Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

Electrical Installation
and Maintenance (EIM)
Grade 9

Quarter 1 Week 1
Module 1

REQUESTING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that
will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instruction below
to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every

page on this module
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, which is important to develop and
keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let you facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts
to be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills
that you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction-This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
• Activities- These are activities designed to develop critical thinking
and other competencies. This can be done with or without a partner
depending on the nature of the activity.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications
of the lessons.
• Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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LESSON 1: REQUESTING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS

EXPECTATIONS
Upon completion of the module, learners should be able to:
• identify the right tools and equipment for the task; and
• determine the materials needed for electrical installation.

PRE-TEST (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Select the best answer from the choices
below by writing the LETTER only. Write your answer on your quiz notebook.

1. Single slot head : Flat screwdriver ; hexagonal slot head: _______

A. Allen screwdriver/wrench B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
2. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Allen screwdriver B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
3. Below are examples of pliers that can be used to bend wires EXCEPT ______
a. Combination Pliers b. Long Nose Pliers
c. Side Cutting Pliers d. All of the above
4. Albee is assigned to create a loop of wire in an extension cord, what is the best tool to
have the job done?
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers
C. Side Cutting Pliers D. All of the above
5. Referring to the choices of question #4, what are the tools can be used when skinning
wires using pliers?
A. A B. A & B
C. B & C D. All of the above
6. Mr. Dominguez is skinning several wires. If he wants to do it faster, what tool can be
used for efficiently doing so?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
7. Which of the following tools that can be used to cut a metallic conduit?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
8. Jessica would like to get the exact distance of utility box to the junction box with
approximately more than 2 feet apart. What tool is appropriate to use?
A. Ruler B. Scale
C. Triangle D. Pull-push rule
9. Which of the following are types of switches?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
10. There are available types of convenience outlet available in the market, EXCEPT one:
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
11. A type of receptacle that needs a junction box to install is _____?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above

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12. Below are types of switches, EXCEPT one:
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
13. Most of the appliances has this material at the end of the wire. It can also be seen
inserted in the convenience outlet. What electrical material is being described?
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Male plug D. All of the above
14. The lightest weight conduit is the flexible nonmetallic. When wires are inserted in that
conduit and installed on the ceiling (exposed), this material keeps the conduit from
dangling.
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Male plug D. All of the above
15. Bryan argued that hydraulic pipe bender is better than ordinary/simple pipe bender
while Lendelle claimed otherwise. Why do you think Bryan is correct?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is expensive
D. None of the above
16. Refer to item no. 15: Why do you think Lendelle is not agreeing with Bryan?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is cheaper
D. None of the above
17. Jamaine is repairing an exposed wire that has been bitten by a mouse. What electrical
material is needed?
A. Clamp B. Connector
C. Electrical tape D. Switch
18. The following are types of wire stripper, EXCEPT one:
A. Automatic B. Manual
C. Semi-automatic D. All of the above
19. Which of the following protects the circuit when overload or short circuit happens?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Both A and B D. None of the above
20. A flat cord is composed of several wires inside its insulation. Therefore, it is a _______
A. Solid wire B. Stranded wire
C. Striped wire D. Stripped wire

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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Sources of Electricity

1. 2.

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the-switch-on-new-solar-array-system/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/56227271@N03/5204475317

3. 4.

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https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-eizqw

5. 6.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coal_fired_power_plant_diagram.svg
https://pixabay.com/photos/nuclear-power-plant-energy-2485746/

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Electrical task can be accomplished systematically to save time, effort, and resources.
Most of the work cannot be done using bare hands. To do the task, electrical tools or materials
are needed to perform the job. This lesson will discuss the function/use of each tool or
materials used in electrical wiring installations.

The following are common electrical tools needed in the installation of electrical
wiring/devices
1. Screwdrivers -these tools are made of steel hardened and tempered at the tip used to
loosen or tighten screws with slotted heads. They come in various sizes and shapes.

1.1 Flat Screwdriver - the blade tip is wedge

shaped and resembles a negative (-) sign.
This is used to drive screws with a single slot
head. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Screw_Driver_display.jpg

1.2 Phillips Screwdriver- this has a cross tip

resembling a positive (+) sign. This is used to
drive screws with cross slot heads.
https://www.peakpx.com/643491/phillips-screw-screwdrivers-close-up-close-
up-no-people

1.3 Allen Screwdriver/ Wrench- This could be

in the shape of screwdriver or a wrench, its
function is to drive a screw with hexagonal slot
head.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Allen_wrench_and_screw_(PSF).png

1.4 Stubby Screwdriver - it comes in either

Standard or Phillips screwdriver with short
shank or blade and a shorted handle, used to
turn screws in tight space where standard https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-
screwdriver cannot be used. photo-two-old-red-short-screwdrivers-isolated-white-image36880550

2. Pliers - are made of metal with insulators in the handle. They are used for cutting,
twisting, bending, and holding wires and cables.

2.1 Combination Pliers – usually called as

linemen’s pliers, used to hold, bend, and
cut electrical wires and cables. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Knipex_03_01_200.jpg

2.2 Side Cutting Pliers – also called as

diagonal pliers. This type of pliers is used
for cutting small to medium size of wires
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cutting_tool_1a.jpg

2.3 Long Nose Pliers - This could be in the

shape of screwdriver or a wrench, its
function is to drive a screw with hexagonal
slot head. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Klein_Tools_D203-6.jpg

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3. Claw Hammer - a special 4. Hacksaw -
type of hammer, which is this tool is
used in pounding nails, used to
striking surfaces, and manually cut
extracting nails from metal/PVC
some object or surface. conduits and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw
https://comm
ons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cla
other
w-hammer.jpg metals.

5. Electrician’s Knife - used 6. Electric Drill -

to remove insulation of big it is used in
and small wires when wire making holes on
stripper cannot be used woods, metals,
https://tolsen.com.ph/products
and concrete
/electrician-s-knife walls. https://pixabay.com/vectors/power-drill-
drill-hammer-drill-154903/

7. Wire Stripper - this is a tool used for removing

insulation of medium-sized wires. It has two types:
7.1 Manual - has round holes that correspond to wire
size. Removing of insulation is done while squeezing and
pulling out wire. This can also be used to cut medium-
sized copper wires.
7.2 Automatic - operated by squeezing where one end
will hold the wire and the other will remove the insulation, 7.1 Manual
has spring to retain to original position. https://www.flickr.com/p
7.2 Automatic
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki
hotos/spar /File:
kfun/11844600454 Compound_Automatic_Wire_
Stripper.jpg

8. Pipe bender – a tool used to bend rigid

metallic conduit by the use of hands
and/or foot

8.1 Hydraulic Pipe bender – this type of

bender uses hydraulic (oil) pressure to
bend various sizes of metallic pipes
7.1 Manual
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File
:Hand_Bender_for_EMT_J._Morris_CC 7.2 Hydraulic
_BY-SA-3.0.jpg https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-
57961-hydraulic-pipe-bender-3-8-2/3717k

9. Pull-push rule – also known as tape measure, which is

retractable and coils into a compact case. It is used for
measuring linear and perpendicular distance, usually has
inch and centimeter as units of measurement

https://www.pikrepo.com/fanqc/gray-tape-measure-
against-white-background

10. Angle Grinder – an electric tool that has a replaceable

disc and can be used in cutting, grinding, and polishing.

https://pixabay.com/photos/angle-grinder-black-
4774698/

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 Electrical materials/devices are essential components to safely utilize electricity when
delivered by the power distribution companies. The following are the most common electrical
materials/devices:

1. Convenience Outlet (CO)- is a device

that acts as a convenient source of
electrical energy for current consuming
appliances. It is where the male plug of an
appliance is inserted and usually fastened
on the wall or connected in an extension Surface type CO
cord. This can be surface type or flush type. Flush type C.O.
https://lsgindustrial.com/product/convenie
https://shopee.ph/Surer-177-
Surface-3-Gang-Convenience-
nce-outlet-with-ground-in-plate-p3-eg-pk- Outlet-Box-of-12--
omni/ i.59714302.977275086

2. Switch - is a device that

connects and disconnects the
flow of electric current in a
circuit. There are many
shapes, designs and types
and are classified as hanging, Flush type
https://publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-
flush and surface types. clipart/Three-light-switches/39774.html Surface type Hanging type
https://topmosthardware.p https://shopee.ph/OMNI-
h/product/firefly-surface- Hanging-Switch-
type-mounted-snap- i.28396621.732922857
switch/?v=a25496ebf095

3. Receptacle - is a device that `

holds the lamp in place to safely
connect the wires to the circuit.
This is usually made of porcelain or
plastic and classified as flush,
hanging (weather-proof/chain) and
surface types. Flush type Surface type Hanging type
https://lsgindustrial.com/prod https://www.1000bulbs.co https://www.bplampsupply.com/p
uct/omni-e27-ceiling- m/product/65454/SOCK- roduct/4730_rubber-coated-
receptacle-model-e27-040/ D3729.html socket-with-6-inch-leads

4. Junction Box - an 5. Utility Box - a

octagonal shaped
electrical material where
the connections or joints
of wire are being done. It
is also where the flush
type receptacle is
attached. This could be
made of metal or (PVC)
Polyvinylchloride.
rectangular shaped
metallic or plastic
(PVC) material where
flush type convenience
outlets and switches
are attached.
https://screwking.com.ph/en/roy
u-junction-box-rjb1
https://www.omniphilippines.com.
ph/product/wub-001/

6. Male Plug - a device 7. Conduits/Pipes -

inserted to a convenience electrical materials used
outlet from a current as the passage of wires for
consuming appliance. protection and insulation.
These could be rigid
https://www.pikrepo.com metallic, rigid nonmetallic,
/search?q=plugged https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil
flexible nonmetallic, and e:Polyethylene_Pipe_lengths.jpg
flexible metallic conduit

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8. Fuse - a circuit 9. Circuit breaker - a
protective device that protective device that
automatically melts the is reusable after
thin strand of wire inside tripping, used to cut off
to cut the current when the current
an overload or short automatically when
https://shopee.ph/Fuse-electrical-
circuit happens. cartridge-i.184876547.4018718556 trouble in the circuit
https://topmosthardware.ph/pr
such as short circuit or oduct/circuit-breaker-bolt-
overload occurs. on/?v=a25496ebf095

10. Electrical Wire – usually made of copper/aluminum, serves 10.2. Solid wire is made of
as the conductor of electricity. It can be: a single strand of wire

10.1. Stranded wire is made of multiple strands joined together

to form a single wire.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stripped_wire.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_cable

11. Clamps - electrical 12. Connectors -

materials used to hold used to attach
and anchor electrical metallic or non-
conduits to their proper metallic conduit to
position. the junction or utility
https://www.avidityscience.com/pi
pe-clamp-1-h-7-8-diameter.html
boxes. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-
2-in-Electrical-Metallic-Tube-EMT-Set-
Screw-Connectors-5-Pack-
26270/100137321

13. Electrical tape – an 14. Light bulb – an

adhesive tape made of electrical device that
vinyl used to cover emits light by
exposed electrical consuming electricity.
https://www.needpix.com/photo/42
wire. 8676/lightbulb-light-bulb-icon-
symbol-sign-idea-electric-lamp
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wik
i/File:Electrical-tape_black.jpg

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ACTIVITY: Story Telling (10 points)

Directions: Write your OWN STORY/SCENARIO, in a paragraph form, on

when/where/how you can utilize, at least 5 electrical tools and 5 electrical materials that were
in the lesson. You can refer from your experience or plans in repairing/troubleshooting at home
to answer this activity. 1 point for each tool/material that will be correctly mentioned.
UNDERLINE the tool/material.

REMEMBER

Electrical tools are objects that aid the user to do the installation, troubleshooting, and
repair properly and quickly. There are different tools available and they can be grouped as
hand tools, electric tools, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools. Choosing the right tool is important
to do the task effectively and efficiently.
Electrical materials are products being installed and/or replaced. These where the tools
are intended for.
Electrical installation and maintenance will not happen without the electrical tools and
materials for they are essential in this course.

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 CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following statements / questions. Select the best
answer. Write the LETTER only on your quiz notebook.

1. Removing insulation of wires can be done using various tools. What are they?
A. Side cutting and combination pliers B. Electrician’s knife
C. Wire stripper D. All of the above
2. Which of the following tools require less effort in skinning multiple wires?
A. Automatic wire stripper B. Electrician’s knife
C. Side cutting and combination pliers D. All of the above
3. Some of the distinction of power tools are the motors and they require electricity to
function. Given the choices below, what is an example of power tool?
A. Electric drill B. Electric fan
C. Electric kettle D. None of the above
4. Screwdriver : screws ; _______: nails
A. Hammer B. Pliers
C. Receptacle D. Switch
5. This is electrical material is placed in a receptacle to see objects in dark areas.
A. Extension cord B. Light bulb
C. Male plug D. All of the above
6. Which of the following materials DOES NOT belong to the group?
A. Convenience outlet B. Switch
C. Receptacle D. Lamp Holder
7. The following tools can be used to cut wires EXCEPT _____.
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers
C. Side Cutting Pliers D. Slip Joint Pliers
8. It is where multiple wires are joined together and can be used to place a flush type
receptacle.
A. Junction box B. Square box
C. Utility box D. All of the above
9. Placing the wires inside this material gives additional protection and insulation.
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Connector D. Electrical tape
10. Which of the following is NOT a function of an angle grinder?
A. Create holes B. Cut electrical materials
C. Polish metals D. None of the above

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 POST-TEST (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Select the best answer from the choices
below by writing the LETTER only. Write your answer on your quiz notebook.

1. Single slot head : Flat screwdriver ; hexagonal slot head: _______

A. Allen screwdriver/wrench B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
2. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Allen screwdriver B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
3. Below are examples of pliers that can be used to bend wires EXCEPT ______
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers
C. Side Cutting Pliers D. All of the above
4. Albee is assigned to create a loop of wire in an extension cord, what is the best tool to
have the job done?
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers
C. Side Cutting Pliers D. All of the above
5. Referring to the choices of question #4, what are the tools can be used when skinning
wires using pliers?
A. A B. A & B
C. B & C D. All of the above
6. Mr. Dominguez is skinning several wires. If he wants to do it faster, what tool can be
used for efficiently doing so?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
7. Which of the following tools that can be used to cut a metallic conduit?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
8. Jessica would like to get the exact distance of utility box to the junction box with
approximately more than 2 feet apart. What tool is appropriate to use?
A. Ruler B. Scale
C. Triangle D. Pull-push rule
9. Which of the following are types of switches?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
10. There are available types of convenience outlet available in the market, EXCEPT one:
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
11. A type of receptacle that needs a junction box to install is _____?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
12. Below are types of switches, EXCEPT one:
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
13. Most of the appliances has this material at the end of the wire. It can also be seen
inserted in the convenience outlet. What electrical material is being described?
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Male plug D. All of the above

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14. The lightest weight conduit is the flexible nonmetallic. When wires are inserted in that
conduit and installed on the ceiling (exposed), this material keeps the conduit from
dangling.
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Male plug D. All of the above
15. Bryan argued that hydraulic pipe bender is better than ordinary/simple pipe bender
while Lendelle claimed otherwise. Why do you think Bryan is correct?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is expensive
D. None of the above
16. Refer to item no. 15: Why do you think Lendelle is not agreeing with Bryan?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is cheaper
D. None of the above
17. Jamaine is repairing an exposed wire that has been bitten by a mouse. What electrical
material is needed?
A. Clamp B. Connector
C. Electrical tape D. Switch
18. The following are types of wire stripper, EXCEPT one:
A. Automatic B. Manual
C. Semi-automatic D. All of the above
19. Which of the following protects the circuit when overload or short circuit happens?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Both A and B D. None of the above
20. A flat cord is composed of several wires inside its insulation. Therefore, it is a _______
A. Solid wire B. Stranded wire
C. Striped wire D. Stripped wire

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ANSWER KEY

Looking Back To Your Lesson

1. Solar 2. Wind 3. Geothermal
4. Hydroelectric 5.Nuclear 6. Coal / Fossil fuel

Pre-test/Post-test
1. A 6. C 11. A 16. A
2. D 7. D 12. D 17. C
3. C 8. D 13. C 18. C
4. B 9. D 14. A 19. C
5. D 10. B 15. B 20. B

Checking Your Understanding

1. D 6. D
2. A 7. D
3. A 8. A
4. A 9. B
5. B 10. A

REFERENCES

• Competency-Based Learning Module, 2nd Year Building Wiring Installation NCII by

DepEd
• K to 12 BEC TLE Learning Module, Electrical Installation and Maintenance by DepEd
• Google

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Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Albee M. Dominguez, MTE

Master Teacher, Victorino Mapa High School

Editor: Ariel D. Tosio, Ed. D – IEM,

Education Program Supervisor – TLE-TE/Voc

Reviewer/Validator: Richard M. Fatalla

Head Teacher, Claro Recto High School

Feliciano B. Taguibao
Head Teacher, Timoteo Paez Integrated School

Management Team: Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director

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