Module in TLE 10: Electrical hand tools and equipment’s

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

Prepare electrical materials and tools for the task
Prepare a list of electrical tools and materials for a specific job

Week 1
I. INTRODUCTION
Electrical tasks can be accomplished systematically to save time, effort, and Resources.
Most of the work cannot be done using bare hands. To do the task, electrical tools or
equipment are needed to perform the job. This lesson will discuss the function/use of
each tool or equipment used in electrical wiring installations.

PRE-ASSESMENT
WHAT YOU KNOW
Identify what is in the picture ?

1._________________ 2.______________ 3______________

II. DEVELOPMENT

Basic Electrical Hand Tools and Equipment

A. Driving Tools Screwdrivers – These are used to
loosen or tighten screws with slotted heads and
come in various sizes and shapes.

Types of Screwdriver
Standard/Flat Screwdriver- The blade tip is wedge
shaped and resembles a negative (- sign. This is
used to drive screws with a single slot head.
Philips Screwdriver- This has a cross tip resembling a positive (+) sign. This is
used to drive screws with cross slot heads.

Stubby Screwdriver This comes in either

standard or Philips screwdriver with short
shank or blade and a shorted handle used to
turn screws in tight spaces where a standard
screwdriver cannot used.

Allen Screwdriver/Wrench- This could be in the

shape of screwdriver or a wrench, its function is to
drive a screw with hexagonal slot head.

Striking Tools

Hammers - These are tools used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails.
They are made of hard steel plastic, or rubber.

Striking Tools
Types of Hammer
Claw Hammer Mallet (Rubber Head)
Ballpeen Hammer

C. Splicing / Gripping / Holding Tools

Pliers - These tools are made from metal with insulators in the handle and are
used for cutting, twisting, bending, holding, and gripping wires and cables.

Combination Pliers (Linesman’s Pliers) - This is

used for gripping, holding, and cutting
electrical wires and cables and even small
nails. They are usually used by linemen in
doing heavy tasks.

Side Cutting Pliers - This type of pliers is used for

cutting fine, medium, and big and cable.
  Long Nose Pliers - This is used for cutting and
holding fine wires. This can reach spaces or small
openings where other pliers cannot reach and is also
used in making terminal loops of copper wires.

Wire Stripper - This is a tool used for stripping or

removing the insulation of connecting wires ranging
from gauge #10 to gauge #16.

D. Cutting Tools Electrician’s Knife - This is

used by linemen to remove insulation of wire
and cables in low and high voltage
transmission lines.

Hacksaw - This tool is used for cutting pipes/conduit

and cables. It is also used for cutting big conductors.

III. ENGAGEMENT
Activity
Direction: Classify the following electrical tools and equipment according to their
specification, uses and function. Ex. Screwdriver - Driving Tool
1. Claw Hammer
2. Electrician’s Knife
3. Combination Pliers
4. Allen Wrench
5. Wire Stripper
IV. ASSIMILATION
ACTIVITY2
Draw at least 10 electrical tools and equipment that can be found in your home or
community. Afterwards label its name.
V.EVALUATION
Direction: Identify the following electrical hand tools. Choose your answer from the
given option.

1.___________ 2.____________ 3_____________

4._______________ 5._______________