WAEC Basic Electricity & Applied Electricity Syllabus 2026/2027 - MYDPORT

Students preparing for the WAEC May/June and GCE November/December exams can now access the complete syllabus for Basic Electricity and Applied Electricity. This resource includes both the syllabus and sample questions and answers in PDF/Doc format. It covers all sessions from 2021 to 2026/2027, helping students study effectively and perform well in their exams.

Introduction

The WAEC Basic and Applied Electricity syllabus is derived from the Senior Secondary School Electricity curriculum. It evaluates candidates on:

• Understanding of electrical and electronic principles

• Maintenance and repair of domestic and industrial electrical equipment

• Safe working procedures in electrical installations

Note: This syllabus complements the curriculum and is not a replacement for practical classroom training.

Objectives

Candidates are expected to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of fundamental concepts and principles of Basic and Applied Electricity

2. Skill in using tools and equipment for maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic devices

3. Understanding of the operation and practical application of simple electrical/electronic devices

4. Awareness of safety procedures in domestic and industrial electrical setups

Detailed Syllabus

SECTION A (For All Candidates)

1. Direct Current Circuit Theory

• Structure of matter

• Resistors (types, color codes, series/parallel connection)

• Conductors and insulators

• Ohm’s law & Kirchhoff’s laws

• Power and energy

2. Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism

• Fundamentals of magnetism

• Concept of electric field

• Capacitors (capacitance, charge, energy stored)

• Electromagnetic field

• Self and mutual induction

3. Measuring Instruments

• Moving-coil instruments

• Moving-iron instruments

• Digital instruments

4. Digital Electronics

• Binary numbers

• Logic gates

5. Alternating Current (AC) Circuit Theory

• Generation of EMF in a single-turn coil

• AC quantities

• RLC circuits (resonance conditions)

6. Transformers

• Types of transformers

• Principles of operation

• Losses and temperature rise

• Efficiency

• Cooling methods

7. Power Supply

• Power supply units

• Rectification

8. Electrical Machines

• AC motors (single and three-phase)

• Alternators

• DC generators and motors

9. Electrical Energy Supply

• Generating stations

10. Electrical Wiring

• Electrical installation & wiring methods

• Protection and earthing

• Maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs

• Testing of installations

• Workshop and general safety

Notes

• Qualitative treatment of atom structure in relation to electric current

• Magnetic properties and comparison between magnetic and electric circuits

• Fleming’s Right Hand Rule and force on current-carrying conductors in a magnetic field

• Safety regulations for electrical installations

This syllabus is suitable for students preparing for O-Level SSCE and GCE exams, including May/June, Jan/Feb, and Nov/Dec sessions.