NEW CABLE COLOUR CODE FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
This course aims to familiarise participants with the new cable colour code
requirements arising from the amended CP5.
INTRODUCTION
The Singapore Standard CP5:1998 Code of Practice for
Electrical Installations has changed the colour code for fixed
electrical wiring. This change was made under Amendment
No. 1 of CP5:1998. It aim s to align the colour code for fixed
electrical installation in Singapore with international standards
such as BS 7671, IEC60446, etc.
The industry will need to comply with the new cable colour
code requirements for all new installations, replacements or
extensions by 1 March 2011.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to familiarise the participants with the new
cable colour code requirements as per Amendment No.1 of
CP5.
COURSE OUTLINES
Introduction to New Cable Colour Code According to
Amendment No. 1 to SS CP5: 1998
 Understand the need for revising the cable colour code
 Understand the new cable colour code for fixed electrical
installation
 Identify new colour cables in single-phase / three-phase
circuit with colour marking & label
Application of CP5:1998 Amendment No. 1
 Installation of new colour cables in single-phase and
three-phase distribution board
 Installation of new colour cables to existing (old) singlephase and three-phase electrical installations.
 Installation of colour marking & label to existing and new
cables in the three-phase and single-phase circuit, and
display the warning notice
Theory & Practical Assessment
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Electrical workers, handyman, supervisors and
construction personnel, who are involved in electrical
installation works, will find this course useful.
CERTIFICATION
Participants who attain at least 75% of physical
attendance and pass the written and practical
assignments will be awarded with a Certificate of
Successful Completion.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Participant must be:Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent
Resident
Holder of a valid Employment Pass / Work Permit
AND
No colour blindness
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
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English
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Course Date : To be confirmed
(Application form and course fee
have to be submitted for placement.
Registration is based on a firstcome, first-served basis)
Duration
: 7 hours (one day)
Time
: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue
: BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road
Fee (Inclusive of GST) : $175.00
(Application form must be accompanied by course fee)
For enquiries; please call 6248-9999
Or email to : bca_academy@bca.gov.sg
Code 46008 : New Cable Colour Code For Electrical Installations– Application Form
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