1. Electrical Diploma Outline
Instructor: Eng. Amr Essam
E-Mail: elec-01@pce-consultants.com
Diploma Description:
“Electrical technical courses describe how the electrical services (Lighting & Power &
Low current) is designed & calculated and provided to the utilization point.
Used References:
1. NFPA-70: National Fire Protection Association. (National Electrical Code).
2. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Uniform Plumbing Code.
3. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers.
4. IESNA: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
5. IEC: International Electro-technical Commission.
6. BSI + EN: British Standards Institute Electrical Code + European Norm
7. IEEE: The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers.
8. IEE Wiring Regulations: The Institution of Electrical Engineers.
9. CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Lighting Code UK norms.
10. SEC (SCECO): Saudi Consolidated Electric Company Distribution Standard.
11. Egyptian Electric Code.
Diploma Objective:
After the Diploma completion, Engineers should have the following:
1. The definitions of RMU, Transformer, Generator, Distributor, and UPS.
2. Aware of load estimation methods.
3. Design indoor lighting distribution using Dialux program.
4. Selection of luminaires from catalogues.
5. Distribution of small power sockets and how to make its electrical circuits.
6. Design panel schedules and panel boards.
7. Circuit breaker & cables & raceways Calculation and selections.
8. Short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
9. Transformer, generator Selections.
10. Design of Outdoor lightings and its applications.
11. Aware of Earthing & Lightning Calculation.
12. Aware of coordination with other disciplines in project (team members
coordination).
13. Aware of low current systems.

2. Diploma main stages:
1. Ten technical lectures.
2. Two Practical Lectures.
3. Soft Skills Lecture.
4. Simulation Project Day.
5. Graduation Ceremony (Option).
Technical Lectures Outline:
Lecture Main Topic
1 Intro, Construction Field, Course contents & Electrical
Distribution overview.
2 Indoor Lighting & Dialux.
3 Sockets & Panel Board & Panels Schedule & Load Estimation
4 RMU, Transformer, Generator, Distributor, UPS & Space Program.
5 Circuit Breakers& Cables & Busways+ Mid Term Exam
6 Power Factor, Short circuit & Voltage drop& Auto Cad Overview.
7 Earthing & General Discussion
8 SLD, Street Lighting & project orientation
9 Low Current overview session (Fire Alarm, Sound system ,
Telephone and data,.....etc)
10 MEP coordination + Final Presentation

3. Final Grade Percentage:
Dimension Grade
Attendance 10%
Assignment 30%
Mid Term 20%
Final Project 50%
Filling All Evaluation Forms Bonus 5%
Diploma Policy
1. Final project presentation, simulation project day and graduation ceremony shall be in a
formal dress.
2. No extension for the delivery deadline for assignments and presentations.
3. The maximum no. of absences are two lectures.
4. Minimum Diploma Pass Degree is 65 %.
5. If the student comes late by half hour, then ¼ session will be deducted from his attendance.
6. The final project degree will be based on the instructor evaluation (technical, personal,
dress code, ...etc)
Good Luck