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TLE (SMAW)
Quarter 1
Module 4: Check Condition of
Tools and Equipment
TLE SMAW – Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Check Condition of Tools and Equipment
First Edition, 2020
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Welcome to the TLE SMAW 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Check Condition of Tools and Equipment.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the TLE SMAW 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Check
Condition of Tools and Equipment. The hand is one of the most symbolized part
of the human body. It is often used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our
hands we may learn, create and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning
resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered to successfully
achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your
academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
Objectives:
What I Know
Pre-Test
Let us determine how much you already know about defective and non-defective
SMAW tools.
Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.
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2. One way of checking whether hand tools are defective or non-defective is
the___________.
1. length of service
11. trademark of the manufacturer
111. physical appearance
A. 1 only
B. 11 only
C. 111 only
D. 1, 11, and 111
4. All defective hand tools with major defects are subjected to _________.
1. Repair
11. Condemnation
111. Display/sample
A. 1 only
B. 11 only
C. 111 only
D. 1, 11, and 111
6. When there is something wrong with either the tools or equipment, they
need an immediate repair and maintenance, this refers to _______.
A. Performance
B. Power supply
C. Functionality
D. Visual inspection
7. Vibration or extra noise from the operation means problems on parts and
accessories started to develop, this refers to ______.
A. Visual inspection
B. Functionality
C. Power supply
D. Performance
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8. Failure to meet the required power supply, malfunction will occur in the
part of hand tools or equipment, but this will apply only to ______.
A. Wooden tools
B. Battery (DC) operated tools and equipment
C. Electrical (AC) operated tools and equipment.
D. Both B and C
B. TRUE OR FALSE: Read and analyze each statement below. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect on the space
provided.
____________________ 2. Functional tools and equipment are those that are not
able to perform its regular function because of impaired
and damage part.
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Lesson
Check condition of tools
4 and equipment
Tools are very useful to us in our homes, especially to our job. It can help us make
our work easy as it aids us to be more effective, and work faster. But tools that are
no longer functional may cause harm.
What’s In
There are many ways of identifying hand tools. One of these is to identify them
according to their function. However, awareness of defective and non-defective
hand tools is the earliest concern of workers/welders to be effective in their jobs.
1. Measuring tools
2. Holding tools
3. Cutting tools
4. Driving tools
5. Boring tools
6. Electrical equipment
7. Miscellaneous tools/instrument/equipment
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What’s New
Functional tools and equipment - refer to the tools and equipment that
are in good condition and can effectively complete its regular functions. This
can be noticed first by its appearance as it is the most obvious thing to be seen.
A functional tool and equipment can help you work faster and make your task
much easier than usual.
Given below are some examples of functional and non-defective tools and
equipment:
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Non-functional tools and equipment - refer to the tools and equipment
that are no longer capable of performing its regular function because of some
damaged parts. A non-functional tool can also cause harm if it is still used in
its current defective state. That is why it is important for us to label correctly a
tool that is no longer functional and defective to avoid harm.
Given below are some examples of non-functional and defective tools and
equipment.
Causes: Causes:
Mishandling Mishandling
The material used (wood) for the Substandard material was used in
handle is substandard making the tool
Worn-out handle (due to the
amount of time of it being used)
Causes:
Mishandling Causes:
Brittle metal material Mishandling
Accumulation of rust on the Substandard material was used in
screwdriver head. making the tool.
Worn-out Worn-out
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Damaged welding cable Broken grinder blade
Causes: Causes:
Mishandling Mishandling
Brittle cable Chipping on the brittle surface
Accidentally cut by a sharp object Worn out
Worn out
What is It
4. Power supply (for electrically operated only). Failure to meet the required power
supply, malfunction will occur in the part of hand tools or equipment.
5. Persons involved. It refers to the technical person who has the knowledge and
skills about technology.
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Tools that are no longer functional may cause harm. So make sure to:
Guide Questions:
Answer the following questions and write your answer in your activity notebook.
________________________________________________________________________
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What’s More
Activity 1.
A. Identify the following tools whether it is functional or non-functional. Explain
why?
1. 4.
5.
2.
3.
1. What will happen if you continue to use non-functional and defective tools
and equipment?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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What I Have Learned
Activity 2
You are about to complete this module, I am sure you can answer the following
questions:
1. How are you going to classify functional and non-functional tools and
equipment?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
What I Can Do
Activity 3
Now that you have learned how to check functional and nonfunctional tools and
equipment. You are now tasked to do the following:
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_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Assessment
Post-Test
Let us determine how much you already know about determining functional and
non-functional tools and equipment.
Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.
A. 1 only
B. 11 only
C. 111 only
D. 1, 11, and 111
4. All defective hand tools with major defects are subjected to _________.
1. Repair
11. Condemnation
111. Display/sample
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A. 1 only
B. 11 only
C. 111 only
D. 1, 11, and 111
6. When there is something wrong with either the tools or equipment, they
need immediate repair and maintenance, this refers to _______.
A. Performance
B. Power supply
C. Functionality
D. Visual inspection
7. Vibration or extra noise from the operation means problems on parts and
accessories started to develop, this refers to ______.
A. Visual inspection
B. Functionality
C. Power supply
D. Performance
8. Failure to meet the required power supply, will cause malfunction in the
part of hand tools or equipment, but this will apply only to ______.
A. Wooden tools
B. Battery (DC) operated tools and equipment
C. Electrical (AC) operated tools and equipment.
D. Both B and C
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B. TRUE OR FALSE: Read and analyze each statement below. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write your answer
on the space provided.
____________________ 2. Functional tools and equipment are those that are not
able to perform its regular function because of impaired
and damage part.
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Additional Activities
Activity 4.
Tools word search. Find the five (5) common words connected with functional and
non-functional tools and equipment.
I N S P E C T I O N
F U B J B V S F F C
X C L K R R B U A T
P E R F O M A N C E
E R Y H K L I C G M
Q U A R E F G T T I
G L A T N L S I D O
I J C F P G I O S N
F R D E V A S N Z R
D E F E C T I V E W
1. __________________________________
2. __________________________________
3. __________________________________
4. __________________________________
5. __________________________________
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Answer Key
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References
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