Electrical Systems… · SHS2 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.1.LI.8 Apply knowledge of final circuits in a practical situation

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a final circuit and state the three main types of final circuits used in house wiring.
Identify the correct cable sizes, protective devices, and accessories required for a given final circuit application.
Design a simple final circuit layout for a room, showing the correct connection from the distribution board to the load.
Construct a working extension board comprising two socket outlets, one lamp controlled by one switch, and one lamp controlled by two switches, following proper wiring procedures.
Test and verify the completed final circuit using a multimeter and a megger, and explain the purpose of each test.

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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.8 - Apply knowledge of final circuits in a practical situation
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 11 (Week 31 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.L1.8"
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 116

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning/Collaborative Learning:
- In mixed-ability groups, task learner to undergo the following activities.
- Design and make an extension board comprising two socket outlets; one lamp controlled by one switches and one lamp controlled by two switches.

Assessment (2.5.1.AS.8). 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