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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
POST VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: F. E. T. COLLEGES
SYLLABUS
FOR
INSTALLATION RULES
NATIONAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT
CODE NUMBER
11040432
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTION NO. XX OF 2009
Date of implementation First examinations
February 2009 August 2009
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1. AIMS
1.1. GENERAL AIMS
1.1.1. The general aim is to teach the theoretical knowledge contained in applicable
SABS standards and codes, and the Occupational Health and Safety, Act 85 of
1993 (latest publication), which are pertinent, and to ensure that it can be
applied realistically in practice.
1.1.2. The fundamental principles underlying these codes of practice are primarily
intended to ensure the safety of persons, livestock and property against
hazards that may arise during the normal operation and the proper functioning
of an installation.
1.2. SPECIFIC AIMS
Any person attempting the examination must be able to apply the Regulations
set out; to design, construct, inspect, verify and to test electrical installations
accordingly, and thereby ensure a safe and healthy environment.
2. DURATION OF COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time)
It is recommended that the entire syllabus be lectured over a period of 6
months (two trimesters) due to the extent of the new syllabus.
3. EXAMINATION
3.1 Two three-hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks
each for each trimester.
No admission requirements are necessary.
3.2 The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period.
However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same
trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the
first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate
obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be
permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of
50 % for each examination paper must be obtained for in the instructional
offering Installation Rules. An appropriate statement of results will be issued
by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence
with regards to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of
Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the
Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-
documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-
application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
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3.3 No condonation will be considered.
3.4 Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important
aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question
papers should be as follows:
Knowledge - 20%
Understanding - 30%
Application - 50%
3.5 Tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 THE SYLLABUS FOR PAPER 1 AND PAPER 2 WILL CONSIST OF
THE FOLLOWING:
4.1. SPECIFIC CONTENTS PAPER 1
4.1.1. Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
Section 1, 8, 9, 10 and 22
4.1.2 Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 - Electrical Installation
Regulations
Regulations 1 to 14
4.1.3 Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 - Electrical Machinery
Regulations
Regulation 1, 3, 5, 6 and 11
4.1.4 Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 - Construction Regulations
Regulations 22
4.1.5 SANS 10142-1:2008
The wiring of premises Part 1: Low voltage installations
Section 1 – Scope
Section 2 - Normative references
Section 3 - Definitions
Section 4 – Compliance
Section 5 - Fundamental requirements
Section 7 - Special installations or locations
Annex D - Example of assessing estimated and connected load.
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Annex F - Recommended bending of cables
Annex G - Examples of determining the conduit size required for single-core
cables of different sizes.
Annex J - Explanation of IP ratings
Annex M - Electricity supply systems
Annex P - Authority for issuing a Certificate of Compliance
Annex Q - IEC symbols associated with switchgear
4.1.5 SANS 10198-1:2004
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not
exceeding 33 kV Part 1: Definitions and statutory requirements
4.1.6 SANS 10198-2:2004
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not
exceeding 33 kV Part 2: Selection of cable type and methods of installation
Note: No calculations will be asked on this standard
4.1.7 SANS 10292:2001
Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
TOTAL MARKS: 100
4.2 SPECIFIC CONTENTS PAPER 2
4.2.1 SANS 10142-1 2008
The wiring of premises Part 1: Low voltage installations
Section 6 - Installation requirements
Section 8 - Verification and certification
Annex B - Limits of “arm’s reach”
Annex C - Installation components
Annex E - Calculation of voltage drop
Annex K - Notification of a potential danger
Annex L - Installations of surge protection devices (SPDs) into low-voltage
systems
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Annex N - Earthing arrangements and equipotential bonding of information
technology installations for functional purposes
Annex 0 - Classification of safety services necessary for medical locations
4.2.2 SANS 1973-3:2008
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 3: Safety of
assemblies with a rated prospective short-circuit current of up to and including
10 kA
TOTAL MARKS: 100
NOTE: CHANGES TO ANY OF THE CODES, STANDARDS OR
REGULATIONS WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER AN
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTION IS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION TO ALL EXAMINATION CENTRES.