Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS

Unit of Competency: PREPARE PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Module No. 1 Module Title: PREPARING PLUMBING MATERIALS AND
TOOLS
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Copyright Department of Education 2008

First Published JUNE 2008

This instructional material was developed during the Competency-Based

Learning Materials Development Workshops conducted at the Marikina Hotel,
Marikina City on February 18-22, 2008, at the Development Academy of the
Philippines on May 5-10, 2008 and April 20-25, 2009.

This learning material was developed by the following:

Writer
 Antonina D. Santos
Teacher III
Assemblywoman Felicita G. Bernardino Memorial Trade School
Lias Marilao, Bulacan, Region III

Editor
 Leticia S. Angelito
Master Teacher 1, English
Zamboanga Del Sur School of Arts and Trades
Kawit, Pagadian City, Region IX

Facilitator:
 Virgilio A. Santos
Education Program Specialist
Curriculum Development Division
Bureau of Secondary Education

Encoder
 Maria Eliza R. Rivera
Department of Education
Meralco Ave., Pasig

This work was produced with funding provided by the Department of

Education.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

How to Use this Module……………………………………………………………………i

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………...ii
Definition of Terms …………………………………………………………………………iii
Learning Outcome #1Identify and Select Materials and Tools…….....................1
 Information Sheet #1.1............................................................................2
 Self-Check #1.1.......................................................................................8
 Activity #1.1............................................................................................9
 Self-Check #1.1……………………………………………………………………….10

Learning Outcome #2 Request Materials and Tools………………………………….11

 Information Sheet # 2.1.........................................................................12
 Self-Check #2.1 ....................................................................................16
 Information Sheet # 2.2.........................................................................17
 Self-Check #2.2 ………………………………………………………………………18
 Activity Sheet # 2.1................................................................................19
 Self- Check # 2.1...................................................................................20
Learning Outcome # 3 Received and Inspect12 Materials and Tools…………….21
 Information Sheet # 3.1 ........................................................................22
 Self-Check # 3.1....................................................................................23
 Activity Sheet # 3.1...............................................................................24
 Self-Check #3.1 ……………………………………………………………………..25
Answer Key ...................................................................................................26
References .....................................................................................................27
 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Preparing Plumbing Materials and Tools”. It

contains learning materials and activities for you to accomplish. It contains
the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for Plumbing course. It is one of
the specialized modules at the National Certificate Level (NC-I1).

You have to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes (LOs) expected in the module. In
each learning outcome, there are various forms to serve as learning exercises
such as Information Sheets, Operation Sheets and Job Sheet/Activity
Sheets. You should follow these activities on your own and answer the Self-
Check at the end of each learning activity. You may use a sheet of paper as
your answer sheet. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher
for assistance or further explanation.

After completing this module, ask your teacher to assess your level of
competency. The result of your assessment will be recorded in your
competency profile. All the learning activities provided in this Module are
designed for you to complete at your own pace with minimum supervision or
help from your teacher.

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 Program/Course PLUMBING NC-II

Unit of Competency PREPARE PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Module PREPARING PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and learning activities on Plumbing

NC-II particularly on the competency “Prepare Plumbing Materials and Tools”. It
includes instructions and procedure on how to identify and list down materials
and tools according to the job requirements. It also details the procedure on
how to request and receive materials and tools based on the required
performance standard.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module, the student must be able to:

LO1. identify and select materials and tools;

LO2. request Materials and Tools; and
LO3. receive and Inspect Materials and Tools.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
LO1
1. Materials and tools are listed as per job requirements
2. Materials and tools are identified according to the job requirements
3. Materials and tools are selected according to the job requirements
LO2
1. Materials and tools needed are requested according to the list
prepared.
2. Request is done as per standard operating procedure (SOP).
3. Materials and tools requested are substituted without compromising
the cost and quality of work.
LO3
1. Materials and tools issued are received as per quantity and
specifications.
2. Materials and tools are inspected / checked against the requested
ones.

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Pipe is a long hollow cylinder used chiefly to convey fluid.

Material is the stuff from which a thing is made of or consisting of matter.

Requisition form is a form requesting materials and supplies needed for making a
project.

Specification is the description involving measurements like volume, board

feet, quality, trademark manufacturer etc.

Tools is anything which is held by hands and assists a person to do

manual work.

Job is a definite piece of work within the end goal to complete a

product or service.

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Program/Course PLUMBING NC-II
Unit of Competency PREPARE PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Module PREPARING PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Outcome # 1: Identify and Select Materials and Tools

Assessment Criteria:

1. Materials and tools are identified and listed based on the job
requirements.
2. Materials and tools are selected according to the job requirements.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome # 1: SELECT MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet # 1.1

Plumbing Materials and Tools

 Answer Self- Check # 1.1

 Perform Activity # 1.1  Your teacher will prepare some

Selecting Materials and Tools materials and tools that you
will use in this activity

 Answer Self- Check # 1.2  Show your answer to your

teacher

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 1.1

PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

I. PLUMBING MATERIALS

 PIPES
 Plastic or Synthetic Pipes
 Rigid Types:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Styrene Rubber plastic (SR)
 Flexible Types:
Polyethylene (PE)
Polybutylene (PB)
 METALLIC PIPES
 Stainless Steel Pipe
 Lead Pipes
 Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe
 Brass Pipe
 Copper Pipe
 ASBESTOS PIPE
 BITUMINOUS FIBER SEWER PIPE
 VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE

 FITTINGS – are any pipe part used to join two sections of pipes.
 Elbows
 Tee
 Socket
 Cap
 Plug
 Union
 Nipple
 Couplings
 Bushings
 Bends
 Wyes

 FIXTURES – are devices that provide a supply of water and its disposal.
 Sink
 Faucet
 Tubs
 Lavatory
 Urinal
 Toilet Bowl
 Floor drain
 Shower diverter

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 Telephone shower
 Water Closet
 Bath Tub

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Polyethylene (PE) and Spigot Fitting

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II. PLUMBING TOOLS

 MEASURING TOOLS
 Push – Pull Rule
 Try Square
 L – Square / Steel Square
 Inside and Outside Calipers

 CUTTING TOOLS
 Hack Saw
 Cross-Cut Saw
 Pipe Cutter
 Pipe Thread
 Pipe Reamer

 BORING TOOLS
 Auger Brace with Bits
 Portable Electrical Drill
 Hammer Drill

 TESTING TOOLS
 Try Square
 Spirit Level
 Hose Level
 Plumb Bob

 DRIVING TOOLS
 Claw Hammer
 Crow Bar
 Sledge Hammer
 Drill Press
 Screw Driver

 HOLDING TOOLS
 Clamps (C and B)
 Bench Vise
 Adjustable Wrench
 Pipe Wrench
 Pipe Vise

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 SELF-CHECK # 1.1

A. Directions: Look at the Table below, from the list the appropriate plumbing
materials and tools for each of the following activities.

1. Plastic Pipe 11. Pipe Reamer

2. Elbows 12. Threader
3. Fittings 13. L – Square
4. Wrench 14. Water hose
5. Floor drain 15. Auger Brace and Bits
6. Metal Pipes 16. Sledge hammer
7. Couplings 17. Screw driver
8. Faucet 18. Lavatory
9. Telephone shower 19. Cross-Cut Saw
10.Hack saw 20. Clamps

1. Cutting pipes - ____________________________________

2. Measuring the bend angle of pipes - ____________________________________
3. Threading pipes - ____________________________________
4. Testing the levelness of installed pipes - ____________________________________
5. Connecting two pipes -
____________________________________

B. Directions: From the former list, identify the following:

1. 2. 3.

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 4. 5.

ACTIVITY SHEET # 1.1

SELECTING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Directions: Call your instructor and request him to check if you have executed
the task based upon his observation.

1. While inside the workplace, your teacher will give you a job order or a
particular work to do.
2. Based on the job order, identify all the materials and tools needed.
3. Classify the materials and tools according to their uses.
4. Let the teacher examine the list of the Tools and Materials if they conform to
the job requirement.

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 Self- Check # 1.1

Directions: List down the materials and tools required by the following task.
Write your answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. Repair of defective faucet.

2. Replacement of damaged gate valve.
3. Repair of fitting with leakage.
4. Installation of additional faucet.
5. Changing G.I. pipes with PVC pipes.

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Program/Course PLUMBING NC-II
Unit of Competency PREPARE PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Module PREPARING PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Outcome # 2: Requisition of Materials and Tools

Assessment Criteria:

1. Materials and tools needed are requested according to the list prepared.
2. Request is done according to the standard operating procedure (SOP).
3. Materials and tools requested are substituted without compromising the
cost and quality of work.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome #2: REQUISITION OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet # 2.1

Requisition Forms

 Answer Self- Check # 2.1

 Read Information Sheet # 2.2

Requisition Procedure

 Answer Self- Check # 2.2

 Perform Activity # 2.1

Requisition of Materials and
Tools

 Answer Self- Check # 2.3

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 2.1

REQUISITION OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS

When making a request of materials and tools, the following forms should
be accomplished:

A. Requisition Slip

Name of School: ______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Plumbing Shop
Requisition Slip

NAME OF PROJECT_______________________________ DATE: ____________________

Purpose___________________________________________ Group: ___________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________

Balance Quantity Materials and Description Unit Price Total

on Hand

Requested by:

_____________________ Approved:
Student’s Name

_____________________ ______________________
Foreman Shop Teacher

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B. The following are the terms found in a requisition form:

1. Name of Project indicates the task in which the materials will be used.
Example: Repair of School Lavatory
2. Balance On Hand indicates the quantity and unit of materials still
available in the stockroom
3. Requisition Quantity
and Unit is a number and units of materials requested
4. Unit write the unit of measuring quantity
5. Material/ Description write the name of material and description or
Specification (e.g. PVC Pipe 12mm X 3m)
6. Unit Price is a price of material per piece or per unit
7. Total is a unit price X Quantity (ex. 3 pc x P30 = P90.00)
8. Barrower is a name and signature of the person requesting tools
and materials.
9. Tool Keeper is the one who is responsible to take care the of the
tool room
10. Job Order is workings sheet that server as a complete guide of
the student to a certain task to be done.
11. Safety Officer is the person in-charge to monitor the safety
conditioning of the workplace.
12. Material Officer is a person responsible in the release and retrieve of
excess materials.
13. Lead man is a person that leads the group in the specific task.
14. Foreman is a person responsible in the overall operation of the
worker in the workplace.

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B. Borrower’s Slip

Assemblywomen Felicita G. Bernardino Memorial Trade School

Lias, Marilao, Bulacan

Plumbing Shop

Barrower’s Slip

Date: _____________

Item No. of Pc Name and Description Remarks

No. of Tools
1
2

3
4

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Approved by:

__________________________________ _______________________________
Tool Keeper Barrower

__________________________________
Foreman

__________________________________
Shop Teacher

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 Organizational Chart
in
PLUMBING

Mr. Reynaldo C. Cruz

Vocational School Administration

Mr. Reynaldo D.G. Castillo

Head of Vocational Department

Mr. Presco B. Matinong

Shop Teacher

Mr. Jordan G. Domingo

Foreman
Self- Test # 2-1

Mr. Cesar B. Descalzo Mr. Felipe D. Epe

Material Officer Safety Officer
MateriaOfficer

Mr. Atanacio D. Pagkaliwangan Ms. Crizah Flor M. Armamento

Tool Keeper Store Keeper

Letty R. Sovel Remy M.Caponpon EsterB. Pablo Vic C. Clemen Richard B. Paulino
Lead woman Lead woman Lead Woman Lead man Lead man

Worker Worker Worker Worker Worker

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 SELF-CHECK #2.1

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate term in filling out a requisition
form. Write your answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. The specification of materials is requested for_____.

2. The task in which the materials and tools will be used is_____.

3. The price of the material per piece or per unit is_____.

4. The quantity and unit of materials still available in the stockroom is

_____.

5. Name and signature of the person making the request_____.

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 2.2

REQUISITION PROCEDURE

In making a request for materials and tools needed, the following Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) should be followed:

1. List down the materials and tools needed as per job requirement.
2. Check for the availability of the needed materials and tools in the stockroom.
3. Accomplish a requisition form
4. Let the shop teacher check the requisition form.
5. Submit the requisition form to the material officer
6. Unavailable requested materials and tools should be substituted without
sacrificing the cost and quality of work
7. The material officer will prepare the requested material for issuance to the
student.

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 Self-Check # 2.2

Directions: Arrange the following steps in proper order. Write the letter of the
correct sequence on a separate sheet of paper.

a. Check for the availability of materials and tools needed in the stockroom
b. Submit the accomplished requisition form to the supply officer
c. Accomplish a requisition form
d. Prepare a list of the materials and tools needed as per job requirements
e. Select substitute materials and tools if the requested ones are not available
f. Let the shop teacher check the requisition form.
g. List down the materials needed as per job requirement

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 ACTIVITY SHEET # 2.1

REQUISITION OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Directions: Using the materials to be used in requesting materials and tools do

the following task.

Procedure:

1. Given a job order (the installation of a shower head), prepare

requisition form and borrower’s slip complete with the list of tools and
materials needed.

2. Let your shop teacher check and sign the requisition slip and
borrower’s slip whether these contain the requested tools and
materials as per job requirement.

3. Submit the requisition form to the storekeeper for the requested tools.

4. Then, submit the requisition form to the material officer for the
requested materials.

5. Substitute the materials which are not available without sacrificing

the cost and quality of work.

6. Wait for the issuance of the requested materials and tools from the
store keeper and the material officer.

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 SELF-CHECK # 2.1

Directions: Call your instructor and request him to check if you have executed
the task based upon his observation.

DONE NOT UNCERTAIN

DONE

1. List of materials and tools needed are

prepared based on the job requirements. ______ ______ ______
2. The quantity of materials still available
in the stockroom are checked. ______ ______ ______
3. The requisition form was properly
accomplished. ______ ______ ______
4. The requisition form was submitted
to the supply officer. ______ ______ ______
5. Materials and tools needed are
selected as per job requirement. ______ ______ ______

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Program/Course PLUMBING NC-II
Unit of Competency PREPARE PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Module PREPARING PLUMBING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Outcome # 3: Receive and Inspect Materials and Tools

Assessment Criteria:

1. Materials and tools issued are received as per quantity and specification.
2. Materials and tools are inspected/checked against the requested ones.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome #3: RECEIVE AND INSPECT MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet # 3.1

Procedure in Receiving
Materials and Tools

 Answer Self- Check # 3.1

 Perform Activity # 2.1

Check/Inspect Materials and
Tools

 Answer Self- Check # 2.3

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 3.1

PROCEDURE IN RECEIVING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

After you have made a request, you are now ready to receive the needed
materials and tools. A standard operating procedure (SOP) must be followed. In
connection to this, the following are safety measures and proper handling of
materials and tools:

1. Check if the materials and tools are complete in terms of quantity or unit.
2. Check if the materials and tools are of correct specifications.
3. See to it that the materials and tools are of good working conditions.
4. Check the tools with accessories. See to it that nothing is missing.
5. Check the materials for damages or defects.
6. If any of the following is found, report/ return immediately to the material
officer.
 Incomplete number of materials and tools
 Materials and tools which are not in accordance with specifications
 Tools with missing accessories ( e.g. faucet with out handle or gasket )
 Materials and tools with damages or defects
7. Get replacements for those returned materials or tools.
8. Sign an issue receipt or borrower’s slip. It signifies that you have received
the
materials and tools issued in good conditions.
9. Take the issued materials and tools to the workplace.

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 SELF-CHECK # 3.1

Directions: Call your instructor and request him to check if you have executed
the task based upon his observation.

__________ 1. Materials and tools are issued only after proper requisition
process.

__________ 2. Materials and tools should be checked before receiving.

__________ 3. When the materials or tools are found to be defective, better

ignore it.

__________ 4. Sign an issue receipt to indicate that the materials and tools
received are of good working conditions.

__________ 5. To be able to work efficiently, the received materials and tools

should be stored to a place far from your work area.

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 ACTIVITY SHEET # 3.1

RECEIVING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Directions: Using the materials to be used in requesting materials and tools do

the following task.

Procedure:
1. Secure a job order from your teacher.
2. Make a list of materials and tools needed based on the job order.
3. Check for the availability of materials and tools in the stockroom.
4. Accomplish and submit a requisition form to the supply officer.
5. Accomplish the barrower slip and submit to the tool keeper.
6. Wait till the supply officer has prepared the needed materials and tools.
7. Receive the materials and tools by following the procedure discussed in
Information Sheet #3.1

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 SELF-CHECK # 3.1

Directions: Call your instructor and request him to check if you have executed
the task based upon his observation.

DONE NOT DONE UNCERTAIN

1. Materials are identified and listed

based on job requirements. _______ _______ _______
2. Quantity and specifications of
materials and tools issued are _______ _______ _______
checked.
3. Materials and tools are checked for _______ _______ _______
damages or defects.
4. Defective materials and tools are _______ _______ _______
returned and replaced.
5. Materials and tools are properly _______ _______ _______
issued.

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 ANSWER KEY
SELF-CHECK #1.1

A. 1. PIPE CUTTER
2. L-SQUARE
3. PIPE THREADER
4. HOSE LEVEL
5. FITTINGS

B. 1. CLAMP
2. HACKSAW
3. PIPE REAMER
4. POWER HACK SAW
5. LAVATORY

SELF-CHECK #2.1

1. MATERIAL/DESCRIPTION
2. NAME OF PROJECT
3. UNIT PRICE
4. BALANCE ON HAND
5. REQUISITIONER

SELF-CHECK #2.2

1. G
2. A
3. C
4. F
5. B
6. E

SELF-CHECK #3.1
1. CORRECT
2. CORRECT
3. CORRECT
4. CORRECT
5. NOT CORRECT

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