Electrical Contractors Associatin of Malawi- ELCAM.

Electrical Contractors Associatin of Malawi- ELCAM. Electrical installation work is not like any other profession. We work with certified materials suppliers for best services.

ELCAM is a registered association which acts as a wotchdog and an alarm blower.It comprises of small,medium and unlimited contractors who have been screened by MERA and certified registered with NCIC ELCAM embracing the watch dog role and whistle blower in matters pertaining to electrical installation works in Malawi and expose all harmful practices on installers of AC (mains) solar, etc .ELCAM wo

rks hand in hand with Malawi regulatory authority (EMERA).National Construction Industrial Council (NCIC).The overall and Registration council of the construction industry in Malawi, Department of Energy (DOB) and MBS on standards. Only qualified trained and certified personnel are authorized to carry out this work: see the wiring of apparatus: The signs you find in electrical are danger signs, simply means never take risks. Always only Qualified technicians should work safely: Never indulge in horse play: This danger is to life, to death or limb from shock. Familiarity breeds contempt (chizolowezi chimabeleka kusalabadira) .Electrical work is a big component in the construction industry and deserves such respect. When water pipe bursts, the water will flow down the line and the ground will enjoy freely given water and the grass germination making green land. But a spark of electrical shorting circuit in moment of time, the multimillion property turns into ashes: think about it; a clack in a building can stay years and years and get used to it whether you do the pinning exercise or plastering it’s not a big deal
There have been a lot of incidents of electrical fires everywhere recently, which both ESCOM and consumers has been pointing fingers at each other: But what is the cause of these continuance electrical fires, who is to blame? This is what is what transpired members of the electrical installers to team up and form an association (ELCAM).This association has since 1996 screened by the government actually on its role through OPC, Ministry of justice and constructional Affairs: finally, on 22nd November, 2010, it was registered as a trustee of electrical Constructors Association of Malawi by ministry of justice and constitutional Affairs. ELCAM’s interest is to see that persons engaged as electrical installers are qualified with installation permit (IPC) by MERA and NCIC and the door is open for others to become members of ELCAM who are Qualified in this field: This is the biggest opportunity to property Developers, Building Contractors who understands the electrical profession on the above requirements to choose who to engage personnel or contractor for their projects. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THESE ELECTRICAL FIRES? A) Substandard/poor materials
B) Poor workmanship and free lances
C) Non compliance/ negligence to wiring rules and regulations
D) ESCOM voltage rages
The Association has taken a step further to create electrical power for sustainable energy. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1) For local capacity building of technician/craftsmen, members to have knowledge or acquired skills of this specialization
2) To understand the standard materials accessories to be used on projects and compliance to rules and regulations of wiring
3) To facilitate refresher course in electrical as technologies are advancing: members, move with time.
4) Electrical cables or wires have a life span of 15 to 20 years after this the insulation gets dry and easily broken leaving the conductors bare hence, short circuited: Re-wire old buildings. ELCAM is advising the general public to verify on who is working on their electrical projects i.e. in houses , commercial buildings , factories and industries. ELCAM has members all over Malawi, some are aspiring electrical contractors and the door is open to new members. ELCAM is ready to offer guidance to those who need more information. ELCAM run its affairs at national, regional and district committee’s throughout the country its secretariat is at NCIC premises off Lilongwe-Blantyre M1 Road, Lilongwe

CONTACTS
Post Office Box 20096
Kawale
Lilongwe 2. Phone: +265 1920 791
Cell: +265 888 876 884
+265 999 040 292
+265 888040 292

Email: [email protected]

02/08/2024
15/09/2022
Electrical Contractors of Malawi Whatsapp Group
02/09/2021

Electrical Contractors of Malawi Whatsapp Group

WhatsApp Group Invite

02/09/2021

ELCAM is a registered association which acts as a wotchdog and an alarm blower.It comprises of small,medium and unlimited contractors who have been screened by MERA and certified registered with NCIC

30/08/2021

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL of Malawi(NCIC) would like to invite you to a 5 day training on SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AND Installation. The training has been organized by The NCIC.

Venue: NCIC OFFICES LILONGWE (Opposite St. Johns Secondary School )

Time: 8:30am

Date: 30th, August 2021 to 3rd September, 2021

Fee: MWK62, 500/ participant (Member)
MWK75, 000/ participant (Non Member)

National Bank

Account: National Construction Industry Council, Capital City Branch

Account number : 1419439

You are encouraged to confirm your attendance in advance.

For more details contact us using these numbers : Mr. Winga 0995481411 or Mrs. Gomani 0999240656

24/05/2015

HOW TO BECOM AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
• A person be qualified in electrical work it means someone who has undergone training in a recognized institution, company or in service. It’s not enough to be qualified by have at least some experience.
• You must apply to Registrar General for business registration
• For your own benefit join the Electrical Contractors Association of Malawi (ELCAM) be member for more information.
• Fill MERAs application forms for which will usher to go for interviews for Installation Permit (IPC)
• When successful with MERA you are required to fill NCIC application form for Contractor’s Business Registration.
WHY IS ELCAM IMPORTANT?
• At ELCAM it’s a combination of highly experienced group and fresh University graduate with much theories and when the two are mixed there is tremendous Malawi Electrical Industry.
• Electrical’s code of conduct emphasizes the safety of you No 1, the people you work with, then the customer. It’s not something you woke up one morning and decide to become an electrical contractor.
Human life and property in electrical works is a priority, in front of electrical work is danger. Enjoy much from ELCAM Secretariat, The information centre in Malawi, respect electricity and you will enjoy the servant hood it offers.

03/06/2013

HOW TO BECOM AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
• A person be qualified in electrical work it means someone who has undergone training in a recognized institution, company or in service. It’s not enough to be qualified by have at least some experience.

• You must apply to Registrar General for business registration

• For your own benefit join the Electrical Contractors Association of Malawi (ELCAM) be member for more information.

• Fill MERAs application forms for which will usher to go for interviews for Installation Permit (IPC)

• When successful with MERA you are required to fill NCIC application form for Contractor’s Business Registration.

WHY IS ELCAM IMPORTANT?
• At ELCAM it’s a combination of highly experienced group and fresh University graduate with much theories and when the two are mixed there is tremendous Malawi Electrical Industry.

• Electrical’s code of conduct emphasizes the safety of you No 1, the people you work with, then the customer. It’s not something you woke up one morning and decide to become an electrical contractor.
Human life and property in electrical works is a priority, in front of electrical work is danger. Enjoy much from ELCAM Secretariat, The information centre in Malawi, respect electricity and you will enjoy the servant hood it offers.

02/05/2013

ELCAM embracing the watch dog role and whistle blower in matters pertaining to electrical installation works in Malawi and expose all harmful practices on installers of AC (mains) solar, etc .ELCAM works hand in hand with Malawi regulatory authority (EMERA).National Construction Industrial Council (NCIC).The overall and Registration council of the construction industry in Malawi, Department of Energy (DOB) and MBS on standards. Electrical installation work is not like any other profession. Only qualified trained and certified personnel are authorized to carry out this work: see the wiring of apparatus: The signs you find in electrical are danger signs, simply means never take risks. Always only Qualified technicians should work safely: Never indulge in horse play: This danger is to life, to death or limb from shock. Familiarity breeds contempt (chizolowezi chimabeleka kusalabadira) .Electrical work is a big component in the construction industry and deserves such respect. When water pipe bursts, the water will flow down the line and the ground will enjoy freely given water and the grass germination making green land. But a spark of electrical shorting circuit in moment of time, the multimillion property turns into ashes: think about it; a clack in a building can stay years and years and get used to it whether you do the pinning exercise or plastering it’s not a big deal
There have been a lot of incidents of electrical fires everywhere recently, which both ESCOM and consumers has been pointing fingers at each other: But what is the cause of these continuance electrical fires, who is to blame? This is what is what transpired members of the electrical installers to team up and form an association (ELCAM).This association has since 1996 screened by the government actually on its role through OPC, Ministry of justice and constructional Affairs: finally, on 22nd November, 2010, it was registered as a trustee of electrical Constructors Association of Malawi by ministry of justice and constitutional Affairs. We work with certified materials suppliers for best services. ELCAM’s interest is to see that persons engaged as electrical installers are qualified with installation permit (IPC) by MERA and NCIC and the door is open for others to become members of ELCAM who are Qualified in this field: This is the biggest opportunity to property Developers, Building Contractors who understands the electrical profession on the above requirements to choose who to engage personnel or contractor for their projects.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THESE ELECTRICAL FIRES?
A) Substandard/poor materials
B) Poor workmanship and free lances
C) Non compliance/ negligence to wiring rules and regulations
D) ESCOM voltage rages
The Association has taken a step further to create electrical power for sustainable energy.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1) For local capacity building of technician/craftsmen, members to have knowledge or acquired skills of this specialization
2) To understand the standard materials accessories to be used on projects and compliance to rules and regulations of wiring
3) To facilitate refresher course in electrical as technologies are advancing: members, move with time.
4) Electrical cables or wires have a life span of 15 to 20 years after this the insulation gets dry and easily broken leaving the conductors bare hence, short circuited: Re-wire old buildings.
ELCAM is advising the general public to verify on who is working on their electrical projects i.e. in houses , commercial buildings , factories and industries. ELCAM has members all over Malawi, some are aspiring electrical contractors and the door is open to new members.
ELCAM is ready to offer guidance to those who need more information.
ELCAM run its affairs at national, regional and district committee’s throughout the country its secretariat is at NCIC premises off Lilongwe-Blantyre M1 Road, Lilongwe

CONTACTS
Post Office Box 20096
Kawale
Lilongwe 2.

Phone: +265 1920 791
Cell: +265 888 876 884
+265 999 040 292
+265 888040 292
Email: [email protected]

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Lilongwe

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+265999511031

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