Objectives:

At the end of the period, at least 75% of

the learners should be able to:
a.Identify the different electrical hand
tools
b.Explain the function and
operation of electrical tools and
equipment
c. Sustain interest in explaining the
uses and function of tools and equipment
used in electrical installation and
maintenance
d.Classify tools according to its specification,
uses and function
VOCABULARY
WORDS
Electrical - relating to electricity
Hand Tools – is anything that is held in the
hand or hands to assist a person in
doing
manual work.
Equipment – any machine powered
electricity or for
by
protection
Materials – consumable
Tool kit - a small bag or box equipped with
hand tools.
VOCABULARY
WORDS
Splicing – connecting two lengths of
conductor, to join ropes or wires by
weaving
or twisting them together.

Stripping – removing the insulation of

connecting wires.
Soldering - is a process in which
two or more metal items are
joined together by melting and
flowing a filler metal (solder) into
the joint.
Electrical tasks 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 equipment
are needed to perform the job.
This lesson will discuss the function/use of
each tool or equipment used in electrical
wiring installations.
Types of Screwdriver

Standard/Flat Screwdriver- The blade tip is

wedge shaped and resembles a negative
(-
sign. This is used to drive screws with
a single slot head.
Types of Screwdriver

Philips Screwdriver- This has a cross tip

resembling a positive (+) sign. This is
used
to drive screws with cross slot heads.
Types of Screwdriver

Stubby Screwdriver
This comes in either standard or Philips
screwdriver with short shank or blade and a
shorted handle used to turn screws in tight
spaces where a standard screwdriver
cannot used.
Types of Screwdriver

Allen Screwdriver/Wrench- This could be in

the shape of screw driver or a wrench, its
function is to drive a screw with
hexagonal slot head.
B. Striking Tools

Hammers - These are tools used in

driving or pounding and pulling out
nails. They are made of hard steel
plastic, or rubber.
B. Striking Tools
Types of Hammer
Claw Hammer Mallet (Rubber
Head)

Ballpeen
Hammer
C. Splicing / Gripping / Holding Tools

Pliers - These tools are made from metal

with insulators in the handle and are
used
for cutting, twisting, bending, holding, and
gripping wires and cables.
Combination Pliers (Linesman’s Pliers) - This
is used for gripping, holding, and cutting
electrical wires and cables and even
small nails. They are usually used by
linemen in doing heavy tasks.
Side Cutting Pliers - This type of pliers
is used for cutting fine, medium, and
big
and cable.
Long Nose Pliers - This is used for
cutting and holding fine wires. This can
reach
spaces or small openings where other
pliers cannot reach and is also used in
making terminal loops of copper
wires.
Wire Stripper - This is a tool used for
stripping or removing the insulation
of
connecting wires ranging from gauge
#10 to gauge #16.
D. Cutting Tools
Electrician’s Knife - This is used by
linemen to remove insulation of wire and
cables in
low and high voltage transmission lines.
Hacksaw - This tool is used for cutting
pipes/conduit and cables. It is also used
for
cutting big conductors.
Activit
Direction:
y Classify the following electrical
tools and equipment according to their
specification, uses and function.
Ex. Screwdriver - Driving Tool

1.Claw Hammer
2. Electrician’s Knife
3. Combination Pliers
4. Allen Wrench
5. Wire Stripper
Activit
Direction:
y Classify the following electrical
tools and equipment according to their
specification, uses and function.
Ex. Screwdriver - Driving Tool

1.Claw Hammer
2. Electrician’s Knife
3. Combination Pliers
4. Allen Wrench
5. Wire Stripper
Activit
y
Answer Key:
1.Claw Hammer – Striking Tool
2. Electrician’s Knife – Cutting Tool
3.Combination Pliers – Splicing, Cutting,
Gripping Tool
4. Allen Wrench – Driving Tool
5. Wire Stripper – Splicing and Cutting
Tool
Qui
Direction: Identify the following
z
electrical hand tools. Choose your
answer from the given option and
write it at the back of your big
notebook.
1 2 3
. . .

4 5
. .

Choices: Flat Screwdriver, Philips

Screwdriver, Long Nose Pliers, Hacksaw,
Wire Stripper
Assignmen
 Read and study the continuation of the
t:
lesson about Boring, Soldering, Measuring
Tools and Equipment.
 In your big notebook, draw at least 10
electrical tools and equipment that can
be found in your home or community.
Afterwards label its name.
 Reference: Grade 8 K to 12 Electrical
Installation and Maintenance Exploratory
Course Learning Module/Hand-outs pages
6-9.
Objectives:
At the end of the period, at least 75%
of the learners should be able to:
a.Identify the different electrical hand
tools
b.Describe the function and uses of
electrical tools under boring, soldering and
measuring classification
c.Show active participation in
discussing the classification and function of
tools used in electrical installation and
maintenance
d.Classify tools according to its
specification, uses and function
E. Boring Tools
Portable Electric Drill - A small drilling
machine with a chuck capacity of ¼ to
3/8
inch. It is used in making holes on
metal sheets and concrete walls.
Gimlet – This is a wire like boring tool used
in making initial holes for split knob screws.
F. Soldering Tools
Soldering Iron – This is used to solder
connecting wires.
Desoldering Tool/Pump – This is used
for removing soldered wires.
Soldering Tool Stand – is a place where
the soldering iron is placed during
usage.
H. Measuring Tools

Micrometer – This is used to measure

diameter and thickness of cables, wires
or
conductors.
Push-pull rule – used to measure the
length of an object in centimeter
and
inches. This is also used to measure heights
for switches and outlets.
Ruler/Foot rule - used to measure length,
width, and thickness of short flat objects
and to draw straight lines.
Wire Gauge – This is a slotted circular
disk used to find the diameter or size of
an
electrical wire.
Other tools:

Reamer – This is used for removing burrs

on newly cut conduits. It is available in
different sizes.
VOCABULARY
WORDS
Burr – a blank punched out of a piece
of sheet metal.

Conduit – a pipe or tube for

protecting electric wires or cables.
Condui
t
Bur
r
Cutting of Electrical
Conduit
Other tools:

Flat File – This is used for removing burrs

in conduits.
Other tools:

Fish Wire – This is a special flexible steel

wire used for pulling the conductors
in
conduits.
Activit
Direction:
y Classify the following electrical
tools according to their specification,
uses and function.
Ex. Flat Screwdriver - Driving Tool

1.Soldering Iron
2. Portable Electric Drill
3. Push-pull Rule
4. Gimlet
5. Wire Gauge
Answer Key:
1.Soldering Iron – Soldering Tool
2. Portable Electric Drill – Boring Tool
3. Push-pull Rule – Measuring Tool
4. Gimlet – Boring Tool
5. Wire Gauge – Measuring Tool
Qui
Direction: Identify the following
z
electrical hand tools. Choose your
answer from the given option and
write it at the back of your big
notebook.
1. This is a slotted circular disk used to
find the diameter or size of an
electrical
wire.

Choices:
Push-pull Rule
Fish Wire
Wire Gauge
2. This is a wire like boring tool used
in making initial holes for split knob
screws.

Choices:
Fish Wire
Gimlet
Micromete
r
3. It is used to measure heights for
switches and outlets.

Choices:
Foot
Rule
Push-pull Rule
Micrometer
4. This is used for removing
soldered wire splices or joints.

Choices:
Soldering Iron
Desoldering Pump
Soldering Tool Stand
5. This is used for removing burrs
on newly cut conduits. It is available
in
different sizes.

Choices:
Flat File
Reamer
Fish
Wire
Assignment:
 Read and study the continuation of
the lesson about Electrical Measuring
Equipment.
 Reference: Grade 8 K to 12 Electrical
Installation and Maintenance
Course Learning Module/Hand-outs
pages 8-9.
Objectives:
At the end of the period, at least 75%
of the learners should be able to:
a.Identify the different electrical
measuring equipment
b.Appreciate the importance of
electrical measuring equipment
c.Classify tools and equipment
according its specification
Electrical Measuring Instrument /
Equipment

Ammeter – is an instrument used to

measure the flow of electric current in
a
circuit. (AC) Outlet, 220 v Wire
Milli-ammeter – It is an instrument used
for measuring small amount of electric
currents, calibrated in milliamperes.
(DC
with ±) Power Supply, Charger, Battery
DCmA – Direct Current
Milliampere
DCmA – Direct Current
Milliampere
DCmA – Direct Current
Milliampere
Voltmeter – an instrument used for
measuring the potential difference or
voltage between two points in an electrical
circuit.
DCV – Direct Current (DC) Voltage
DCV – Direct Current (DC) Voltage
ACV – Alternating Current (AC) Voltage
Ohmmeter – It is an electronic device that
measures resistance in an electronic
component or circuit.
Multimeter or Multi-tester – It is an
electrical device that measures
voltage,
current and resistance.
Clamp Ammeter – It is also called tong
tester. This is used to measure current
flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or
hanged in a conductor.
Test Light - is a pocket-sized tool used to
test the presence of current in a line
wire
or circuit.
Activit
Direction: Classify the following if it is tool or
y
equipment.
Write your answer at the back of your
journal.

1.Fish Wire 6. Portable Electric

2. Test Light Drill
3. Wire Stripper 7. Voltmeter
4. Push-pull Rule 8. Soldering Iron
5. Multi-tester 9. Long Nose Pliers
10.Philip Screwdriver
Answer key:
1.Tool
2.Equipment
3.Tool
4.Tool
5.Equipment
6.Equipment/Tool
7.Equipment
8.Tool/Equipment
9.Tool
10.To
ol
Direction: Identify the following electrical
measuring equipment. Select the answer from
the given option for each item and write the it
at the back of your learning journal.
Choices:
Multi-tester, Test Light, Voltmeter, Ohmmeter,
Clamp Ammeter
1.It is also called as tong tester. It is clamped or
hanged in a conductor.
2.It is used for measuring the potential
difference or voltage between two points in
an electrical circuit.
Choices:
Multi-tester, Test Light, Voltmeter,
Ohmmeter, Clamp Ammeter
3.It is a pocket-sized tool used to test the
presence of current in a line wire or
circuit.
4.It is an electrical device that measures
voltage, current and resistance.
5.It is an electronic device that measures
resistance in an electronic component or
circuit.
Answer Key:

1. Clamp
Ammeter
2. Voltmeter
3. Test Light
4. Multi-tester
5. Ohmmeter