Course Overview
The Installation Rules Paper 1 & 2 course at NewTech Academy is a fast-track, exam-centric programme that prepares practicing electricians and qualified trades people for the two national theory papers required for Installation Electrician (Wireman’s) registration. Delivered in evening or weekend block-release format, the course distils the Occupational Health & Safety Act, SANS 10142-1 wiring code and all related regulations into concise lectures, code-navigation drills and timed mock exams. Candidates leave able to pass both papers first time and move on to the practical assessment phase.
What you’ll learn
- Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Electrical Installation Regulations
- SANS 10142-1 Edition 3 wiring-code structure, scope and legal status
- Paper 1 focus: general safety, design principles, OHS applications and basic calculations
- Paper 2 focus: cable selection, installation methods, verification, certification and fault protection
- Rapid code look-up techniques and keyword indexing for 3-hour closed-book exams
- 100-mark mock papers under timed conditions with full marking memoranda
- Common exam pitfalls, negative-marking avoidance and 50 % pass-strategy planning
- Statement of Results process and next-step requirements for Installation Electrician registration

