Basic Electrician

Livelihood Skills · Skill Course — House wiring, fittings, meters, earthing and safety.

3 MonthsDuration 1Subject 8Chapters OnlineTests & result

Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Electrical FundamentalsTools, Instruments and Safety
  3. 3
    Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Wires, Cables and AccessoriesHouse Wiring Systems
  4. 4
    Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Protection Devices and EarthingEnergy Meter, Load Calculation and Testing
  5. 5
    Sessions — part 4सत्र — भाग 4

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Motors, Pumps and AppliancesInverter, Solar and Working as an Electrician
  6. 6
    Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षा

    Show what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.

  7. 7
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 8 chapters · 41 topics

01Electrical Fundamentals 5 topics
  1. Voltage, current and resistance
  2. Ohm's law and power (P = V x I)
  3. Energy in kWh
  4. Series and parallel circuits
  5. AC and DC; single phase 230 V and three phase about 400 V
02Tools, Instruments and Safety 5 topics
  1. Hand tools and their safe use
  2. Multimeter and neon tester
  3. Clamp meter (tong tester)
  4. Megger (insulation tester)
  5. PPE, lockout-tagout and shock first aid
03Wires, Cables and Accessories 5 topics
  1. Copper and aluminium conductors
  2. Wire sizes: 1.5 sq mm lighting, 2.5 sq mm power, larger for heavy loads
  3. Colour codes
  4. Switches, sockets, holders and ceiling roses
  5. Wire joints and soldering
04House Wiring Systems 6 topics
  1. Reading wiring diagrams and symbols
  2. Surface and concealed PVC conduit wiring
  3. Light and power circuits
  4. Staircase (two-way) wiring
  5. Godown (tunnel) wiring
  6. Distribution board layout
05Protection Devices and Earthing 5 topics
  1. Fuse and MCB (B and C curves)
  2. RCCB / RCBO: 30 mA for shock protection
  3. Isolator and main switch
  4. Plate and pipe earthing
  5. Earth testing and maintenance
06Energy Meter, Load Calculation and Testing 5 topics
  1. Energy meter connections
  2. Connected load calculation
  3. Choosing wire size and MCB rating
  4. Insulation, continuity and polarity tests
  5. Electricity bill calculation
07Motors, Pumps and Appliances 5 topics
  1. Single-phase motors and capacitors
  2. Starters for pumps and motors
  3. Submersible and monoblock pump basics
  4. Reversing a 3-phase motor
  5. Fan, geyser, iron and mixer faults
08Inverter, Solar and Working as an Electrician 5 topics
  1. Inverter and battery connection and care
  2. Solar rooftop basics
  3. Wireman permit / licence from the state licensing board
  4. Estimating and costing a wiring job
  5. Dealing with customers

About this course

You will be able to

  • Apply Ohm's law, power and energy calculations to everyday electrical work
  • Use electrician's tools and instruments: multimeter, clamp meter, megger and tester
  • Select wires, switches, sockets, MCBs and RCCBs for a house
  • Do house wiring in PVC conduit, including staircase and godown wiring, from a wiring diagram
  • Install earthing and protection devices and test a completed installation
  • Connect and troubleshoot single-phase motors, pumps, inverters and common appliances
  • Work safely (lockout, PPE, shock first aid) and estimate a small wiring job

Who it is for

  • Young people who want to work as electricians or electrician helpers
  • ITI aspirants who want a practical start
  • Building and maintenance workers who want to add electrical skills

What you need

  • Class 8 or above preferred, with basic maths
  • Minimum age 16 years for practical work
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

Questions

Will I get an electrician licence from this course?

No. Licences and wireman permits are issued by the state electrical licensing board. This course prepares you with the practical skills; the centre can guide you on the process.

Is this the same as the ITI Electrician trade?

No. ITI is a longer, recognised trade course. This is a 3-month practical skill course.

Is the practical work safe?

Yes. Practice is done on training boards with protection devices, under the trainer, following lockout and testing rules.

How long is the course?

3 months, mostly practical.

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