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DRAFT TRAINING STANDARD

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Building Electronics

Version V 0.31 Maputo, 11.02.2008

TRAINING STANDARD - PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION Page 2

Building Electronics VERSION V 0.31

Preliminary remarks This product is in line with the resolutions COREP/PIREP No 02/2007 and COREP/PIREP No 03/2007 and the National Catalogue for Professional Qualifications. It includes

• a detailed description of the professional qualification, including the professional field of action, the required competencies of the respective occupation and assessment procedures.

• the associated training qualifications, structured in training modules. This work is the result of a comprehensive study and analysis of the related productive system, particularly of the electric and electronic infrastructure of residential and commercial buildings in Mozambique. Furthermore, the result considers international standards which include beside other countries especially concepts of

• Southern Africa,

• Germany,

• Spain and

• Australia The first draft has been discussed and revised in a workshop in January 2008 with representatives of

ABB Technel - Machava Messias Moiane

ATT Lda Carlos M. Freire

CFP - M Fabião M. Bazima

DPEC - Nampula Carlos Migode Salé

EDM - DDN - Nampula Alberto Obed de Sousa

EIIC - Nampula Adriano Mariano Over

HCB - Songo Fernandes D. Rodolfo

IICB Paulo Jacara Marques

IIM António Tembe

INEFP - N Jõao Elias Jasse

Integration GmbH - Germany Arno Weller

ISDB Vithor Bernardo Nipwipwi

LAM Luis Galhardo

mcel - Maputo Leonardo de Jesus Andreé

PIREP Rainer Reidenbach

TDM - IICB - Beira Arlindo Manjate

This draft will be circulated to relevant Industries, Authorities, Training Providers and interested persons on national and provincial level in order to provide recommendations. Furthermore the draft training standard will be discussed and if necessary revised in three regional workshops on provincial level.



PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Building Electronics

Code Title Building Electronics

Level Professional Field Electric and Electronic Mechanics

General Competency

Professional field of action

Building Electronics provide technical and organizational services.

They maintain, monitor, control and secure building and infrastructure systems and can also be employed in the construction of building and infrastructure systems.

Typical sites of employment are residential and commercial buildings, factory buildings, functional buildings such as hospitals, infrastructure facilities and industrial plants.

Building Electronics work independently, observe the relevant regulations and safety rules and coordinate their work with the preceding and following activities.

They often work as part of a team.

They are qualified electricians within the meaning of the regulations for the prevention of accidents.

Qualification competence units

1. Analyse user requirements and recognize potential dangers, design changes of facility and use for technical systems (electricity and communications systems as well as supply systems), agree changes with users and advise users;

2. Calculate costs, award contracts and accept third-party services;

3. Install building and infrastructure systems, carry out, or arrange for the carrying out of, modifications;

4. Configure the control devices of technical systems, test the functioning of systems and safety equipment;

5. Hand over the systems and instruct users in the operation of technical systems;

6. Inspect and maintain systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's or operating standards and contribute to increased facility availability and efficiency; accept error messages, make error diagnoses, evaluate the potential risk of disturbances

7. Operate building and infrastructure systems in accordance with regulations, operator standards and user requirements;

8. Monitor technical systems in buildings with the help of automation and control systems, optimize the operation of such systems;



9. Carry out systematic searches for faults and disturbances, localize faults, carry out the repair of technical systems or arrange for the repair by the appropriate trades;

10. Monitor adherence to safety regulations, in particular regarding the provision of services by third parties and/or users, and take measures for ensuring safety in buildings;

1st year

M 00 Consider Health and Safety at the Workplace

M 01 Measure and Calculate Electrical DC Quantities

Associated Training:

Training Modules

M 02 Plan and Install Residential Branch Control Circuits

M 03 Measure and Calculate Electrical AC Quantities

M 04 Analyse and Test Electronic Power Supplies

M 05 Install, Commission and Maintain Electrical Systems

M 06 Provide and Apply IT Systems

M 07 Plan and Manufacture Mechanical Parts

M 08 Internship 1

2nd year

M 09-B Plan and Test Digital Control Circuits

M 10-B Test and Repair Transformers and Power Adaptors

M 11-B Select and Install Drive Systems for Building Services

M 12-B Plan, execute and handover Electrical Installations

M 13-B Inspect and Commit Electrical Installations

M 14-B Test, Maintain and Repair Household Appliances

M 15-B Plan and Install Communication Applications

M 16-B Internship 2



Target Group:

This training directs to all school graduates with at least one good graduation from the 12. Class. Interest in electro technology, mathematics and physics is an advantage.

Prerequisites of the Applicants:

1. Basic craftsmanship and skills. 2. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 3. Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and

effectively. 4. Effective and responsible decision making. 5. Logical thinking and ingenuity. 6. High tolerance to stress. 7. Effective communication using visual, mathematical and language skills in

the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. 8. Willingness to further education. 9. Flexibility and mobility.

Assessment (proposal):

A. Integrated Assessment: Continuous assessment in the form of self-assessment is carried out by the learner. This is done using activities and self-evaluations exercises. Continuous assessment is also carried out by the facilitators in the form of assignments that the learner must submit upon completion of each module of the learning programme. Formative and summative assessment are integrated in a final portfolio assessment. The learner builds up a portfolio of activities, self-evaluation exercises, assignments and projects which are assessed in order to determine whether the learner has achieved the exit level outcomes of the qualification. B. Final Examination (proposal): Composition of examination board:

• Representatives of the related industries (2)

• Representatives of the Ministry (1)

• Representatives of the related Union (1)

• Representatives of the training centres (2, cross-centre)



Part 1 (FE Part 1) After the 1st year the success of the training program will be assessed in a

• Written test (theory, modules M 00 to M 07, 180 min = 3h) and a

• Practical Test (two working days) The result of part 1 will be taken into consideration in the final result of the training program (30%). Part 2 (FE Part 2) At the end of the 2nd year the success of the training program will be assessed in a

• Written test (theory, modules M 09 to M 15, 180 min = 3h) and a

• Practical Project (preferably a real task from an external customer, internship company), including practical work, project documentation, project presentation and expert talk.



Technical Structure and Distribution of Training Time

Module Duration hours

Lab/ Theory

Work-shop

Duration weeks

1st

year

M 00 Consider Health and Safety at the Workplace 32 32 0 1

M 01 Measure and Calculate Electrical DC Quantities

64 64 0 2

M 02 Plan and Install Residential Branch Control Circuits

256 64 192 8

M 03 Measure and Calculate Electrical AC Quantities

128 128 0 4

M 04 Analyse and Test Electronic Power Supplies 224 128 96 7

M 05 Install, Commission and Maintain Electrical Systems

224 64 160 7

M 06 Provide and Apply IT Systems 64 64 0 2

M 07 Plan and Manufacture Mechanical Parts 128 32 96 4

M 08 Internship 1 240 0 0 6

2nd year

M 09-B Plan and Test Digital Control Circuits 128 128 0 4

M 10-B Test and Repair Transformers and Power Adaptors

64 64 0 2

M 11-B Select and Install Drive Systems for Building Services

128 128 0 4

M 12-B Plan, execute and handover Electrical Installations

384 64 320 12

M 13-B Inspect and Commit Electrical Installations 96 64 32 3

M 14-B Test, Maintain and Repair Household Appliances

160 64 96 5

M 15-B Plan and Install Communication Applications 128 32 96 4

M 16-B Internship 2 280 0 0 7

1st Year Examination (Part 1 FE)) 40 1

Final Examination (Part 2 FE) 80 2

Total (1st & 2nd): 2888 86

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Training Module M 00 Consider Health and Safety at the Workplace

Associated to CU: 4, 6 Duration: 32 hours 1 weeks

Evaluation criteria Health hazards are identified.

Appropriate safety and health measures are considered in planning and execution of professional tasks.

Requirements for training

Laboratory/Theory

32 hours

Safety tools

Safety clothes (boots, helmet, gloves)

First aid box

Electrical faults demo kit

Workshop

0 hours

Capacities M 00 Contents hours

1 Explaining the role of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in job-site safety.

Safety rules; Behaviour in emergencies 2

2 Describing the impact of accidents. Electrical accidents

Medical implications

2




3 Demonstrating hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques.

Hazard Identification; Records of risk assessments; Checklists;

2

4 Considering environmental protection issues in all activities.

Pollution of water, air, land 2

5 Explaning the appropriate handling of toxic waste.

Disposal and handling of toxic and polluting waste 2

6 Explaining and demonstrating the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Safety tools; Safety belt; Helmet; Gloves; 2

7 Explaining and identifying the various signs, signals, barricades, markers, and tags used on a job site.

Meaning of shapes and colours; Acoustic and light signals; Use of tags and markers

2

8 Demonstrating proper housekeeping procedures.

Housekeeping rules 2

9 Demonstrating an understanding of assured equipment grounding conductor programs and the use of ground fault circuit interrupter GFCIs.

Basics of grounding and protection appliances 3

10 Demonstrating and explaining general hand- and power-tool safety guidelines.

Safety check of hand and power tools before deployment 3

11 Demonstrating and explaining the proper use of ladders and scaffolding.

Selection and safety check of ladders and scaffoldings 2




12 Explaining the use of work permits and lockout/tagout procedures.

Work permits; Lockout/tagout 2

13 Demonstrating proper manual lifting procedures. Position of load and appropriate posture 2

14 Identifying the hazards of working around or on heavy equipment.

appropriate handling of heavy equipment; Ropes, wires, chains, lifts

2

15 Demonstrating use of hand signals. Meaning of hand signals 2



Training Module M 01 Measure and Calculate Electrical DC Quantities

Associated to CU: 1 Duration: 64 hours 2 weeks

Evaluation criteria DC voltage, current and resistance are correctly calculated and measured.

The working and construction of basic electric components are correctly described.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit DC circuits

PC simulation applications for DC circuits

Workshop

0 hours


1 Identifying elements of a basic electric circuit. Voltage source (DC)

Conductors Insulators

Switch and electrical load

4




2 Distinguishing voltage , current, and resistance. Electrical Voltage

Electrical Current

Electrical Resistance

Ohms law

6

3 Selecting conductors and insulators for a defined application.

Properties of conductors (copper, aluminium, etc.)

Different Insulation material

2

4 Choosing voltage sources for different applications.

Batteries, Accumulators

Solar panels

Power supplies

4

5 Measuring and calculating voltage, current, and resistance in series-parallel circuits.

Kirchhoffs laws

Potential divider

12

6 Drawing and interpreting electrical circuit diagrams with standard symbols.

Representation of basic electrical circuits 2

7 Defining the cross section area of conductors considering current density and voltage drop.

Energy losses and voltage drop on wires 4

8 Identifying and ordering resistances for different applications

PCB resistors, colour code

Heating elements

4




9 Measuring and calculating electrical power, work, efficiency, and cost of energy.

Electrical Power

Electrical Work

Efficiency and Cost of Energy

8

10 Selecting appropriate measuring instruments for defined applications.

Voltage and current fault measurements

Analogue and digital multimeters

4

11 Connecting voltage sources in series and parallel considering internal resistance and load.

Power optimization considering internal resistance of voltage sources

4

12 Recording voltage-time diagrams while charging and discharging capacitors.

Charging and discharging capacitors on different loads 6

13 Identifying and ordering capacitors for different applications.

Rated voltages and tolerances of capacitors

Field of applications and characteristic data of capacitors

4



Training Module M 02 Plan and Install Residential Branch Control Circuits

Associated to CU: 2, 8, 9 Duration: 256 hours 8 weeks

Evaluation criteria Electrical installations of residential buildings are planned, executed and calculated according to established standards.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

PC including applications for circuit design and architectural drawing

Plug-in components and panels for residential branch control circuits

Workshop

192 hours

Equipment, Tools and consumable material for installation of residential branch control circuits

Workbench; Power supply; Grid


1 Reading and interpreting architectural drawings including typical symbols.

Representation of architectural drawings (residences and commercial buildings); Meaning of typical symbols

8

2 Drawing different representations of circuit diagrams of typical residential branch control circuits.

Installation plan; Connected representation; Exploded representation; Off switch; Series switching; Two way circuit; Intermediate switching

22




3 Producing technical documentation of electrical engineering to meet customer needs.

Tender details; Master data (project, client); Functional description

8

4 Arranging tools and equipment for the installation work of a defined residential branch control circuit.

Tools (pliers, screw driver, stripping knife, etc.) and equipment (test instruments, power tools, etc.)

4

5 Compiling material lists and ordering data for a defined installation task.

Material list 10

6 Installing and testing of different residential branch control circuits.

Off switch; Series switching; Two way circuit; Intermediate switching

160

7 Considering safety and health standards at the activity area.

Arrangement and handling of tools, equipment and material; Accident prevention

4

8 Calculating cost of manpower and material for defined installation task.

Cost calculation (material, manpower and overheads) 8

9 Executing safety measurements and tests. Visual inspection; Short circuit protection; Insulation test; Earthing

12

10 Finding faults in typical residential branch control circuits.

Fault finding strategies in electrical circuits 12

11 Explaining the function principle of various electrical installation circuits to a customer.

Functional description and presentation of electrical installation projects

8



Training Module M 03 Measure and Calculate Electrical AC Quantities


Evaluation criteria Electrical AC quantities are correctly measured and calculated.

Electro magnetic applications of devises are detected.


Laboratory/Theory

128 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit electromagnetism and AC circuits

PC simulation applications for AC circuits

Measuring and test instruments

Workshop

0 hours


1 Explaining and considering the magnetic field of permanent magnets and electro magnets.

Magnetic field strenght; Magnetic flux density 4




2 Analysing function principles using the magnetic effects of electric current and permanent magnets (motor).

Current flowing through a conductor in a magnetic field

Coil in a magnetic field

8

3 Magnetizing and demagnetizing of materials and tools.

Magnetization loop; Hysteresis loop 4

4 Calculating induced voltage by use of magnetic flux density, conductor geometry, and rotation speed (induction through movement, generator).

Moving conductor/coil in magnetic field (induction)

U = B * l * v * z

8

5 Calculating induced voltage by use of flux change, time and no. of turns (induction with no movement, transformer).

Flux change in coils (induction)

U = N * dΦ / dt

8

6 Considering induced voltage while switching off electric coils.

Contact loading through sparking 4

7 Measuring and calculating frequency, peak and effective voltage or current for AC waveforms.

Properties of electrical AC quantities: Frequency, peak value, RMS

16

8 Measuring and calculating voltage, current, phase shift, resistance, and impedance of R, RL, RC and RLC circuits connected to an AC source.

Calculation and measurement of simple and mixed AC circuits (voltage, current, phase shift, resistance, impedance).

24




9 Measuring and calculating active power, complex power, reactive power, and power factor in AC circuits.

Calculation and measurement of power and energy in AC circuits.

20

10 Describing the effect that resonant frequency has on impedance and current flow in a series or parallel resonant circuit.

Resonant frequency and impedance in AC circuits. 16

11 Measuring and calculating voltage and current in a three-phase AC system.

Basic introduction in three phase AC circuits in star and delta connection.

16



Training Module M 04 Analyse and Test Electronic Power Supplies


Evaluation criteria Basic electronic components are correctly selected and soldered on PCBs.

Typical faults are detected in basic rectifier und amplifier circuits.


Laboratory/Theory

128 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit semiconductor circuits

PC simulation applications for semiconductor circuits


Workshop

96 hours

Equipment, Tools and consumable material for production of PCBs

Workbench; Power supply; Soldering and desoldering station;



1 Applying and testing semiconductor resistors VDR, NTC, PTC, MDR, and Hall generator in different electrical circuits.

Characteristics and basic application circuits of semiconductor resistors.

16




2 Selecting semiconductor diodes, zener diodes, and LEDs according to the technical specifications of professional applications.

Characteristics and basic application circuits of semiconductor diodes, zener diodes and LEDs.

16

3 Testing rectifier circuits. Single phase rectifier including diode bridge circuit and voltage stabilization.

24

4 Planning layouts of PCBs. Developing basic PCB layouts of a stabilized DC power supply using PC applications.

12

5 Soldering and desoldering semiconductor components on PCBs.

Production of a stabilized DC power supply. 64

6 Selecting transistors and FETs according to the specifications of professional applications.

Characteristics and basic application circuits of bipolar and field effect transistors.

16

7 Analysing electronic power supply circuits. Circuit diagrams and measurements of industrial AC and DC power supplies.

12

8 Finding faults and repairing stabilized and switched-mode power supplies.

Fault finding strategies in semiconductor circuits. Simulation of typical faults.

20

9 Analysing and testing of different amplifier circuits.

Circuit diagrams and measurements of basic amplifier circuits.

24

10 Developing electronic circuits with opto-electronic components.

Basic circuits using LEDs, photo diodes, optocoupler, displays, light barriers, etc.

20



Training Module M 05 Install, Commission and Maintain Electrical Systems

Associated to CU: 3, 7, 9, 10 Duration: 224 hours 7 weeks

Evaluation criteria Electrical installation projects are correctly planned, executed and commissioned.

Protection concepts against electrical shocks, overload and lightning are described.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit circuit protection

Experimental and demonstration kit protective measures

PC simulation applications for circuit protection and protective measures


Workshop

160 hours

Equipment, Tools and consumable material for installation of electrical circuits

Workbench; Power supply; Grid; Main distribution board;






1 Applying rules for working on electrical installations.

Safety rules: De-energize, Protect against re-energizing, Confirm, Earthing and short circuit, Cover and cordon off any neighbouring energized

2

2 Dimensioning and installing of incoming main feeder boxes.

Calculation of peak load; Connection of power cable fittings

12

3 Planning an installing earthing systems and equipotential bonding.

Calculation of earthing resistance; Installation of equipotential bonding

16

4 Dimensioning and installing of main distribution boards

Distribution of load to branch circuits 32

5 Analysing and planning protection systems for circuit lines and electric loads.

Calculation of cable and fuse dimensions 6

6 Dimensioning and applying residual-current-protective-devices (RCD).

Selection and installation of RCDs 20

7 Developing and installing electrical circuits including remote control switches and timers.

Installation of residential branch circuits including remote control switches, timers and light sensors

64

8 Calculating and selecting appropriate cable material according to defined applications.

Power and control cable for different applications: Industry, switchgear, local power networks, special environments

8

9 Planning and implementing protection against electric shocks and indirect contact.

Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV); Functional Low Voltage (FELV); Safety separation; Protection classes

8




10 Measuring and testing protective measures. Measurement of insulation resistance and ground resistance; Measurement of loop resistance

16

11 Considering protective measures in special environments (bathrooms, kitchens, job sites, animal stables, explosion hazardous areas, medically used areas, etc.)

Explosion protection; Protection provided by enclosures; 8

12 Verifying protective measures. Measuring Protocol 4

13 Compiling documentation of electrical systems including different circuit diagrams and measuring protocols.

Documents for hand over of installation projects to customer

12

14 Planning and installing of lightning and overvoltage protection.

Protection concepts against lightning and over voltage 16



Training Module M 06 Provide and Apply IT Systems


Evaluation criteria IT systems are used as tools for measurement, calculation and documentation.

Small IT networks are properly installed and configured.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

PC equipment

PC office, CAD, simulation applications

Workshop

0 hours


1 Describing user specific technical data of PC systems and peripheral equipment.

Main board, Power supply, CPU, RAM, HD and CD/DVD drives, Interfaces, Monitor

4

2 Accomplishing selected service tasks like extension of RAM, installation of different drives, and replacing power supplies.

Appropriate handling of sensitive electronic equipment

Hard- and software installation (driver)

4

3 Installing application software and configuring PC Systems according to requirements.

Installation and configuration of software for CAD, office, simulation and measurement applications

4




4 Configuring small networks including internet access.

Installation of network cable and router/switch appliances

Configuration of workgroups, interfaces and internet access appliances

8

5 Using typical office application programs like word processing, spread sheet, and data base.

Office applications for word processing, spread sheet and data base.

12

6 Using PC systems as a tool and measuring instrument.

Programming control devises; Connecting measuring instruments to PCs

8

7 Editing technical drawings and circuit diagrams using CAD application programs.

CAD application program 8

8 Simulating electronic control and power circuits using PC application programs.

Analysis and development of electronic circuits using simulation programs

8

9 Obtaining and collecting efficiently information from the internet.

Systematic and professional enquiries on the internet 8



Training Module M 07 Plan and Manufacture Mechanical Parts


Evaluation criteria Mechanical parts are manufactured according to instructions of technical drawings.


Laboratory/Theory

32 hours

PC CAD and office application programs

Workshop

96 hours

Workbench, vise

Set of tools for mechanical work

Table drilling machines; Bending machine


1 Reading and interpreting technical drawings Representations of technical drawings for production of mechanical parts

8

2 Applying mechanical working techniques: Bending, filing, sawing, drilling, thread cutting,….

Basic mechanical skills training: Bending, filing, swing, drilling, thread cutting

32




3 Manufacturing metal work pieces according to technical drawings: Boxes, front panels, holders, ….

Mechanical projects according to requirements: Trays, enclosures, front panels, holders

48

4 Producing technical drawings and lists of standard items

Two and three dimensional representations of technical drawings

12

5 Assembling mechanical appliances. Basic mechanical skills training: Assembling (electro-) mechanical appliances following instructions

Allignement, tolerance, torque spanner, coupling

16

6 Calculating the cost of manual jobs. Material, labour, overheads 8

7 Working in a team to reach agreement and optimum results.

Reflection of teamwork while accomplishing projects in self responsibility

4



Training Module M 08 Internship 1


Evaluation criteria Basic tasks of professional electricians are successfully accomplished.

Technical applications of the working environment are correctly described.


Laboratory/Theory

0 hours

Workshop

0 hours


1 Observing and supporting the typical working routine of professional electricians.

Customer dialogues; Planning; Material and tools; Installation works; Final checks; Hand over

2 Accomplishing typical basic tasks of professional electricians.

Basic electrical installation works

3 Keeping records of work assignments. Record book




4 Describing technical applications of the working environment.

Reflection of technical functions; Describing working principles; Drawing sketches and graphical representations of complex projects

5 Applying safety and health measures. Safety rules and regulations

6 Exercising team work, responsibility and reliability.

Timeliness, responsibility and reliability



Training Module M 09-B Plan and Test Digital Control Circuits


Evaluation criteria Digital control circuits are professionally realized using TTL components and control relays (LOGO)


Laboratory/Theory

128 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit digital circuits

Experimental and demonstration kit sensors

Digital control relays (LOGO) and process models

PC simulation applications for digital control circuits

Workshop

0 hours

Capacities M 09-B Contents hours

1 Distinguishing digital and analogue signals. Properties of analogue and digital signals 4

2 Converting decimal, binary and hexadecimal numbers.

Decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems; Converters

6

3 Developing digital control circuits using basic logical gates AND, OR, NOT.

AND, OR and NOT gates; digital control circuits 8




4 Applying TTL components in digital control circuits.

TTL 74yy xx circuit family; data sheets; test circuits 14

5 Simplifying digital control circuits by deploying de Morgan’s laws and Karnaugh-Veitch-diagrams.

De Morgan's laws and Karnaugh-Veitch-diagrams up to 4 variables; test circuits

16

6 Realising arithmetic circuits and counters by use of flip-flops.

RS, D, JK, T Flip-flops; 4-bit adder, counter, frequency divider; test circuits

16

7 Describing the principal concept of AD and DA signal conversion.

D/A converters with R2R-network or with weighted resistors; A/D converters with R2R-network or dual slope

8

8 Selecting sensors for typical physical values (temperature, level, light, wind, …)

Functional principle and data sheets of standard sensors for temperature, level, light, force

16

9 Distinguishing open and closed loop control systems.

Elements of open and closed loop control systems; feed back signals; two step controllers

8

10 Planning control applications with control relays (LOGO).

Typical control applications e.g. gate control, traffic light; Input-output table; Graphical representation

8

11 Programming and installing control relays. Programming, connection and test of control circuits (small scale models)

24



Training Module M 10-B Test and Repair Transformers and Power Adaptors


Evaluation criteria Components of power electronic devices are correctly identified. Rated values of transformers and DC converters are correctly measured.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit single and three phase transformers

Experimental and demonstration kit rectifiers

Fault simulation kit DC converters

PC simulation applications for transformers and rectifiers

Workshop

0 hours


1 Calculating and selecting single phase transformers for defined applications.

Voltage, current and impedance transformation; Energy conversion, open circuit losses; Small transformers, welding transformers measuring transducers

10




2 Calculating and selecting three phase transformers for defined applications.

Connection symbol (vector group), short circuit losses, efficiency; Network transformers, special transformers

12

3 Measuring and testing rated values of different transformers.

Transformation ratio, open and short circuit losses 8

4 Selecting and testing diodes, thyristors, GTOs, Triacs, and IGBT components for AC-DC converter circuits.

Characteristics, properties and data sheets of diodes, thyristors, GTOs, triacs and IGBT components

10

5 Calculating and measuring rated values of uncontrolled rectifier circuits.

DC converters (chopper), one and three pulse circuits, two and six pulse bridge circuits

12

6 Calculating and testing smoothing components of rectifier circuits.

Calculation and measurement of smoothing capacitors 6

7 Finding faults and repairing DC power supplies ( single and three phase).

Measurement in DC converters including transformer, rectifier and smoothing modules

6



Training Module M 11-B Select and Install Drive Systems for Building Services


Evaluation criteria Modules of an electric dive system are professionally described, selected, installed and maintained


Laboratory/Theory

128 hours

PC calculation and simulation applications for AC and DC motors

Experimental and demonstration kit AC and DC motors

Industrial single and three phase frequency converters

Fault simulation kit power electronic drives

Workshop

0 hours


1 Describing the various types of motor enclosures.

Styles and mounting of motors; Operation environment; Operation mode

4

2 Describing the function principle of DC, single phase AC, and three phase AC motors.

Shunt wound and series wound DC motors; AC motor with capacitor; Universal motor; Three phase asynchronous squirrel cage and slip ring motors

24




3 Interpreting the values indicated on the rating plates of different motors.

Rating plates of different motors 6

4 Selecting a motor principle for a defined application (building services).

Motor concepts for pumps, fridges, fans, lifts, etc. 6

5 Calculating ordering data for a motor of a defined application (building services).

Definition of parameters for orders; Consultation of catalogues and manufacturer data sheets

6

6 Measuring typical data of different motors idle running and under different loads.

Recording speed and torque characteristics of different motors

24

7 Testing and repairing AC and DC motors. Measurements and checks of windings, connections, bearings, cooling; Decision for further actions

12

8 Controlling speed and torque of single phase AC motors by frequency converters.

Functional principle of industrial single phase drives including frequency converters

16

9 Controlling speed and torque of three phase AC motors by frequency converters.

Functional principle of industrial three phase drives including frequency converters

16

10 Analysing and measuring rated values of power electronics devices for drive systems.

Confirming measurement values according to maintenance and repair manuals of manufacturers

6

11 Finding faults and repairing of power electronic devices according to manuals of manufacturers.

Measurements on fault simulators of power electronic drive systems; Decision for further actions

8



Training Module M 12-B Plan, execute and handover Electrical Installations


Evaluation criteria Electrical installation projects are planned and executed according to national and international standards


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit motor protection

Fault simulation kit industrial control circuits

PC planning, calculation and simulation applications for industrial control circuits

Workshop

320 hours

Equipment, Tools and consumable material for installation of motor control circuits and projects

Workbench; Power supply; Grid


1 Interpreting and drawing blue prints of different motor control circuits using relays and contactors.

Motor control circuits for start up and reversing the direction of rotation; Star delta, reverser (Lab)

6

2 Installing motor control circuits using relays and contactors.

Motor control circuits for start up and reversing the direction of rotation; Star delta, reverser (WS)

32




3 Explaining different concepts of motor protection and motor protection relays.

Motor protecting contactor, motor protection relay, thermal motor protection: Thermometer, thermostat, thermistor (Lab)

8

4 Interpreting and drawing blue prints of different control circuits using control relays and contactors.

Extended motor control circuits including start up, reversing direction of rotation and motor protection (Lab)

8

5 Installing control circuits using control relays and contactors.

Extended motor control circuits including start up, reversing direction of rotation and motor protection (WS)

32

6 Planning, calculating and installing the control circuit and drive system of an exhaust air fan of a shop floor.

Project work: Exhaust air fan control (Lab + WS) 38

7 Planning, calculating and installing a control circuit and drive system of an escalator or lift.

Project work: Lift control (Lab + WS) 54

8 Planning, calculating and installing the control circuit and drive system (pump) of a water tank level control.

Project work: Water tank level control (electric motor pump)

Closed loop control system (Lab + WS)

54

9 Planning, calculating and installing the control and power circuit of a power stand-by unit.

Project work: Power stand-by unit control

Three phase generator (Lab + WS)

54




10 Planning, calculating and installing a photovoltaic power supply system.

Project work: Photovoltaic power supply

Photovoltaic power generation, data sheets of photovoltaic power panels (Lab + WS)

54

11 Maintaining and faultfinding in industrial control circuits.

Fault finding strategies in control circuits (Lab) 12

12 Planning, calculating and installing lighting installations of different environments.

Luminous flux, light intensity, light density, light efficiency and quality, lighting requirements, lamps, circuits (Lab + WS)

32



Training Module M 13-B Inspect and Commit Electrical Installations

Associated to CU: 6, 8. 10 Duration: 96 hours 3 weeks

Evaluation criteria Electrical Installations are properly documented and handed over to customers


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

PC planning, calculation and simulation application for electrical installations

Workshop

32 hours

Projects (Module M12-B) and simulators for safety test and measurements


1 Planning safety measures and calculating dimensions of cables and components.

Over current discrimination (selectivity); Calculation of fuses, cable and connector dimensions (Lab)

24

2 Carrying out safety tests and measurements of electrical installations according to rules and regulations.

Visual checks (accessibility for operation and maintenance; Operational tests (functions); Verifying protective measures by measurements (insulation resistance, loop impedance, etc.) (WS)

32

3 Editing technical documentation of electrical installations.

Project description, building and circuit diagrams; list of materials; records of quantities, time and other costs; measurement protocols (Lab)

32




4 Handing over finalized projects to customers. Documentation; Introduction to operation and maintenance issues, safety measures (Lab)

8



Training Module M 14-B Test, Maintain and Repair Household Appliances


Evaluation criteria Domestic appliances and power tools are professionally maintained and repaired. Safety test are recorded.


Laboratory/Theory

64 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit electrical safety

Equipment for safety tests and measurement

PC office applications including internet access

Workshop

96 hours

Faulty and functioning domestic appliances

Faulty and functioning power tools

Equipment for safety tests and measurement


1 Analysing faults and the cause-and-effect chain of faulty electrical appliances. (Lab)

Analysis of faulty household appliances for cause and effect (overload, broken wire, consumable, bad maintenance, etc.)

24

2 Obtaining technical data, maintenance and repair manuals of different electrical appliances. (Lab)

Telephone and internet research 24




3 Following instructions of manufacturers while executing maintenance and repair procedures. (Lab)

Analysis and comparison of maintenance manuals from different manufacturers

16

4 Maintaining and repairing electrical appliances for climatisation. (WS)

Air conditioner, fan, heater 22

5 Maintaining and repairing electrical appliances for cooking. (WS)

Electric cooker, mixer, immersion heater 22

6 Maintaining and repairing electrical appliances for cooling and freezing of food staff. (WS)

Refrigerator, freezer 22

7 Maintaining and repairing power tools. (WS) Drilling machine, circular saw, nail gun, 22

8 Carrying out safety tests and measurements after any maintenance and repair job. (WS)

Insulation resistance, equipment grounding conductor resistant, surface leakage test

8



Training Module M 15-B Plan and Install Communication Applications


Evaluation criteria Communication applications are planned, installed and handed over according to customer needs and technical standards.


Laboratory/Theory

32 hours

Experimental and demonstration kit communication systems

Experimental and demonstration kit security and alarm systems

Measuring and test instruments communication networks

PC office applications including internet access

Workshop

96 hours

Commercial intercom and bell systems

Commercial security and alarm systems

Terrestrial aerial and satellite aerial systems

Switches, routers, cable, connectors, tools for installation





1 Analysing and discussing the requirements for communication systems and networks in a customer dialogue. (Lab)

Clarifying details; Specifics of the project; Engagement 12

2 Planning and installing of door intercom and bell systems. (WS)

Intercom and bell systems including video monitoring 22

3 Planning and installing of building security and alarm systems. (WS)

Building security concepts and systems; Alarm systems 22

4 Planning and installing of aerial systems. (WS) Terrestrial aerial installations; Satellite aerial installations; Aerial cables and connectors

22

5 Planning and installation of telecommunication and computer networks. (WS)

Telecommunication networks, cables and connectors; Computer communication networks, cables and connectors; Integrated networks and appliances

22

6 Testing functions of communication systems and networks. (WS)

Attenuation, signal level and connectivity 8

7 Editing technical documentation of installed systems and networks. (Lab)

Operation and maintenance manual; Installation diagrams and drawings

20



Training Module M 16-B Internship 2


Evaluation criteria Professional tasks of building electronics are successfully accomplished.

Technical applications of the working environment are correctly described.


Laboratory/Theory

0 hours

Workshop

0 hours


1 Observing and supporting the typical working routine of professional electrical engineering technicians.

Customer dialogues; Planning; Material and tools; Installation works; Final checks; Hand over

0

2 Accomplishing typical tasks of professional electrical engineering technicians.

Professional electrical installation works 0

3 Keeping records of work assignments. Record book 0




4 Describing technical applications of the working environment.

Reflection of technical functions; Describing working principles; Drawing sketches and graphical representations of complex projects

0

5 Applying safety and health measures. Safety rules and regulations 0

6 Exercising team work, responsibility and reliability.

Timeliness, responsibility and reliability 0