Competency-Based Learning Material

Competency-Based Learning Material
SECTOR: CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION: MASONRY NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS
MODULE TITLE: PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS
North Eastern Mindanao State Prepared by:

University -Bislig Campus Claire P. Cabactulan
Maharlika, Bislig City
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
How to use this Competency Based Learning Material 3
Symbols 4
Module Content 5-6
Learning Element 1 7
Information Sheet 1: Masonry and Materials 8-23
Self-Check 1.1 24-25
Answer Key 1.1;1.2;1.3 28-32
Information Sheet 2: Prepare Requisition of Materials 33-36
Self-Check 2 36-37
Answer Key 38
Information Sheet 3: Receive and Inspect Materials 41-44
Self-Check 3 45-46
Answer Key 46
Job Sheet 4 48-49

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Welcome to the Module “Preparing Construction Materials and Tools”. This

module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
The unit of competency “Prepare Construction Materials and Tools” covers the
knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations required to plan and develop proposals
and bids for the staging of meetings and events. Depending on the context, this role
could be performed by a wide range of individuals including event managers, local or
regional tourism managers, venue managers and marketing managers.
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. Follow these activities on
your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity. If you have
questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may already have some of the knowledge and skills covered in this module
because you have: been working for some times already have completed training in
this area.
If you can demonstrate to your teacher that you are competent in a particular
skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so you don’t have
to do the same training again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of Competency
from previous trainings show it to your teacher. If the skills you acquired are still
current and relevant to this module, they may become part of the evidence you can
present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your skills, discuss it with
your teacher.

SYMBOLS
These symbols are located in the left margin of the module. These illustrate
actions which should be taken or resources that should be used at the particular stage
in the module.
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Learning Outcome View Video
Resources Self-Check
Information Sheet Answer Key
Use Computer Task Sheet

MODULE CONTENT
Qualification MASONRY NC II
Unit of Competency PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Module Title PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND
TOOLS
Module Descriptor This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
identifying, requesting and receiving construction
materials and tools in various workplace settings.
Introduction:
This module contains information and learning activities in preparing

construction materials and tools.
After completing this module ask your teacher to assess your competency.
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.
Inside this module you will find the activities for you to complete followed by
relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may
have more than one learning activity.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this Competency-Based Learning Material, the learners are

expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
LO1. Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific job requirement.
LO2. Request materials and tools.
LO3. Receive and inspect materials.
LO4. Prepare materials and tools to perform laying brick/block for structure.

Performance Criteria:
1. Tools and materials are identified as per job requirements.

2. Tools are classified according to its function as per job
requirements.
3. Materials are classified according to its uses to a specific
construction project.
4. Tools and materials are selected as per job requirements.
5. Needed materials and tools listed as per job requirements.
6. Materials and tools are requested according to the list prepared.
7. Requests are done as per company standard operating procedures.
8. Materials and tools are substituted and provided unavailable without sacrificing
cost and quality of work and inspected materials and tools as per quantity and
specification based on requisition.
9. Tools and materials are checked for damages and manufacturing defects.
10. Materials and tools received are handled with appropriate safety devices.
11. Materials and tools are set aside to appropriate location nearest to workplace.
Conditions:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Learning Material
• Module: Preparing Construction Materials and Tools
• Additional hand-outs if any
2. Training Facilities
• Blackboard
• Computer if available on schedule
3. Materials and Tools
• Materials and Supplies relevant to the unit of competency
• Masonry Tools
4. Workplace Location

LEARNING ELEMENT 1: Identify Materials and Tools
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this element, you should be able to:
• Define masonry
• Identify masonry materials and tools
Resources:
To undertake this element, you are required to have the following
resources:
• Information Sheet 1: Masonry and Materials
• Self-Check 1.1
• Self-Check 1.2
• Answer Key 1.1 and 1.2
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Learning Activities Specific Instructions
1. Read Information sheet 1 on If you have some problem on the content of the
Masonry, Masonry Materials and information sheet don’t hesitate to approach your
Tools facilitator
2. Do Self Check 1.1 and 1.2 After completing the Self Check, discuss your
Masonry, Masonry Materials answer with your Trainer for evaluation
and Tools
After doing all activities of this LO, you are

ready, to proceed to the next LO.
Congratulations!

INFORMATION SHEET 1
MASONRY AND MATERIALS
Have you seen walls of beautiful buildings and monuments? How are they
made attractive and structurally durable? Those are just some works in
masonry. Masonry can be defined in so many ways depending on uses or
purposes. Therefore, lets define it on the structural context according to the
purpose of this module.
Masonry is the structural construction of component parts laid in and

bound together by a material called mortar. These individual materials which
are introduced in any structure for various purposes and patterns may be tile,
brick, granite, limestone, glass and concrete block, stucco, marble, stone, and
travertine. The production of masonry units should generally conform to the
requirements in the 2003 International Building Code (IBC) Section 2103. Aside
from mortar, assembling these units can be reinforced appropriately by steel
(rebar) that offers much strength to structures.
Stone Types and Varieties of Bond Pattern
Masonry stones are in various forms and set in different patterns

depending on certain considerations. Such stones chosen for various purposes
have several varieties:
1. Ashlar is a quarry cut to produce smooth, flat bedding surface that stack
easily. It is generally cut into small rectangles with sawed or dressed face.

2. Random ashlar is an arrangement of stones where in various sizes are used
to make courses that are not continuous for the whole length of the wall.
However, course ashlar has a formal appearance.
3. Rubble is a stone that is irregular in size, shape and texture. Field stone is
one type of rubble. Random rubble is usually dry – laid but can also be
mortared. Course rubble has a neater appearance than random rubble but
more difficult to construct and requires a large selection of stones.
Random Rubble Coursed Ashlar
Random Ashlar Coursed Rubble

Combination Ashlar Mosaic Rubble
BRICKS
There are three classifications of bricks:
1. Common Bricks are made from clay and sold at the market.
2. Face Bricks are used for exterior and interior walls and other architectural
structures.
3. Calcium Silicate Bricks are made with alumina and silica and are used
for furnaces and other structures that require higher temperature up to
178 o C.
Brick Laying and Patterns
Bricks are laid in horizontal or vertical layer with a string or nylon

chord as guide. The vertical layer of bricks is guided by a plumb line
wherein the mortar having a thickness of 3 to 10 mm. is placed between
layers.

Running English
Dutch Common
Flemish

BLOCKS. There are many types of blocks which are most widely used as
masonry materials.
1. The CHB (sometimes called as Concrete Hollow Block) is used for all the
types of construction walls, partitions, dividers, fences, etc., it.
Generally, a block consists of an outside shell with a hollow center that
is divided by two or three vertical webs. The end unit may have flanges
that accept mortar and join with the other adjacent blocks (except
blocks intended for corners and the end of walls).
MASONRY TOOLS
Appropriate tools are adopted in masonry to suit the kind of work

involved. It also includes some carpenter tools such as the measuring
tools, testing tools, and fastening tools. They are classified into two
categories.
1. Roughing up Tools
2. Surface finishing tools

Roughing up tools are those tools necessary in the process of preparing,
arranging, forming, laying, and shaping of bricks, stones, and masonry
blocks. Tools of this type of work are mostly striking tools such as:
1. Masons Axe or Hammer 6. Cold Chisel

2. Patent Hammer 7. Star Drill
3. Brick Hammer 8. Bolster
4. Crandall 9. Wrecking Baron
5. Cross Pen Hammer

Surface Finishing Tools Classifications
1. Float 2. Trowels
Floats Classification
1. Common Float
2. Bull Float
3. Carpet Float
4. Devil or Nail Floating
5. Angle Floating
Different Kinds of Trowel
1. Ordinary Trowel
2. Pointing Trowel
3. Brick Trowel
4. Buttering Trowel
5. Edger
6. Margin Trowel

List of Hand Tools
Tools for a Specific Procedure or Name of Specific Tools
Task
Digging Tools Shovels, Shades, Trowels, Forks, Crowbar,
Digging Bar
Cutting Tools Saw, Bowsaw, Electric Drills, Coping Saw,
Backsaw, Crosscut Saw, Pliers, Spalling
Hammer, Bolster, Circular Saw, Tile Cutter
Measuring Tools Spirit Level, Square, Straight Edges, Tape
Measure, Bevel, Line and Pins, Water Level,
Measuring Box, Measuring Wheel, Boning
Rods, End Frames
Mixing Tools Electric Mixer, Concrete Mixer,
Wood/Stone Shaping Tools Wood handled Chisel, Drafting Chisel,

Tooth Chisel, Jack Plane, Polisher
Cleaning Tools Straight Edges Brushes, Float
Holding Tools Mortar Pan, Head Pan, Wheel Barrow
Fastening Tools Nails, Finishing Nail, Spiral Nail, Asphalt

Shingle Nails, Drywall Nail, Screw Drivers
Masonry Hand tools and it’s function
Hand Tools Function
A margin trowel is a long, thin trowel

used for heaping small amounts of
mortar on stone and spreading it.
Margin trowels are used with narrow
masonry units such as a manufactured
stone veneer in order to avoid spilling
excess mortar over the sides of the
veneer units.
MARGIN TROWEL

V- OR SQUARE-NOTCH TROWEL The v- or square-notch trowel is large
and has two straight sides and another
two sides that are notched. These
notches can either be square or V-
shaped, and they act essentially as a
metered system for dispensing mortar
across a flat surface such as cement
board. If you were to try to dispense the
mortar evenly with the flat edge of a
trowel, it would be nearly impossible to
disperse the mortar at even rates. By
pressing the trowel’s notches flat
against the surface, the mortar
extrudes from the notches evenly.
COLD CHISEL A cold chisel has a wide, flat head that
is perfectly designed for slicing bricks
or veneer stone in half with a blow from
a hammer. A cold chisel also has a
myriad of other uses, such as chipping
away excess mortar or removing a
single brick from a brick wall. Usually,
cold chisels have plastic handles to
absorb the shock from the hammer
blow.
BRICK HAMMER OR MASON’S HAMMER A masonry hammer has a square face

on one end for breaking; it has a sharp
edge on the other for cutting. They are
used to split hard bricks.
WIRE BRUSH A wire brush is indispensable with

masonry work for brushing away rock
chips or concrete crumbs that

accumulate in your work zone. For
example, when you chip opens a crack
in concrete prior to repairing it, a stiff
wire brush and a shop vacuum are just
about the only way to remove all of that
debris from the crack.
SQUARES Squares are used when constructing

and measuring right angles and for
corner layouts. They are usually made
of metal for durability.
MASON’S LEVEL A mason’s level is used when

establishing vertical or plumb lines and
horizontal or level lines. They are
typically made of wood, metal, or a
combination of both. They come
equipped with either single or double
vials. More masons prefer the latter
since they can be used for both
horizontal and vertical measurements.
TOOTH CHISEL Tooth chisel is also used for fine
dressing. It is a handheld tool of metal
consisting of a long shaft, with a
toothed cutting edge at one end. It is
again usually hit with a mallet or metal
hammer. The number of teeth on this
cutting edge varies, generally between
three and five, but a variation with two
teeth also exists. The tooth chisel is

normally used between roughing-out
and finishing, to clear away the rough
marks left by the point chisel and
prepare the surface for finer work.
SPALLING HAMMER It is a stone mason’s tool. It is a heavy

hammer used for cutting, shaping and
rough dressing of stones. It has a
bevelled striking face. It is a large
hammer usually with a flat face and
straight peen for rough dressing and
breaking of stone.
MASH HAMMER A mash hammer is also known as a

stone mason’s hammer. It is used to hit
and drive chisel for the rough dressing
of stone. It is double-sided with two
striking faces, most often used in stone
masonry work. It should only be used
to strike stones, but can also be used
for such tasks as chipping away mortar
in stone masonry. This hammer
consists of a wooden handle to which is
attached a heavy head, usually made of
metal.
MALLET It is a basic tool used for the shaping of
stone. It is a wooden hammer used for
driving wooden-headed chisels. It
usually has a large head.

PITCHING TOOL Pitching tool is a hand-driven tool
comprising of a long edge with a thick
point. The ‘working-edge’ of the
pitching tool has a broad flat face that
is generally ground to an angle just
slightly-off the perpendicular. It is
mainly used to make stones of the
required size. If the carving block of the
stone has flat-sawn faces, then this tool
can be used to remove a great deal of
waste material at the initial stages of
carving.
HAND SAW It is used to cut soft stones. It is a saw

with a wide crosscut toothed steel
blade and wooden/plastic handle at
one end. It is used in one hand.
CIRCULAR SAW A circular saw is either handheld or

affixed to a substrate. It runs on
electricity and is provided with a
toothed or abrasive blade/disc which
has the ability to cut different materials
including wood, stone, brick, metals,

plastic by using a rotary motion that
spins around an arbour.
CROSSCUT SAW It is used to cut hard stones. It is

designed specifically for rough cutting.
It has a comparatively thick blade, with
large, bevelled teeth. Traditional 2-man
crosscut saws (felling saws) have a
handle on each end and are meant to
be used by two people to cut stones.
WATER LEVEL It is used to transfer and check level. It

is a simple tool to measure the level at
two different points. It is a tool that
works on the principle that water
always seeks its own level. It consists of
flexible tube with liquid, and the liquid
at both ends will be at the same level
whether you’re holding them together
or spreading them a hundred feet
apart.
JOINTER A jointer in masonry construction is a

tool in the form of a striking iron or a
striking tool used to finish the
horizontal or the vertical mortar joints.
A jointer or brick jointer is a hand tool
designed to imprint grooves into
recently filled mortar joints at the stage
when they are starting to set. Using a
brick jointer helps to improve and
visual impact and the lifespan of the
mortar. Jointer is used to refer to any

tool which can shape the mortar
between bricks.
BOLSTER Bolster is like chisel but it is used to

cut bricks. Its cutting edge is wider
than the width of brick. It is useful for
accurate cutting of bricks.
CROWBAR Crowbar is used for digging the ground

and to remove the roots of trees in the
ground, nails etc.
DRILLS Drill machine is used to make holes in

the walls, slabs, doors, window frames
etc.

JACK PLANE Jack plane is used in the wood work to
smoothen the surface of doors and
windows etc.
MEASURING TAPE to measure anything

necessary in the shop,
best tool for long
measurements
SCREW DRIVER Used to put in screws and take them

out, for fastening wood pieces together.

SELF CHECK 1.1
Directions: This part checks your prior leaning on the topics covered in this module.
You will simply encircle the best answer from the choices given.
1. Which is the structural construction of component parts laid in and bound together
by a material called mortar?
A. Building Construction C. CHB
B. Masonry D. Stone
2. Which is a masonry material?
A. Brick C. Glass Block
B. Granite D. All of the above
3. Which requires that quality of masonry materials should be of general standards?
A. Association of Phil. Architectures C. 2003 International Building
B. Association of Phil. Engineers D. 2003 International Baptist Code
4. What materials reinforces the structure of masonry materials?
A. Mortar C. Steel
B. Cement D. CHB

5. Which has a formal appearance of bond pattern?
A. Rubble Stone C. Random Ashlar

B. Combination Ashlar D. None of the above
6. What does CHB stand for?
A. Cement, Hall, Block C. Concrete, Hollow Block
B. Code, Housing, Building D. None of the above
7. How many classifications of masonry tools are there?
A. 3 C. 5
B. 4 D. 6
8. Which is NOT a roughing up tool?
A. Crandall C. Patent Hammer
B. Cold Chisel D. Claw Hammer
9. Which is NOT a finishing tool?
A. Bull float C. Devil floating

B. Carpet float D. None of the above
10. Which is NOT part of the group?
A. Brick Trowel C. Edger
B. Buttering Trowel D. None of the above

SELF CHECK 1.2
Directions: This part checks your prior leaning on the topics covered in this module.
You will simply write the specific tools and write in the given space.

Task
Digging Tools 1.
2.
3.
Cutting Tools 1.
2.
3.
Measuring Tools 1.
2.
3.
Mixing Tools 1.
2.
Wood/Stone Shaping Tools 1.
2.
3.
Cleaning Tools 1.
2.
Holding Tools 1.
2.
3.
Fastening Tools 1.
2.
3.

SELF CHECK 1.3
Matching Type
A. Hand Tools B. Function
1. A. The v- or square-notch trowel is

large and has two straight sides and
another two sides that are notched.
These notches can either be square or
V-shaped, and they act essentially as a
metered system for dispensing mortar
across a flat surface such as cement
board. If you were to try to dispense the
mortar evenly with the flat edge of a
trowel, it would be nearly impossible to
disperse the mortar at even rates. By
pressing the trowel’s notches flat
against the surface, the mortar
extrudes from the notches evenly.
2. B. A margin trowel is a long, thin trowel

used for heaping small amounts of
mortar on stone and spreading it.
Margin trowels are used with narrow
masonry units such as a manufactured
stone veneer in order to avoid spilling
excess mortar over the sides of the
veneer units.

3. C. A masonry hammer has a square
face on one end for breaking; it has a
sharp edge on the other for cutting.
They are used to split hard bricks.
4. D. A cold chisel has a wide, flat head

that is perfectly designed for slicing
bricks or veneer stone in half with a
blow from a hammer. A cold chisel also
has a myriad of other uses, such as
chipping away excess mortar or
removing a single brick from a brick
wall. Usually, cold chisels have plastic
handles to absorb the shock from the
hammer blow.
5. E. A wire brush is indispensable with

masonry work for brushing away rock
chips or concrete crumbs that
accumulate in your work zone. For
example, when you chip opens a crack
in concrete prior to repairing it, a stiff
wire brush and a shop vacuum are just
about the only way to remove all of that
debris from the crack.

6. Squares are used when constructing
and measuring right angles and for
corner layouts. They are usually made
of metal for durability.
7. F. A mason’s level is used when

establishing vertical or plumb lines and
horizontal or level lines. They are
typically made of wood, metal, or a
combination of both. They come
equipped with either single or double
vials. More masons prefer the latter
since they can be used for both
horizontal and vertical measurements.
8. G. Tooth chisel is also used for fine
dressing. It is a handheld tool of metal
consisting of a long shaft, with a
toothed cutting edge at one end. It is
again usually hit with a mallet or metal
hammer. The number of teeth on this
cutting edge varies, generally between
three and five, but a variation with two
teeth also exists. The tooth chisel is
normally used between roughing-out
and finishing, to clear away the rough
marks left by the point chisel and
prepare the surface for finer work.

9. H. It is a stone mason’s tool. It is a
heavy hammer used for cutting,
shaping and rough dressing of stones.
It has a beveled striking face. It is a
large hammer usually with a flat face
and straight peen for rough dressing
and breaking of stone.
10. I. A mash hammer is also known as a

stone mason’s hammer. It is used to hit
and drive chisel for the rough dressing
of stone. It is double-sided with two
striking faces, most often used in stone
masonry work. It should only be used
to strike stones, but can also be used
for such tasks as chipping away mortar
in stone masonry. This hammer
consists of a wooden handle to which is
attached a heavy head, usually made of
metal.

ANSWER KEY 1.1
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. D
ANSWER KEY 1.2

Task
Digging Tools Shovels, Shades, Trowels, Forks, Crowbar,
Digging Bar
Cutting Tools Saw, Bowsaw, Electric Drills, Coping Saw,
Backsaw, Crosscut Saw, Pliers, Spalling
Hammer, Bolster, Circular Saw, Tile Cutter
Measuring Tools Spirit Level, Square, Straight Edges, Tape
Measure, Bevel, Line and Pins, Water Level,
Measuring Box, Measuring Wheel, Boning
Rods, End Frames
Mixing Tools Electric Mixer, Concrete Mixer,

Wood/Stone Shaping Tools Wood handled Chisel, Drafting Chisel,
Tooth Chisel, Jack Plane, Polisher
Cleaning Tools Straight Edges Brushes, Float
Holding Tools Mortar Pan, Head Pan, Wheel Barrow
Fastening Tools Nails, Finishing Nail, Spiral Nail, Asphalt

Shingle Nails, Drywall Nail, Screw Drivers
ANSWER KEY 1.3

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L

LEARNING ELEMENT 2: Prepare the Requisition of Materials
Learning Outcome
• Know the procedures in requisition of materials
Resources:
resources:
• Information Sheet 2: Job Order and Requisition Slips
• Self-Check 2
• Answer Key 2
1. Read Information sheet 2 If you have some problem on the content of the
Job Order and Requisition Slips information sheet don’t hesitate to approach your
facilitator
2. Do Self Check 1.2-1 on Job After completing the Self Check, discuss your
Order and Requisition Slips answer with your Trainer for evaluation
After doing all activities of this LO, you are ready,

to proceed to the next LO. Congratulations!

INFORMATION SHEET 2
JOB ORDER AND REQUISITION SLIPS
INTRODUCTION
Requisition is made through a required form known as requisition slip or

in the form of a letter, if the previous is not available. Most government offices
use uniform requisition slip, while others have their own. In school shops,
teachers are creative enough to devise their own form to suit their local need.
Such practice of using requisition slip promotes proper monitoring of supplies,
materials, tools, and performance and accomplishment of required service or
services among others. Here are some examples of requisition forms according
to their purpose.

Borrower’s Slip
This form is used for borrowing materials, tools, equipment. Its use
promotes proper monitoring of inventories. It has numerous purposes and
outweighs disadvantages. This form is devised according to the need of the office
or accountable officer. Adopting this system necessitates observing certain rules
and penalties for violators.

Requisition Procedure
In as much as some offices or school shops do not use the electronic

method, requisition is made on a prepared slip available for use. Properly
completed Requisition Form is an important step in efficiently securing your
order; otherwise expect delays in the processing and approval of your requisition.
The requisitioning process is done by an authorized person.
1. Accomplish the slip with the required data
2. Have it approved or signed by your supply officer or immediate supervisor
3. Forward the slip to the section unit officer in charge of purchases

procurement, or preparation and release of requisitioned items.

SELF CHECK 2
Direction: This part checks whether you have learned the required competencies
for this particular module. Encircle the best answer from the choices given.
1. Which contains information about certain services required for performance?
A. Borrower’s slip C. Requisition slip
B. Job order slip D. Borrower and Job slips
2. Which specifies a demand for materials, supplies, or tools?
A. Borrower’s slip C. requisition slip
B. Job order D. borrower and job slips
3. It contains an accepted form of request for tools, materials, and equipment on

due time carries a provision for default.
C. Borrower’s slip C. requisition slip
D. Job order D. borrower and job slips
4. Normally, how many signatories at a very least are there in the Requisition
Slip?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4

5. Which happens when any of the slips lack necessary data?
A. There is delay in processing. C. Misunderstanding occurs
B. Promptness of approval is at stake D. all of the above
ANSWER KEY 2
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. D

LEARNING ELEMENT 3: Receive and Inspect Materials
Learning Outcome
• Receive and inspect materials
Resources:
resources:
• Information Sheet 2: Job Order and Requisition Slips
• Self-Check 2
• Answer Key 2
1. Read Information sheet 3 on If you have some problem on the content of the
Material Management information sheet don’t hesitate to approach your
facilitator
2. Do Self Check 3 on Material After completing the Self Check, discuss your
Management answer with your Trainer for evaluation
After doing all activities of this LO, you are ready,

to proceed to the next LO. Congratulations!

INFORMATION SHEET 3
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
Effective material management is very essential in many ways for the

company or office: First, it provides the best service to the clientele; second, it
maximizes efficiency; and, third, it helps in monitoring and managing
inventories.
Receiving Procedure
Procedure for receiving requisitions varies in every office, school, and

shop. Offices make it a point that everything is in the proper order and
perspective to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. However, it is a must that
everybody in the company especially the concerned employees are well-
acquainted of the process to avoid or at least minimize waste of resources which
is very significant to the company’s success.

Quality Inspection and Procedure
Delivered or issued items should be properly inspected for accuracy in

terms of quality, specifications, quantity, and functionality or workability. The
act which involves monitoring, observing or testing, usually involving product
sampling, to ensure compliance with the requirements is known as quality
inspection. It includes activities such as collecting data from the item or items
to ensure quality and preciseness.
Once quality inspection has been done, the receiver signs a paper or form
to attest to the completeness and compliance with the requisition; otherwise, he
is obliged to make a report of his inspection findings to persons or authorities
concerned for appropriate action.
Materials Handling
Materials handling operations are carried out in most offices or plants.

Each handling task poses unique demands on the worker. However, work places
can help workers to perform these tasks safely and easily by implementing and
upholding proper policies and procedures. For Industrial plants, regulations
under Industrial Establishments (O. Reg. 851/90) made under the Occupational
Health and Safety Act should be properly observed.
1. Hazards
To assess the hazards of manual material handling operations, consider

the load, the task, the environment in which the task is performed, and the
operator. When these factors interact with each other, they can create hazards
that result in injuries. A load may be hazardous because of:
a. Weight

b. Size
c. shape (making it awkward to handle)
d. coupling (type of grip on the load)
e. slippery or damaged surfaces
f. absent or inappropriate handles, and
g. imbalance (i.e., changing center of gravity)
2. Control Measures
The best control measure is to eliminate the need for workers to perform
manual handling tasks. Since this is not always possible, design manual
handling tasks so that they are within the workers‟ capabilities. Considerations
include the load itself, the design of the workstation and work practices.
Providing mechanical handling devices or aids can often eliminate the task itself
or ease the demands on the worker.
3. Training
Traditional training has focused on proper lifting methods and safe work
procedures. More recently, workplaces have introduced fitness and back
education approaches. In combination with job and workplace design changes,
these approaches are effective in preventing accidents and injuries. On the job
demonstrations and practice sessions are the best methods of training. Cover
basic manual materials handling procedures, and the proper use of mechanical
aids and techniques. Regularly reinforce the proper techniques to ensure their
continued use. The objectives of material handling training are to teach the
worker:
1. How to identify hazardous loads or handling tasks

2. The proper selection and use of mechanical handling aids
3. Safe postures and manual lifting techniques to minimize strain
4. Safe lifting techniques

SELF CHECK 3
Directions: This part checks whether you have learned the required
competencies for this particular module. Simply encircle the best answer from
the choices given.
1. What is the importance of material management?
A. It provides the best service to the clientele.
B. It maximizes efficiency.
C. It helps in monitoring and managing inventories.
D. All of the above.
2. What happens when the employees are not informed of the Receiving
Procedure?
A. Productivity and efficiency of the company’s employees are affected.
B. Wastage of resources is evident.
C. Misunderstanding among and between employees occurs.
D. All of the above
3. Which ensures correctness of deliveries or performance of services?
A. Requisition procedure C. Inspection procedure
B. Receiving procedure D. Handling Procedure

4. Which procedure that generally finds out inconsistency in the required
specifications of materials, tools, and equipment?
B. Receiving procedure D. Handling procedure
5. Which shows proper carrying and safekeeping of items?
B. Receiving Procedure D. Handling procedure
ANSWER KEY 3
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. D

LEARNING ELEMENT 4: Prepare Materials to Perform Laying
Brick/Block for Structure
Learning Outcome
• Prepare all the materials, tools and equipment to perform
laying brick/block for structure
Resources:
resources:
• Job Sheet 4
2. Do Job Sheet 4 on Preparing After completing the Job Sheet, discuss your
Materials, tools and equipment answer with your Trainer for evaluation
to perform laying brick/block for
structure

JOBSHEET 4
Unit of Competency: Prepare Construction Materials and Tools
Module Title: Preparing Construction Materials and Tools
Performance Objective: Prepare all materials, tools and equipment needed in

performing laying brick/block for structure
What are the supplies/materials needed?
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What are the tools/equipment needed?
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Assessment Method: Oral Questioning
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS

MODULE TITLE: PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS

North Eastern Mindanao State Prepared by:

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How to use this Competency Based Learning Material 3

Module Content 5-6

Information Sheet 1: Masonry and Materials 8-23

Self-Check 1.1 24-25

Self-Check 1.2 26-27

Self-Check 1.3 27-30

Answer Key 1.1;1.2;1.3 28-32

Information Sheet 2: Prepare Requisition of Materials 33-36

Information Sheet 3: Receive and Inspect Materials 41-44

Job Sheet 4 48-49

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Welcome to the Module “Preparing Construction Materials and Tools”. This

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

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Symbol Description Symbol Description

Learning Outcome View Video

Information Sheet Answer Key

Use Computer Task Sheet

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This module contains information and learning activities in preparing

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this Competency-Based Learning Material, the learners are

LO1. Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific job requirement.

LO2. Request materials and tools.

LO3. Receive and inspect materials.

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1. Tools and materials are identified as per job requirements.

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

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Learning Activities Specific Instructions

After doing all activities of this LO, you are

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MASONRY AND MATERIALS

Masonry is the structural construction of component parts laid in and

Stone Types and Varieties of Bond Pattern

Masonry stones are in various forms and set in different patterns

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Random Rubble Coursed Ashlar

Random Ashlar Coursed Rubble

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Brick Laying and Patterns

Bricks are laid in horizontal or vertical layer with a string or nylon

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Appropriate tools are adopted in masonry to suit the kind of work

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1. Masons Axe or Hammer 6. Cold Chisel

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Different Kinds of Trowel

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Wood/Stone Shaping Tools Wood handled Chisel, Drafting Chisel,

Holding Tools Mortar Pan, Head Pan, Wheel Barrow

Fastening Tools Nails, Finishing Nail, Spiral Nail, Asphalt

Masonry Hand tools and it’s function

Hand Tools Function

A margin trowel is a long, thin trowel

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BRICK HAMMER OR MASON’S HAMMER A masonry hammer has a square face