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INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance (NCII)
Quarter 1 – Module 3
INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS

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TLE – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode

Quarter 1 – Module 3: INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance (NCII)

Quarter1- Module 3

INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

AND PLANS

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS.

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 the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module Performing Mensuration and Calculation.

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. Furthermore, the problem and home-based
project will help for the development of your skills and appreciate the significance of this course
in your personal development.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you link

What’s In
the current lesson with the previous one.

This section provides a brief discussion of the

What is It lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

This includes questions or blank

What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the
module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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The following are some reminders in using this 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. Don’t 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.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS.

The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used allows you to understand the concepts within your vocabulary level. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook or learning
resources you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
Lesson 2 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

After going through this module, you are expected to:

LO 1. Analyse signs, symbols and data; and
LO 2. Interpret technical drawings and plans.

Definition of Terms

 Ampere (I) - the unit of electrical current (coulombs per second)

 Caution - indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result to a minor or moderate injury

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  Danger - specifies hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious
injury or even death
 Isometric - a kind of drawing which shows the object in 3 dimensional views
 Joule (J) - a metric unit of energy: watt per second. 1 Kw hr = 2,655,000 ft-lb =
1.341 hp-hr = 3413 Btu = 3,600,000 joules
 Kilovolt-ampere (KVA) - a measurement of apparent electric power
 Kilowatt hour (Kwhr) - a unit of electrical energy or work performed Ohm - the unit
of electrical resistance (volts/ampere) Orthographic - a drawing which shows
the front top and side view of the object
 Volt (E) - the unit of electric pressure or electromotive force which will produce a
current of 1 ampere through a resistance of 1 ohm Watts (W) and kilowatts
(KW) - are units of electric power

What is It

Lesson 1 COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various

electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit. These symbols are used
in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical plans for numerous types of electrical
works. Practically any electrical fixture found in a house has a symbol that coincides
to said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guide for an
electrician or electrical contractor, thus, making the wiring easier to install as well.

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ELECTRICAL SIGNS
 Your power tool with its manual may contain "WARNING ICONS" (a picture symbol
intended to alert you to, and/or to instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous
condition). Knowing and understanding these symbols will help you operate your tool
better and more safely.

Electrical signs and stickers alert students, workers, and visitors to electrical hazards
in the area. Alerting workers to high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power lines and
other electrical equipment in the area, can help prevent fires and injuries. Proper
electrical signs can inform workers of the dangers in the area.

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 What I Have Learned
A. Direction: Match Colum A with Colum B. Write only the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
A B
1. A. Warning
B. Prohibition
C. Safety Alert
2. D. Danger
E. Caution
F. Wear Eye Protection
3. G. Read and Understand
Instruction Manual

4.

5.

B. Direction: Identify the

following electrical Symbols.

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 What is It

Lesson 2 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

The flow of current in a conductor or wire can be represented by diagram. There are
two types of diagram: pictorial diagram and schematic diagram.

A. Pictorial diagram is a sketch of electrical circuit that shows the external

appearance of each component. It is much like a photograph of the circuit and uses
simple images of parts.

B. Schematic diagram is a sketch showing the components of the circuit using

standard electrical symbols. It shows the actual number of components and how the
wiring is routed but not the actual location.

Types of Circuit
1. Series Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so that the
current has only one path to take. The current is the same through each load.
Example of this is the Christmas lights. It consists of a number of bulbs that are
connected side by side to meet the voltage requirement which is 220 volts for
alternating current.

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2. Parallel Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are connected across the wires. The
voltage across each load on parallel circuit is the same. The advantage of using parallel
circuit is that even if one of the lamps fails, still the remaining lamps will function.

ELECTRICAL PLAN
 Electrical plan is a graphical presentation of electrical wiring connections to
install in a particular house or building. It indicates the position of electrical fixtures
such as convenience outlets, switches, lightings, door bells, and others to be installed

Sample electrical plan of Single family dwelling

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What I Have Learned

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A. Direction: Base on the electrical plan above. Identify all the Electrical Fixtures
and there quantity. Put your answers on the table below.
Quantity Electrical Fixtures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Assessment
A. Direction: Identify the following electrical Symbols. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. 12.

2. 13.

3. 14.

4. 15.

5. 16.

6. 17.

7. 18.

8. 19.

9. 20.

10. 21.

11. 22.

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B. Direction: Fill in the Blank. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. _________________________ are small drawings or pictograms used to represent
various electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.
2. _________________________ is a circuit in which lamps are connected across the
wires. The voltage across each load on parallel circuit is the same.
3. _________________________ is a sketch of electrical circuit that shows the external
appearance of each component. It is much like a photograph of the circuit and
uses simple images of parts.
4. _________________________ is a graphical presentation of electrical wiring
connections to install in a particular house or building.
5. _________________________ is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so
that the current has only one path to take.
6. _________________________ is a sketch showing the components of the circuit
using standard electrical symbols.

C. Enumeration.

Two types of Electrical Diagrams

7.
8.

Two types of Electrical Circuits

9.
10.

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Answer Key

What I Have Learned

Lesson1
A.
1. Prohibition
2. Danger
3. Wear Eye Protection
4. Caution
5. Warning

Lesson 2
A.
Quantity Electrical Fixtures
1.1. 17 pieces Lamp Outlet
2.2. 12 pieces Duplex Convenience Outlet
3.3. 2 pieces Single Gang Switch
4.4. 5 pieces Two Gang Switch
5.5. 2 pieces Three Gang Switch

Assessment
B.
1. Electrical Symbols
2. Parallel Circuit
3. Pictorial diagram
4. Electrical plan
5. Series Circuit
6. Schematic diagram
C.
Two types of Electrical Diagrams
7. Pictorial diagram
8. Schematic diagram
Two types of Electrical Circuits
9. Series circuit
10. Parallel circuit

References
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module (Electrical Installation and Maintenance)

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