Competency Based Learning Material

Sector
ELECTRONICS
Qualification ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS ASSEMBLY AND SERVICING NC II
Unit of Competency Use Hand Tools
Module Title Using of Hand Tools
NORTHEAST LUZON ADVENTIST COLLEGE
Mabini, Alicia, Isabela

Prepared by Elias R. Vergado

HOW TO USE THIS LEARNER’S GUIDE
Welcome to the learner’s guide for the module: Using hand tools. This
learner’s guide contains training materials and activities for you to complete. The unit
of competency “USE HAND TOOLS” contains the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required for ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS ASSEMBLY AND SERVICING TECHNICIAN. It is one
of the Basic Modules at National Certificate Level (NC II).

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcomes there are
Information Sheets, Resources Sheet and Reference Materials for further reading to
help you better understand the required activities. Follow these activities on your own
and answer the self-check at the end of each learning outcomes.

This Module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency in Using
hand tools. This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and
skills in this particular trade, with minimum supervision or help from your Instructor.
With the aid of this material you will acquire the competency independently and at
your own pace.

 Talk to your Instructor and agree on how you will both organize the Training of
this unit. Read through the learning guide carefully. It is divided into sections,
which cover all the skills, and knowledge you need to successfully complete in
this module.
 Work through all the information to complete the activities in each section.
Read Information Sheets and complete the Self-check. Suggested references
are included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Most probably your Instructor will be your supervision manager. He/she is
there to support you and show you the correct way to do the things. Ask for
help.
 Your Instructor will tell you about the important things you need to consider
when you are completing the activities and it is important that you listen and
take notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way
you will improve both your speed, memory and also your confidence.
 Talk to more experience workmates and ask for their guidance.
 Use the Self-check questions at the end of each section to test your own
progress.
 When you are ready, ask your Instructor to watch you perform the activities
outline in the learning guide.
 As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your progress.
Your Instructor keeps feedback/ pre-assessment reports for this reason. When
you have successfully completed each element, ask your Instructor to mark on
the reports that you are ready for the assessment.
 When you have completed this module (several modules) and feel confident
that you have had sufficient practice. Your Instructor will arrange an
appointment with registered Assessor to assess you. The results of your
assessment will be recorded in your Competency Achievement Record.
Unit of Competency: USE HAND TOOLS

Module Title: Using hand tools

Introduction:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities

on
Using Hand Tools. It includes instructions and procedure on how to use
hand tools.

This module consists of four (4) learning outcomes. Each learning

outcome contains learning activities supported by instruction sheets.
Before you perform the instructions, read the information sheets and
answer the self-check and activities provided to ascertain to yourself and
your instructor that you have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform
the skill portion of the particular learning outcome.
Upon completing this module, report to your instructor for
assessment to check your achievement of knowledge and skills
requirement.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken

2. Prepare hand tools
3. Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment
4. Maintain hand tools

TECHNICAL TERMS

 Alternating Current - It is an electric current that is continually

varying in value and reversing its direction of flow at regular interval.

 Anode - It is a positive electrode of semiconductor device.

 Capacitance - It is a property that exits whenever two conductors

are separated by insulating material, permitting the storage of
electricity.

 Capacitor - A component designed intentionally to have a definite

amount of capacitance.

 Cathode - It is a negative electrode of semi-conductor devices.

 Circuit - An arrangement of one or more complete paths of electron

flow.

 Conductor - A wire, cable, or other body or medium that is suitable

for carrying electric current.
  Current - It is the rate of transfer of electricity from one point to
another.

 Desoldering - It is a process of unsoldering unwanted parts or

components in the circuit with the support of soldering tool.

 Dielectric Material - A material that serves as insulator because it

has poor electric conductivity.

 Direct Current - It is an electric current that flows in one direction.

 Discrete Components - It is a separated component.

 Junction – It is a hybrid of an electronic circuit enclose in single

package that having an output that varies directly proportional to the
input.

 Ohmmeter - It is an instrument that measures the amount of

resistance in certain component or circuits.

 PCB - It is a Printed Circuit Board or (PCB) which is actually printed

wiring boards that have components inserted into the hole and
soldered to form its circuit connection.

 Resistance - It is the opposition that a component or material offers

to the flow current.

 Resistor - A component designed intentionally to have a definite

amount of resistance.

 Soldering - It is a process of joining two metals caused by heat

 Soldering Technique - It is a right process in which the solder

(lead) is being applied in a connection or in the printed circuit board.

 Splicing - It is defined as a joint that connect two lengths of

conductor.

 Voltage - It is the electrical pressure that existed between two points

and capable of producing a flow of current when a close circuit is
connected between the points.

 Voltmeter - It is an instrument that measures the amount of

electromotive force in a component or circuit.

Module Title: Using hand tools

Learning Outcome # 1 Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken

Performance Standards:

1. Tasks to be undertaken are properly identified

2. Appropriate hand tools are identified and selected according to the task
requirements

LEARNING EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 1: Choose functional hand tools

Learning Activities Special Instruction

1. Read Information Sheet 1.1

identifying and classifying the
different hand tools used in
Electronics Products and
Servicing.
2. Answer the Self-Check to
determine how much you have
learned.  Try to answer the self-check.
3. Compare your answers with
the answer key on the last
pages of this module.
4. If you have missed some of the
questions, go over the
information sheet again.
5. If you have any questions or if
you need clarification on the
information, ask assistance
from your teacher or from your
classmate who have finished
this learning outcome (LO).
6. If you have answered all the
questions, you may proceed to
the next learning outcome
(LO).

What Do You Need to Know?

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

Classification of Hand Tools

Basic Hand Tools
 Driving of Tools
 Screwdriver - is a device specifically designed to insert and
tighten, or to loosen and remove screw. A screwdriver
comprises a head or tip, which engages with a screw, a
mechanism to apply torque by rotating the tip, and some way
to position and support the screwdriver. A typical hand
screwdriver comprises an approximately cylindrical handle of a
size and shape to be held by a human hand, and an axial shaft
fixed to the handle, the tip of which is shaped to fit a particular
type of screw. The handle and shaft allow the screwdriver to be
positioned and supported, when rotated, to apply torque.
Handle

Head or Tip

o Slotted Screw Driver - Used to drive or

fasten negative slotted screws.

o Phillips Screwdriver – Used to drive or

fasten positive slotted screws. It is a screwdriver that
could take greater torque and could provide tighter
fastenings.

 Torx Screwdriver Set- Used to drive or fasten six pointed star

screws. In modern electrical appliances, they use screws with
heads of non-standard shape to prevent users of the device
from easily disassembling them.
 Hex (Allen Wrench) – Used to drive or fasten hexagonal
screws. The head has a hexagonal hole turned by an allen key.
An Allen key is a hexagonal shaped wrench bent in letter-L. The
Allen key may have been invented by American, Gilbert F.
Heublein,

 Jeweler's Screwdriver Set – A set of small screw drivers

composed of slotted and Philips screwdrivers.

 Socket Wrench – Is a type of wrench, or tightening tool, that

uses separate, removable sockets to fit many different sizes of
fittings and fasteners, most commonly nuts and bolts. It
generally includes a ratcheting mechanism that allows the nut
to be tightened or loosened with a continuous motion, rather
than requiring that the wrench be removed and refitted after
each turn. Typically, a lever behind the socket switches the
wrench between tightening and loosening modes. The sockets
attached to the ratchet through a square fitting that locks onto
them and come in four common sizes: 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2
inch, and 3/4 inch.
 Soldering Tools
 Soldering Iron – is a device for applying heat to melt solder in
attaching two metal parts. A soldering iron is composed of a
heated metal tip and an insulated handle. Heating is often
achieved electrically, by passing a current, supplied through an
electrical cord, through a heating element. For electrical work,
wires are usually soldered to printed circuit boards, other wires,
or small terminals. A low-power iron (25-50 Watts) is suitable
for this work.

Some soldering irons have interchangeable tips for

different types of work. Fine round or chisel tips are typically
used for electronics work. A new tip needs to be coated,
heated, and then covered with solder before its first use. This
procedure is called "tinning". The tinning forms a liquid layer
which facilitates the transfer of heat to the work piece. A dirty
tip does not transfer heat well. The tip needs to be kept coated
with a shiny layer of solder by occasional wiping and applying
solder directly to the tip.

 Soldering Tool Stand – Is a place of the soldering iron to keep

them away from flammable materials. The stand often also
comes with a sponge and flux pot for cleaning the tip.

 Desoldering Sucker – Is the removal of solder and

components from a circuit for troubleshooting, repair purposes
and to salvage components. Electronic components are often
mounted on a circuit board and it is usually desirable to avoid
 damaging the circuit board, surrounding components, and the
component being removed.

 Splicing Tools
 Long Nose – is used for holding, bending and stretching the
lead of electronic component or connecting wire.

 Side Cutter - is a wire-cutting pliers, though they are not used

to grab or turn anything, but are used to cut wire.

 Wire Stripper - is a pair of opposing blades much like scissors

or wire cutters. The addition of a center notch makes it easier
to cut the insulation without cutting the wire. This type of wire
stripper is used by rotating it around the insulation while
applying pressure in order to make a cut around the insulation.
Since the insulation is not bonded to the wire, it then pulls
easily off the end.

 Boring Tools
 12V Mini-Drill – Used to bore or drill hole in the printed circuit
board (pcb).

 Portable Electric Drill – is used for boring hole/s in the

plastics chassis or metal chassis with the used of drill bits.
  Metal Files –is a hand tool used to shape metals by grinding. A
file series of sharp, parallel ridges or teeth. Most files have a
narrow, pointed tang at one end to which a handle can be
fitted.
 Flat File - are parallel in width and tapered in thickness;
they are used for flat surfaces and edges.
 Half Round File - is a taper in width and thickness,
coming to a point, and are narrower than a standard half
round. Used for filing inside of rings.
 Round File - is also called rat-tail files, are gradually
tapered and are used for many tasks that require a round
tool, such as enlarging round holes or cutting a scalloped
edge.
Narrow
Pointed

Round File

Flat File

Half Round
File

 Cutting Tools – is used for cutting materials.

 Utility Knife –is a common tool used in cutting various trades

and crafts for a variety of purposes.

 Hacksaw - is a saw for cutting metal. Some of them have pistol

grips which keep the hacksaw firm and easy to grip. The small
hand-held hacksaws consist of a metal arch with a handle that
 fits around a narrow, rigid blade. The blade has many small saw
teeth along one side. It can either be attached such that the
teeth face away from the handle, resulting in sawing action by
pushing, or be attached such that the teeth face toward the
handle, resulting in sawing action by pulling. On the push
stroke, the arch will bend a little, releasing the tension on the
blade. The blade is normally quite brittle, so care needs to be
taken to prevent brittle fracture of the blade.

Pistol Grip

Blade
Handl
 Auxiliary Tools e
 Ball-peen Hammer –is a type of hammer used in
metalworking. The ball-peen hammer remains useful for many
tasks such as tapping punches and chisels. The original
function of the hammer was to "peen" riveted or welded
material so that it will exhibit the same elastic behavior as the
surrounding material. Specifically, striking the metal imparts a
stress at the point of impact which results in strain-hardening
of that area. Strain hardening raises the elastic limit of a
material into the plastic range without affecting its ultimate
strength. A strain-hardened material will not deform under the
same low stresses as a non-hardened material. Most metals
can be "worked" by such methods until they lose all of their
ductile characteristics and become strong but brittle

 Magnifying Glass – a convex lens which is used to produce a

magnified image of an object. The lens is usually mounted in a
frame with a handle (see image). Roger Bacon is the original
 inventor of the magnifying glass. A magnifying glass works by
creating a magnified virtual image of an object behind the lens.
The distance between the lens and the object must be shorter
than the focal length of the lens for this to occur. Otherwise,
the image appears smaller and inverted, and can be used to
project images onto surfaces. The framed lens may be
mounted on a stand, keeping the lens at the right distance
from the table, and therefore at the right distance from the
object on the table. The latter applies if the object is small and
also if the height is adjustable. Some magnifying glasses are
foldable with built-in light.

 Paint Brush – made of bristles set in handle, use for cleaning

dirty parts of a circuit or an object.

How Much Have You Learned?

ACTIVITY SHEET 1.1

Classification of Hand Tools
Instruction :

1. Without looking at your Information Sheet 1-1, answer written test

on Self-Check 1.1.
 2. You must get a score of 7 - 9 to get a grade (competent) and pass
the self-check based on Assessment Criteria 1.2.

SELF-CHECK SHEET 1.1

Direction: On the spaces before each number, classify the different kinds of
hand tools according to their specification in Electronic Products
Assembling and Servicing.

_____________1. Desoldering Sucker

_____________2. Philip screwdriver

_____________3. Side Cutter

_____________4. Long Nose Pliers

_____________5. Mini Drill

_____________6. Magnifying Glass

_____________7. Soldering Stand

_____________8. Wire stripper

_____________9. Soldering Iron

____________10. Portable Electric Drill

Assessment Criteria 1.1

Score Descriptive Grade

10 Competent

0-6 Not Yet Competent

ACTIVITY SHEET 1.2

Identification of Hand Tools and its Function

Instruction :

1. Without looking at your Information Sheet 1.1, answer oral test on

Self-Check 1.2.
2. After finishing your test, you can compare your answers
 3. You must get a score of 7 - 9 to get a grade (Competent) and pass
the self-check based on assessment criteria 1.2.

SELF-CHECK SHEET 1.2

Identification of Hand Tools and its Function

Direction: Match the different hand tools with their actual pictures. Write
the letter of your answer in the space provided
A B

_________ 1. Desoldering Sucker

__________2. For soldering metal

__________3. Soldering Stand

__________4. Long Nose Pliers

__________5. For drilling small hole

__________6. Portable Electric Drill

__________7. For cutting metal

___________8. For cutting wires

___________9. Wire Splicer

__________10. Magnifying Glass

Assessment Criteria 1.2

Score Descriptive Grade

10 Competent

0-6 Not Yet Competent

 ACTIVITY SHEET 1.3
Specifying Hand Tools
Instruction :
1 Without looking at your Information sheet 1-1, answer orally the
written questions regarding the specifications of hand tools.

2. You must get a score of 4 to get a grade (Competent) and pass

Self-Check 1.3 based on Assessment Criteria 1-3

SELF-CHECK 1.3

Direction: Answer briefly the questions below

1. Why do you think a low-power soldering iron is suitable for

electronic work?

2. Why do you think is it best to use in electronics a magnifying glass

that is foldable with built-in light?

3. Why do you think is it best to use the right size of the philips
screwdriver?

4. Why do you think is it best to use the right size of the drill bit in
boring a hole in the metal?

5. Why do you think is it best for a soldering iron to have its soldering
stand?

Assessment Criteria 1.3

Score Descriptive Grade

10 Competent

0-6 Not Yet Competent

Module Title: Using hand tools

Learning Outcome # 2 Prepare hand tools

Performance Standards:

1. Appropriate hand tools are checked for proper operation and safety
2. Unsafe or faulty tools are identified and marked for repair according to
standard company
 LEARNING EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES
LO2: Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment
according to given task/s or application.
Learning Activities Special Instruction
1. Read procedures on the
operation sheets of hand
tools. Activity Sheets 2.1.
2. Do the Operation Sheets
2.1, 2.2, and 2.3
 Perform the activity with
a. File
the supervision of your
b. Hacksaw
trainer
c. Soldering Iron
3. Refer to Assessment Criteria
2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.
4. Read Information Sheet 2.1
on safety requirements with
the use of personal
protective equipment.
5. Answer the self-check to
determine how much you
have learned.
6. If you have missed some of
 Try to answer the self-check
the questions, go over the
information sheet again.
7. If you have any questions or
you need clarification on the
information, ask assistance
from your trainer or from
your classmate who have
finished this learning
outcome (LO).
8. If you have answered all the
questions and finished all
the laboratory activities, you
may proceed to the next
learning outcome (LO).

Common Faults in Using Hand Tools

Pliers:
 Do not increase the handle length of pliers to gain more leverage. Use a
larger pair of pliers or bolt cutters if necessary.
 Do not substitute pliers for a wrench when turning bolts and nuts. Pliers
cannot grip these items properly and might cause a slip and create an accident.
 Never use pliers as a hammer on the handle. Such abuse is likely to result
in cracks or breaks.
 Cut hardened wires only with pliers designed for that purpose.
 Always cut the wires in right angle. Never rock from side to side or bend
wire back and forth against the cutting edges.

Screwdrivers:
 Never use screwdrivers as a pry bar, chisel, and punch stirrer or scraper.
 Never use screwdrivers with broken or worn-out handles. Screwdrivers of
these kinds should have tags to indicate that it is defective.
Never use pliers on a screwdriver for extra leverage. Only use wrench or
screwdrivers specifically designed for purpose.

Utility Knives/ Blades:

 Do not use dull blades because they require more force, thus are more likely
to slip.
Replace the blade when it starts to “tear” instead of cut.

 Never leave a knife unattended with the blade exposed.

Don’t bend or apply side loads to blades by using them to open cans or loosen
tight cover of containers. Blades are brittle and can snap

How Do You Apply What You Have Learned?

Operational Sheet 2.1

Use of Appropriate Hand Tools According to Task

Procedure in using a soldering iron

1. Preparing the soldering iron
a. Place the soldering iron on the stand before plugging it.
b. Wait a few minutes for the soldering iron to attain its operating
temperature of about 4000C.
c. Wipe the tip of the soldering iron on the wet damp sponge.
d. Melt a little solder (soldering lead – 60/40) on the tip of the iron.
e. Wipe again the tip of the soldering iron on the wet damp sponge.
2. Soldering technique
a. Hold the soldering iron like a pen, near the base of the handle.
b. Touch the soldering iron onto the joint to be made.
c. Feed a little solder onto the joint.
d. Remove the solder, then the soldering iron, while keeping the joint still.
e. Inspect the joint closely. It should look shiny and a volcano shape.

Procedure in removing components in PCB using a desoldering pump (solder sucker)

 1. Set the pump by pushing the spring-loaded plunger down until it locks.

2. Apply both the pump nozzle and the tip of your soldering iron to the joint.

3. Wait a second or two for the solder to melt.

4. Then press the button on the pump to release the plunger and suck the molten
solder into the tool..

5. The pump will need emptying occasionally by unscrewing the nozzle.

.
6. Repeat if necessary to remove as much solder as possible.

TRAINER-CHECK SHEET 2.1

Use of Appropriate Hand Tools According to Task
Direction: The trainer will prepare an actual laboratory activity regarding
desoldering/soldering techniques.
SOLDERING/DESOLDERING
Item Soldering Tool 70 7 8 8 9 9 10 Score
no. 5 0 5 0 5 0
A Proper use of tool - 50%
B Quality of work - 40%
C Speed – 10%

Grade
--------

Assessment Criteria 2.1

Score
Descriptive Grade
7-10
Competent
0-6 Not Yet Competent

Module Title: Using hand tools

Learning Outcome # 3 Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment

Performance Standards:

1. Tools are used according to the tasks undertaken

2. All safety procedures in using tools are observed at all times and appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) are used
3. Malfunctions, unplanned or unusual events are reported to the supervisor

INFORMATION SHEET 3.1

USING TOOLS BASED ON THEIR FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION

Whenever you perform a task in the workshop you must use personal protective
clothing and equipment (PPE) that are appropriate for the task and which conforms
with your local safety regulations and policies.

Your skill in using tools and equipment will make your work less difficult and ensure
that tasks are performed properly and safely.
 Hand Tools
o screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers

 Diagnostic Tools
o Analog or digital Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter, power supply

Safety check
 Do not use flammable cleaners or water on electrical equipment.
 Make sure designated walkways are kept clear of any obstructions.
 Always wear protective clothing and use the appropriate safety
equipment.
 Make sure that you understand and observe all legislative and personal
safety procedures when carrying out the following tasks.

Proper Use of Hand Tools

 Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by matching it to the screw.
 Phillips and Flat Head are the most common types.
 Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.

In many types of work, hand tools are used every day. They make work easier and
allow people to be more efficient. However, majority of students often fail to see the
hazards these tools can introduce. In this module "Hand Tool Safety" shows workers
how accidents can be significantly reduced by reviewing the various hazards that are
associated with specific types of tools.

Electronic Test Equipment

Aside from hand tools, equipment is also needed for more accurate and quality output.
In this connection, three of the most used equipment are presented here for you to be
familiar with their uses and the proper way of maintaining them.

a. Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter. It is an equipment that combines three

functions: as a voltmeter that measures both ac and dc voltages; an
ohmmeter that measures resistance; and milliammeter that measures
 small amount of dc current. As safety precautions in the maintenance of
this instrument, the following should be observed:
Always rest the function switch at 250V AC if an OFF position is not available in the
instrument.
For current and voltage measurements, always set the function switch in the correct
setting which is a little higher than the expected current or voltage present in the
circuit.
Place the instrument in a cool dry place, away from any magnetic devices, and free
from vibrations.

Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter Signal generator

Oscilloscope

b. Oscilloscope. An oscilloscope (commonly abbreviated CRO, for

cathode-ray oscilloscope, or scope) is a piece of electronic test equipment that
allows signal voltages to be viewed, usually as a two-dimensional graph of one
or more electrical potential differences (vertical axis) plotted as a function of
time or of some other voltage (horizontal axis).

c. Signal generator. A signal generator is a device which produces

simple wave forms.

Such devices contain an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable of

creating a repetitive waveform. These are typically used in simple electronics
repair and design where they are used to stimulate a circuit under test.

Oscilloscope and signal generator should be given regular checkup for at

least once a week by connecting them in the power line. This will help prevent their
components from having moisture that might cause trouble in their circuits.

In any activity involving skills, it is a standard procedure that you must always use
the right tool or equipment properly that would fit in a particular task. In spite of this
reminder or caution, some students abuse the use of tools and still practice the
following common faults that must NOT be done.

INFORMATION SHEET 3.2

Safety Requirements with the Use of Personal Protective
Equipment
Hand Tool Design, Selection, and Setup
1. Weight - Use the lightest weight tool possible to avoid injury. Excessively
heavy tools should be equipped with a means of mechanical support and
attached hoses should be supported.

Support - Equip tools with some means of mechanical support so you

don't need to hold a heavy tool continuously while working. If mechanical
support cannot be provided, the workstation should be designed so you can
put the tool down or rest it in a holster when it is not in use.

2. Balance - Additional force is required to use a badly balanced tool. The

tool's center of gravity should be close to the body, close to the handles,
and in line with the center of the hand holding the tool. Also, the weight of
an unsupported hose can unbalance a tool.

3. Torque Control - High torque requires a lot of force to keep the tool from
rotating out of your hand. Torque settings should be set to the minimum
required by job specifications, especially for in-line and pistol-shaped tools.

4. Grip - Tool handles should allow stable and efficient grip. The handle
should be cylindrical or oval in shape, with a diameter of between 1.25 and
1.75 inches. Tool handles should contact as much of the hand and fingers
as possible. Grips should be made of non-slip compressible and non-
conductive material. However, if the task requires fine manipulations, a
small handle and a precision grip are preferred. Handles should not press
on the base of the palm. Use tools with long handles or handles which are
large and rounded enough to distribute the force over a large area of the
palm. Avoid form-fitting handles (handles with finger grooves), since they
 may not fit the hand size of every user. Handles should be kept clean of
slippery grease, oil, or sweat.

5. Span - On two-handled manual tools, like scissors, the open span should
be about 4 inches and the closed span should be about 1.5 inches.

6. Spring-loaded handles - A spring-loaded mechanism saves muscular

effort and reduces mechanical stress on the backs and sides of fingers for
such tools as scissors, pliers, and other manual cutting and gripping tools
which have to be opened and closed repeatedly during use.

7. Choose the right tool shape - Pistol-shaped tools should be used on a

vertical surface or on a horizontal surface below waist height. Bend the tool,
not the wrist.

8. Avoid bending over your work.

9. Avoid overhead work. Use a ladder to reduce the need for outstretched
arms.

10. Keep the elbows close to the body.

11. Tilt the work surface instead of the wrist.

12. Stand with weight evenly distributed between feet. When standing for long
periods of time, rest one foot on a sturdy object above floor height and
switch legs periodically.

13. Sit up straight so the chair offers good back support. Adjust the chair back
so it comfortably supports the natural curve of the lower back. Adjust the
seat height to allow thighs to be parallel to the floor.
 How Much Have You Learned?
SELF-CHECK SHEET 3.1
Direction: Fill in the blank with the safety requirement indicated in each number

_________________________________ 1.

_________________________________2.

_________________________________3.

_________________________________4.

________________________________5.
Assessment Criteria 2.2
Score Descriptive Grade

5 Competent

4 Not Yet Competent

Module Title: Using hand tools

Learning Outcome # 4 Maintain hand tools

Performance Standards:

1. Tools are handled without damage according to procedures.

2. Routine maintenance of tools is undertaken according to standard
operational procedures, principles and techniques.
3. Tools are stored safely in appropriate locations in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications or standard operating procedures.
 ACTIVITY SHEET 4.1
Maintaining and Storing of Hand Tools
Procedure in maintaining and storing of hand tools

1. Provide a safety cabinet for all the hand tools and assign a specific area for
each tool.
2. It should be cleaned before returning it to the tool rack.
3. Damage hand tools should be tag or repaired.
4. Apply oil on all moving parts if possible.
5. Cover the sharp parts of the tools with a cork when not in use.