EIM NC II study guide
EIM NC II · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
EIM NC II - Events Installation and Maintenance NC II - is a Philippine technical-vocational qualification for people who set up, configure, operate and maintain lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment for events: concerts, conferences, weddings, church services, school programs and corporate functions. It suits riggers' assistants, AV technicians, stagehands moving into technical work, and freelancers who want a portable, assessable credential rather than only on-the-job experience. The EIM NC II study guide has 9 sections and about 2,920 words.
01Participate in workplace communication
Workplace communication in EIM NC II is about moving technical information without loss: job orders, work permits, switching schedules, material requests, incident reports, and turnover notes. The exam checks whether you can confirm instructions, choose the right channel, and document decisions so the next person can act safely.
350 words, about 2 min02Work in a team environment
This domain tests coordination inside a multi-trade event crew: lighting, audio, video, rigging, and electrical personnel who share power, space, and schedules. The exam looks for role clarity, briefings, feedback, conflict handling, and clean handovers.
342 words, about 2 min03Practice career professionalism
Professionalism questions test conduct, reliability, confidentiality, integrity, and competence boundaries. In electrical and event work, professionalism is also a safety issue: an unqualified person who accepts a task can endanger a crew.
325 words, about 2 min04Practice occupational health and safety procedures
This domain covers hazard identification, risk control, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, working at heights, manual handling, emergency response, and incident reporting under Philippine OSH law, principally RA 11058 and its implementing rules, DOLE Department Order 198-18. Apply the hierarchy of controls: eliminate, substitute, engineer, administrate, then PPE as the last layer.
341 words, about 2 min05Apply quality standards
Quality questions test conformance to requirements: the Philippine Electrical Code, manufacturer instructions, project specifications, and your company's quality management system. The exam looks for inspection, testing, calibration, records, and corrective action.
292 words, about 1 min06Perform computer operations
This domain covers basic hardware, operating systems, file management, office applications, email and internet use, data security, backup, ergonomics, and the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173). The exam checks whether you can work safely and keep records intact.
321 words, about 2 min07Install event lighting and sound systems
This core domain tests site survey, power distribution, load calculation, rigging safety, DMX control, audio signal flow, cable management, grounding, and weather protection for temporary event systems. Survey the site: power source, floor loading, rigging points, cable routes, weather exposure, and exit paths.
325 words, about 2 min08Set up and configure audio-visual equipment
This domain tests signal flow, display setup, resolution and aspect ratio, projector placement, audio gain structure, microphone choice, speaker placement, and system testing for presentations and events. Map the signal chain: source, switcher or processor, display, and audio path.
317 words, about 2 min09Maintain and troubleshoot event equipment
This domain covers preventive maintenance schedules, inspection, cleaning, spare parts, safe isolation, systematic troubleshooting, and documentation for lighting, audio, and AV equipment. Separate preventive maintenance from corrective repair; schedule both.
307 words, about 2 min