Installation Rules
Online Course
Learn Installation Rules the taught way—step-by-step calculation videos for Paper 1 and Paper 2, matching study-guide chapters with past exam links, downloadable PDFs, and progress tracking so you can practise the method and pass with confidence.
This course includes:
Course Overview
Installation Rules Online Course
Paper 1 and Paper 2 — videos, online study guides, and downloadable resources
Prefer a taught path through Installation Rules? This online course pairs step-by-step calculation videos with matching study-guide chapters so you can learn the method, then practise it against the national papers.
Watch Paper 1 and Paper 2 calculation walkthroughs, then open the linked chapters — OHS legislation and SANS 10142-1 fundamentals for Paper 1, and installation practice, verification, and related standards for Paper 2. Where past exam questions map to the material, you can jump to them from the chapter, mark sections complete, and track your progress.
Use the Videos tabs for calculation walkthroughs, the Study Guide tabs for reading and exam-linked practice, and Resources for papers and reference material. Study at your own pace with 12-month access.
2DURATION OF THE COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time).
3EXAMINATION
Two three hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks each. No admission requirements are necessary.
The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period. However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of 50% for each examination paper must be obtained in the instructional offering Installation Rules. An appropriate statement of results will be issued by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence with regard to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
No condonation will be considered.
Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question papers should be as follows:
- Knowledge20%
- Understanding30%
- Application50%
During the examinations, tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 SPECIFIC CONTENTS — PAPER 1 & PAPER 2
The online course covers both Installation Rules papers. Paper 1 focuses on legislation, SANS 10142-1 fundamentals, cable standards, and LV earthing. Paper 2 (code 11040432) focuses on installation practice, verification, related annexes, and SANS 1973-3.
Paper 1 — OHS Act 85 of 1993
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993
- 1.1.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
- 1.2.
Electrical Installation Regulations
- 1.3.
Electrical Machinery Regulations
- 1.4.
Construction Regulations (electrical installations and machinery on construction sites)
Paper 1 — SANS 10142-1
The wiring of premises — Part 1: Low voltage installations
- 2.1.
Section 1
Scope
- 2.2.
Section 3
Definitions
- 2.3.
Section 4
Compliance
- 2.4.
Section 5
Fundamental requirements
- 2.5.
Section 7
Special installations or locations
- 2.6.
Annex C
Example of assessing estimated load for residential type installations
- 2.7.
Annex E
Recommended bending of cables
- 2.8.
Annex F
Conduit size for single-core cables
- 2.9.
Annex G
Explanation of IP ratings
- 2.10.
Annex J
Electricity supply systems
- 2.11.
Annex M
Authority for issuing a test report and a Certificate of Compliance (older editions; still examined)
- 2.12.
Certificate of Compliance and test reports
- 2.13.
Annex N
IEC symbols associated with switchgear
- 2.14.
Annex P
Examples of emergency power installation configuration
Paper 1 — SANS 10198-1
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV
- 3.1.
Part 1
Definitions and statutory requirements
Paper 1 — SANS 10198-2
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV
- 4.1.
Part 2
Selection of cable type and methods of installation (no calculations)
Paper 1 — SANS 10292
Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
- 5.1.
Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
Paper 2 — 4.2.1 SANS 10142-1
The wiring of premises Part 1: Low voltage installations
- 6.1.
Section 6
Installation requirements
- 6.2.
Section 8
Verification and certification
- 6.3.
Annex A
Limits of "arm's reach" (previously Annexure B)
- 6.4.
Annex B
Installation components (previously Annexure C)
- 6.5.
Annex D
Calculation of voltage drop (previously Annexure E)
- 6.6.
Annex H
Notification of a potential danger (previously Annexure K)
- 6.7.
Annex I
Installation of surge protective devices (SPDs) into low-voltage systems (previously Annexure L)
- 6.8.
Annex K
Earthing arrangements and equipotential bonding of information technology installations for functional purposes (previously Annexure N)
- 6.9.
Annex L
Classification of safety services necessary for medical locations (previously Annexure O)
Paper 2 — 4.2.2 SANS 1973-3
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 3: Safety of assemblies with a rated prospective short-circuit current of up to and including 10 kA
- 7.1.
SANS 1973-3 assemblies ≤ 10 kA (reader follows 2017 Edition 1.1)
Recent Updates
What’s new in the online course
August 2026 exam papers uploaded
03/09/2026The August 2026 exam papers have been uploaded and are now available in the Resources tab.
New online course structure launched
September 2026The online course now includes Paper 1 and Paper 2 study guides organised as chapter lists you can work through online. Search chapters, follow links to past exam questions where they apply, track what you’ve opened, and use the Resources tab for SANS books, syllabus documents, papers, and formulas.
- Chapter-by-chapter reading with past-exam references in the e-reader
- Progress tracking so you can continue where you left off
- Resources grouped by books, syllabus, papers, and formulas