SHS2 Applied Technology · Semester 2 Week 10: Electrical Systems Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.1.LI.6 - Describe the various methods of house wiring

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe at least three methods of house wiring (surface, conduit, and trunking) and identify each method from diagrams or real installations.
Compare and contrast surface wiring, conduit wiring, and trunking wiring using at least four criteria such as cost, appearance, protection, and ease of installation.
Outline at least two advantages and two disadvantages of each wiring method in a group discussion or written task.
Recommend a suitable wiring method for a given scenario (e.g., a classroom, a kitchen, a workshop, or a residential house) and justify the choice with sound reasoning.
Present findings from group research on wiring methods to the class, using oral or simple digital presentation tools.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Electrical and Electronic Technology (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Electrical Systems Design (5.1)
Content standard: 2.5.1.CS.1 - 2.5.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of House Wiring 2.5.1.LO.1 Apply appropriate tools and wiring systems to carry out key wiring processes.
Indicator: 2.5.1.LI.6 - Describe the various methods of house wiring
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 10 (Week 30 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

indicator text - p.116: prints the learning-indicator code as "2.5.1.L1.6"
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 116

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning/collaborative learning: In mixed-ability or mixed-gender groups, guide learners to undertake the following activities:
- Describe the various methods of house wiring ( Surface, conduit and trunking)
- Compare and contrast the various methods of wiring
- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of wiring

Assessment (2.5.1.AS.6). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Cables
- Trunkings
- conduit pipes
- accessories
- megger
- fittings
- multimeter