INTRODUCTION TERMS Electrical installation is a combination of electrical equipment installed from a common electrical supply to fulfill a particular purpose. Electrical Maintenance is the practice of conducting routine inspections and tests of electrical systems and equipment so that impending troubles can be detected and reduced, or eliminated after they have been installed. Electrician is the one who install, repair and maintain wiring, switches, conduits, circuit breakers, lighting and other electrical equipment in buildings and other structures. To become an electrician you need to have electrical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills to provide maintenance services for electrically controlled systems. An electrician must know how to read and interpret electrical plans, following the variety of methods and practices used in the construction field to complete basic electrical wiring installation in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code. Keeping up with new trends and continuing to upgrade technical skills is an important part of the job as an electrician. What is electrical and installation maintenance NCII qualification prescribed by TESDA? The Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to install and maintain electrical wiring, lighting and related equipment and systems where the voltage does not exceed 600 volts in residential houses/buildings. The competencies comprising this qualification standards are the following: 1. BASIC COMPETENCIES 2. COMMON COMPETENCIES 3. CORE COMPETENCIES A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be: 1. Building-Wiring Electrician 2. Residential/Commercial-Wiring electrician 3. Maintenance Electrician Also a person who is an electrical and maintenance NCII holder can be also become a professional individual. He/she can be a registered master electrician by complying the following requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PeCS) WHAT IS INTREPRENEUR? - Individual that has skills and strategies to identify products or services needed by the community and they have the capacity to deliver these at the right time at the right place. What are the good qualities of entrepreneur? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Opportunity Seeker Risk Taker Goal Setter Excellent Planner Confident Problem Solver Hardworking Persistent Committed Worker Entrepreneurship is not just a simple business activity. It is a strategic process of innovation and new venture creation. It is both an art and science of converting business ideas into marketable products or services to improve the quality of living. Now that you have background knowledge about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, you can now walk through in assessing your PECs. Always remember that “successful entrepreneurs continuously develop and improve their PECs.” To begin with, we will find out the competencies you need to master upon finishing this module. Always remember: “Successful entrepreneurs continuously develop and improve their PECs” Objectives: At the end of this module, you are expected to: a. Identify areas of improvement, development and growth. b. Align your PECS according to your business or career choice. c. Create a plan of action that ensures success in your business or career choice. As part of your initial activity, you will be challenged to dig deeper on your knowledge and previous experiences on the topic. Try to diagnose or assess what you already know about PECs by answering Task 1. PRE ASSESSMENT Direction: Match the entrepreneurial competencies in Column A with their meaning in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in your worksheet. A 1. Creative towards the set objectives B a. make a wise decision 2. Profit-Oriented b. strategic thinking and setting 3. Discipline c. Trust in one’s ability 4. Decision Making d. Adoptable to change of goals 5. People Skill other competitors e. innovative to have edge over 6. Planner f. solid dedication 7. Self-confidence g. skillful in record keeping 8. Hardworking h. always stick to the plan 9. Ability to accept change i. work diligently 10. Committed j. effective and efficient communication and relation to people k. always looking for income ASSESSMENT of one’s Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies Direction: The following are guide questions will assess your Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PeCS). 1. Explain why entrepreneurial activities are important to social development and progress of the economy. 2. What entrepreneurial activities do you know and capable of doing which are related to Electrical and Installation Maintenance? 3. Given the opportunity to own a business that relates with Electrical and Installation Maintenance, are you confident to manage it? Explain your answer. 4. What do you think are the most important competencies you must possess in order to be successful in running your chosen business? 5. Name successful entrepreneurs from your Province whose business is related to Electrical and Installation Maintenance? After all the guide questions have been answered, share these with your classmates. You may compare your insights, personal knowledge, and relevant experiences with your chosen partners. LEARNING GOALS AND TARGET After understanding the objectives of this module, having gone through pre-assessment, and answering the guide questions, you will be asked to set your own personal goals. These goals will trigger you further achieve the ultimate objective of this module. In the end, these goals will motivate you to learn more about PECS. GOALS AND TARGET LEARNING ACTIVITIES ULIMATE GOAL Figure 1: Strategic process to achieve the objectives of this module.