8 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
MODULE 5
Quarter 3, Week 3

FOR THE LEARNER

Prepared by:

FERDINAND E. FRANCIA
SHST – II
CAMPO NHS
PROPERTY OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE DIVISION

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 CONTENTS OF THE MODULE
Day Learning Tasks Page

1 Introduction 4

Pre - Test 4

Review Drill 7

Presentation of the New Module 8

Activities 8

2 Analysis 10

Abstraction 11

 Exercise 1 12

 Exercise 2 16

Application 17

Enrichment 17

REFERENCES 19

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Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the concepts
and underlying principles in interpreting simple technical
drawings and plans in electrical installation and maintenance.

Performance standard: The learner independently reads and interprets

specifications of simple technical drawings and plans.

Learning Competencies: L.O. 1 Analyze signs, electrical symbols and data

1.1 Read and interpret electrical signs, symbols and data.
1.2 Analyze electrical components and materials based on electrical signs,
symbols and data. (TLE_IAEI7/8ID-0e-1)

Learning Objectives:
1. Read and interpret electrical signs, symbols and data.
2. Analyze electrical components and materials based on electrical signs,
symbols, and data.
3. Validate the importance of electrical signs, symbols and data

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Introduction
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 7/8 Self-
Directed Learning Module on Electrical Installation and Maintenance.

This module was designed to provide you with aid for independent learning.
The activities and directions provided were comprehensible and suits for you as a
Grade 7/8 learner who is, still on the process of learning Electrical Installation and
maintenance.

Moreover, in this module you will be able to learn by reading and interpreting
the different electrical signs, symbols, and data, and analyze their equivalent/ actual
electrical components or materials. Are you now ready? Let's get started!

PRETEST

Directions:
Read the following statements carefully. Then encircle the letter of the
correct answer for each item.

1. The symbol for circuit breaker is__________.

A.

B. .

C.

D.

2. The symbol for power panel board is __________.

A.

B.

C.

D.

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3. The symbol for incandescent lamp is __________.

A.

B.

C.

D.

4. Study the signs below. This is a prohibition sign where any activity is not allowed.

A.

B.

C.

D.

5. A circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain so that current has only one path
to take and current is the same through each load is __________.

A. Parallel
B. Series
C. Parallel – series
D. Series – parallel

6. In carrying out the plan in page 6, what electrical fixtures/materials should be

present for bed room 1?

A. Convenience outlet, lamp and panel board

B. Lamp, convenience outlet and 1 gang switch
C. 2 – gang switch, lamp, and convenience outlet
D. Convenience outlet, 1 gang switch and panel board

7. What electrical fixtures/materials should be present for the dining area of the plan
in page 6?

A. Convenience outlet, lamp and panel board

B. Lamp, convenience outlet and 2 gang switch
C. 1 – gang switch, lamp, and convenience outlet
D. Convenience outlet, 2 gang switch and panel board

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Directions:
Using the electrical plan below, answer the questions for items
6,7,8,9,and 10.

8. What electrical fixtures/materials should be present in carrying out the plan for
the toilet and bath room?

A. 1 – gang switch and lamp

B. 2 – gang switch and a lamp
C. 1 – gang switch and a convenience outlet
D. 2 – gang switch and a convenience outlet

9. How many lamp fixtures are there based on the plan?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

10. Based from the electrical plan, how many convenience outlet/s are there?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9

Directions:
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 Using the pictorial diagram below, answer the questions that follow.

11. Study the diagram above. Based from the pictorial diagram above conduit needs
to be mounted securely in the surface wall. What material is to be used for this?

A. Conduit clamp/strap
B. Lamp socket/holder
C. SPST switch
D. Wood screws

12. Based from the pictorial diagram, it needs a material where the connection of
wire will be done and the lamp holder can be fastened. What is this?

A. Junction box
B. Pull box
C. Square box
D. Utility box

13. Based from the pictorial diagram, what electrical tool/s should be used by the
electrician to fasten the utility and junction box on the wall using a screw?

A.

B.

C.

D.
14. What electrical tool an electrician should use in making splices/connections of
wires in the junction box based in the pictorial diagram?

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 A.

B.

C.

D.

15. What electrical material that the electrician should use in getting the exact length
of conduit for installation based in the pictorial diagram?

A.

B.

C.

D.

REVIEW DRILL

Directions:
Match column B from Column A. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided before the number

Column A Column B
A.
_______1. Lighting Panel board
B.
_______2. Push Button
C.
_______3. Electrical Hazard
D.
_______4. Incandescent Lamp/Lamp
E.
_______5. Prohibition
F.
_______6. Circuit Breaker
or

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 INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
AND PLANS
In the electrical world, signs, symbols, and data are evident. They are used in
technical drawings and plans where these symbols represent electrical components
and materials. The electrical signs are used to keep the electrical practitioners to be
safe in the workplace and also in operating power tools and machines. That is why
these are necessary for you as a future electrician to have an understanding of
these.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1 Keep Me Safe

Directions:
In your own understanding, read, and interpret the electrical signs below.
Write your answer on the table opposite to the sign. Note: The first one
is provided for you.

Signs Meaning Interpretation

Means that there is an electrical

Electrical Hazard
hazard in the area.

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Activity 2 A Symbol to Remember

Directions:
In your own understanding, analyze electrical components and materials
below by drawing the possible symbol. Write your answers in the last
column of the table. The first one is provided for you.

Electrical Components
Meaning Symbol
and Materials

Three pole/3 gang switch S3

Double pole/2 gang switch

Incandescent lamp/lamp

Fluorescent lamp

Duplex convenience outlet

Speaker

ANALYSIS

Think and Understand!

Directions:

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 Based from the activities, answer the following questions.

1. Why do we need to study electrical signs?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________.

2. How useful an electrical symbol is in this electrical world?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________.

3. Do you think, it would be possible for the electricians not to use electrical
signs and symbols in electrical plans, diagrams and even in the workplace?
Justify your answer.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________.

ABSTRACTION

This module will help you realize the importance of knowing and
understanding electrical signs, symbols, and data.

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The Electrical Signs

Electric signs and stickers warn students, staff, and visitors to electrical
hazards in the vicinity. Alerting staff to high-voltage zones, electrical hazards, power
lines, and other electrical equipment in the field can help avoid fires and injuries.

Signs Meaning and Definition

CAUTION indicates some precautionary measures

against potential hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

SAFETY ALERT means that extra caution should be

observed.

PROHIBITION means that any practice is not permissible

as shown by the sign.

DANGER defines a dangerous situation which, if not

prevented, can result in serious injury or even death.

WARNING defines a potentially dangerous situation

which, if not diverted, may result in serious injury or even
death.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

means that a person should do some reading prior to any
action.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION implies that a person should

wear safety goggles or other relevant eye protection.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD means that there is an electrical

hazard in the area.

VOLTAGE DANGER indicates a high voltage in the area

and surrounding equipment.

Exercise 1

Directions:
Read, and interpret the electrical signs below. Write your answer on the
table opposite to the sign.

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 Signs Meaning Interpretation

The Common Electrical Symbols

Electrical symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various

electrical components and materials in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit. The
following are common electrical symbols:

Meaning and device it

Symbol Actual fixture/device
represents
Wires connected

Wires not connected

Circuit breaker

Push button

Cell

Bell

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 Battery

Buzzer

Resistor

Speaker

Capacitor

Antenna

Diode

Male plug

Ground

Service entrance (3 phase

wire)

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 Lightning arrester

Duplex convenience outlet

Kilowatt hour meter

Range outlet

Special purpose outlet

Power Panel Board

Lighting Panel Board

Weather proof outlet

or Incandescent lamp/lamp

Floor outlet

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 Fluorescent lamp

or S1 Single pole/1 gang switch

or S2 Double pole/2 gang switch

or S3 Three pole/3 gang switch

or S3W Three – way switch

or S4W Four – way switch

Exercise 2

Directions:
Analyze electrical components and materials below by identifying the
meaning and drawing the possible symbol. Write your answers in the last
column of the table.

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 Electrical Components
Meaning Symbol
and Materials

APPLICATION

EVALUATE ME!

Directions:
Using the electrical diagram below, identify the fixtures/materials found
in the diagram. Write your answer below in bullet form.

Answers:

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ENRICHMENT

Directions: Read and interpret the electrical signs below.

Signs Meaning Interpretation

Directions: Answer the following questions below.

1. As future electrician, is studying electrical signs, symbols and data necessary? If

so, in what way?
Ans:

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 References

Vallarta and Cabusora Jr., (N.D). K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology

and Livelihood Education Learning Module for Electrical Installation and
Maintenance Exploratory Course for Grades 7 and 8. Pages 76 - 89

Cueto et. al., (2008). Competency – Based Learning Material Third Year. Page 64

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Lightning Arrester [Drawing] (n.d.). Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y2hv6ky3

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