The ECA will present a SANS 10142-1 course like no other in a virtual classroom using Zoom.
To attend the Zoom course, you will need to register and sign in and then use the link provided by the ECA to attend the course.

The only difference in this years offering is that we are attempting to accommodate the working man by offering the classes in the evenings on Tuesdays. (experience has shown that involvement in the classes assist in maximizing understanding of the subject matter.)

This course is a journey through the whole of SANS 10142-1 (current edition) from one cover to the other, the course will be presented in 20 sessions of at least 2 hours each, twice a month.

Estimate Session Dates :
7 February
21 February
7 March
28 March
4 April
18 April
9 May
23 May
6 June
20 June
4 July
18 July
8 August
22 August
5 September
19 September
10 October
24 October
7 November
21 November

The course is targeted at both the refresher student who has his license and wants a deeper understanding of the code of practice and a student who wishes to go through the entirety of SANS 10142-1 prior to writing his exams.

The cost of the course has been introduced to R350 per session for members and R600 per session for non-members.  Course material is included in the price and this will be emailed to all students.

Payment for this course can be done either in bulk/ once-off (for which a discount can be arranged) or alternatively monthly prior to the course occurring meaning relaxed payment terms spread out over the month.

Please follow the steps to book this course:

Complete booking on https://forms.gle/Lb9EPcoRJivHuCn96 and forward the proof of payment to the regional office mentioned below.

Once you have paid the course fee into the ECA bank account and forwarded proof of payment, you will be sent a link to the virtual classroom.

Courses are all recorded for review and made available to all patrons who have paid and booked for the course.

Class to start at 6 pm.  (an average of 2-4 hours per session)

Course Plan:

February Session 1: Forward, Introduction, Section 1 and Section 2

This session will bring depth into the guidance offered in the Forward and Introduction of the Standard, and coupled with Section 1: The Scope of the code and Section 2: Normative References.

February Session 2: Section 3 and Section 4

Section 3 Definitions and Section 4 Compliance might be some of the 'boring' parts but these are essential to understand.

March Session 3: Section 5

Section 5 Fundamental requirements, the basis and safety guidelines for every installation. Can be noted as one of the most important sections of the code.

March Session 4: Section 6.1 to 6.3

This can be referred to as the Cable session Covering the following sections: Section 6.1 General circuit arrangement, Section 6.2 Current-carrying capacity of conductors and cables and Section 6.3 Installation of conductors and cables. (excluding the voltage drop calculations)

April Session 5: Section 6.4 and 6.5

Fixing and position of cables will be covered in this section under the headings of Section 6.4 Positioning and fixing of cables and Section 6.5 Wireways

April Session 6: Section 6.6 to 6.10

This session is all about protection and DB's with the following covered under Section 6.6 Distribution boards, Section 6.7 Protection, Section 6.8 Circuit-breakers, Section 6.9 Disconnecting devices and Section 6.10 Fuses.

May Session 7: Section 6.11 to 6.13

This session focuses on the Earthing and Bonding clauses in the code, Staring with Section 11: Consumers Earth Terminal, followed by Section 12: Earthing and Section 13: Bonding.

May Session 8: Section 6.14 to 6.16

This session covers the installation requirements of equipment namely appliances, lights and sockets covered under Section 6.14 Lighting, Section 6.15 Socket-outlets and Section 6.16 Fixed appliances

June Session 9: Section 7.1 to 7.3

Can also be referred to as the Zoning Session as this session deals with the first 3 often misunderstood Special Locations and Installations. Section 7.1 Bathrooms, showers and spas, Section 7.2 Swimming pools, paddling pools, ornamental pools, spas and fountains and Section 7.3 Saunas

June Session 10: Section 7.4 to 7.8

This session will cover the special requirements from Section 7.4 Construction and demolition site installations, Section 7.5 Agricultural and horticultural locations, Section 7.6 Caravan parks, mobile homes and marinas, Section 7.7 Medical locations (removed) and Section 7.8 Temporary installations

July Session 11: Section 7.9 to 7.11

This session will cover the special requirements from Section 7.9 Extra low voltage lighting installations, Section 7.10 Stage and theatre equipment and Section  7.11 Safety and emergency lighting

July Session 12: Section 7.12 to 7.14

This session will cover the special requirements from Section 7.12 Alternative supplies, Section 7.13 High-voltage (HV) apparatus and Section 7.14 Hazardous locations

August Session 13: Section 7.15 and 7.16

This session will cover the special requirements from Section 7.15 D.C. installations and Section 7.16 Distribution systems as part of an electrical installation (Secondary supply network or distribution system)

August Session 14: Section 8.1 to 8.5

This Session will cover the Verification principles in Section 8.1 Inspection and tests, Section 8.2 Installation characteristics (section 2 of the test report), Section 8.3 Electricity supply system, Section 8.4 Prospective short-circuit current (PSCC) (see section 2 of the test report and 6.7.3) and Section 8.5 Inspection

September Session 15: Section 8.6 and 8.7

This session is focused on Section 8.6: Testing and Section 8.7 Test Report

September Session 16: Annex A to F (Excluding D)

The Annex's covered will be as follows:
Annex A (informative) Limits of arm's reach
Annex B (informative) Installation components
Annex C (informative) Example of assessing estimated load for residential type installations
Annex E (informative) Recommended bending of cables
Annex F (informative) Examples of determining the conduit size required for single-core cables of different sizes

October Session 17: Annex D

aka the Voltage drop session covering parts of Section 6.2 and Annex D - Calculation of voltage drop

October Session 18: Annex G to L

The Annex's covered will be as follows:
Annex G (informative) Explanation of IP ratings
Annex H (informative) Notification of a potential danger (see 8.6.6 and 8.6.10)
Annex J (informative) Electricity supply systems
Annex K (informative) Earthing arrangements and equipotential bonding of information technology installations for functional purposes
Annex L (informative) Classification of safety services necessary for medical locations

November Session 19: Annex M - R

The Annex's covered will be as follows:
Annex M (informative) Authority for issuing a test report and a Certificate of Compliance
Annex N (informative) IEC symbols associated with switchgear
Annex O (informative) Example of the application of correction factors for harmonic currents
Annex P (informative) Examples of emergency power installation configuration
Annex R (informative) Dedicated plug and socket systems to SANS 164-2-1 and SANS 164-2-2

November Session 20: Annex I and Q

Surge protection session, this session deals with the 2 informative annexes. Namely:
Annex I (normative where surge protection is required or installed (see 6.7.6)) Installation of surge protective devices (SPDs) into low-voltage systems in order to protect the installation
Annex Q (informative) A simplified risk assessment method to determine surge protection requirements

*Note the course plan is a guideline and can be adjusted to better facilitate the requirements

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