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
vi. Repair the single
phase motor fault Attitude:
i. Meticulous in
read and
interpreter
diagram
Safety:
i. Use PPE
properly
ii. Adhere to
electrical Act &
regulation
4. Carry out single i. Installation termination & 8 hours Lecture i. Installation,
phase motor connection termination &
control ii. Types of circuit/connection circuit connection,
iii. Type of load/connection ensured fixed
termination
iv. Accessories connection, ii. Platform in
fittings and function of tools good stability and
v. Operation of hand tools and fixed firm
equipment iii. Follow
vi. Cable color code/marking checklist and
i. Connect control 24 hours Demonstration, instruction manual
circuit Observation & according to the
ii. Fix components and Practical iv. Marked cable
accessories according to code
iii. Identify type of at cable end
circuit/controls
iv. Calculate electrical
load/circuit
v. Identify correct
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
location
vi. Identify accessories
and fitting
vii. Identify connection
terminal
viii. Identify type of hand
tools and equipment
ix. Identify cable color
code/marking
x. Inspect cable
termination and Attitude:
installation i. Meticulous in
xi. Apply test procedures read and
technique interpreter
diagram
Safety:
i. Use PPE
properly
ii. Comply
electrical Act &
regulation
iii. Comply Act 514
(OSHA)
iv. Used a proper
hand tools
5. Inspect single i. Types and application of 12 hours Lecture i. Continuity,
phase motor and protection devices polarity, insulation
motor control ii. Types of testing resistance and
functionality Insulation earthing
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
Continuity resistance tested
Polarity
Earthing
iii. Specification technical data
iv. Operation manual
i. Determine testing and 24 hours Demonstration,
measurement instruments Observation &
ii. Check Protection Practical
devices
iii. Conduct insulation
test
iv. Conduct continuity
test
v. Conduct polarity test
vi. Conduct earthing test
vii. Conduct motor test
run (on load and off load) Attitude:
viii. Collect and record the i. Meticulous in
data read and record
ix. Carry out data
housekeeping activities
Safety:
i. Use PPE
properly
ii. Comply
electrical Act &
regulation
iii. Comply Act 514
(OSHA)
iv. Used a proper
hand tools
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Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Hours Assessment Criteria
Environmental Mode
v. Adhere
maintenance
procedure
vi. Code of ethics
6. Record single i. Recording procedure 4 hours Lecture i. Checklist, logbook
phase motor and ii. Test record format/form and schedule
motor control iii. Report writing skills maintenance
report submitted
installation.
i. Compile single phase 8 hours Demonstration,
motor and motor control Observation &
maintenance data Practical
ii. Prepare single phase
motor and motor control
installation report Attitude:
i. Neatness
ii. Meticulous in
writing report
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Employability Skills
Core Abilities Social Skills
01.01 Identify and gather information 1. Communication skills
01.02 Document information, procedures or processes 2. Conceptual skills
02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOP’s 3. Interpersonal skills
02.04 Prepare brief reports and checklist using standard form 4. Multitasking and prioritizing
03.01 Apply cultural requirements to the workplace 5. Self-discipline
03.05 Demonstrate safety skills 6. Teamwork
04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals 7. Learning skills
04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace 8. Leadership skills
06.02 Comply with and follow chain of command
06.01 Understand system
06.03 Identify and highlight problems
Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)
ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)
1. Schematic diagram 1:1
2. Block Diagram 1:1
3. Measuring and Test Instruments 1:1
4. Components/Parts Specification 1:1
5. Distribution Boards 1:2
6. Trunking Tools 1:1
7. Equipment Data Book 1:1
8. Electrical Equipment 1:1
9. Electrical hand tools 1:1
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10. Electrical Mechanical tools 1:1
11. Electrical power tools 1:1
12. Electrical Accessories 1:1
13. Electrical Fittings 1:1
14. Electrical Testing Instrument 1:1
15. Double Insulated cable 1:1
16. Wiring lead 1:1
17. Wiring neil 1:1
18. Cables 1:1
19. PVC Tape 1:1
20. Standard Operating Procedure 1:1
1:1
References
REFERENCES
1. Stephen Rahman. (2000). Industrial Motor Control. Cengage Learning
2. Undang-Undang Malaysia. 2005. Akta Bekalan Elektrik 1990 dan Peraturan-Peraturan Elektrik 1994, Pindaan sehingga 2005. MDC Publisher Sdn Bhd Malaysia.
3. Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia. Standard Pendawaian Malaysia (Electrical Installations Of Buildings - MS IEC 60364) Jabatan Standard Malaysia
4. The Institution of Electrical Engineers, 1998, Peraturan-Peraturan bagi Pemasangan Elektrik, Edisi 16. Golden Books Centre Sdn Bhd
5. BS 7671: 2001 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IEE Wiring Regulations, Sixteenth Edition) Institution of Electrical Engineers
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