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 10

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 (IDENTIFICATION)

Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Identify what is being described or asked
by choosing your answer inside the box. Write your answer on your quiz notebook.

Side Cutting Pliers Circuit Breaker Claw Hammer Electrician’s Knife

Utility box Electric Drill Phillips Screwdriver Connectors
Wire Stripper Fuse Combination Pliers Convenience Outlet
Junction Box Stubby Screwdriver Conduits

1. Which tool should a person purchase if he/she wants to have a pliers

that can cut, bend, twist, and hold wire?
2. A pliers that CANNOT be used for bending wires.
3. When a screw has a ‘plus sign’ slot head, what screwdriver should be
used?
4. What tool can be used drive and pull out nails?
5. When you found out that the wire is too small or too big for the wire
stripper, what tool should be used to skin wires?
6. What tool is used to easily attached the electrical materials in wood,
concrete, or simply create holes?
7. Screwing utility box and junction box on a wood, especially in tight
spaces, is a challenge. What tool can be a substitute to a standard
screwdriver?
8. To easily remove the insulation of wires, what tool is more
recommended than electrician’s knife to use?
9. This electrical material is where we usually conveniently get the power
source for our appliances.
10. It is a protection for our appliances and circuit, by melting the strand
of wire in case of overload or short circuit happens.
11. A material where the flush type convenience outlet or switch can be
installed to.
12. What material can be purchased to conceal wires for additional
protection/insulation?
13. To securely attach the conduits to junction boxes or utility boxes,
what electrical material is needed?
14. A protective device that is reusable after tripping, used to cut off the
current automatically when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or
overload occurs.
15. It is where multiple wires are joined and can be used to place a flush
type receptacle.

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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.

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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 -
used in pounding nails, this tool is used
striking surfaces, and
extracting nails from to manually
some object or surface. cut https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw
https://comm metal/PVC
ons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cla
w-hammer.jpg conduits and
other
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,
and concrete
https://tolsen.com.ph/products
/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:
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.
2. Automatic - operated by squeezing where one end
will hold the wire and the other will remove the 7.1 Manual
insulation, has spring to retain to original position. https://www.flickr.com
7.2 Automatic
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki
/p 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

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 Flush type C.O. https://shopee.ph/Surer-177-
https://lsgindustrial.com/product/convenie Surface-3-Gang-Convenience-
type. 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
flush and surface types.
https://publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-
Surface type
clipart/Three-light-switches/39774.html Hanging type
https://topmosthardware. https://shopee.ph/OMNI
p h/product/firefly- - Hanging-Switch-
surface- type-mounted- i.28396621.732922857
snap- switch/?
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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 rectangular shaped
shaped electrical metallic or plastic
material where the (PVC) material where
connections or joints of flush type convenience
wire are being done. It is outlets and switches
also where the flush type are attached.
receptacle is attached. https://screwking.com.ph/en/roy
This could be made of u-junction-box-rjb1
https://www.omniphilippines.com.
metal or (PVC) ph/product/wub-001/
Polyvinylchloride.

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

inserted to a electrical materials used
convenience outlet from as the passage of wires
a current consuming for protection and
appliance. insulation. These could
https://www.pikrepo.com
be rigid metallic, rigid
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e:Polyethylene_Pipe_lengths.jpg
nonmetallic, and 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
an overload or short current
circuit happens. https://shopee.ph/Fuse-electrical-
cartridge-i.184876547.4018718556 automatically when
https://topmosthardware.ph/pr
trouble in the circuit oduct/circuit-breaker-bolt-
on/?v=a25496ebf095
such as short circuit or
overload occurs.

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

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 https://www.avidityscience.com/pi metallic conduit to
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-
position. pe-clamp-1-h-7-8-diameter.html
the junction or utility 2-in-Electrical-Metallic-Tube-EMT-Set-
Screw-Connectors-5-Pack-
boxes. 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.
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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 1: Classification of Tools

Directions: List down the tools/equipment discussed in this module that are
APPLICABLE to be classified below. Write your answer on your quiz notebook

Measuring Cutting

Driving Bending

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ACTIVITY 2: 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
A. Clamp protection and insulation.
B. Conduit
C. Connector D. Electrical tape

10. Which of the holes

A. Create following is NOT a function of an angle grinder?
B. Cut electrical materials
C. Polish metals D. None of the above

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 POST-TEST (IDENTIFCATION)

Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Identify what is being described or asked
by choosing your answer inside the box. Write your answer on your quiz notebook.

Side Cutting Pliers Circuit Breaker Claw Hammer Electrician’s Knife

Utility box Electric Drill Phillips Screwdriver Connectors
Wire Stripper Fuse Combination Pliers Convenience Outlet
Junction Box Stubby Screwdriver Conduits

1. Which tool should a person purchase if he/she wants to have a pliers

that can cut, bend, twist, and hold wire?
2. A pliers that CANNOT be used for bending wires.
3. When a screw has a ‘plus sign’ slot head, what screwdriver should be
used?
4. What tool can be used drive and pull out nails?
5. When you found out that the wire is too small or too big for the wire
stripper, what tool should be used to skin wires?
6. What tool is used to easily attached the electrical materials in wood,
concrete, or simply create holes?
7. Screwing utility box and junction box on a wood,
especially in tight spaces,
is a challenge. What tool can be a substitute to a standard screwdriver?
8. To easily remove the insulation of wires, what tool is more
recommended than electrician’s knife to use?
9. This electrical material is where we usually conveniently get the power
source for our appliances.
10. It is a protection for our appliances and circuit, by melting the strand
of wire in case of overload or short circuit happens.
11. A material where the flush type convenience outlet or switch can be
installed to.
12. What material can be purchased to conceal wires for additional
protection/insulation?
13. To securely attach the conduits to junction boxes or utility boxes,
what electrical material is needed?
14. A protective device that is reusable after tripping, used to cut off the
current automatically when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or
overload occurs.
15. It is where multiple wires are joined and can be used to place a flush
type receptacle.

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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. Combination pliers
2. Side cutting pliers
3. Phillips screwdriver
4. Claw hammer
5. Electrician’s Knife
6. Electric drill
7. Stubby screwdriver
8. Wire stripper
9. Convenience outlet
10. Fuse
11. Utility box
12. Conduits
13. Connectors
14. Circuit breaker
15. Junction box

Activity
Measuring: Driving: Cutting:
Pull-push Rule Flat Screwdriver Combination Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver Long Nose Pliers
Bending: Allen Wrench Side Cutting Pliers
Combination Pliers Stubby Screwdriver Hacksaw
Long Nose Pliers Manual Wire Stripper
Pipe Bender Angle Grinder
Hydraulic Pipe
bender

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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 Acknowledgement
First Edition 2020
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the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or
office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit.
Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of
royalties.

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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

Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief
Dennis M. Mendoza, Regional EPS in Charge of LRMS
and Regional ADM Coordinator
Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
Aida H. Rondilla, Chief-CID
Lucky S. Carpio, Division EPS in Charge of LRMS and
Division ADM Coordinator

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