Lesson 7:

Interpret Technical Drawings

and Plans
Ms. Gracielle B. Espiritu | TLE 7 Instructor | JHS SPUS Note: Strictly no reproduction of any form must be done without the compiler’s permission
 Find these words:
 Safety Alert
 Caution
 Prohibition
 Warning
 Voltage Danger

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X X X H H H B B O O O O R
P R O H I B I T I O N E S
X X X N S B X S S S G J S
X C R X A B X W W N J J S
X A X W F B X L A L J J X
W U X S E M X D R R J L X
O T X S T M E J N J N L L
O I X S Y G X J I L L L X
O O S S A M X J N L L L X
O N H T L M X J G L L L X
O H L J E M X R R R R R X
O O H P R O H I B A R R X
V H H J T M X S S S S S S

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 Objectives:
LO 1. Analyze signs, electrical symbols and data
1.1 Read and interpret electrical signs, symbols and data.
1.2 Analyze electrical components and materials based on
electrical signs, symbols and data.

LO 2. Interpret technical drawings and plans

2.1 Read blueprints of electrical plans, diagrams and circuits 
2.2 Identify necessary tools, materials and equipment according
to blueprints of electrical plans, diagrams and circuits

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 Electrical Signs:
✘ Your power tool with its manual may contain "WARNING ICONS"
(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or to instruct you
how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Knowing and
understanding these symbols will help you operate your tool
better and more safely.
✘ Electrical signs and stickers alert students, workers, and visitors
to electrical hazards in the area.
✘ Alerting workers to high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power
lines and other electrical equipment in the area, can help prevent
fires and injuries.

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 Electrical Signs:
CAUTION indicates some precautionary
measures against potential hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
to a minor or moderate injury.

SAFETY ALERT indicates that a person

should observe extra awareness

PROHIBITION means that any activity is

not allowed as stated by the symbol.

DANGER specifies hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result to a
serious injury or even death.

WARNING specifies a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result to serious injury or even
death

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 Electrical Signs:
READ AND UNDERSTAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL means that a
person should make some reading before
doing any activity.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION indicates that

a person should wear safety goggles or
any related protection for the eyes

ELECTRICAL HAZARD indicates that

electrical hazard is present in the area.

VOLTAGE DANGER indicates high

voltage in the area and surrounding
equipment.

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 Electrical Symbols:
> are small drawings or pictograms used to
represent various electrical devices in a
diagram or plan of an electrical circuit. .

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 Electrical Symbols:
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Conductor/Wire Door Bell

S Switch Dimmer Switch

Fuse Fluorescent Lamp

Connected Wires Floor Outlet

Circuit Breaker Speaker

Duplex Convenience Outlet Weatherproof Outlet

Wall mounted telephone

Ceiling Fan
outlet

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 Electrical Symbols:
Symbol Description
Ceiling mounted light

Recessed light

Wall mounted light

Fan

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 What are the electrical
signs?

What are electrical symbols?

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Activity:
Blueprint
 Objectives:
LO 1. Analyze signs, electrical symbols and data
1.1 Read and interpret electrical signs, symbols and data.
1.2 Analyze electrical components and materials based on
electrical signs, symbols and data.

LO 2. Interpret technical drawings and plans

2.1 Read blueprints of electrical plans, diagrams and circuits 
2.2 Identify necessary tools, materials and equipment according
to blueprints of electrical plans, diagrams and circuits

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 Electrical Plan
✘ is a graphical presentation of electrical
wiring connections to install in a
particular house or building.
✘ It indicates the position of electrical
fixtures such as convenience outlets,
switches, lightings, door bells, and others to
be installed.

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 Electrical Wiring Diagram
✘ The flow of current in a conductor or wire
can be represented by diagram. There are
two types of diagram: pictorial diagram and
schematic diagram.

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 Pictorial Diagram
✘ is a sketch of electrical circuit that shows the
external appearance of each component. It is
much like a photograph of the circuit and uses
simple images of parts.

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 Schematic Diagram
✘ is a sketch showing the components of the circuit
using standard electrical symbols. It shows the
actual number of components and how the wiring is
routed but not the actual location.

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 What is the difference
between Electrical Plan and
Electrical Wiring Diagram?

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What is the difference
between Pictorial and
Schematic Diagram?

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 Types of Circuits
✘ Series Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are
arranged in a chain, so that the current has only
one path to take. The current is the same
through each load. Example of this is the
Christmas lights. It consists of a number of
bulbs that are connected side by side to meet the
voltage requirement which is 220 volts for
alternating current.

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 Types of Circuits
✘ Parallel Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are
connected across the wires. The voltage across
each load on parallel circuit is the same. The
advantage of using parallel circuit is that even if
one of the lamps fails, still the remaining lamps
will function.

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What are the two types of
circuits?

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QUIZ #2 and
Quiz #3
 IDENTIFICATION
_________________ 1. It indicates that a person should observe extra
awareness.
_________________ 2. It specifies a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result to serious injury or even death.
_________________ 3. It specifies hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result to a serious injury or even death.
_________________ 4. It indicates some precautionary measures against
potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result to a minor
or moderate injury.
_________________ 5. It means that any activity is not allowed as stated
by the symbol.

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 ____ 6. Duplex Convenience Outlet

____ 7. Ceiling mounted light

____ 8. Switch

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 IDENTIFICATION
____________________ 9.

____________________ 10.

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 IDENTIFICATION
11. These are unexpected instances when misunderstandings are
blown out of proportion in the workplace.
12. Tools should be taken care of to maintain their good condition and
efficiency and to avoid this type of hazard.
13. This type of hazard can can cause accidents such as electrocution,
explosions, and fires, which may result in serious injuries.
14. In order to avoid this type of hazard, one should minimize the
chances of spilling liquids on or near supplies and equipment.
15. In order to avoid this type of hazard, one should avoid wearing
loose clothing, jewelry, and other articles that may hinder you from
working correctly and safely.

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 APPLICATION
5S HOW DO YOU PRACTICE IT?
SORT 16-17.

SYSTEMATIZE 18-19.

SWEEP 20-21.

STANDARDIZE 22-23.

SELF-DISCIPLINE 24-25.

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 Reference:
✘ Vallarta, H. M. & Cabusora Jr. R. A. (n.d.). K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module
[PDF]. Retrieved
from http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_elaectrical_learning
_module.pdf

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