The Master’s in Electrical Engineering is an advanced specialization in the design and calculation of low-voltage electrical systems for residential buildings, aimed at engineering professionals and senior technical staff seeking to update their knowledge and master current regulations. This program specializes you in the complexities of electrical installations, from their symbolic representation to the preparation of the required technical documentation. You will learn to rigorously apply the ITC-BT regulations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of every project. You will master measurement techniques for electrical installations, enabling you to verify key parameters and ensure compliance with standards. You will focus on residential electrification, delving into its specific symbology and the precise calculations required for circuit sizing. This approach prepares you to tackle projects with a technical and strategic vision, optimizing resources and meeting industry requirements. You will develop critical decision-making skills in the field of electrical installation design, solidifying your profile as an expert in the field. You will gain in-depth knowledge of interpreting electrical connection diagrams—a fundamental skill for any professional aspiring to lead electrification projects in the residential and commercial sectors. The preparation of technical documentation—a fundamental component in the execution and legal approval of installations—will be one of your distinctive skills upon completing this master’s program. Thus, you will position yourself as a leader in the practical application of electrical engineering for the building sector.
Objectives
• Design electrical connection systems for residential buildings, applying efficiency and safety criteria. • Interpret and create connection symbols and diagrams, ensuring accurate technical representation. • Apply current technical regulations, including the ITC•BT standards, in the design of electrical installations. • Size and calculate low-voltage circuits in buildings, ensuring their functionality and safety. • Perform accurate electrical measurements on systems, evaluating their compliance with technical standards. • Prepare complete technical and administrative documentation for the certification of electrical systems. • Justify technical decisions regarding the selection of components and the configuration of low-voltage systems.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
General Power Supply Line
Characteristics and Types of Elements
Siting and Installation of Interconnection Facilities
Standardized Symbols for Electrical Interconnection Installations
Standardized Drawings and Electrical Schematics
Interpretation of electrical diagrams for interconnection facilities:
Standards and Regulations. ITC-BT-12
Electrical quantities
Electrical Resistance of Grounding Connections and Insulation
Fundamental Relationships Among Electrical Quantities
Measuring Instruments
Connection Procedures
Measurement Processes
Installation Documentation ITC-BT-01, ITC-BT-02
Requirements and Procedures for Authorized Installers (ITC-BT-03)
Documentation and Commissioning of ITC-BT-04 Facilities
Verification and Inspections ITC-BT-05
Load Forecast for Low-Voltage (LV) Supply: ITC-BT-08, ITC-BT-10
Indoor facilities:
Residential installations:
Facilities with bathtubs or showers. ITC-BT-27
Grounding Systems: Characteristics and Components. ITC-BT-18
Facilities in Common Areas: Features and Elements
Facility Safety
Protection against overcurrent and overvoltage. ITC-BT-22, ITC-BT-23
Overloads
Short Circuits
Protection against direct and indirect contact. ITC-BT-24
Residual Current Devices (sensitivity, trip threshold, etc.)
Standardized Symbols in Electrical Installations
Interpretation of electrical schematics for indoor installations and building plans
Level of Electrification and Power Capacity in Homes
Total floor area of buildings used primarily for residential purposes
Circuits, Conductor Cross-Sections, and Voltage Drops in Residential Buildings and Interconnection Facilities
Maximum Permissible Currents in Conductors
Protective equipment
Pipe and Duct Dimensions
Selecting Elements
Standard Calculation Procedures for Low-Voltage Installations
Layout and installation of residential electrical systems: pipes and cables, number of circuits and installation specifications, ground connections, lines and branch circuits, main distribution panel, bathrooms and kitchens, among others
Installation in common areas (stairwell lighting, utility room lighting, emergency lighting)
Resources and Technical Equipment for the Production
Policies and Regulations
Verification of connections and measurement of their insulation
Circuit Current Testing
Insulation failures and current leakage problems
Repairing Circuits with Overloads
Increase in consumption and a voltage drop exceeding the limit specified in the REBT
Technical Report on a Basic-Level Installation
Electrical Installation Certificate
Design and Processing of Installations
Completing Verification and Inspection Reports
Facility Features
Types of Elements
Protections
Regulations for: Premises with Bathtubs or Showers. ITC-BT-27
Installations in Publicly Accessible Premises. ITC-BT-28
Special Lighting. ITC-BT-44
Supplementary Instructions for Special Lighting Fixtures
Installations in premises at risk of fire or explosion. ITC-BT-29 and its associated UNE standards
Site Classification
Overall Standings
Classification of the Most Common Sites
Protection Modes
Installation Requirements for All Hazardous Areas
Material Selection Criteria
Interpretation of the laws and regulations referenced in the REBT RD 842/2002, August 2, 2002
Installations in environments with special characteristics: damp, wet, prone to corrosion, and dusty, among others. ITC-BT-30, ITC-BT-31, ITC-BT-32, ITC-BT-33, ITC-BT-34, ITC-BT-35, ITC-BT-37, ITC-BT-38, ITC-BT-39, ITC-BT-40, ITC-BT-41, ITC-BT-42, ITC-BT-43, ITC-BT-45, ITC-BT-46, ITC-BT-49, ITC-BT-50
Gas stations, garages, and repair shops
Low-Voltage Safety Installations. ITC-BT-36
Operating rooms and procedure rooms. Emergency power supply systems. ITC-BT-38
Lighting Systems
Distribution Panels
Control and Protection Components
Grounding Systems. ITC-BT-18
Grounding Systems
Electrodes
Ground Resistance
Facility Safety
Measuring Instruments, Fault Locators, and Network Analyzers
Electricity Rates, Low-Voltage Models
Measurement tests and verifications in accordance with UNE 20460 and ICE 60364.6.61 (continuity of protective conductors, insulation resistance, protection by circuit separation, ground and wall resistance, automatic power disconnection, polarity, electrical performance, electrical resistance, and voltage drop)
Layout and installation of recessed, surface-mounted, and exposed systems in commercial, office, and industrial buildings. Circuit separation. Identification
Piping Installation System: Selection and Layout
Metal and Non-Metal Tubes
Protective channels
Trays and stands, among other items
Ground connections
Lines and Branches
Distribution Panels
Preparation, machining, and installation of: panels or enclosures, conduits, cables, terminals, splices, and connections
Resources and Equipment
Common Malfunctions in Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Symptoms and Effects of Malfunctions
Diagnosis and Localization
Troubleshooting
Report Preparation
Total load for commercial buildings, offices, and industrial facilities
Load Forecast. ITC-BT-10
Three-phase or two-phase/single-phase power supplies
Load Balancing
Circuits
Electrification Layout in the Building
Conductors. Sections
Technical and functional specifications agreed upon with the client (within the framework of current regulations, as set forth in the proposal or formalized contract, including financial terms)
Determine the types and layout of lighting fixtures, calculating general and task lighting levels based on the type of facility and the activities carried out on the premises, using specialized software
Calculation of electrical parameters according to procedures established in the REBT for electrical installations in commercial buildings, offices, and industrial facilities, applying the rules of electrical engineering calculations
Distribution of electrical loads in facilities, warehouses, or buildings, in accordance with REBT
Technical Design Report
Installation Certificate
Unify Diagram
Instructions for the Use and Maintenance of Equipment and Machinery
Certificates of Completion According to the Project
Professional Licenses from Professional Associations
Building Permits
Requirements and Reports Required by Utility Companies
Network layout. Intersections, parallel runs, and proximity (to other power lines, other utilities (water, gas, etc.), roads, and other features)
Electrical panels. Location. Types of enclosures and degrees of protection. Switchgear. Identification. Measures against direct contact. Grounding of the neutral conductor and metal parts
Network Operation and Maintenance. Modifications to Network Characteristics. Typical Failures and Consequences
BT Regulations
Utility Company Rules
UNE Standards
Regional and Local Regulations
Drawing Lines: Intersections, Proximities, and Parallelism
Types of service connections (overhead, underground, and mixed)
Types of Facilities
Network Elements
Development of sketches and drawings
Supports, Foundations, and Trenches
Conductor Sizing
Protections
Mechanical Calculations
Complete sketches and drawings
Standardization of drawings. Margins and title blocks
General Diagram of the Distribution Network
Location and Setting. Recommended Scales
Standardized representation of identifying elements, dimensions, cross-sections, intensities, designations, etc. Tolerances
Layout, location of manholes, panels, supports, etc. Identification of each element. Recommended scales
Details, schematics, and diagrams. Trenches, manholes and covers, electrical panels, supports. Recommended scales
Single-line diagrams of electrical panels
Application Software
Folding Sheets
Work Unit. Identification of Elements
Quantity of each item in the project, price, total amount
Itemized prices. Materials. Labor, overhead costs
Standardized Scales
Calculation of the Total Project Cost
General Budget and Budget by Line Item
Summary Budget
Budget by Chapter
Quotation Software
Health and Safety Regulations
Basic Health and Safety Study
General Rules
Process and Specific Guidelines for Preventive Action
Most common risks during installation (falls, blows, cuts, overexertion, among others)
Most common risks during wiring and commissioning tests (electrocution, burns, fires, etc.)
Auxiliary items specific to the activity
Collective protection and signage systems (nets, guardrails, fire extinguishers, among others)
Personal protective equipment (helmets, goggles, boots, safety belts, etc.)
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