Electrical System Design (Electrical Engineering)
The Electrical System Design course at BURAAQ UK is designed to provide comprehensive, practical training in the planning, designing, and documentation of electrical systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.This course blends foundational electrical engineering principles with hands-on design tools and real-world applications. It covers everything from load calculations and cable sizing to panel board layouts, protection systems, and grounding techniques—all aligned with international standards such as IEC, NEC, and BS.
Aim of Electrical System Design (Electrical Engineering)
The aim of the Electrical System Design course at BURAAQ UK is to equip learners with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to design safe, efficient, and standards-compliant electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications—using both manual calculations and modern CAD-based tools.
Course Overview
Electrical System Design (Electrical Engineering)
- Academic Programs (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Diploma in Electrical System Design)
- Undergraduate Level (B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering)
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
- Minimum aggregate score: 50–60% (varies by institution)
- Entrance exams (India examples): JEE Main, state CETs, etc.
- Postgraduate Level (M.Tech / M.E. in Power Systems / Electrical Design)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)
- Minimum aggregate: 55–60%
- Entrance exams: GATE or university-specific exams
4.Certification Courses in Electrical System Design
- Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
- Basic knowledge of:
- Electrical circuits and systems
- AutoCAD or similar tools
- National Electrical Code (NEC) / IEC standards (optional but useful)
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUK1392-1 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3 | 15 |
| BUK1392-2 | Electrical Drawing and CAD | 3 | 15 |
| BUK1392-3 | Power Distribution Systems | 3 | 15 |
| BUK1392-4 | Lighting Design | 3 | 15 |
| BUK1392-5 | Load Calculation and Demand Estimation | 3 | 15 |
| BUK1392-6 | Earthing and Grounding Systems | 3 | 15 |
Learning Objectives
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Electrical laws (Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws)
- Circuit theory and analysis
- AC/DC systems
- Electrical Drawing and CAD
- AutoCAD for electrical design
- Schematic diagrams
- Single-line diagrams (SLD)
- Wiring layouts and panel layouts
- Power Distribution Systems
- LT & HT distribution
- Transformer sizing and selection
- Switchgear design
- Substation design (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Lighting Design
- Illumination fundamentals
- Lighting load calculations
- Emergency and outdoor lighting design
- Lux level requirements (IS/IEC standards)
- Load Calculation and Demand Estimation
- Connected load vs. demand load
- Diversity and demand factors
- Maximum demand calculation
- Load scheduling
- Cable Sizing and Routing
- Cable selection (LV/HV cables)
- Voltage drop calculation
- Short-circuit capacity
- Cable routing, tray layouts
- Earthing and Grounding Systems
- Types of earthing (plate, pipe, mesh)
- Earth pit design
- Lightning protection systems
- Ground resistance calculations
- Protection Systems
- Circuit breakers and relays
- Protection coordination
- Overcurrent, earth fault protection
- Surge protection devices (SPD)
- Panel Board and Switchgear Design
- Main distribution boards (MDB), Sub-DBs
- Control panel design
- Busbar sizing
- Metering and instrumentation
- Energy Efficiency and Codes
- Energy management
- Green building concepts (LEED, ECBC)
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- IEC/IEEE/IS standards
- Software Tools in Electrical Design
- AutoCAD Electrical
- ETAP / DIgSILENT / EPLAN
- Revit MEP (for BIM integration)
- Dialux (for lighting design)
- Project Design and Cost Estimation
- Bill of Materials (BoM)
- Cost estimation and tendering
- Technical documentation
- Project execution and commissioning basic
- Engineering Students:
- Science Stream Students (for foundation courses):
- Working Professionals
- Graduates from Related Fields
- Anyone Interested in Electrical Design
- All Modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training Centre and externally verified by BURRAQ UK. The program uses a criterion-referenced assessment approach to ensure that learners successfully meet all required learning outcomes.
- A Pass in any unit is granted only when the learner submits valid, reliable, and authentic evidence that demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for reviewing this evidence and confirming that the learner has attained the expected standard.