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TLE-Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
Module 1: MELC LO 1.
Prepare Electrical Materials and Tools
Week 1: Day 1-2
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TLE – Grade 7/8 Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 1: LO 1. Prepare Electrical Materials and Tools for the Task
Edition, 2020
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EXPLORATORY
TLE-Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
Module 1: MELC LO 1.
Prepare Electrical Materials and Tools
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Introductory Message
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in 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.
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
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they
do the tasks included in the module.
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 and corresponding icons:
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This is a task which aims to evaluate
Assessment your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency.
In this portion, another activity will be
Additional Activities given to you to enrich your knowledge
or skill of the lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in
Answer Key the module.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone in
accomplishing this module.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
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Prepare Electrical Materials
and Tools using the Different Forms
in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
What I Know
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write the word YES if the
statement is true and NO if the statement is false. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
1. Combination Pliers are used for gripping, holding, cutting electrical wires and
cables, and even small nails.
2. Philips Screw Driver is used for cutting and holding fine wires.
3. Long Nose Pliers are used to driving screws with cross slot heads.
4. Hammer is a tool used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails.
5. Wire Stripper is a tool used for removing insulation of medium-sized wires ranging
from gauge #10 to gauge #16.
6. Stubby Screw Driver is used in making holes on metal sheets and concrete walls.
7. Portable Electric Drill is a screwdriver used in removing screws.
8. Electrician’s Knife is used by linemen to remove the insulation of wires and cables
in low and high voltage transmission lines.
9. Male Plug is a device inserted into a convenience outlet to conduct electric current.
10. Fuse is a circuit protective device that automatically blows and cuts the current
when an overload or short circuit happens.
11. Junction Box is a rectangular shaped metal or plastic (PVC) material in which
flush type convenience outlet and switch are attached.
12. A circuit breaker is an electrical material used as the passage of wires for
protection and insulation.
13. A wire Stripper is used to attach the metallic or non-metallic conduit to the
junction or utility boxes.
14. Circuit Breaker is a protective device used to automatically cut off the current when
trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs.
15. Utility Box is an octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections or
joints of wires are being done.
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What’s In
What’s New
Directions: Rearrange the jumbled letters on the left column to form the word/s
being described on the right. Write your answers on a separate sheet
and be ready to submit it to your teacher's next meeting.
TOOLS DEFINITIONS
TRIALCELED Materials used as the passage of wires for protection
METALAIRS and insulation
TWICHS A device used to cut the flow of current.
DOCTORNUC A wire or a cord that provides a path for current flow.
The quality of electric current measured in ohms that
CRANESSIT
resists the flow of current
OHT IREW A wire through which current flows.
A material used to cover electric wires which may be
OILUSTRAN
made from plastic, rubber, or asbestos.
Implements used to modify raw materials for human
STOOL
use.
LIPCES To join or to connect by interweaving the wire strands
TRIALCELED Materials used as the passage of wires for protection
METALAIRS and insulation
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What is It
Study the table on the next page showing the different tools and materials with
their descriptions and functions. Be familiar with the pictures of the actual materials.
Pictures may vary depending on the brand and manufacturer.
Electrical Tools
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION IMAGE
PLIERS
This is used for gripping,
holding, and cutting
electrical wires and cables
COMBINATION PLIERS
and even small nails. They
are usually used by linemen
Photo courtesy: JIALY
in doing heavy tasks. FAIGAO
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The blade tip is wedge-
shaped and resembles a
FLAT SCREWDRIVER negative (-) sign. This is
used to drive screws with a
Photo courtesy: JIALY
single slot head. FAIGAO
It comes in either Standard
or Philips screwdriver with
a short shank or blade and
STUBBY
a shorted handle used to
SCREWDRIVER
turn screws in tight space
where the standard Photo courtesy: JIALY
screwdriver FAIGAO
cannot be used.
connecting.
fittings.
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A tool used for removing
insulation of medium-sized
WIRE STRIPPER
wires ranging from gauge
Photo credits: K to 12 learning
#10 to gauge #16. Module
Electrical Supplies/Materials
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These devices hold and protect
BULB HOLDER/ the lamp. They are classified as
RECEPTACLE flush, hanging
(weatherproof/chain), and
surface types. Photo credits: K to 12 learning Module
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It is an octagonal shaped
electrical material where the
connections or joints of wires are
JUNCTION BOX being done. It is also where the
flush type lamp holder is attached.
This could be made of metal or
Photo courtesy: JIALY
plastic (PVC) Polyvinylchloride. FAIGAO
It is a rectangular-shaped metal
or plastic (PVC) material in which
UTILITY BOX
flush type convenience outlet and
switch are attached. Photo courtesy: JIALY
FAIGAO
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These are electrical materials
used as the passage of wires for
protection and insulation.
current.
EXTENSION CORD
An extension cord is a span of flexible electrical power cable with a plug on one
end and multiple sockets on the other end. It comes in several varieties to suit the
needs of the user.
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Electrical gadgets are the product of modern technology to make our life
better. The number of electrical gadgets available at home and in offices may
exceed the existing convenience outlet installed in every room. The best remedy to
address the insufficiency of available outlets is to use an extension cord especially if
the electrical gadgets need to operate at the same time.
What’s More
Directions: Remove the insulator of the wire following the procedures given. Use the given
tools to do it. Be extra cautious in performing the activity that may harm you. Be
ready to perform this activity with your barangay electrician. You will be rated
based on the criteria below.
Scoring Rubrics
CRITERIA 5 3 1
All the steps were Only two steps were Only one step is
Accuracy
carried out correctly. carried out correctly. carried out correctly.
Work is done before Work is done during the Work is done after the
Speed
the allotted time. allotted time. allotted time.
TOTAL
Legend:
1- Poor 3- Fair 5- Excellent
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Scale description points
5 Excellent 15-20
3 Fair 9-14
1 Poor 8 below
Tools needed:
Combination pliers
Long nose pliers
Side cutting pliers
Wire stripper
Electrician’s knife
Materials:
Solid copper wires; #10, #12, #14 AWG
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What I Have Learned
Directions: Identify each of the following tools/materials. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.
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What I Can Do
Directions: Assemble an extension wire using the set of tools and some materials
under the supervision of your barangay electrician.
Indicators 20 15 10 5
Organization Accurately followed Followed the Merely Followed the
the procedures in procedures in followed the procedure in
producing an producing an procedures in producing an
extension cord extension producing an extension
cord with extension cord with
some flaws cord major flaw
Functionality Produced an Produced a Produced a Produced a
excellent extension good basic poor
cord. extension extension extension
cord cord cord
Punctuality Submitted the Submitted the Submitted the Did not meet
finished project finished project the expected
before the expected project on the beyond the time of
time expected time expected time submission
Craftsmanship Work was done Work was Work was Work was
with exceptional done with done with done with no
care and attention good care basic care care and
to detail and and and attention to
neatness attention to attention to detail and
detail and detail and detail
neatness detail
Effort and Work shows Work shows Work shows Work shows
participation exceptional effort, good effort, basic effort, no effort,
planning, and pride planning, and planning, and planning,
pride pride and pride
Tools:
1. Combination Plier
2. Side cutting plier
3. Longnose plier
4. Screw Drivers (Flat or Philip)
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Materials:
Stranded copper wires #12 AWG (Duplex Flat cord)
Convenience outlet (surface type)
Male plug
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Test the extension cord. Connect it from a
source and plug in a cellphone charger. See
if it works.
Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Identify what is being
asked. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Additional Activities
Open your toolbox at home. What electrical tools do you have? List them down.
Take a tour inside your house and do as well all electrical materials that you can see
and classify them. An example is a convenient outlet, what type is it? Be ready to
present that to your teacher at the scheduled time of the meeting.
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Answer Key
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