The Course on Electrical Installations in Residential Buildings offers you the an opportunity to enter a sector that is constantly growing and where there is high demand for labour. The urbanisation and the development of new buildings make the skills in electrical installations become increasingly valued. Throughout this academic year, you will gain an understanding of the representation and symbols used in electrical installations, calculations required for low voltages, and the installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in homes. You’ll also learn about the current legislation, ensuring that you can to carry out your duties efficiently and safely in the workplace. The online format The course enables you to access this training from anywhere, adapting to your learning needs and pace. Become a qualified professional and open the door to a future full of opportunities.
Electrical Installations in Residential Buildings
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the components and characteristics of interconnection facilities.
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Interpret standardised electrical symbols and diagrams.
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Measuring electrical quantities y connect measuring instruments.
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Prepare technical documentation in accordance with ITC-BT regulations.
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Designing safe electrical installations in homes and buildings.
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Apply health and safety standards in electrical installations.
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Diagnosing and repairing faults in residential electrical installations.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. LINK FACILITIES
General power supply line
Characteristics and types of elements
Siting and installation of the interconnection facilities
TEACHING UNIT 2. REPRESENTATION AND SYMBOLS USED IN ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION INSTALLATIONS
Standardised symbols for electrical interconnection installations
Standardised drawings and electrical diagrams
Interpreting electrical diagrams of interconnection installations:
Standards and regulations. ITC-BT-12
TEACHING UNIT 3. MEASUREMENTS IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Electrical quantities
Electrical resistance of earth electrodes and insulation
Fundamental relationships between electrical quantities
Measuring instruments:
Connection procedures
Measurement processes
TEACHING UNIT 4. PREPARING DOCUMENTATION FOR ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION INSTALLATIONS
Installation documentation ITC-BT-01, ITC-BT-02
Requirements and procedures for authorised installers under ITC-BT-03
Documentation and commissioning of ITC-BT-04 installations
Verification and inspections ITC-BT-05
Load forecasting for low-voltage supply: ITC-BT-08, ITC-BT-10
TEACHING UNIT 5. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Indoor facilities:
Installations in homes:
Installations with baths or showers. ITC-BT-27
Earthing installations: characteristics and components. ITC-BT-18
Facilities in communal areas: features and elements
Safety on the premises
Protection against overcurrent and overvoltage. ITC-BT-22, ITC-BT-23
Overloads
Short circuits
Protection against direct and indirect contact. ITC-BT-24
Residual current devices (sensitivity, tripping, etc.)
TEACHING UNIT 6. REPRESENTATION AND SYMBOLS USED IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN HOMES
Standardised symbols for electrical installations
Interpreting electrical diagrams for indoor installations and building plans
TEACHING UNIT 7. CALCULATIONS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Level of electrification and power supply in homes
Total floor area of buildings used primarily for residential purposes
Circuits, conductor cross-sections and voltage drops in residential properties and connection installations
Maximum permissible currents in conductors
Protective equipment
Pipe and duct dimensions
Selecting elements
Standard calculation procedures for low-voltage installations
TEACHING UNIT 8. INSTALLATION OF INDOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Layout and installation of domestic building services systems: pipes and cables, number of circuits and installation specifications, earth connections, supply lines and branch circuits, main distribution board, bathrooms and kitchens, amongst others
Installation in communal areas (stairwell lighting, utility room lighting, emergency lighting)
Resources and technical equipment for the set-up
Legislation and regulations
TEACHING UNIT 9. DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Checking connections and measuring their insulation resistance
Circuit current testing
Insulation faults and current leakage problems
Repairing circuits affected by overloads
Increase in consumption and a voltage drop exceeding the limit permitted under the REBT
TEACHING UNIT 10. REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Technical report on a basic-level installation
Electrical installation certificate
Design and processing of the installations
Completion of verification and inspection reports