WHOLE BRAIN LEARNING SYSTEM

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION
TECHINICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION GRADE
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE 9
SECOND
LEARNING SEMESTER

MODULE WEEK 5-6

WBLS-OBECG-AlignedSelf-Learning Module TVE 9

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 MODULE IN
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL
BOXES
QUARTER III – WEEK 5-6
Philippine Electrical Code
Provision in Installing
Electrical Boxes in Finished
Space

Development Team
Writers: RANDY P. LAURETA
Editor:
Reviewers: Romeo G. Uganiza
Layout Artist:
Management Team:
Vilma D. Eda Arnel S. Bandiola
Lourdes B. Arucan Juanito V. Labao
Marju R. Miguel

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 What I Need to Know

This module in Installing Electrical Boxes contains lessons that provide

you the knowledge and skills in following Philippines Electrical Code Provision In
Installing Electrical Boxes In Finished Spac e.. In your journey through the
discussions and different tasks, you are expected to:

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the underlying
principles in Philippines Electrical Code Provision In Installing Electrical Boxes
In Finished Space.

Performance Standard:
The learner independently Philippines Electrical Code Provision In Installing
Electrical Boxes In Finished Space

Learning Objective/s:
PEC PROVISION IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL BOXES IN FINISHED
SPACE

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 What I Know

Directions:
Steps in the installation of box are listed below but not in order, write the number
that corresponds to procedure number or step number of cutting the flexible metallic
tubing. Number 1,2 and 8,9 are provided. Use or write 3 for 3 rd, 4 for 4th and 5 for
5th, 6 for 6th, 7 for 7th for the remaining items in letters A to E. Write the numbers
only.

Procedure:
1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.
2. Wear appropriate PPE.

_______ A. Hold the box against the surface and trace around it,
then mark the center of the holes.

_______ B. Determine the box location.

_______ C. Drill a small hole on the wall.

_______ D. Cut the traced t-line with the use of a keyhole saw.

_______ E. Insert the box into the wall and secure it firmly in place
with the screw.
8. Check the alignment of the installed electrical box.

9. Perform good housekeeping.

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LessonPEC
3 PROVISION IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL
BOXES IN FINISHED SPACE

What’s In

Directions:

TRUE or FALSE. In the statement below write True if the statement is correct and
False if the statement is in correct. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______ 1. Wall plates they are known as faceplates or cover.

_______ 2. The weather proof boxes are also known as an outdoor box

_______ 3. Ceiling boxes are also junction box or splices boxes.

_______ 4. Handy boxes, Drywall boxes, Plastic boxes and Gem boxes are
example of Wall boxes.

_______ 5. Plastic boxes are best for new installation and often have a nail buit-in
for quick attachment to stud.

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 What’s New

PEC PROVISION IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL BOXES IN

FINISHED SPACE
Supplies and Materials
➢ Boxes as fitting
➢ Utility box
➢ Fastening devices
➢ Laboratory board

(BOXES MAY VARY ACCORDING

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS)
Tools and Equipment
➢ Gimlet
➢ Pencil
➢ Utility knife
➢ Keyhole saw PICTURE IS FOR
➢ Screwdrivers REFERENCE ONLY, BOX
AND FIXTURE MAY VARY
➢ Philips
➢ Standard/flat
➢ Push-pull tape rule
➢ Claw hammer
➢ Ladder

Safety Rules and Practices during Laboratory Work

➢ Observe proper handling of tools and equipment
➢ Always check the materials to make sure that they are not damage
before installing.

Procedure: (Take a picture of all the procedures performed as an

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evidence in performing such task, your teacher might require you
to submit such)

1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.

2. Wear appropriate PPE.
3. Determine the box location.
4. Drill a small hole on the wall.
Note: Always observe proper
measurement and provide
allowable distances in
installing boxes.

5. Hold the box against the

surface and trace around it, then
mark the center of the holes.

PICTURE IS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY, BOX
AND FIXTURE MAY VARY

6. Cut the traced t-line with the use

of a keyhole saw.

7. Insert the box into the wall and

secure it firmly in place with the
screw.

PICTURE IS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY, BOX
AND FIXTURE MAY VARY

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 8. Check the alignment of the installed electrical box.

9. Perform good housekeeping.

What is It

Sequencing

Directions:
Follow procedure in installing the wall box in given the picture.
By writing 4-7.

1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.

2. Wear appropriate PPE.
3. Determine the box location.

_____ A. _____ B. _____ C _____ D.

8. Check the alignment of the installed electrical box.

9. Perform good housekeeping.

What’s More

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 Directions: What have you learned for today’s lesson
Write the 3 things you learned, two things you enjoy and one thing you appreciate of
today’s lessons. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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What I Have Learned

Essay
Direction:
In an essay form, in your own understanding state the advantages and
disadvantages of installing electrical boxes in finished space. At least 100 words.
Put it on a whole sheet of tablet paper.

FOCUS CONTENT ORGANIZATION STYLE CONVENTIONS

The single The presense The order The choice, use Grammar,
controlling of ideas developed and and arrangement mechanics,
point made developed sustained within of words and spelling, usage and
with an through facts, and across sentence sentence
awareness of examples, paragraphs structures that formation.
task about a anocdotes, using trasitional create tone and
specific details, devices and voice.
topic. opinoins, including
statistics, introduction and
reasons and or conclusion.
explanations.

4 Sharp, distinct Substantial, Sophisticated Precise, illustrative Evident control of

controlling point specific, and/or arrangement of use of a variety of grammar,
made about a illustrative content content with words and sentence mechanics, spelling,
single topic with demostrating strong evident and/or structures to create usage and sentence
evident development and subtile transitions. consistent writer’s formation.
awareness of sophisticated ideas. voice and tone
task. appropriate to
audience.
3 Apparent point Sufficiently Functional Generic use of a Sufficient control of
made about developed content arrangement of variety of words and grammar, mechanics,
single topic with adequate content that sentence structures spelling, usage and

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 sufficient elaboration or sustains a logical that may or may not sentence formation
awareness of explanation. order with some create writer’s voice
task. evidence of and tone appropriate
transitions. to audience.
2 No apparent Limited content with Confused or Limited word choice Limited control of
point but inadequate inconsistent and control of grammar, mechanics,
evidence of a elaboration or arrangement of sentence structures spelling, usage and
specific topic. explanation. content with or that inhibit voice and sentence formation
without attempts tone
at transition.
1 Minimal Superficial and or Minimal control of Minimal variety of word Minimal control of
evidence of a minimal content. content choice and minimal grammar, mechanics,
topic. arrangement. control of sentence spelling, usage and
structures. sentence formation.

What I Can Do

A. Direction: You roam around within your community and make a survey who
among in your community installed their electrical wiring using electrical boxes in
finished space. Example are utility box installed in walls and woods. Make an
interview with at least 1 and ask the advantage and disadvantages of using
electrical boxes in finished space? In a piece of bond paper, write the name,
address, age and the answer of the person you will going to interview.
Note: During the interview, don’t forget to wear facemask and face shield.

Assessment

Directions: TRUE or FALSE. In the statement below write True if the statement
is correct and False if the statement is in correct. Write your answer on separate
sheet of paper.

_____1. Drill a small hole on the wall.

_____ 2. Hold the box against the surface and trace around it.
_____ 3. Cut and trace t-line with the use of keyhole saw.
_____ 4. Insert the box to the wall and secure it firmly and place it with the
screw.

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_____ 5. Check the alignment of the installed electrical box.

Answer Key

What I know
1. 5
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6
5. 7

Whats in
1. true
2. true
3. true
4. true
5. true

What is it
1.5
2.4
3.7
4.6

Assesment
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True

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 References:

• Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Industrial Arts; Electrical Installation and

Maintenance; Learner’s Material: Module 2: Roman A. Cabusora Jr.,
Marino M. Cueto
• Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Industrial Arts; Electrical Installation and
Maintenance; Learner’s Material: Module 2: Roman A. Cabusora Jr.,
Marino M. Cueto
• Electrical Technology; Romeo M. Guillo, Jr.;Benjie M. Sambas
• Effective Technology and Home Economics Series III; Electriicty
Module for Third Year High School; Efren F. Azares; Cirilo B. Recana
• Interior and Exterior Wiring; Feliciano Agpaoa

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