Electrical Wiring

We are building a skilled workforce for the electrical sector. Our students graduate as professionally skilled electricians certified by the Kenyan National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). They are qualified to work as employees in both large and small electrical firms and as entrepreneurs, building their own businesses.

Career paths after graduation include:

Commercial electrician – working on structures for public use including restaurants, hospitals, schools, malls, and stores
Industrial electrician
Domestic electrician
Electrician for building contractor
In-house electrician for private industry
Assistant electrician for private industry

Assistant electrician for public facilities
Transmission-line electrician
Electrical winder
Contractor for annual maintenance/repair of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings
Entrepreneur/small business owner

Electrical Wiring Year One

Students in Year One learn the foundational skills necessary for working professionally and safely in the electrical field. Because safety is the priority in every aspect of this profession, the first year focuses on teaching and drilling correct working methods, as well as safety and health practices.

Year One Learning Modules

Module	Subject
1	Safety practices in work environments
2	Employability skills
3	Tool and equipment usage and maintenance
4	Work organization and site preparation
5	Electrical circuits – assembling and testing
6	Common materials and fasteners – usage across multiple platforms
7	Teamwork and compliance

Electrical Wiring Year Two

Students continue learning the occupational skills of the electrical trade with a focus on installing wiring systems, fixing wiring enclosures, and carrying out basic testing for electrical circuits. They gain and develop skills for the installation of a wide variety of wiring systems and enclosures, including domestic, commercial and industrial. During this year, particular emphasis is put on specialty trades in the industry as outlined below. Students select a specialty at the end of the year.

Year Two Learning Modules

Module	Subject
1	Communication and mentoring techniques
2	Safe work practices for the electrical trade – advanced
3	Electrical schematics and drawings
4	Principles of electromagnetism
5	Electrical energy and power concepts
6	Series, parallel, and combination circuits
7	Basic electrical measuring instruments
8	Three-wire circuits and conductors for specific applications
9	Electrical hand tools – use and maintenance
10	Selected circuit device installation
11	Teamwork and team building
12	Onsite problem solving
13	Career specialization

Electrical Wiring Year Three

Students select their specializations from domestic, commercial, and industrial electrics. As a group, they continue their general electrical education. In smaller groups, they train in their specialties, learning the trade-specific skills essential for employment. During this year, they also develop practical skills for the inspection, testing and commissioning, and fault diagnosis and rectification in electrical installations. They learn a wide variety of installation skills including installing boxes for switches and sockets, installing distribution boards and main switches, installing cables from distribution boards to switches, and installing light/fan points and socket outlets.

Year Three Learning Modules

Module	Subject
1	Universal Electrical Code
2	Specialized hand and power tools
3	Cable fixtures and fittings – identification and installation
4	Single and three-phase motors and controls
5	Lighting circuits and electronic circuits
6	Fault diagnosis
7	Inspection and testing
8	Electrical design
9	Project and job pricing
10	Basic contract negotiation
11	Employment preparation – next steps after graduation

Our mission: Building a prosperous future for Nyamboyo’s youth through vocational education, business experience, and community engagement.