Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 1 - Module 1
Selection of Appropriate Tools and Materials
for Specific Tasks in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
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 Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 1 - Module 1
Selection of Appropriate Tools and Materials
for Specific Tasks in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator
Welcome to Technical-Vocational Livelihood 12 Self-Learning-Module on
Selection of Appropriate Tools and Materials for Specific Tasks in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body
of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help

you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner

Welcome to Technical-Vocational Livelihood 12 Self-Learning-Module on
Selection of Appropriate Tools and Materials for Specific Tasks in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled
to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts:
Activity This will bring understanding to what you already know and
experience to what you should learn further.

Analysis In this phase, you will process and classify what is valid
and not for a more in-depth understanding.

Abstraction This part leads you in reinforcing what you know and
should know more. Exercises are presented for
independent practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic.

Application This stage brings you to a more practical way that you are
going to use what you have learned and think new ways
on how it can be improved further.

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 CONTENTS OF THE MODULE
Page
Content Standard 1
Performance Standard 1
Learning Competency 1
Learning Objectives 1

Daily Learning Task

Day Learning Task

1 Introduction 2-7
Pre-Test
Review Drill
Presentation of Module
Learning Activities
2 Analysis 8
3 Abstraction 9-12
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
4 Application 13-14
Activity 1
Activity 2
5 Post Test 15-17
References 18

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CONTENT STANDARD The learner demonstrates an understanding
of the basic concepts and underlying
theories in electrical installation and
maintenance.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learners independently demonstrate the

common competencies in electrical
installation and maintenance as prescribed
by TESDA Training Regulation.

LEARNING COMPETENCY LO1. Install electrical lighting systems,

auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures
TLE_IAEI9-12EL-Ia-IIj-1.
1.2.1 Select appropriate electrical
tools and materials for specific
tasks.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

COGNITIVE Identify the appropriate materials and

electrical tools used in making
extension light.

PSYCHOMOTOR Make a bill of materials for

electrical wiring task.

AFFECTIVE Value the importance of using

electrical materials and tools.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Technical Vocational and Livelihood Grade 12 Self-Directed

Learning Module on Electrical Installation and Maintenance!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will have the
opportunity to demonstrates an understanding of the basic concepts and underlying
theories in electrical installation and maintenance

PRE-TEST

Directions: Read and understand each statement carefully. Choose and write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

____1. It is a tool used for cutting and grips wire splice.

A. Combination plier
B. Philip screw driver
C. Side cutting plier
D. Wire stripper

____2. What kind of personal protective equipment that protect from falling object to
prevent head injury?
A. Goggles
B. Gloves
C. Hard hat
D. Safety boots

____3. Which of the following electrical materials are used for extension wire outlet?
A. Bulb, flat cord, male plug
B. Flat cord, male plug, bulb
C. Outlet, flat cord, male plug
D. Flat cord, male plug, electrical tape

____4. The following are the common electrician’s hand tools, EXCEPT:
A. Combination plier
B. Philip screw driver
C. Safety boots
D. Side cutting plier

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____5. Which tool is used for removing electrical wire insulation?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Philip screw driver
C. Screw tester
D. Wire stripper

____6. Which of the following electrical materials consume electric current?

A. Flat cord
B. LED light
C. Male plug
D. Switch

____7. It is a consumable item used when we perform electrical wiring job.

A. Hand tools
B. Equipment
C. PPE
D. Materials

____8. Which of the following electrical materials are used for extension wire lighting?
A. Bulb, flat cord, male plug
B. Flat cord, Outlet, male plug
C. Electrical tape, Male plug, outlet
D. Bulb, Flat cord, lamp holder, male plug

____9. Which of the following tools is used for testing the present electric current?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Philip screw driver
C. Screw tester
D. Wire stripper

____10. What kind of Personal Protective Equipment is used to avoid wound by friction
against sharp object?
A. Goggles
B. Gloves
C. Hard hat
D. Safety boots

____11. John is grade 12 EIM student who uses wire stripper to cut flat cord wire as
instructed by his teacher. Which following instruction is correct?
A. John is applying skills instructed by his teacher.
B. John did not apply skills instructed by his teacher.
C. John is applying theory as instructed by his teacher.
D. John did not apply theory as instructed by his teacher.

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____12. Ervin is instructed by his teacher to install lighting outside the room. Which of
the following statement is true about what Ervin will do?
A. Ervin has mounted surface type outlet.
B. Ervin did not mount surface type outlet.
C. Ervin mounted receptacle socket with LED light.
D. Ervin did not mount receptacle socket with LED light.

____13. Which of the following statement is applying safety in electrical task?

A. Teacher A demonstrate splices with his plier.
B. Teacher B mounted surface outlet wearing gloves.
C. Teacher C lay out electrical wire using combination plier.
D. Teacher D assembling extension wire while the male plug is on the
outlet.

____14. Which of the following statements is NOT true about circuit breaker?
A. It is a device used to protect our electrical system.
B. It is a material that consumes electric current at home.
C. It is a protective device used to cut off the flow off current.
D. When the trouble or electrical fault occurs in the circuit, it automatically
trips off.

____15. The following statement are NOT true about wearing safety boots, EXCEPT:
A. Used to protect eyes by falling small object.
B. Used to protect the foot from sharp objects or compression.
C. Used to protect and comfort hands against sharp object damaged by
friction.
D. Used to protect skull or head from inspected falling object in
construction site.

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REVIEW DRILL

Directions: List down at least Five (5) Common electrical hand tools and five (5) Basic
electrical materials. Write your answer in the table below. The first one is done for you

Common electrical hand tools Basic electrical materials

1. Long nose plier 1. Electrical tape

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

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 Selection of Appropriate Tools and Materials for Specific Tasks in
Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Electrical resources played a vital role making lives comfortable because of the
wonders of electricity. Think of what electricity does for you. Of course, you know the
advantages of having your home appliances. The lesson in the study of house wiring
is to know and be able to apply the various wiring tools and materials.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. Tell Me Who I Am

Directions: Identify the name of electrical tools, materials and PPE in the picture
below.

1. _________________ 5. _________________ 9. _________________

2. _________________ 6. _________________ 10. _________________

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 3. _________________ 7. _________________ 11. _________________

4. _________________ 8. _________________ 12. _________________

Activity 2. Make a List!

Directions: List down the electrical tools, materials and personal protective equipment
(PPE) found in your home and write it in the table below.

Personal protective
Electrical hand tools Electrical materials
equipment (PPE)

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ANALYSIS

Directions: Using your previous knowledge and experiences, share your insights on
the following questions. Write your answer on the underlined spaces provided in each
item.

1. Why do we need to learn the appropriate use of electrical tools, materials and
personal protective equipment in wiring task?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

2. How will you differentiate electrical tools, materials and personal protective
equipment?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

3. Can you share your best experience in working with personal protective equipment
(PPE) using electrical tools?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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ABSTRACTION
The first lesson in the study of house wiring is to know and be able to apply the
various wiring materials. A lot of materials are involved in house wiring. The electrical
hand tools, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) are grouped according
to their uses.

Common Electrician’s Tools

At this point, it will be best for you to be acquainted with the various electrical
tools. You will use most of them in your wiring jobs .

Common electrical
Name Function
hand tools
1. Combination plier Used for cutting and
grip in wire splices.

2. Side cutting plier This kind of plier is used

for cutting electrical wire
cables.

3. Long nose plier Used for making

terminal hooks and for
making electrical joints.

4. Wire stripper This is a tool used for

removing insulation of
electrical wire cable.

5. Philip screwdriver This has positive sign

used for driving wood
screw and for tightening
locknuts.

6.Standard screwdriver This has negative sign

used for driving wood
screw and for tightening
locknuts.

7. Screw tester Used to test the present

electric current and to
tighten small screw.

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Common House Wiring Materials
The following description terms are used in electrical lighting extension
materials.

Description Function Common materials

1. Lamp holders This is made of porcelain

or plastic and used in
ceiling lights.

2. Male plug. A safety device that can

insert to the outlet to get
electric current. It used
usually in extension wire
cord.
3. Switch A safety device that
connects and disconnects
the flow of electric current
in a circuit. It can be
surface type or flush type
that can be mounted on
the wall.

4. Circuit Breaker A protective device used

to cut off the flow of
current when the trouble
or electrical fault occur in
the circuit by
automatically trip off.

5. Flat Cord A duplex stranded wire

used for extension wire
outlet and lamp. It is used
for either inside or outside
temporary wiring
installation and has
various sizes #16 to #12
AWG.
6. LED light bulb An electric light used
in light fixtures that
produces light using one
or more light-emitting
diodes (LEDs).

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Personal Protective Equipment.
As part of your success, safety standard must always be observed by wearing
basic PPE. The following are the most common basic electrician PPE.

Name Function PPE

1. Gloves Use to protect and comfort hands

against sharp object damage by
friction.

2. goggles Use to protect eyes from falling

small objects.

3. hard hat Use to protect skull or head from

inspected falling object in
construction site.

4. safety boots Use to protect the foot from sharp

objects or compression.

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Checking for Understanding

Exercise 1: Find Me!

Directions: Identify the following words inside in the box whether hand tools, materials
or personal protective equipment (PPE). Write your answer on the blanks provided
below.

Gloves flat cord safety boots

Combination plier LED bulb Philip screwdriver
Insulation tape switch lamp holder
Screw tester long nose plier side cutting plier
goggles hard hat

Hand tools Materials PPE

______________ _______________ _______________
______________ _______________ _______________
______________ _______________ _______________
______________ _______________ _______________
______________ _______________ _______________

Exercise 2: Check Me!

Directions: Identify the following description by indicating check ( / ) in the table below.

Description Hand tools Materials PPE

1. Safety boots
2. Circuit breaker
3. Flat cord
4. Wire stripper
5. Switch
6. Hardhat
7. Long nose plier
8. Male plug
9. Outlet
10. Screw tester

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APPLICATION

Activity 1

Directions: Study the figure below carefully then list down the needed electrical
materials in assembling extension wire lighting. Write your answers inside the table
below.

ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Activity 2

Directions: Study the figure below carefully then list down the needed electrical
materials in assembling extension wire outlet. Write your answers inside the table
below.

ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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POST-TEST

Directions: Read and understand each statement and write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided before the number.

____1. It is a consumable item when we perform electrical wiring job.

A. Hand tools
B. Equipment
C. PPE
D. Materials

____2. Which of the following electrical materials are used for extension wire lighting?
A. Bulb, flat cord, male plug
B. Flat cord, Outlet, male plug
C. Electrical tape, Male plug, outlet
D. Bulb, Flat cord, lamp holder, male plug

____3. Which of the tools is used for testing the present electric current?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Philip screw driver
C. Screw tester
D. Wire stripper

____4. What kind of personal protective equipment is used to avoid wound by friction
against sharp object?
A. Goggles
B. Gloves
C. Hard hat
D. Safety boots

____5. John is grade 12 EIM student who uses wire stripper to cut flat cord wire as
instructed by his teacher. Which following instruction is correct?
A. John is applying skills instructed by his teacher.
B. John did not apply skills instructed by his teacher.
C. John is applying theory as instructed by his teacher.
D. John did not apply theory as instructed by his teacher.

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____6. Ervin is instructed by his teacher to install lighting outside the room. Which of
the following statement is true about what Ervin will do?
A. Ervin has mounted surface type outlet.
B. Ervin did not mount surface type outlet.
C. Ervin mounted receptacle socket with LED light.
D. Ervin did not mount receptacle socket with LED light.

____7. Which of the following statement is applying safety in electrical task?

A. Teacher A demonstrate splices with his plier.
B. Teacher B mounted surface outlet wearing gloves.
C. Teacher C lay out electrical wire using combination plier.
D. Teacher D is assembling extension wire while the male plug is on the
outlet.

____8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about circuit breaker?
A. It is a device used to protect our electrical system.
B. It is a material that consumes electric current at home.
C. It is a protective device used to cut off the flow of current.
D. It is when the trouble or electrical fault occurs in the circuit that
automatically trips it off.

____9. The following statement are NOT true about wearing safety boots, EXCEPT:
A. Use to protect eyes by falling small object.
B. Use to protect the foot from sharp objects or compression.
C. Use to protect and comfort hands against sharp object damage by
friction.
D. Use to protect skull or head from inspected falling object in construction
site.

____10 It is a tool used for cutting and grips wire splice.

A. Combination plier
B. Philip screw driver
C. Side cutting plier
D. Wire stripper

____11. What kind of Personal Protective Equipment that protect from falling object to
prevent head injury?
A. Goggles
B. Gloves
C. Hard hat
D. Safety boots

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____12. Which of the following electrical materials are used for extension wire outlet?
A. Bulb, flat cord, male plug
B. Flat cord, male plug, bulb
C. Outlet, flat cord, male plug
D. Flat cord, male plug, electrical tape

____13. The following are the common electrician’s hand tools, EXCEPT:
A. Combination plier
B. Philip screw driver
C. Safety boots
D. Side cutting plier

____14. Which tool is used for removing electrical wire insulation?

A. Circuit breaker
B. Philip screw driver
C. Screw tester
D. Wire stripper

____15. Which of the following electrical materials consume electric current?

A. Flat cord
B. LED light
C. Male plug
D. Switch

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REFERENCES

CONTENT

Practical electricity for Philippine secondary school book

By: Carlos Del Rosario

Competency- Based Learning Materials for EIM

Curriculum Guide for EIM

Training regulation for EIM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LED_lamp

PHOTOS

Practical electricity for Philippine secondary school book

By: Carlos Del Rosario
Tools, materials and PPE pictures taken from GNSHI EIM shop.

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Tel. No: (086) 826-8216
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