STANDARD PRACTICE

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS) FOR;

SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LEVEL 2

1. INTRODUCTION

This is a reviewed NOSS developed for the Electrical Installation & Maintenance
area under the Electrical Sector. Based on the 3rd Industrial Master Plan and The
Tenth Malaysian Plan direction, the need for skilled personnel from the Electrical
Industry is in great demand.
The Electrical sector can be defined as dealing with electrically powered machine
or vehicles. It also is related to, producing products or those operated by
electricity. Electrical products are categorised into three sub-sectors, namely
industrial equipment, electrical components and household appliances.
Manufacturing activities in the electrical industry have evolved from mere
assembly to design and development of components and high end products of
foreign brands including R&D, design and marketing of local brands for the
regional and global markets.
The Malaysian Energy Commission was created pursuant to the Malaysian Energy
Commission Act (2001) as a new regulator for the energy industry in Malaysia. This
law was pass to fulfil the need to regulate an increasingly energy industry. In
January 2002, the Energy Commission also empowered to regulate, enforce and
promote all matters related to the electricity and gas supply industry within the
scope of the legislation provided by the Electricity Supply Act 1990, Gas Supply Act
1993, Electricity Supply Regulations 1994, Gas Supply Regulations 1997 and
Licensee Supply Regulations 1990. These functions previously were undertaken by
the former Department of Electricity and Gas Supply (JBEG).
This NOSS is developed focusing on the electrical installation and maintenance
activities. Electricians wire building for electricity by installing fuses and wires, and
some electricians install and repair electrical equipment inside buildings and
factories. Electricians join wires to outlets, transformers, and circuit breakers with
each wire connected to boxes with specialty connectors. Electricians use hand and
power tools to complete their work. To test wiring and connections for
functionality and safety, they use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and
ammeters.
Electricians usually specialize in repairs or construction, but many electricians are
capable of doing repairs and construction. Electricians involved with construction
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spend most their time wiring buildings. Those who specialize in repairs, spend their
time fixing and improving existing equipment.
Based on the development workshop findings, it was decided that the entry level
for the electrical installation & maintenance personnel career is at Level 2. The
justification is based on the nature of work that requires competency in
performing a range of complex technical work activities, performed with a
substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy.

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2. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

SUB SECTOR

ELECTRICAL

LEVEL 8

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGIST

LEVEL 7
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 5

ELECTRICAL SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST

(VERY HIGH TENSION VOLTAGE ( 132KV))
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIST
(HIGH VOLTAGE (33 KV))
ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST
(HIGH VOLTAGE (11KV))

LEVEL 4

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR (A0, A1, A4)

LEVEL 3

ELECTRICAL SENIOR TECHNICIAN (PW 3, PW 4)

LEVEL 2

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (PW 1, PW2 )

LEVEL 1

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Figure 1.1 Occupational Framework for the Electrical Industry in Malaysia

SUB SECTOR

ELECTRICAL

LEVEL 8

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGIST

LEVEL 7

ELECTRICAL SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST

LEVEL 6

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIST

LEVEL 5
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION &

MAINTENANCE (HIGH VOLTAGE (11KV))
LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE

LEVEL 1

-No Level-

Figure 1.2 Job Area for the Electrical Industry in Malaysia

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3. DEFINITION OF COMPETENCY LEVEL

The NOSS is developed for various occupational areas. Candidates for certification must
be assessed and trained at certain levels to substantiate competencies. Below is a
guideline of each NOSS Level as defined by the Department of Skills Development,
Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.
Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 1:
(Operation and Production Level)

Competent in performing a range of varied

work activities, most of which are routine and
predictable.

Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 2:

(Operation and Production Level)

Competent in performing a significant range

of varied work activities, performed in a
variety of contexts. Some of the activities are
non-routine
and
required
individual
responsibility and autonomy.

Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 3:

(Supervisory Level)

Competent in performing a broad range of

varied work activities, performed in a variety
of contexts, most of which are complex and
non-routine.
There
is
considerable
responsibility and autonomy and control or
guidance of others is often required.

Malaysia Skills Diploma Level 4:

(Executive Level)

Competent in performing a broad range of

complex technical or professional work
activities performed in a wide variety of
contexts and with a substantial degree of
personal responsibility and autonomy.
Responsibility for the work of others and
allocation of resources is often present.

Malaysia Skills Advanced Diploma

Level 5: (Managerial Level)

Competent in applying a significant range of

fundamental
principles
and
complex
techniques across a wide and often
unpredictable variety of contexts. Very
substantial personal autonomy and often
significant responsibility for the work of others
and for the allocation of substantial resources
features
strongly,
as
do
personal
accountabilities for analysis, diagnosis,
planning, execution and evaluation.
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4. MALAYSIAN SKILL CERTIFICATION

Candidates after being assessed verified and fulfilled Malaysian Skill Certification
requirements shall be awarded with Malaysian Skills Certificate Malaysia (SKM) for
Level 2.
Certification will be based on the candidates competency in performing the Core
Competency Units (CU) and Elective Competency Units( CU) as determined by the
Department of Skills Development with reference to current industrial needs
defined by their Occupational Area. Certification based on working experience and
prior training is allowed. 6 month practical with contractor for level 2 and 6 month
practical with industry for level 3.
Regulatory Agencies such as the Energy Commission and Unit Merinyu Sarawak
are responsible for awarding competency certificates in the electrical industry.
With the development of the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)
synchronised with the regulatory agencies competency syllabus, the Department
of Skills Development will be able to provide a platform for training and
certification of skilled and qualified personnel for the electrical industry in line with
the regulatory agencies requirements.
The synchronisation between the Malaysian Skills Certificate and the syllabus of
the regulatory agencies will in turn enable Malaysian Skills Certificate holders
based on Level and Competency Units to obtain exemption (according to category)
of sitting for the competency examination conducted by the regulatory agencies.
The syllabus synchronisation is as follows:
1)
Level 2 Malaysian Skills Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia SKM) will be
equivalent to the syllabus for Single Phase Wireman of the regulatory
agency.
2)
Level 3 Malaysian Skills Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia SKM) will be
equivalent to the syllabus for Three Phase Wireman of the regulatory
agency.
3)
Level 4 Malaysian Skills Diploma (Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia DKM) will
be equivalent to the syllabus for Low Voltage (LV) chargeman of the
regulatory agency.
4)
Level 5 Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma (Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran
Malaysia DLKM) will be equivalent to the syllabus for High Voltage (HV)
Chargeman (up to 11kV) of the regulatory agency.
However, the acceptability of the Malaysian Skills Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran
Malaysia SKM) holder by the regulatory agency must take into account the skills
level of the certificate holder as per normal evaluation by the respective regulatory
agency.

5. JOB COMPETENCIES
A Single Phase Electrical Installation & Maintenance Personnel (Level 2) should be
able to perform the following competencies where deemed competent;

Single Phase Wiring

Single Phase Drawing
Single Phase Wiring Maintenance
Single Phase Motor & Motor Control Installation
Single Phase Electrical Appliances Maintenance
Single Phase Wiring Testing & Commissioning

6. WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally, Electricians work with a type of power common to almost everyoneelectricity. Specifically, electricians set up, connect, check, and preserve many
different types of electrical systems. Electricians usually specialize in one of two
areas: maintenance or construction. The electrician's specialization typically
determines where the electrician will work. Maintenance electricians work in
industrial environments, while construction electricians work in the commercial
and residential environment.
Even though electricians all deal with electricity, they handle it in different ways.
For example, commercial and industrial electricians are concerned with wiring
huge facilities if the buildings are brand new. Otherwise, a maintenance electrician
will repair, move, or create electrical wiring/equipment at an existing facility.
Residential electricians may have to rewire existing homes; specifically older
homes where fuses were used for overload protection, and the wires providing
electricity to the house were typically wrapped in a special cloth. Residential
electricians rewire the previously-mentioned homes with circuit breakers for
overload protection, and they use wires covered with special durable plastics. In
addition to rewiring, residential electricians also troubleshoot and repair problems
and install switches and lights.
Personnel in this field of work also required to adhere to safety and security
procedures because the working environment in Electrical industry may lead to
exposure to various accidents while carry out installation and maintenance for
electrical wiring system.

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7. EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Electricians are trained to work in a variety of industries. They install and maintain
electrical appliances or power systems in homes, offices and factories. Electricians
can specialize for careers as industrial electricians, maintenance electricians,
commercial electricians or general electricians.
As Malaysia had identified in the 3rd Industrial Master Plan and stated in the Tenth
Malaysian Plan, electrical & electronic will be an important enabler for Malaysia to
position itself at the international level. Employment growth in the electrical
industry is significant and is always in demand.
Other related occupation with respect to employment opportunities are:

Electrical Technician

Wireman

Electrician
Other related industries with respect to employment opportunities are:

Energy sector

Transportation sector

Manufacturing sector

Construction sector

8. SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Local

Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water

Kementerian Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air (KeTTHA) Blok E4/5,
Kompleks Kerajaan Parcel E Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62668
Putrajaya Malaysia
Tel: 03-8883 6200
Fax: 03-8889 3712
E-mail : webmaster@kettha.gov.m
URL: http://www.kettha.gov.my

Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission)

No. 12, Jalan Tun Hussein, Precinct 2, 62100, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Tel : 1-800-2222-78 (ST) Tel: (603) 8870 8500
Fax: (603) 8888 8637
URL: http://www.st.gov.my

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9.

Energy Information Bureau

Pusat Tenaga Malaysia
No.2 Jalan 9/10
Persiaran Usahawan
Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia

Unit Merinyu Elektrik, Sarawak

(Electrical Inspectorate Unit EIU)
11th Floor, Wisma Satok,
93400 Kuching, Sarawak.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad

No 129, Jalan Bangsar
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2296 5566
Fax: +603 2283 3686
URL: http://www.tnb.com.my/contact-us.html

Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO)

Wisma SESCO, Petra Jaya
P.O Box 149
93700 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel: 082 - 441188
Fax: 082 - 444433
http://www.sesco.com.my

Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd

Wisma SESB, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
88673 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
Tel: 088 - 282500
Fax: 088 - 282314
http://www.sesb.com.my/

APPROVAL DATE
The National Skills Development Board (MPKK), Ministry of Human Resources has
agreed and endorsed this Standard on .

10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Director General of DSD would like to extend his gratitude to the organisations
and individuals who have been involved in developing this standard.
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11. NOSS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LEVEL 2

PANEL
1.

Hj. Mohd Kamal Jamaudin

2.

Zailani Bin Juwahir

3.

Ir. Yusof Bin Sarnawi

4.

Muhammad Bazlin Bin Alias

5.

Hj. Baharim Bin Hj. Aman

6.

Zamri Karim

7.

Kumaran a/l Perumal

8.

Sazali Ahmad

9.

P Manickavasagam

Electrical Supervisor
Hijrah Letrik Sdn Bhd
Department Head
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara
Bukit Mertajam
Electrical Specialist
Sinar Exotika Sdn. Bhd.
Project Engineer
Innotech Synergy Sdn Bhd
Chargeman
SBA Electrical Services
Technician Supervisor
NAVY
Senior Supervisor
Huantraco Sdn Bhd
Head Of Skills Training Unit
MISDEC (Melaka Industri Skill
Development Center)
Centre Manager
Vis Mechatronic Sdn.Bhd
Lecturer
Institut Kemahiran Mara Johor Bahru
Electrical Specialist
Ho Brothers Trading Co.
M & E Constructions

10. Khalmerun Shah b. Mat Jamil

11. Ho Fook Leong
FACILITATOR

12. Fahiszam Bin Saad PRITEC Academy

CO-FACILITATOR
13.

Muhammad Rosmizan Bin Abdul Wahab PRITEC Academy

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