TECHNOLOGY

AND LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION
8
Electronic Products Assembly & Servicing
TLE (EPAS) – Grade 8
Quarter 2 – Module 16: Using and Maintaining Hand Tools
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that no copyright shall subsist in any
work of 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.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective
copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use
these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors
do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Pasig City

Development Team of the Self-Learning Module

Writer: Catherine F. Labrador
Content Reviewer: Vicente B. Lao
Technical Reviewer:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Catherine F. Labrador
Management Team: Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin
OIC-Schools Division Superintendent
Aurelio G. Alfonso EdD
OIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Victor M. Javeña EdD
Chief, School Governance and Operations Division and
OIC-Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

Education Program Supervisors

Librada L. Agon EdD (EPP/TLE/TVL/TVE)

Liza A. Alvarez (Science/STEM/SSP)
Bernard R. Balitao (AP/HUMSS)
Joselito E. Calios (English/SPFL/GAS)
Norlyn D. Conde EdD (MAPEH/SPA/SPS/HOPE/A&D/Sports)
Wilma Q. Del Rosario (LRMS/ADM)
Ma. Teresita E. Herrera EdD (Filipino/GAS/Piling Larang)
Perlita M. Ignacio PhD (EsP)
Dulce O. Santos PhD (Kindergarten/MTB-MLE)
Teresita P. Tagulao EdD (Mathematics/ABM)

Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Schools Division of

Pasig City
 TLE 8
Quarter 2
Module16
Using and Maintaining Hand
Tools (UMHT)

LO2. Prepare hand tools

2.1 Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety
2.2 Mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair in accordance with
standard company procedure
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE Grade 8 Module on Electronic Products Assembly and

Servicing (EPAS)!

This Self- Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-In-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin in partnership with the Local Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE Grade 8 Module on Electronic Products Assembly &

Servicing (EPAS)!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectation - 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.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills

that you understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and

applications of the lessons.
Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the
learning competency.

Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

In this lesson, the students shall be able to perform the following:

1. Classify tools according to usage.
2. Identify the different hand tools in Electronics.
3. Get familiarize with each tool’s function.
4. Answer a short assessment.

PRETEST

Directions: Classify the tools listed on the boxes according to its usage.

Flat Long nose pliers Soldering iron Soldering Metal file

screwdriver stand

Portable Desoldering tool LED light Paint brush Utility knife

electric drill magnifying glass

DRIVING TOOLS SOLDERING TOOLS SPLICING TOOLS

BORING TOOLS CUTTING TOOLS AUXILIARY TOOLS

 RECAP

Direction: Name the following drawing instruments and equipment on the box
provided under each picture.

1 CHOICES:

* compass
* protractor
2 * drawing board
* electronic
template
3
* set of squares

LESSON

HAND TOOLS USED IN ELECTRONICS

Tools are devices used to perform a certain task. Damaged tools should not
be used for may risk the job and the technician as well. Tools used in Electronics are
categorized according to its functionality as to driving, boring, soldering, splicing,
cutting, or auxiliary.
DRIVING TOOLS

Illustration Function
Flat Screwdriver - used to loosen or tighten
negative slotted screws.
 Crosshead/ Philips Screwdriver - used to loosen
or tighten crosshead screws.

Precision Set/ Jeweler’s Screwdriver – set of

screwdrivers with different sizes and end drivers.
Some set has only one handle and the end drivers
can be change as to what is needed.

SOLDERING TOOLS

Illustration Function
Soldering iron – a device for applying heat to melt
lead in joining two metal parts. It is composed of a
heated metal tip and an insulated handle. Higher
wattage indicates that the device easily heats up
when plugged in. Ideally for beginners, used 20 –
30 watts.
Soldering gun – same function as of soldering iron
only that it has an added feature where the lead is
already in the gun so there’s no need to hold the
soldering lead and the iron separately. It’s an easier
tool to use when joining two metal parts.
Soldering stand – a tool where the soldering iron
or gun is placed during usage. This will keep the
soldering iron or gun away from flammable
materials. It comes with a sponge or cork used in
cleaning the tip of the iron.
Desoldering pump/ tool – it is used in removing
soldered wires and components on printed circuit
board for troubleshooting and repairing purposes.

SPLICING TOOLS

Illustration Function
Long nose pliers – used for holding, bending, and
stretching the lead of electronic component or
connecting wires.

Side cutter – also known as “wire cutting pliers”.

It is used to cut wires.

Wire stripper – a pair of opposing blades like wire

cutter but has a center notch for removing
insulation without cutting the wires.
 BORING TOOLS

Illustration Function
12V mini hand drill – used to bore or drill holes in
the printed circuit board with sizes from 1/32” –
1/16”.

Portable electric hand drill – used for boring

hole(s) in plastic or metal chassis with the used of
drill bits ranging from 1/6” to approximately ¼”
sizes.
Metal Files – hand tolls with series of sharp,
parallel ridges or teeth. Most with narrow, pointed
tang at one end to which a handle can be fitted.
 Flat file – is parallel in width and tapered in
thickness; they are used for flat surfaces
and edges.
 Half round file – is tapered in width and
thickness, coming to a point and is
narrower than a standard half round and
used for filing inside of rings.
 Round file – is also called “rat-tail file”
which is gradually tapered and used for
many tasks that require a round tool, such
as enlarging round holes or cutting a
scalloped edge.

CUTTING TOOLS
Illustration Function
Utility knife - used in cutting various trades and
crafts for a variety of purposes.

Hacksaw – used for cutting metals. Some have

pistol grips which keep the hack saw firm and easy
to grip. The small hand-held hacksaws consist of
a metal arch with a handle that first around a
narrow, rigid blade.

AUXILLIARY

Illustration Function
LED light magnifying glass – a tool used to
produce an enlarged image of an object. It comes
with LED to clearly see the components with the
aid of a light.

Paint Brush – used for cleaning dirty parts of a

circuit or any device and appliances.
 ACTIVITIES

Directions: Identify the name of each hand tool on the second column and classify
it on the third column.

TOOLS IMAGE NAME OF TOOL CLASSIFICATION

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.
 WRAP-UP

Tools are classified according to its usage. Without looking at the lecture, try
to list down as much as many tools you remember according under its classification.

DRIVING SOLDERING SPLICING BORING CUTTING AUXILIARY

VALUING

Now that you know the different hand tools used in Electronics, answer the following
questions:
1. Why is it vital to know the use of each hand tools in Electronics?
____________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the disadvantages when hands tools are unknown?

____________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will our lesson be of help to you at home?

____________________________________________________________________________________

POSTTEST

Directions: Read each item carefully and encircle the best correct answer.
1. What are the tools not recommended to be used in electronics work?
A. branded new tools C. local tools
B. damaged tools D. old tools
2. Which of the following is NOT a splicing tool?
A. long nose pliers C. utility knife
B. side cutter D. wire stripper

3. What type of metal file should be used for flat surfaces and edges?
 A. flat file C. round file
B. half round file D. whole round file
4. Which of the following tools is used to loosen or tighten screws?
A. long nose pliers C. screwdriver
B. mini drill D. soldering iron
5. What tool is being used to loosen all possible screws?
A. flat screwdriver C. Philips screwdriver
B. precision D. wrench
6. Which of the following is used to bore holes on the printed circuit board?
A. long nose pliers C. screwdriver
B. mini drill D. soldering gun
7. What tool produces an enlarged image of an object or circuit?
A. hacksaw C. paint brush
B. magnifying glass D. utility knife
8. Where is a soldering iron placed when not in used?
A. desoldering tool C. soldering gun
B. soldering lead D. soldering stand

9. What is used for holding, bending, and stretching the lead of electronic
component or connecting wires?
A. long nose pliers C. wire cutter
B. side cutter D. wire stripper
10. What type of tools is a magnifying glass?
A. auxiliary tool C. cutting tool
B. boring tool D. soldering tool

KEY TO CORRECTION
metal file

long nose pliers utility knife portable electric drill

SPLICING TOOLS CUTTING TOOLS BORING TOOLS

paint brush soldering stand

glass soldering iron

LED light magnifying desoldering tool flat screwdriver

AUXILIARY TOOLS SOLDERING TOOLS DRIVING TOOLS

 technology
https://www.slideshare.net/rodericklamban/basic-hand-tools-electronics-
Slide Share, “Basic Hand Tools,” Accessed August 18, 2020.
Course Learning Module
K to 12 - Technology and Livelihood Education. Consumer Electronics Servicing Exploratory
References
ACTIVITIES
NAME OF TOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME OF TOOL CLASSIFICATION
1. portable
boring tool 6. soldering gun soldering tool
electric drill
7. desoldering
2. soldering iron soldering tool soldering tool
tool
3. metal files boring tool 8. hacksaw cutting tool
4. flat
driving tool 9. paint brush auxiliary tool
screwdriver
5. wire stripper splicing tool 10. utility knife cutting tool
RECAP POSTTEST
1. electronic template 1. B 6. B
2. compass 2. D 7. B
3. protractor 3. A 8. D
4. set of squares 4. C 9. A
5. drawing board 5. B 10. A