Syllabus: Summary of information on each course

1. Name of Course: UNDERGROUND CABLE

2. Course Code: DEA 1343
3. Names of academic staff: EN. ISHAK BIN AWANG (COORDINATOR)
( ROGER JOHN )

4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:

This course prepares the student the hands-on lab on understanding and practicing knowledge on
cable riser, cable tray, cable ducting and lay low voltage underground cable and equip important
knowledge to be a competent and skill graduate.

5. Semester and Year offered: Semester 1 Year 1

6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):

Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester

Lecture 10
Guided learning Student centered learning activities 4
Tutorial/Practical 84
Preparation for assignments/projects 32
Self-learning Independent study/revision 9
Preparation for assessment 10
Continuous assessments 6
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting 5
Total SLT 160

7. Credit Value: 4 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO1 Identify specification of cable riser, cable ducting and underground cable
(C1, PLO1)
CLO2 Install cable riser, cable tray and cable ducting mounted with bracket spacious
(P2,PLO3)
CLO3 Perform testing according to M&E specification (A2, PLO7)

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10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship):

Related
Transferable Skills Skills Development Skills Of Assesment
PLO
Case Study, Project, Presentation, Written
Problem solving and
PLO3 Tutorial, Group Tests, Verbal Test, Essay,
scientific skills
Work, SCL, Lab Portfolio, Project
Information Case Study, Project,
Project, Portfolio, Written
PLO7 management and Group Work, SCL,
Tests
lifelong learning skills Lecture
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of delivery Method of KPI

assessment
CLO1 Identify specification of Lectures & Student- 50% marks
cable riser, cable Centred Learning Test, and above
ducting and Activities
Assignment
underground cable
(C1, PLO1)
CLO2 Install cable riser, cable Lectures & 50% marks
tray and cable ducting Practical Test, and above
mounted with bracket
Assignment
spacious (P2,PLO3)
CLO3 Perform testing Guided Project 50% marks
according to M&E Test, and above
specification (A2, PLO7)
Assignment

12. Course Synopsis:

This course is to ensure the students be able to install the cable riser, cable tray, cable ducting and
lay low voltage underground cable in the buildings which is used to support insulated electric cables
for power distribution according to Mechanical & Electrical specification.

13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):

Lecture, Practical, Student Centred Learning, and Guided Project

14. Assessment Methods and Types:

Practical Work

Examination

Examination
Practical

TOTAL
Final
Quiz
Test

Continuous Assessment (%) 10 10 40 60

Final Assessment (%) 10 30 40
TOTAL 100

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15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO Mapping
Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

Identify specification of cable riser, cable

1 ducting and underground cable X
(C1, PLO1)

Install cable riser, cable tray and cable

2 ducting mounted with bracket spacious X
(P2, PLO3)

Perform testing according to M&E

3 X
specification (A2, PLO7)

16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

PLO Mapping
P P P P P P P P P
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) L L L L L L L L L
O O O O O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Identify specification of cable riser, cable
C
1 ducting and underground cable
1
(C1, PLO1)

Install cable riser, cable tray and cable

P
2 ducting mounted with bracket spacious
2
(P2, PLO3)

Perform testing according to M&E A

3
specification (A2, PLO7) 2

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17. Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture and lab hours) per topic:

STUDENT LEARNING

NON F2F
TIME (SLT)

Assessment
FACE TO FACE
Week Course Materials

Total (Hours)
Test & Exam

Self Study
Practical/
Tutorial
Lecture

SCL
1–2 1.0 INSTALL CABLE IN RISER
1.1 Obtain blue print/layout drawing.
1.1.1 Recite blueprint and layout,
wiring and symbol according
0.5 2 2.5
to layout drawing.
1.1.2 Interpret blue print diagram
according to layout drawing.
1.2 Inspect actual location.
1.2.1 Identify blue print and building
structure from the drawing
according to layout drawing.
1.2.2 Select and use an actual 2 2
technique on the location by
visual check according to
layout drawing.
1.2.3 Locate correct location
according to blueprint.
1.2.4 Lab : Install Cable In Riser Practical
4 4
Work
1.3 Determine sizes of cables.
1.3.1 Identify types of cable and
sizes according to standard 0.5 2 2.5 Quiz
specification.
1.3.2 Differentiate size of cable
according to cable in riser.
1.4 Confirm cable and riser size.
1.4.1 Identify various cable and tray
chart using ‘table’ according to
electrical regulation. 2 2
1.4.2 Select type/size cable
according to cable in riser
standard.
1.4.3 Lab : Install Cable In Riser Practical
4 4
(continued) Work

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 1.5 Lay cable in the riser.
1.5.1 Carry out lay cable in the riser
according to cable laying
procedure and technique.
1.5.2 Assemble lay cable manually
according to standard procedure. 0.5 2 2.5
1.5.3 Install lay cable using machine
according to standard procedure.
1.5.4 Assemble fix bracket, raw and
bolts according to cable in the
riser.
1.6 Apply safety workshop.
1.6.1 Practice the safety requirement 0.5 1.5 1 3
according to standard safety
procedure
1.6.2 Lab : Install Cable In Riser Practical
4 4
(continued) Work
3–5 2.0 INSTALL CABLE TRAY
2.1 Obtain blueprint and layout drawing.
2.1.1 Recite blueprint and layout, wiring
and symbol according to layout 0.5 2 2.5
drawing.
2.1.2 Interpret blue print diagram
according to layout drawing.
2.2 Inspect on actual location.
2.2.1 Differentiate blue print and
building structure from the drawing
according to layout diagram.
2.2.2 Select and use an actual 2 2
technique on the location by visual
check according to layout drawing.
2.2.3 Locate correct location according
to blueprint.
2.2.4 Lab : Install Cable Tray Practical
6 6
Work
2.3 Determine sizes of cables.
2.3.1 Identify types of cable/sizes
according to standard 0.5 2 2.5 Test
specification.
2.3.2 Identify size of cable according to
cable in tray procedure.
2.4 Confirm cable and tray size.
2.4.1 Identify various type of cable/tray
chart using ‘table’ according to
electrical regulation. 2 2
2.4.2 Select cable type and size
according to cable in riser
standard.
2.4.3 Lab : Install Cable Tray Practical
6 6
(continued) Work

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 2.5 Lay cable in the tray.
2.5.1 Carry out lay cable in the tray 0.5 2 2.5
according to cable laying
procedure and technique.
2.5 2.5.2 Assemble lay cable manually
according to standard procedure.
2.5.3 Install lay cable using machine
according to standard procedure. 0.5 2 2.5
2.5.4 Assemble fix bracket, raw and
bolts according to cable in the tray
procedure.
2.5.5 Lab : Install Cable Tray Pratical
6 6
(continued) Work
2.6 Apply safety workshop.
2.6.1 Practice the safety requirement 1 1.5 1 3.5
according to standard safety
procedure
6–9 3.0 INSTALL CABLE DUCTING
3.1 Obtain blueprint/layout drawing.
3.1.1 Recite blueprint and layout, wiring
and symbol according to layout 0.5 2 2.5
drawing.
3.1.2 Interpret blue print diagram
according to layout drawing.
3.2 Inspect actual location.
3.2.1 Differentiate blue print and
building structure from the drawing
according to layout diagram.
3.2.2 Select and use an actual 0.5 2 2.5
technique on the location by visual
check according to cable ducting
procedure.
3.2.3 Identify correct location according
to blueprint.
3.2.4 Lab : Install Cable Ducting Practical
6 6
Work
3.3 Determine sizes of cables
3.3.1 Identify types of cable according
to standard specification. 0.5 2 2.5 Quiz
3.3.2 Identify size of cable according to
cable ducting procedure.
3.4 Confirm cable and ducting size.
3.4.1 Identify various cable/ducting
charts using ‘table’ according to
electrical regulation. 0.5 2 2.5
3.4.2 Determine type/size cable
according to cable ducting
standard.
3.4.3 Lab : Install Cable Ducting Practical
6 6
(continued) Work

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 3.5 Lay cable in the ducting.
3.5.1 Carry out lay cable ducting
according to cable laying
procedure and technique. 0.5 2 2.5
3.5.2 Assemble lay cable manually
according to standard procedure.

3.5 3.5.3 Install lay cable using machine

according to standard procedure.
3.5.4 Assemble fix bracket, raw and 0.5 2 2.5
bolts according to cable ducting
procedure.
3.5.5 Lab : : Install Cable Ducting Practical
6 6
(continued) Work
3.6 Apply safety workshop.
3.6.1 Practice the safety requirement 1 1.5 1 3.5
according to standard safety
procedure
3.6.2 Lab : Install Cable Ducting Practical
6 6
(continued) Work
10-14 4.0 LAY LOW VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND
CABLE
4.1 Obtain blue print/layout drawing.
4.1.1 Recite blueprint and layout plan
according to layout drawing.
4.1.2 Apply work permit according to 0.5 2 2.5
standard procedure.
4.1.3 Interpret blue print diagram
according to layout drawing.
4.2 Inspect the location to install.
4.2.1 Recite drawing and interpret the
blue print according to
underground cable standard
procedure.
4.2.2 Select and use an actual 0.5 1 2 3.5
technique on the location by visual
check according to underground
cable standard procedure.
4.2.3 Determine any obstacles
according to safety rules and
regulation.
4.2.4 Lab : Cable Termination Practical
8 8
Work
4.3 Determine cable size.
4.3.1 Identify types of cable and sizes
according to standard
specification.
4.3.2 Interpret cable size according to 0.5 2 2.5 Test
standard specification.
4.3.3 Identify size of cable according to
underground cable standard
procedure

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 4.4 Confirm cable and ducting.
4.4.1 Identify types of load according to
standard testing.
4.4.2 Execute suitable excavator
techniques according to location. 0.5 3 3.5
4.4.3 Identify calculation type of load
according to standard
specification.
4.4.4 Determine type of excavator
according to location.
4.4.5 Lab : Cable Temination Practical
7 7
(continued) Work
4.5 Lay low voltage underground cable.
4.5.1 Carry out lay low voltage
underground cable according to
procedure and techniques.
4.5.2 Assemble lay cable manually or 1 3 4
operate by machine according to
standard procedure.
4.5.3 Execute cable laying techniques
according to standard
specification.
4.5.4 Lab : Cable Jointing Practical
8 8
Work
4.6 Apply Safety workshop
4.6.1 Utilize suitable protective
equipment’s and display safety
sign-board according to safety
1 1.5 2 4.5
procedure.
4.6.2 Practice the safety requirement
according to standard procedure
and housekeeping.
4.6.3 Lab : Cable Jointing (continued) Practical
7 7
Work
15 Revision
16-17 Examination 5 5
Total 10 4 84 11 51 160
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 4

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18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

Main References
1. Henry Floy (2012). High-Tension Underground Electric Cables: A Practical Treatise for
Engineers (Classic Reprint). Forgotten Books.
2. David Marne (2012). National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook (McGraw Hill's
National Electrical Safety Code Handbook). 3RD Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional.

Additional References
1. Ossama Gouda & Adel El-Faraskory (2011). Partial Discharge Testing of XLPE Underground
Cables Insulation: Partaage Discharge Testing of High Voltage Underground XLPE Power
Cables On-Site by Using New Technology. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
2. Mark Fennell (2011). Underground Electrical Cables (The Science of Electricity). Kindle
Edition.
3. Wayne Van Soelen (2011). The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen.2nd Edition. Delmar
Cengage Learning.

19. Other additional information

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 JADUAL SLT
KURSUS : DEA 1343 - LOW VOLTAGE CABLE INSTALLATION

SLT (Hours)

Face-To-Face Non Face-To-Face Formal Assessment

Total
Week Topics Preparation
Independent Preparation SLT
Lecture For Continuous Final
Tutorial Practical Study/ For
+ SCL Assignments/ Revision Assessment Examination
Assessment
Projects
1.0 INSTALL CABLE IN
1-2
RISER
2 12 8 2
3-5 2.0 INSTALL CABLE TRAY 3 18 8 2
3.0 INSTALL CABLE 10 6 5 160
6-9
DUCTING
4 24 8 3
4.0 LAY LOW VOLTAGE
10-14
UNDERGROUND CABLE
5 30 8 2
14 84 32 9 10 6 5 160
Total SLT 160
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 4

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