Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS

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Unit of Competency: PERFORM ROUGHING-IN

ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Module Title: PERFORMING ROUGHING-IN
ACTIVITIES FOR
Module No.: 1 COMMUNICATION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Copyright Department of Education 2008

First Published JUNE 2008

This draft was prepared during the Competency-Based Learning Materials

Development Workshop conducted at the Marikina Hotel, Marikina City on
February 18-22, 2008 and finalized on May 23-25, 2008 at the Development
Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Tagaytay City.

This learning instrument was developed by the following personnel:

Technology Teacher:

Mr. Noel M. Espineli

General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School
GMA, Cavite

Contextual Teacher:

Ms. Gina C. delos Santos

A.F.G.Bernardino Memorial Trade School
Lias Marilao, Bulacan

Facilitator:

Dr. Corazon L. Echano

Project Coordinator
DepED-TechVoc Task Force

Encoders:

Ms. Catherine Pearl Sevilleno

Fund: Department of Education

REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING

1. Agpaoa, Feleciano. Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting; National

Bookstore: 1991.
2. Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III; Adriana
Publishing: 1999.
3. Philippine Electrical Code; Year 2000 Edition; Volume I by the Institute of
Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines. First Printing June 2002.
4. www.google.com
5. www.yahoo.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

How to Use this Module.....................................................................................i

Introduction......................................................................................................ii
Technical Terms..............................................................................................iii
Learning Outcome 1: Layout and install telephone terminal
Cabinets and frame..........................................................................................1
 Learning Experiences/Activities..............................................................2
 Information Sheet 1.1.............................................................................3
 Self-Check 1.1.........................................................................................7
 Operation Sheet 1.1................................................................................8
Learning outcomes 2: Layout and install wire ways........................................11
 Learning Experiences/Activities............................................................12
 Information sheet 2.1............................................................................13
 Self check 2.1........................................................................................17
 Operation sheet 2.1...............................................................................18
Learning Outcomes 3: Layout and install cabinet tray/cable tray...................20
 Learning Experiences/Activities............................................................21
 Information sheet 3.1............................................................................22
 Self check 3.1........................................................................................27
 Operation sheet 3.1...............................................................................28
Assessment Plan…………………………………………………………………………….30
Observation checklist…………………………………………………….......................31
Observation and Questioning checklist………………………………………………..32
Demonstration……………………………………………………………………………….33
Written Report……………………………………………………………………………….34
Performance test…………………………………………………………………………….35
Answer key 1.1...............................................................................................36
Answer key 2.1...............................................................................................36
Answer key 3.1...............................................................................................36
 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Performing Roughing-in Activities for

Communication and Distribution System”. This module contains training
materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Perform Roughing-in Activities for

Communication and Distribution System” contains the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required for Building Wiring Installation course required to obtain
the National Certificate (NC) level II.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning
outcome there are Information Sheets, Operation Sheets and Activity
Sheets. Do these activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end
of each learning activity.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some basic knowledge and skills covered in this
module. If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular
skill, talk to your teacher so you do not have to undergo the same training
again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous
trainings, show it to him/her. If the skills you acquired are consistent with and
relevant to this module, they become part of the evidence. You can present
these for RPL. If you are not sure about your competence/skills, discuss this
with your teacher.

After completing this module, ask your teacher to assess your competence.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.

In this module, you will find the activities for you to complete and relevant
information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have
more than one learning activity.

This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in

receiving and relaying information. This will be the source of information that
will enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills in Building Wiring
Installation NC level II independently at your own pace with minimum
supervision from your teacher.

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Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II

Unit of Competency: PERFORM ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR

COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Module Title: Performing Roughing-in Activities for

Communication and Distribution System

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on

Performing Roughing-in Activities for Communication and Distribution System.
It includes instructions and procedure on how to install telephone terminals,
cabinet and frames, wire ways, cable tray and cable bridge.

Completion of this module will help you understand the succeeding module
on performing roughing-in activities for communication and distribution
system.

This module consists of three (3) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome
contains learning activities with instruction sheets. Before you follow the
instruction, read the information sheets and answer the self-check and
activities provided to assess your competence by your teacher. He/she will
check if you have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion
of the particular learning outcome.

Upon completing this module, report to your teacher for assessment. If you
pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1 Layout and install telephone terminal cabinets and frame

LO2 Layout and install wire ways
LO3 Layout and install cabinet tray/cable tray

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Refer to assessment criteria of learning outcomes 1-3 of this module.

PREREQUISITES

Basic and Common Competencies

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TECHNICAL TERMS

Ground is an earth or some conducting body that serve in placed of

the earth ground.
Bending an effective connection of metallic parts to form a conducive
parts.
Cable An assembly of two o more conductors.
Cable tray a cable support assembly.
Fittings is any associated materials for connecting end of stock
securely.
Rigid refers to firmness, permanent and hard.
PEC refers to Philippine Electrical Code.
PPE refers to Personal protective equipment.
Corrosive vapor is any harmful, poisonous substance.
Wire way is a unit of assembly use for protecting electric wires and
cables.

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Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II

Unit of Competency: PERFORM ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR

COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Module Title: Performing Roughing-In Activities for

Communication and Distribution System

Learning Outcome 1: Layout and install telephone terminal cabinets and

frame

Assessment Criteria

1. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provisions in the uses, application and

installation of telephone terminal cabinet are strictly followed.
2. Telephone terminal cabinets are leveled horizontally and vertically aligned to
the structure in line with job requirements.
3. Telephone terminal cabinet is installed in line with job requirements.
4. Tools/equipment needed for the installation are prepared in line with job
requirements.
5. Personal safety in installing telephone terminal cabinet is followed.
6. Workplace is cleaned and made safe upon completion of work according to
established standard.

Resources

6. Philippine Electrical Code; Year 2000 Edition; Volume I by the Institute of

Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines. First Printing June 2002.
7. www.google.com
8. www.yahoo.com

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
Learning Outcome 1: Layout and Install Telephone Terminal Cabinet
Learning Activities
1. Read the attached information
sheet 1.1 about the installation of
telephone terminal cabinets and
frame
2. Identify tools and materials used
in installing telephone terminal
cabinet.
3. Answer self check #1 to test your
knowledge on installing telephone
terminal cabinet.
4. Read/ perform operation sheet
about the installation of telephone
terminals cabinet and frame
Special Instructions
 Do not write anything on the
module, provide extra paper in
doing the self check and activity
sheets.
 Choose tools and materials used in
installing telephone terminal
cabinet
 Consider warning of installing
telephone terminal cabinet
 Rate your performance based on
the assessment criteria.
 If you do not pass the criteria go
back to the operation sheet of
installing telephone terminal
cabinet
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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

Provisions of Installing Telephone Terminal Cabinet

Cabinet, according to Philippine Electrical code must have doors and are
thus distinguished from large boxes with covers consisting of plates attached
with screws and bolts.

The Philippine Electrical code requires that all boxes used to enclose
operating apparatus, i.e., Apparatus having moving parts or requiring
inspection or attention

 Telephone Terminal Wall Cabinet Specifications

1. Generally inside terminal room are preferred. This

allows for access to power for telephone equipment.
With engineering approval wall Cabinets are acceptable
for buildings less than 20,000 square feet with external
mounted SRP power cabinets. If power is provided in an
inside terminal room Saddleback will collocate with
them.
2. Sun West Engineering, Inc. MPOP-09604808 cabinet
is the only one approved by Saddleback
Communications engineering. Other cabinets may be
used but must be approved prior to installation.
3. An area 8’ in front of the cabinet must be kept clear for technician access.
4. One isolated 20 Amp breaker circuit is extended to plywood backboard
inside the cabinet is to be provided.
5. One #6 insulated copper wire terminated at the main power service panel
ground bus bar at one end and the other end terminated on a suitable buss
bar located on the left side of the cabinet near the splice compartment is to
be provided.
6. All access handles to accommodate a padlock.
7. Two 4” conduits equipped with calibrated mule tape are provided for
Saddleback Communications facilities. Both enter on the left side of the
cabinet. Point off feed locations will be provided by Saddleback Engineering.
8. A maximum on four three foot radius 90 degree bends are allowed in each
pulling section.

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 Pictorial diagram of telephone system

Specification of materials, tools and equipment needed for the installation of

telephone terminal cabinet:

1. Claw Hammer: Size: Head Weight: 10 02

Materials: Head: Steel
Shaft: Fiber Glass
Use: performing related electrical work

2. Linesman’s Pliers: Size 5 to 10 inches

Material: Steel
Use: to grip and bend crop wire

3. Long nose Pliers: Size 4 to 7 inches

Use: to hold materials in narrow space

4. Level Bar: Size: 22 inches, materials: aluminum

Uses: To check horizontal & vertical alignment

5. Try Square: Size: Blade 6 to 12 inches stock 4 to 8 inches

Material: Blade Steel
Use: to Mark out or check the work for squareness

6. Pull Push Steel Tape: Size 3 to 16 feet

Material: Tape, steel

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 Use: to determine the size of the work piece.

7. Screw Driver: Size 3 to 10 inches

Materials: Handle plastic
Use: to drive screw on electrical work

8. Chalk Line Reel: Size 18 to 100 feet

Material: Cotton, Plastic
Use: to snap a marked line

9. Plumb Bob: Size: Weight 4lbs.

Material: Brass
Use: to determine vertical line

10. Cross Cut Saw: Size: 60 cm

Material: Hard Steel
Use: to out wood across the grain

11. Cold Chisel: Size: Length 5 to 8 inches

Material: Steel
Use: to cut metal & concrete

12. Telephone Terminal Cabinet

Use: to enclosed Telephone system

13. Frames: used to hold telephone system and terminals in place inside
the cabinet.

14. Fitting: used to properly connect conductor pipe lines

15. Adhesive solvent: use to fix fitting and pipes to prevent moisture and
ensure closed contact.

16. Utility Box: used to enclosed wires on outlets.

17. Junction Box: Location for wire joints and splices.

18. Fastening Devices: used to hold frames, system and cabinet in place.

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Laying Out Telephone Cabinet Outline

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 ASSESSMENT (SELF-CHECK) 1.1

LO 1: Layout and install telephone terminal cabinet and frames.

A. Direction: On your answer sheet, write the letter of the correct answer
that describes each item.

1. It is used to mark out or check the work for squareness.

a. Level Bar c. Plumb Bob

b. Try Square d. Chalk Line Reel

2. It is a tool used to check the horizontal and vertical alignment.

a. Screw Driver c. Level Bar

b. Try Square d. Plumb Bob

3. It is used to enclosed telephone system and connections.

a. Junction Box c. Utility Box

b. Telephone Terminal Cabinet d. Fitting

4. What do you call plastic made material used to hold convenient

outlet on walls?

a. Junction Box c. Frames

b. Utility Box d. Fitting

5. It is used for splitting conductors and splices.

a. Utility Box c. Fastening Device

b. Junction Box d. Adhesive

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 OPERATION SHEET 1.1

LO 1: Layout and install telephone terminal cabinet

Supplies and Materials

 Telephone terminal cabinet

 Frames
 Fitting
 Adhesive solvent
 Utility box
 Junction box
 Fastening device
- Bolts and nuts
- Screw with tux

Tools

 Lines Man’s Pliers

 Long Nose Pliers
 Diagonal Cutting
 Gimlet
 Level Bar
 Try Square
 Posh Tape Rule
 Claw Hammer
 Philip Screw Driver
 Flat Screw Driver
 Chalk line Reel
 Plumb Bob
 Cross Cut Saw
 Cold Chisel

Conditions

The following resources are needed:

1. Observe proper use of PPE.

2. The workplace must be free from obstruction.
3. The installed telephone terminal cabinet should conform to the drawing
plan details and standard.

Procedure

1. Prepare the area for the installation of telephone terminal cabinet and
frames.
2. Ready all the necessary tools materials equipment.

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3. Follow the proper use of PPE for any protection, body protection, head
protection, hand and foot protection.
4. Ensures that mounting screws are installed in the upper and lower
flanges on the right and left side of the cabinet.
5. Check the vertical and horizontal alignment of the cabinet using testing
tool.
6. Locate the power and ground terminations at the top front side of the
cabinet backplane.
7. Observe housekeeping activities.

Work Drawing

Installation of telephone terminal cabinet

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Assessment Criteria
The activity will be evaluated based on the following assessment criteria.

Measurement
Points
Mounting heights 15 pts
Distance from door windows 15 pts
Observe use of PPE 15 pts
Check horizontal and vertical alignment 20 pts
Grounding termination 10 pts
Proper use of tools 15 pts
Housekeeping 10 pts

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Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II

Unit of Competency: PERFORM ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR

COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Module Title: Performing Roughing-In Activities for

Communication and Distribution System

Learning Outcome 2: Lay out and install wire ways

Assessment Criteria

1. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provisions in the use, application and

installation of wire ways are strictly followed.
2. Tools/equipment needed for the installation is prepared in line with job
requirements.
3. Wire ways are installed in line with job requirements.
4. Personal safety in installing wire ways is followed.
5. Workplace is cleaned and made safe upon completion of work according to
established standard.

Resources

1. Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III; Adriana

Publishing: 1999.
2. Agpaoa, Feleciano. Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting; National
Bookstore: 1991.
3. http://www.easy2source.com/www.yahoo.com

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 2: Layout and Install Wire Ways

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read the attached information  Try to answer the self check

sheet # 2.1 on provisions for without looking at the
metal wireway information sheet.
 If you miss some of the items
go over this enabling objectives

2. Answer self check # 2 on  Refer to answer key

provisions of installing wire
ways.

3. Read the sheet no 2.1 on  See layout in operation sheet

procedures of wireways no 2.1
diagram.

4. Analyze the step by step  Evaluate yourself if you have

procedure of installing wire knowledge about procedures
ways.  If you are not ready go over
operation sheet 2.1 on
installing wire way

5. Answer self check no 2.2.  Refer to answer key

6. Perform the procedure of  Rate yourself based on the

installing wire way assessment criteria
 If you did not pass the criteria
go over this enabling objectives
again
 If you are ready you can now
proceed to next activity

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 INFORMATION SHEET 2.1

Wire ways are units of assembly of troughs used for housing and
protecting electric wire and cable and in which conductors are laid in place after
the wire way has been installed as a complete system.

Provisions for Metal Wire Ways

1. No conductor larger than that for which the wire way is designed shall be
installed in any wire way.

2. Shall not contain more than 30 current carrying conductors at any cross
section.

3. Where insulated conductor are defected within the wire way of greater
than 30 degrees.

4. Splices and top shall be permitted within a wire way provided.

5. Dead end of wire way shall be closed.

6. Extensions from wire ways shall be made with cord pendants.

7. Wire ways shall be marked so that their manufacturers name or

trademark will be visible after installation.

8. Grounding shall be in accordance with the provision of Article 2.50 of

PEC.

Provisions for Non Metallic Wire Ways

Uses Permitted:

1. Only for exposed work, except as permitted.

2. Where subject to corrosive vapors.

3. In wet location where listed for the purpose.

Uses Not Permitted

1. Where subject to physical damage.

2. In any hazardous location, except as permitted

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 3. Where exposed to sunlight values listed and marked as suitable for the
purpose.

4. Where subject to ambient temperature.

5. For conductors whose insulation temperature limitation would exceed

those for which the non – metallic wire way is listed.

Other article for non metallic wire ways

1. No conductor larger than that which non metallic wire way is

designed shall be installed.

2. Number of conductors shall not exceed 20 percent of the interior

cross sectional area.

3. Splices and taps, shall not fill more than 75 percent of its cross
sectional area.

4. Dead end of non metallic wire way shall be closed using listed
fitting.

5. Extension shall be made with cord pendant.

6. All have limited smoke producing characteristics.

Electrical Wireways
Wire ways and cable troughs are
designed to protect electrical wires from
dust, dirt, water and oil. They are
available in various styles, sizes and
fittings for use for wide range of
voltages. They are often used to house
and protect power and communications
cables for commercial, institutional, industrial and utility needs. these wire way
systems consist of wire way and appropriate fittings to complete the installation
per the electrical drawings. Electrical wire ways often furnished with polyester
powder coat paints. They are available with factory installed dividers to separate
power and low voltage wiring housed in the same wire way sections. the
material thickness based on wire way dimensions according to requirements.
The base and cover of wire ways are factory assembled and fitted with wing nuts
and screws for positive latching. Some wire way bases are provided with
electrical knockouts. They are available with spectrum dimensions like wide and
deepness.

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Types of Wire Ways

1. Metal Wire Way – are sheet metal through with hinged or removable
covers for housing and protecting electric wire and cable and in which
conductors are laid in place after the wire way has been installed as a
complete system.

Commercial Metal Wire ways

Installed Metal Wire ways

2. Non Metallic Wire Way – are flame retardant, non metallic through
with removable covers for housing and protecting electric wire and
cables in which conductors are laid in place after the wire way has
been installed as a complete system.

Non Metallic Wire way

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Model Lay out of Wire Ways

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 ASSESSMENT (SELF-CHECK) 2.1

LO 2: Layout and install wire ways

Direction: Fill in the blank with a word or group of word that will make the
statement complete. Write your answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. Number of conductors in non metallic wire way shall not exceed ________
percent of the interior cross sectional area.

2. ________ from wire ways shall be made with cord pendant.

3. Non metallic wires way are __________ through with removable cover for
housing wires and cables.

4. Are metal through used for housing conductors and has been installed as
a complete system is called __________.

5. __________ wire way is permitted where subject to corrosive vapors.

6. The ________ of installed wire way shall be enclosed.

7. Permitted provision in _______ wire way for exposed work.

8. Grounding of wire way shall be in accordance with article ____ of PEC.

9. ______ of wire way are visible after installation.

10. Number of conductors for non metallic wire way shall not exceed
______ percent of interior cross sectional area.

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 OPERATION SHEET 2.1

LO 2: Layout and Install Wire Ways

Supplies and Materials

 Wire ways/C – furling

 Flat bar/brackets
 Fastening device for wood, concrete and steel

Tools

 Linesman’s Pliers
 Diagonal Cutting Pliers
 Gimlet
 Level Bar
 Try Square
 Push Tape Rule
 Claw Hammer
 Set of Screw Drivers
 Chalk line Red
 Plumb Bob
 Cross Cut Saw
 Cold Chisel

Conditions

1. Proper selection of conditioned tools.

2. The place for work must be hazard free.

3. The installed wire ways should appear as per drawing or layout shown.

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Procedures

1. Prepare the area for the layout and installation of wire ways.

2. Prepare all the necessary tools, materials and supplies.

3. Wear the appropriate PPE.

4. Layout wire ways in horizontal and vertical direction.

5. Measure the location of support for screw.

6. Install wire way and locate support prior to job requirements.

7. Observe good housekeeping.

Evaluation: The activity will be evaluated based on the following:

Assessment Criteria

The students will be evaluated based on the following:

Measurement Points
Horizontal support 1500mm interval 15 pts
Vertical support 4500 mm interval 15 pts
Workmanship: Including cutting, horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, marking 20 pts
Cutting
- Straight 20 pts
- Exact measurement
Horizontal laying 10 pts
Vertical Laying 10 pts
Marking the trademark 10 pts
Total 100 pts

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Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II

Unit of Competency: PERFORM ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR

COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Module Title: Performing Roughing-in Activities for

Communication and Distribution System

Learning Outcome 3: Lay out and install cable tray/cable bridge

Assessment Criteria

1. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provisions in cable tray/cable bridge is strictly

followed.
2. Tools/equipments needed for the installation are prepared in line with job
requirements.
3. Cable tray/cable bridge is installed in line with job requirements.
4. Personal safety in installing cable tray/cable bridge is followed according to
established standards.
5. Final report is prepared upon completion of job.

Resources

1. Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III; Adriana

Publishing: 1999.
2. Agpaoa, Feleciano. Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting; National
Bookstore: 1991.
3. www.google.com
4. www.yahoo.com

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 3: Layout and Install Cable Tray

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read the attached information  Answer the self check without

sheet # 3.1
2. Answer self check #3.1 to test
your knowledge on types of
cable tray and fitting.
3. Compare your answer to
answer key.
looking at the information
sheet.
 You can ask your instructor or
any of the advanced trainees
to help you in checking your
work.

4. If you miss some of the items go

over this enabling objective
again.

5. Perform the operation sheet

number 3.

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 INFORMATION SHEET 3.1

What is Cable tray?

A cable tray is “a unit or assembly of units of sections and associated

fittings forming a rigid structural system used to securely fasten or support
cables and race ways”. Cable trays are used to hold up and distribute cables.

A. Uses of Cable Tray

Conductors support method somewhat like race way, under
prescribed conditions.

 Cable trays support cable the way that roadway bridges support traffic.
 A bridge is a structure that provides safe passage for traffic across open
spans.
 Cable tray is the bridge that allows for safe transport of wires across open
spans.
 Therefore, think of cable tray as the structural component of a building's
electrical system.

B. Types of Cable Tray

1. Through type (or expanded metal – type) Tray – provides a sturdy,

flexible system for supporting feeder cables particularly where routing
of the runs is devious or where provision for change or modification in
circuiting is important.

Typical Model of Trough Cable Tray

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2. Ladder – type tray – are used for supporting interlocked – armor cable
feeder in many installation.

Ladder Type Tray

3. Solid Bottom – Typically used in application that generates moderate

heat.

Solid Bottom Cable Tray

4. Channel – Features a one piece ventilated or solid bottom. Used for

installations featuring small amounts of cable supported on short to
medium spans.

Channel Cable Tray

5. Single rail aluminum – for light duty application where quick

installation is desired.

Single Rail Cable Tray

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 6. Wire mesh – for low voltage, telecommunication, and fiber optic cables
supported on short span.

Wire Mesh Cable Tray

C. Types of Cable Tray Fittings

Cable tray advantages include wiring system design flexibility, simplicity,

and lower installation cost. In plants where equipment is added, taken away, or
is moved, cable trays provide a flexible advantage. Cable trays can typically
adapt to complex configurations with a simple set of tools. The cost of material
procurement for cable tray systems is not necessarily lower than that of conduit
systems in all cases. However, compared to labor cost of conduit installation,
cable trays present significant savings.

There are five basic cable tray types:

1. Straight is used to tap two end of cable tray to extend its length.

2. L Junction is a cable tray fitting which is commonly used when the

junction is made at the corner or to make right angle turn.

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 3. T Junction is a type of fitting which is used to adopt cable tray in
straight and tee joining

4. 4 – way Junction is a type of fitting

5. Reducer is a type of fitting which is used to adopt cable tray when it

change in size.

Cable Tray Materials

Metallic cable trays are readily available in aluminum, pregalvanized steel, hot-
dip galvanized after fabrication, and stainless steel. Aluminum cable tray should
be used for most installations unless specific corrosion problems prohibit its
use. Aluminum's light weight significantly reduces the cost of installation when
Compared to steel

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 Cable Tray Materials

Installation of cable tray

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 ASSESSMENT (SELF-CHECK) 3.1

LO 3: Layout and install cable tray/cable bridge

A. Direction: On your answer sheet, write the letter of the correct answer
before each number.

1. It is used in application with intermediate to long support span.

a. Solid Bottom c. Ladder

b. Channel d. Wire Mesh

2. It features a one piece or solid bottom. It is used for installation

featuring small amounts of cable supported on short to medium
span.

a. Wire Mesh c. Trough

b. Ladder d. Channel

3. It is used for light – duty application where quick installation is

desired.

a. Single Rail c. Channel

b. Wire Mesh d. Solid Bottom

4. Generally used for low voltage, telecommunication and fiber optic

application.

a. Wire Mesh c. Channel

b. Ladder d. Trough

5. It is the fitting used when tray split in three separate directions?

a. L – Junction c. 4 way Junction

b. Drop d. T - Junction

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 OPERATION SHEET 3.1

LO 3: Layout and Install Cable Tray

Tools

 Linesman’s Pliers
 Long nose Pliers
 Diagonal cutting Pliers
 Gimlet
 Level Bar
 Try Square
 Push Tape Rule
 Claw Hammer
 Set of Screw Driver
 Chalk line Reel
 Plumb Bob
 Cross Cut Saw
 Cold Chisel
 Cable Tray
 Cable Bridge
 Flat Bar/Brackets
 Fastening device for wood, concrete and steel
 Ladder

Conditions

1. The equipment tools must be properly checked.

2. The workplace must be free from obstruction.
3. The installed cable tray should appear as per the drawing or picture
shown.

Procedures

1. Prepare the area for the installation of cable tray.

2. Prepare all the equipment tools and materials.
3. Assemble the cable tray as per company standard.
4. Follow personal safety in installing cable tray according to
established standard.
5. Strictly get in touch with layout in installing cable tray.

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Assessment Criteria

Criteria Points
Workmanship 5
Measurement 4
Use of trial 3
Use of PPE 3
Speed 3
Housekeeping 2
Total 20

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 ASSESSMENT PLAN

Evidence Checklist

Competency standard:
Unit of competency:
Title of Module

Third party Report

Ways in which evidence will be collected:

Demonstration
Questioning
Observation
[tick the column]

Portfolio

Written
The evidence must show that the candidate …
 Get from assessment criteria of the module (CBC)


NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency

Prepared by: Date:

Checked by: Date:

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Observation Checklist

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
School
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
Instructions for the teacher:
1. Observe the student [insert description of activity being observed].
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Complete the feedback sections of the form.
Date of observation
Description of assessment
activity
Location of assessment
activity
The student…. If yes, tick the box
 can












Did the student’s overall performance meet the Yes No
standard?
Feedback to student:

Teacher signature: Date:

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Observation and Questioning Checklist

Stuednt’s name:
Teacher’s name:
School
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
Instructions for the assessor:
1. Observe the student [insert description of activity being observed].
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Ask the student a selection of the questions from the attached list to confirm
his/her underpinning knowledge
5. Place a tick in the box to show that the student answered the questions
correctly.
6. Complete the feedback sections of the form.
Date of observation
Description of assessment
activity
Location of assessment
activity
The candidate…. If yes, tick the box
 can






Did the student’s overall performance meet the Yes No
standard?

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Demonstration

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Unit of competency:
Competency standards:
Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Given the necessary materials the student must be able to:

Materials and equipment:

P to show if evidence is
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:

o o o
o o o
o o o
o o o
The student’s demonstration was:
Satisfactory q Not Satisfactory q

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Written report

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
School
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
Task:
Your task is to:
 [insert description of task]

Submission date:
Use the checklist below as a basis for judging whether the student’s
report meets the required competency standards.
The student’s report…. If yes, tick the box
 can solve quantities needed through percentage
 can tabulate data correctly
 can convert temperature to the required
temperature scale
 can fill in appropriate form completely and
correctly
 can identify proper method of sealing packed
products
 can label correctly packed products
Overall did the student’s report meet the standard? Yes No

Comments:

Student’s
Date:
signature:
Teacher’s
Date:
signature:

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 PERFORMANCE TEST

Student's Name Date

Competency: Test Attempt

1st 2nd 3rd

Directions: OVERALL EVALUATION

Level
Achieved
CALL TEACHER, ask PERFORMANCE LEVELS
teacher to assess your
4 - Can perform this skill without supervision
performance in the
and with initiative and adaptability to problem
following critical task situations.
and performance criteria
below 3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without
assistance or supervision.
You will be rated based 2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but
on the overall evaluation requires some assistance and/or supervision.
on the right side. 1 - Can perform parts of this skill satisfactorily,
but requires considerable assistance and/or
supervision.

Teacher will initial level achieved.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For acceptable achievement, all items should receive a Yes No N/A
"Yes" or "N/A" response.
Get from Performance criteria of the module (TR)

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Answer key for self check # 1.1

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B

Answer key for self check #2.1

1. 30 current carry conductor

2. extensions
3. flame retardant
4. wire ways
5. non metallic
6. dead end
7. metallic and non metallic
8. article 2.50 of PEC
9. trademark
10.20 percent

Answer key for self check #3.1

1. C
2. D.
3. A
4. A
5. C

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