CHS Module 2 - Using Hand Tools
CHS Module 2 - Using Hand Tools
Copyright Department of Education 2008 First Published JUNE 2008 This module was based on the Competency !ased Curriculum"Conte#tual $earning %atri# &C!C C$%' and (inali)ed on the *nstructional %odules Finali)ation +e,elopment -or.shop conducted at the +e,elopment /cademy o( the Philippines0 Tagaytay City0 on %ay 1 200 20083 This learning instrument was de,eloped by the (ollowing personnel4 Technolo ! Teacher"# Mr$ %emuel%a! E$ &'ane( +on /le5andro 6oces 7r3 7cience Technology Mr$ %o"elito )$ *apanta 8eneral %ariano /l,are) Technical 9igh 7chool Mr"$ Mira"ol +$ Da"i 7an Pedro 6elocation Center National 9igh 7chool M"$ E,el!n -$ E"cario +on /le5andro 6oces 7r3 7cience Technology M"$ Cherl!n +$ de Luna /ssemblywoman Felicita 83 !ernardino %emorial Trade 7chool Conte.tual Teacher# Mr"$ Ma$ %o"efina /ueno0Luna E3 6odri:ue) ;ocational 9igh 7chool +acilitator# Mr$ A'el Elpide( TE1DA CENT2AL O++3CE Ta ui 4 Cit! Encoder# Mr"$ Marite" L$ Tele5i6 Mr"$ Mila ro" 7$ A uihap +epEd Mr$ Nel"on L$ Cleri o This wor. was produced with (unding pro,ided by the +epartment o( Education3
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ProgramF Course4 Computer )ard5are 1er,icin NC 33 Unit o( Competency4 -"e )and Tool"
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This module contains in(ormation and suggested learning acti,ities on Computer 9ardware 7er,icing **3 *t includes training materials and acti,ities (or you to accomplish and complete3 Completion o( this module will help you better understand the succeeding module on the use of Hand Tools3 This module consists o( = learning outcomes3 Each learning outcome contains learning acti,ities supported by instruction sheets3 !e(ore you per(orm the instructions0 read the in(ormation sheets and answer the sel( chec. and acti,ities pro,ided to certain as to yoursel( and your instructor that you ha,e ac:uired the .nowledge necessary to per(orm the s.ill portion ( the particular learning outcome3 Upon completion o( this module0 report to your instructor (or assessment to chec. your achie,ement o( .nowledge and s.ills re:uirement o( this module3 *( you pass the assessment0 you will be gi,en a Certi(icate o( Completion3
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AC po5er alternating current Accidental ad53 happening by chance Acet!lene Compartmentali(ed0 ad5. a separate section or categories Computer0 machine0 capable o( accepting in(ormation0 processing the in(ormation and supplying results in desired (orm3 Contaminant" v3 to ma.e impure by contact Electronic"0 Pertaining to electron Electro"tatic E.plo"i,e tending to e#plode +lamma'le to burst out :uic.ly )a(ard" n3 ris.0 danger Malfunction O'"truction" something in a way 77E0 Personal Protecti,e E:uipment Technician0 an engineering assistant Tool 6it0 a small bag or bo# e:uipped with hand tools Trou'le "hootin 0 locating and repairing (aults in e:uipment a(ter they ha,e occurred3 -nu"ual adj3 not in common use0 rareG beyond the ordinary >OM0 ;olt <hms millimeter Well0 e?uipped0 complete with necessary partsF component
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7ro ram@ Cour"e# Computer 9ardware 7er,icing -nit of Competenc!# Use 9and Tools Module# Using 9and Tools Learnin Outcome A0:# Plan and Prepare Tas.s to be Underta.en A""e""ment Criteria# 23 Tas.s to be underta.en are properly identi(ied3 23 /ppropriate hand tools are identi(ied according to the tas. re:uirements3 >3 7election o( tools according to the tas. re:uirements 2e"ource"# E?uipment@ +acilitie" B Material" 23 23 >3 =3 ?3 -or.shop Tables and Chairs Computers U7! Flash +ri,e $C+
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7lan and 7repare Ta"6" to /e -nderta6en 7lannin 4 as de(ined in the dictionary0 is an act o( (ormulating a speci(ic system (or a de(inite course o( action3 *t is a ,ery essential part o( whate,er tas. there is that needs to be underta.en as it aids one in preparing (or the toolsF materials to be used0 lets one pro5ect the possible scenarios that may arise &such as loose or damage to the tools'3 This lesson aims to discuss the proper steps in planning and preparing (or the speci(ic tas.s to be underta.en3 Planning is a process o( preparing (or change and de,elopment and (or deciding how to best manage or in(luence those changes3 Planning is also directed at resol,ing speci(ic problem issues or con(licts3 A Guide to 7lan 7reparation The 7olic! 'ac6 round to 7lan 7reparation
A""e""ment0 7tudents need to be aware o( internal and e#ternal ris. (actors and the conse:uences o( any damageF (ailure on their hand tools3 7re,ention0 The student should identi(y which hand tools is damaged3 7reparation of plan"0 / plan will be re:uired to be realistic0 (le#ible and meet all the assessed needs o( a student at the same time the hand tools itsel( and the li.ely needs o( recipients o( the emergency response3 Education0 /nyone in,ol,ed to any e#tent in an emergency plan should be aware o( his role and be gi,en the opportunity to practice actually doing it3 Te"tin @ E.erci"in 0 /ny plan must be tested to ensure that it encompasses all the outcomes o( .nown or reasonably (oreseeable ris.s and that it would be e((ecti,e in pro,iding a su((icient and timely response3 2e,ie50 There are a number o( circumstances in which a plan may need to be re,iewed3 Following any test o( a plan0 or its use in an emergency situation0 it is important to analy)e whether the planned response was (ully e((ecti,e3 2e"pon"e0 The student should respond to incidents as part o( their core acti,ities3 <thers may only ,ery occasionally be as.ed to pro,ide an emergency response3
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1afet! and 2i"6 /n emergency situation does absol,e teachers and students (rom their responsibilities0 (or their health and sa(ety3 /ll emergency plans should there(ore ta.e account o( the need to maintain the highest possible standards o( sa(ety3
Li"t of Ta"6" to /e -nderta6en %ost e((orts to de,elop identi(ication aids start and end with the recognition .ey and its computer spin o((s0 there are many other identi(ication tas.s0 starting with the most commonly used4 instant recognition3 9ere is a preliminary list o( identi(ication tas.s4
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Each is brie(ly described below0 including a de(inition ta.en (rom -ebsterIs Unabridged +ictionary3 2eco nition JThe identi(ication o( certain .indJ Elimination JTo lea,e out o( something as being o( a
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Compari"on JThe act o( considering the relation between things in order to estimate their similarities or di((erencesJ 1election JTo choose in pre(erence o( othersJ 7election is the opposite o( elimination3
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Time scheduling will not ma.e you a per(ectly e((icient person3 ;ery (ew people can rigorously .eep a detailed schedule day a(ter day o,er a long period o( time3 *n (act0 many students who draw up a study schedule and (ind themsel,es unable to stic. to it become impatient and o(ten gi,e up the scheduling idea completely3 The (ollowing method o( organi)ing time has been help(ul to many students and does not ta.e much time3 *t is more (le#ible than many methods and helps the student to establish long term0 intermediate0 and short term time goals3
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3ntermediate 1chedule 0 One per 5ee6 C/66D T9*7 C/6+ -*T9 D<U and cross out each item as you accomplish it3 -riting down things in this manner not only (orces you to plan your time but in e((ect causes you to ma.e a promise to yoursel( to do what you ha,e written down
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7ro ram@ Cour"e# Computer 9ardware 7er,icing -nit of Competenc!# Use 9and Tools Module# Using 9and Tools Learnin Outcome A02# Prepare 9and Tools A""e""ment Criteria# 23 /ppropriate hand tools are chec.ed (or proper operation and sa(ety3 23 Unsa(e or (aulty tools are identi(ied and mar.ed (or repair according to standard operating procedure3 2e"ource"# E?uipment@ +acilitie" 23 -or.shop 23 Tables and Chairs Tool" B 3n"trument" set o( 7crewdri,ers set o( Pliers 7oldering pencil +esoldering tool ;olt <hms %illimeter /nti 7tatic wrist wrap Twee)ers Cutter Flashlight Paint brush Crimping tools %agni(ying glass 1upplie" B Material /dapter 8lo,es
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!e(ore you do any repair wor. on your PCKin (act0 be(ore you e,en thin. about ta.ing o(( the co,er o( your computer we recommend that you (urnish yoursel( with a computer tool .it3 *n computer application0 the usage o( proper hand tools and e:uipment is ,ery essential3 / good troubleshooter must be .nowledgeable in the tools and e:uipment3
)AND TOOL1 1ide Cutter 7lier" " a tool used (or cutting or trimming o( connecting wires or terminal leads in the circuit board Lon no"e 7lier" " Used (or holding0 bending and stretching the lead o( electronics component or connecting wire3 Crimpin Tool0 a tool made o( metal with plastic rubber handle0 to press into small (olds0 to (rill0 to corrugate3
+lat 1cre5 Dri,er " a tool used to dri,e or (asten negati,e slotted screws
7hilip" 1cre5 Dri,er a tool used to dri,e or (asten positi,e slotted screws
+la"hli ht0 a small electric light0 a (lash o( electric light used to gi,e light in dar. conditions3
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7aint /ru"h0 a de,ice made o( bristles set in handle0 use (or cleaning sensiti,e parts o( a computer3
Ma nif!in la""0 a de,ice made in glass with handle0 to e#aggerate or to increase the apparent si)e o( an ob5ect3
>olt0Ohm"0Millimeter 8>OM9 0 / measuring instrument used by technician (or measuring4 current0 ,oltage0 resistance
Anti001tatic Wri"t 5rap0 i" a de,ice used to eliminate electrostatic discharge in your wor. area3
1olderin 7encil " a tool used to 5oin two or more metal conductors with the support o( soldering lead melted around it3
De"olderin Tool " a tool used to unsoldered unwanted parts or component in the circuit with the support o( soldering pencil
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9and Tools include a wide ,ariety o( non powered de,ices such as wrenches0 pliers0 hammers0 and screwdri,ers3 These tools may seem harmless0 but they are the cause o( many in5uries3 The Following are the summary o( sa(ety practices related to hand tools3
General ha(ard"# The two most common ha)ards associated with the use o( 9and Tools are misuse and improper maintenance3 %isuse occurs when a hand tool is used (or something other than its intended purpose3 &/n e#ample would be using screwdri,er as a chisel3 This may cause the tip to brea. and stri.e someone'3 *mproper maintenance allows hand tools to deteriorate into an unsa(e condition3 &E#ample would include crac.ed wooden handles that allow the tool head to (ly o(( or mushroomed heads that can shatter upon impact3 7pecially designed tools may be needed in ha)ardous en,ironments3 &/lways use non spar.ing tools in the presence o( (lammable ,apors and dusts3 *nsulated tools with appropriate ratings must be used (or electrical wor.'3
7er"onal 7rotecti,e E?uipment# The type o( PPE needed when using tools depends on the nature o( the tan.3 /t a minimum0 eye protection should always be worn3 The use o( hand protection may also be appropriate to pro,ide protection against cuts0 abrasion0 and repeated impact3
DoC" and DonCt" in -"in )and Tool" 7lier"# +o not increase the handle length o( pliers to gain more le,erage3 Use a larger pair o( pliers or bolt cutters3 +o not substitute pliers (or a wrench when turning bolts and nuts3 Pliers cannot grip these items properly and will slip3
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Ne,er use pliers as a hammer on the handle3 7uch abuse is li.ely to result in crac.s or brea.s3 Cut hardened wire only with pliers designed (or that purpose3 /lways cut a right angle3 Ne,er roc. (rom side to side or bend wire bac. and (orth against the cutting edges3
1cre5dri,er"# Ne,er use screwdri,ers as a pry bar0 chisel0 and punch stirrer or scraper3 /lways use screwdri,er tip that properly (its the slot o( the screw3 Throw away screwdri,ers with bro.en or worn handles3 Use magnetic or screw holding screwdri,ers to start (asteners in tight areas3 Ne,er use pliers on a screwdri,er (or e#tra le,erage3 <nly use wrench or screwdri,ers speci(ically designed to accept them3
-tilit! Kni,e"@ /lade"# /lways use a sharp blade3 +ull blades re:uire more (orce and thus are more li.ely to slip3 6eplace the blade when it starts to LtearM instead o( cut3 Ne,er lea,e a .ni(e unattended with the blade e#posed3 Consider using a sel( retracted .ni(e with a spring loaded blac.3 &The blade will retract when pressure as the .ni(e is released3 Beep your (ree hand away (rom the line o( the cut3 +onEt bend or apply side loads to blades by using them to open cans or pay loose ob5ects3 !lades are brittle and can snap easily3
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Matchin T!pe# %atch the 9and Tools in Column / with its (unction in Column !3 -rite your answer in sheet o( paper3 Column A Column /
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NNNNNNNNNN23 a tool used to hold small sensiti,e part o( a computer3 NNNNNNNNNN23 a tool used (or holding0 bending and stretching the lead o( electronics3 NNNNNNNNNN>3 a tool used to unsoldered unwanted parts o( component NNNNNNNNNN=3 a tool used to dri,e or (asten negati,e slotted screws3 NNNNNNNNNN?3 a tool used to 5oin two or more metal conductors with the support o( soldering lead3 NNNNNNNNNN13 a de,ice used to e#aggerate or to increase the si)e o( an ob5ect3 NNNNNNNNNN@3 a tool used to press into small (olds0 to (rill to corrugate3 NNNNNNNNNN83 a tool used (or cutting wires3 NNNNNNNNNNA3 a tool (or cutting or trimming o( connecting wires3 NNNNNNNNNN203 it absorbs the static electricity o( the material when being hold3
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ACT3>3T& 1)EET 2$: Dou will be gi,en ten &20' hand tools3 Try to identi(y and gi,e the (unction o( each3 Dou will be rated according to the (ollowing3
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7ro ram@ Cour"e# Computer 9ardware 7er,icing -nit of Competenc!# Use 9and Tools Module# Using 9and Tools Learnin Outcome A0;# Use /ppropriate 9and Tools and Test E:uipment A""e""ment Criteria# 23 Tools are used according to tas.s underta.en3 23 /ll sa(ety procedures in using tools are obser,ed at all times and appropriate personal protecti,e e:uipment &PPE' is used3 >3 %al(unction0 accidental or unusual e,ents are reported to the super,isor3 2e"ource"# E?uipment@ +acilitie" 23 -or.shop 23 Tables and Chairs Tool" B 3n"trument" set o( 7crewdri,ers set o( Pliers 7oldering pencil +esoldering tool ;olt <hms %illimeter /nti 7tatic wrist wrap Twee)ers Cutter Flashlight Paint brush Crimping tools %agni(ying glass 1upplie" B Material /dapter 8lo,es
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Point to note4 *( youEre not certain what are appropriate or re:uired0 as. your teacher 1afet! chec6 +o not use (lammable cleaners or water on electrical e:uipment3 %a.e sure designated wal.ways are .ept clear o( any obstructions3 /lways wear protecti,e clothing and the appropriate sa(ety e:uipment3 %a.e sure that you understand and obser,e all legislati,e and personal sa(ety procedures when carrying out the (ollowing tas.s3
Point to note4 *( you are unsure o( what these are0 as. your teacher3
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*n many types o( wor.0 hand tools are used e,ery day3 They ma.e wor. easier and allow people to be more e((icient3 9owe,er0 many students o(ten (ail to see the ha)ards these tools can present3 *n this module J9and Tool 7a(etyJ shows wor.ers how accidents can be signi(icantly reduced and re,iews the ,arious ha)ards that are associated with speci(ic types o( tools3 1afet! 2e?uirement" For your protection0 obser,e the (ollowing sa(ety re:uirements4 D Follow all cautions0 warnings0 and instructions mar.ed on the e:uipment3 D Ensure that the ,oltage and (re:uency rating o( the power outlet matches the electrical rating labels on the system3 OUse properly grounded power outlets 1afet! 7recaution" To protect both yourself and the e uipment! observe the safety precautions TOOL1 AC po5er cord electric Wri"t "trap electro"tatic 7rinted circuit 'oard" Co,er 1!"tem -N1A+E EE7E23ENCE 8rounding +ischarge &E7+' *llustrated parts brea.down <,erheating DOC1 B DONCT1 3N -13NG TOOL1 Unplug the /C cord (rom the EC wall soc.et be(ore wor.ing on the power supply3 -ear a wrist strap when handling printed3 9andle a printed circuit board by the edges 6eplace the co,er a(ter per(orming ser,ice on the system
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+irections4 Fill in the blan.s with the correct answer (rom the pool below3
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*( you e#perienced the grounding0 the NNNNNNNNNN should be unplugged3 6eplace the co,er a(ter per(orming ser,ice on the NNNNNNNNNN3 -hen the co,er system is damaged NNNNNNNNNN is li.ely to happen3
=3 Dou are wor.ing on a computer with damaged insulation0 you will li.ely to e#perience NNNNNNNNNN3 ?3 Dou should wear a NNNNNNNNNN when handling printers circuit boards3
Criteria# +irections4 The student will be e,aluating thru the gi,en criteria4 The student who gotG
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Acti,it! 7ro ram@ Cour"e# Computer 9ardware 7er,icing -nit of Competenc!# Use 9and Tools Module# Using 9and Tools Learnin Outcome A0<# %aintain 9and Tools A""e""ment Criteria# 23 Tools are not dropped to a,oid damage3 23 6outine maintenance o( tools is underta.en according to standard operational procedures0 principles and techni:ues3 >3 Tools are stored in appropriate locations in accordance with manu(acturerEs speci(ications or standard operating procedures3
6esources4 E?uipment@ +acilitie" >3 -or.shop =3 Tables and Chairs Tool" B 3n"trument" set o( 7crewdri,ers set o( Pliers 7oldering pencil +esoldering tool ;olt <hms %illimeter /nti 7tatic wrist wrap Twee)ers Cutter Flashlight Paint brush Crimping tools %agni(ying glass 1upplie" B Material /dapter 8lo,es
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Maintain )and Tool" TeacherC" note# To a,oid accidents in the wor. place resulting (rom the incorrect use o( hand tools0 it will be important that you understand the proper use o( your items3 9a,e your group discuss your concerns about the dangers in,ol,ed in using hand tools3 +uring the discussion0 each member is reminded o( correct methods in manipulating hand tools3 +uring the session0 e,ery member practices the correct methods in manipulating hand tools3 *t is important that e,eryone has an opportunity to use tools in the practice session3 The group leader should prepare in
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The use o( sa(ety hand tools should be a .ey component o( most industrial sa(ety programs3 /n understanding o( the hand toolEs intended use and en,ironment0 combined with proper tool selection0 maintenance and storage0 will greatly reduce the ris. o( harm(ul accidents3 The follo5in common0"en"e uideline" for Tool -"e4 Maintenance and 1tora e# Beep hand tools clean and (ree (rom (errous or other contaminants3 +o not use hand tools in direct contact with acetylene0 due to
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the possible (ormation o( e#plosi,e acetyl ides0 especially in the presence o( moisture3 +uring normal use0 all pliers and screwdri,ers will progressi,ely de,elop some damage to the stri.ing (aces o( screwdri,ers or the cutting edge and stri.ing end o( pliers3 /s part o( the normal operating and sa(ety procedures0 these tools should be returned to the wor.shop0 as with steel tools0 to ha,e the (aces and heads redressed3 This is essential to pre,ent eye damage resulting (rom chips detaching (rom the item during use3 +o not hand tools (itted with wooden handles in places where the handles may dry out and shrin.3 This will increase the ris. o( the handle brea.ing or the head becoming loose3 Tools are designed (or speci(ic use3 /s with any tool3 *n addition to the probability that the tool will be damaged0 this is a dangerous practice (or the sa(ety o( the operator3 The accepted standards o( sa(ety and maintenance (or common steel hand tools must also be adopted with non spar.ing hand tools0 in addition to any speci(ic recommendations resulting (rom the alloys used3 -hen sharpening hand tools0 (ollow normal sa(ety procedures0 such as the pro,ision o( eye and (ace protection0 ade:uate e#traction and dust collecting (acilities3
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Clean tools and e:uipment wor. more e((iciently3 /t the end o( each wor.ing day clean the tools and e:uipment you used and chec. them (or any damage3 *( you note and damage0 ta the tool as (aulty and organi)e a repair or replacement3
Electrical current can tra,el o,er oily or greasy sur(aces3 Beep electrical power hand tools (ree (rom dust and dirt and ma.e sure they are (ree o( oil and grease3
/ll wor.shop hand tools and e:uipment should ha,e maintenance "chedule3 /lways complete the tas.s described on the schedule at the re:uired time3 This will help to .eep the hand tools in sa(e wor.ing order3
7tore commonly used hand tools in an easy to reach location3 *( a tool or a piece is too di((icult to return0 it could be le(t on a wor.bench or on the (loor where it will become a sa(ety ha)ard3 Beep your wor. area tidy3 This will help you wor. more e((iciently and sa(ely3
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