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Technology & Livelihood Education– Grade 10
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TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE

Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) 5
Environment and Market (E & M) 19
Process and Delivery (P & D) 41
Quarter I
Introduction 41
Pre-Diagnostic Test 42
Information Sheet 2.1 Wires and Cables 45
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Self-Check 2.1 Wires and Cables
Information Sheet 2.2 Common Electrical Symbols
Self-Check 2.2 Analyze Electrical Symbols
Information Sheet 2.3 Wiring Diagrams
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Self Check 2.3 Wiring Diagram 76
Activity Sheet 2.1 Wiring Diagram 77
Information Sheet 2.4 Flexible Armored Cable Wiring 78
Self Check 2.4 Flexible Armored Cable Wiring 83
Activity Sheet 2.2 Flexible Armored Cable Wiring Installation 84
Activity Sheet 2.3 Flexible Armored Cable Wiring Installation 86
Information Sheet 2.5 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable 89
Self-Check 2.5 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable 96
Information Sheet 2.6 Flexible Metallic Tubing (FMT) 97
Self-Check 2.6 Flexible Metallic Tubing 100
Activity Sheet 2.4 Cut Flexible Metallic Tubing 101
Activity Sheet 2.5 Install Flexible Metallic Tubing (FMT) 102
Summative Test - Quarter I 105
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Quarter II
Introduction 111
Information Sheet 2.7 Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC) 114
Self-Check 2.7 Rigid Steel Conduit 118
Activity Sheet 2.6 Ream Rigid Steel Conduit 119
Activity Sheet 2.7 Bend Rigid Steel Conduit (Elbow Bend) 121
Activity Sheet 2.8 Bend Rigid Steel Conduit (Offset Bend) 123
Activity Sheet 2.9 Install Rigid Steel Conduit 125
Information Sheet 2.8 Intermediate Metallic Tubing (IMT) 128
Self-Check 2.8 Intermediate Metallic Tubing 136
Activity Sheet 2.10 Install Intermediate Metallic Tubing (IMT) 137
Information Sheet 2.9 Republict Act 7832- Anti-Electric and 140
Electric Transmission Line/Materials Pilferage Act Of 1994
Self Check 2.9 Republic Act No. 7832 143
Summative Test - Quarter II 144
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Quarter III & IV
Introduction 150
Information Sheet 1.1 Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan 154
Self Check 1.1 Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan 157
Information Sheet 1.2 Type of Wiring Devices 160
Self-Check 1.2 Type of Wiring Devices 163
Information Sheet 1.3 Select Tools and Equipment 164
Self Check 1.3 Select Tools and Equipment 167
Activity Sheet 1.1 Select Tools and Equipment 168
Information Sheet 2.1 PEC provision in installing electrical 169
boxes
Self Check 2.1 Electrical Boxes 176
Activity Sheet 2.1 Installing Box in Finished Space 177
Activity Sheet 2.2 Installation of Electrical Boxes in Wiring 179
Board
Information Sheet 2.2 NEC Provisions on Installing Wiring 182
Devices
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Activity Sheet 2.3 Installation of Wiring Devices for Floor and 186
Ground Fault Current Interrupting Outlets
Summative Test - Quarter III 189
Quarter IV
Information Sheet 2.3 Observe Safety Procedure 192
Self Check 2.2 Observe Safety Practices 198
Activity Sheet 2.4 Install Flexible Metal Tubing (FMT) 199
Activity Sheet 2.5 Install Electrical Metallic Tubing 202
Activity Sheet 2.6 Install Intermediate Metallic Tubing (IMT) 205
Activity Sheet 2.7 Install Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) 208
Summative Test - Quarter IV 211
Technical Terms 214
References 216
Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs)

Content Standards Performance Standards
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The learner demonstrates The learner independently
understanding of one’s PECs creates a plan of action
in Electrical Installation and that further strengthens/
Maintenance. develops his/her PECs in
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance.
Time Allotment: 4 hours
In this module, you will learn more about entrepreneurship and the
entrepreneurial competencies related to Electrical Installation and
Maintenance. You will have a first-hand experience in educational activities
leading to assessment of your personal entrepreneurial competencies (PECs)
and assessment of entrepreneurial competencies of a successful electrician
or electrical engineer within your town/municipality. You will also have some
activities that will align your competencies with the competencies of many
successful practitioners today. Moreover, this module will stimulate your mind
to think about entrepreneurship and its role in the business commcunity in
particular and the economic, and social development in general.
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Now, to start with this module, let us first understand two
terms such as entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs are people with skills and capabilities to

see and evaluate business opportunities. They are individuals
that can strategically identify products or services needed by
the community. Consequently, they deliver these products and
services at the right time and at the right place.
Entrepreneurs are agents of economic change. They

organize, manage and assume risks of a business. Some of the
good qualities of an entrepreneur are opportunity seekers, risk
takers, goal setters, excellent planners, confident problem solvers,
hardworking, persistent and committed workers.
Entrepreneurship, on the other hand, is not just a simple

business activity. It is a strategic process of innovation and
creation of new ventures. Basically, entrepreneurship is both an art
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and science of converting business ideas into marketable products
or services to improve the quality of living.
Now that you have background knowledge about

entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, you can now walk through
in assessing your PECs. Always remember that “successful
entrepreneurs continuously develop and improve their PECs.”
To begin with, we will find out the competencies you need to
master upon finishing this module.
Objectives:
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• identify areas for improvement, development and growth of

your PECs;
• align your PECs according to your business or career choice;
and
• createaplanofactionthatensuressuccessinyourbusinessorcareerchoice.
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Pre-Assessment
As part of your initial activity, you will be challenged to dig deeper

on your knowledge and previous experiences on the topic. Try
to diagnose or assess what you already know about PECs by
answering Task 1.
Task 1: Matching Type
Match the entrepreneurial competencies in column A with their

meaning in column B. Write the letter of the your answer on the
space provided before each number.
A B
1. Creative A. make a wise decision towards the set
objectives
2. Profit-oriented B. strategic thinking and setting of goals
3. Disciplined C. trust in one’s ability
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4. Sound decision
5. Possess people skill

D. adaptable to change
E. innovative to have edge over other

competitors
6.Excellent Planner F. solid dedication
7.Confident G. skillful in record keeping
8.Hardworking H. always stick to the plan
9.Ability to accept I. working diligently
change
10. Committed J effective and efficient communication
and relation to people
K. always looking for income
Task 2: Guide Questions
Here are guide questions which encapsulate the entire module.

Write your answers on your assignment notebook, then share
these to the class.
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A. Explain why entrepreneurship is an activity which is important in
social development and progress of the economy.
B. What entrepreneurial activities do you know and are you
capable of doing which are related to Electrical Installation and
Maintenance?
C. Given the opportunity to own a business that relates with
Electrical Installation and Maintenance, do you think you can
manage well? Explain your answer.
D. What do you think are the most important competencies you
must possess in order to be successful in running your chosen
business?
E. Name successful entrepreneurs in your locality whose business
is related to Electrical Installation and Maintenance. Share
with the class some of their PECs that made them successful.
After all the guide questions have been answered, share these
with your classmates. You may compare your insights, personal
knowledge, and relevant experiences with your chosen partners.
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Learning Goals and Targets
After understanding the objectives of this module and

having gone through pre-assessment and the guide questions,
you are now asked to set your personal goals. These goals
will motivate you to achieve the goals of this module that will
eventually make you more aware of your PECs.
Figure 1: Strategic process to achieve the objectives of this

module
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Reading Resources and Instructional Activities
After setting your own personal goals and targets for of this
module, check your inherent knowledge of PECs. Answer the
following guide questions with the help of your classmates.
Task 3: Group Activity
Answer these guide questions. Share your answers to the

class.
1. Explain the importance of assessing one’s PECs before

engaging in any particular entrepreneurial activity.
2. Are there other strategies or approaches to assess your PECs?

Describe and explain how they can help any individual in selecting
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a viable business venture.
3. What are the desirable personal characteristics, attributes, skills

and traits of a prospective entrepreneur? Why are they important
to them? Support your argument.
4. Why is there a need to assess one’s PECs in terms of

characteristics, attributes, lifestyles, skills and traits before starting
a particular business?
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5. What is the significance of evaluating PECs of a successful
entrepreneur?
How was your experience in answering the guide questions

with your classmates? Were you able to benefit from them? What
are the insights you have realized?
This time you are going to study the different topics that will
enrich your knowledge of PECs. Read carefully all the important
details about the succeeding topics.
Assessment of Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
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(PECs) and Skills vis-à-vis a Practicing Entrepreneur or
Employee in a Town/Municipality
The entrepreneurial competencies refer to the important

characteristics that an individual should possess in order to
perform entrepreneurial functions effectively. In this module, you
will learn some of the most important characteristics, attributes,
lifestyle, skills and traits of a successful entrepreneur in order to be
successful in a chosen career.
Below are few important characteristics / traits / attributes of

a good entrepreneur:
• Hardworking: This means habitually working diligently for a

long period of time. Hardworking people keep on improving
their performance to produce good products and results, or
provide good services.
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• Confident: Entrepreneurs have confidence in one’s ability and
own judgment. They exhibit self-confidence in order to cope
with all the risks of operating their own business.
• Disciplined: Successful entrepreneurs always stick to the plan

and fight the temptation to do what is unimportant.
• Committed: A good entrepreneur accepts full responsibility of

everything in his/her business. He/she gives full commitment
and solid dedication to make the business successful.
• Ability to Accept Change: Change occurs frequently. When

one owns a business, he/she should cope-up and thrive on
changes. He/she has to capitalize on positive changes to make
his/her business grow.
• Creative: An entrepreneur should be creative and innovative

to stay in the business and have an edge over the other
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competitors.
• Initiative: An entrepreneur takes the initiative. You must put

yourself in a position where you are responsible for the failure
or success of your business.
• Profit-Oriented: An entrepreneur enters into the world of

business to generate profit or additional income. This shall
become the bread and butter for you and for your family as well.
Therefore, you must see to it that the business can generate
income.
Here are the important skills of a successful entrepreneur:
• Excellent Planner: Planning is strategic thinking and setting
of goals to achieve objectives by carefully maximizing all the
available resources. A good entrepreneur develops and applies
step-by-step plans to realize the goals. A good entrepreneur
knows that planning is an effective skill only when combined
with action.
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• Possesses People Skills: It is an important skill in order to
be successful in any kind of business. People skill refers to the
effective and efficient communication and relation to people
working in and out of your business. In the day-to-day business
transactions, you need to deal with people. A well-developed
people skill can spell out the difference between success and
failure of the business.
• Sound Decision Maker: Successful entrepreneurs have the

ability to think quickly by making wise decision towards pre-
determined set objectives. Sound decision should spring out
from given facts and information and should be towards the pre-
determined objectives.
In order to contextualize what you have learned and to have

a better appreciation of the different entrepreneurial competencies,
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read the PECs checklist presented, then answer accordingly.
Task 4: PECs Checklist
Using the PECS checklist, assess your strengths and

weaknesses by indicating a check ( ) mark accordingly. After
counting the total scores in each column, form a group and share
the results of your assessment.
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Table 1: PECs Checklist
Personal Assessment in
Personal Entrepreneurial terms of:
Competencies of an Entrepreneur
Strengths Development
Areas
Hardworking
- Working diligently
Confident
- Confidence in one’s ability
Disciplined
- Always stick to the plan
Committed
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- Solid dedication
Ability to accept changes

- Adaptable
Creative
- Innovative to have edge over
other competitors
Profit-oriented
- Always looking for income
Excellent Planner
- Strategic thinking and setting of
goals
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Possess People Skill
- effective and efficient
communication and relation to
people
Sound Decision Maker

- make a wise decision towards
the set objectives
TOTAL
Interpretation or Insight:
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How was your experience in discovering your strengths
and areas that needs improvement? Have you gained valuable
experiences in exchanging insights with your classmates? To learn
more and deepen your understanding of the PECs, do Task 5
below.
Task 5: Interview
Interview one or two successful electricians or entrepreneurs in

your province whose type of business is related with Electrical
Installation and Maintenance. Focus your interview on the PECs
and other business-related attributes that helped them become
successful. Analyze the results of the interview and reflect on the
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Sample Interview Guide
Name of Proprietor/Practitioner:
Age: Number of Years in Business:
Business Name:
Business Address:
What were your preparations before you engaged in this type of

business or job?
What are your special skills and characteristics which are

important in your present business?
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How did you solve business-related problems during the early
years of your business operations?
Did you follow the tips from a successful businessman or

practitioner before engaging in your business?
What are your best business practices that you can share with
many aspiring students like me?
What are the salient characteristics, attributes, lifestyles, skills and

traits that have made you successful in this business?
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Cull the needed information from the interview to supply answer/s
to Row 1 in the table below. Meanwhile, fill out the second row
with your PECs.
Personal
Entrepreneurial Characteristics Attributes Lifestyles Skills Traits
Competencies
Successful
Entrepreneur
in the
province
My PECS
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Using the information on the table above, analyze and reflect
on the similarities and differences with your answers. Note your
reflection on the table below. Write your conclusions on the space
provided.
Personal
Entrepreneurial Similarities Differences
Competencies
Characteristics
Attributes
Lifestyles
Skills
Traits
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Conclusions:
After performing the activities on the importance of PECs, let us

determine how much you have learned by performing Task 6.
Task 6: Preparation of a Plan of Action
Using the table below and the information generated from Task 5
(Interview), prepare an action plan that indicates how you would
align your PECS to the PECS of a successful entrepreneur in
Electrical Installation and Maintenance in your province.
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Task 7: Essential Questions
Read and analyze these questions.
1. Why is there a need to compare and align one’s PECS with the
PECs of any successful entrepreneur? Support your argument.
2. How does an action plan help you sustain your strong PECs
and address your development areas?
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3. What plan of action would you do to address your development
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areas? Decribe your personal plans.
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ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
Content Standards Performance Standards
The learner demonstrates The learner independently

understanding of the creates a business
environment and market vicinity map reflective
in Electrical Installation of potential market in
and Maintenance in one’s Electrical Installation and
town/municipality. Maintenance in a town/
municipality.
Time Allotment: 4 hours
People who aspire to start a business need to explore the

economic, cultural and social conditions prevailing in an area.
Needs and wants of the people in a certain area that are not met
may be considered as business opportunities. Identifying the
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needs of the community, its resources, available raw materials,
skills, and appropriate technology can help a new entrepreneur in
seizing business opportunities.
To be successful in any kind of business venture, potential

entrepreneurs should always look closely at the environment
and market. They should always be watchful on the existing
opportunities and constraints as well as spirited enough to take
calculated risks. The opportunities in the business environment
are those factors that provide possibilities for a business to
expand and make more profits. Constraints, on the other hand,
are those factors that limit the business to grow, hence reduce
the chance of generating profit. One of the best ways to evaluate
the opportunities and constraints is to conduct Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis.
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SWOT Analysis is a managerial tool to assess the
environment. This tool gathers important information which in
turn is used in strategic planning. Strengths and weaknesses
are internal in an organization. Basically, they relate to resources
owned by organization, things that you have control over as well
as to the extent of the marketing.
Opportunities and threats exist in the external environment.

Opportunities relate to the market, to the development of new
technologies, and external factors such as government policies,
climate, and trends. Threats relate to what the competition is doing
as well as legal and other constraints.
Now that you have read some important considerations to

look into to be successful in any business, you are now ready to
explore more about the environment and market.
To begin with, let us find out the competencies you need to master
after finishing this module.
Objectives: DRAFT
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
• identify what is of “value” to the customer;

• identify the customer to sell to;
• explain what makes a product unique and competitive;
• apply creative and innovative techniques to develop marketable
product; and
• employ a unique selling proposition (USP) to the product and/or
service.
Now that you have an idea about the expected

learning outcomes, take the first challenge in this module – the
pre-assessment.
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Pre-Assessment
Task 1: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. This is generated by examining the goods and services sold

within the community.
A. business creation C. business concept
B. business pricing D. business idea
2. process of making a new product to be sold to the customers.
A. product analysis C. product development
B. product conceptualization D. product implementation
3. These are luxuries, advantages and desires that every individual
considers beyond necessary.
A. wants C. requirements
B. desires D. needs
4. This is the factor or consideration presented by a seller that
explains why one product or service is different from or better
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than that of the competitors.
A. unique selling plan
B. unique selling proposition
C. unique pricing policy
D. finding value-added
5. In this stage, the needs of the target market are identified,
reviewed and evaluated.
A. concept development
B. project development
C. economic analysis
D. refine specification
6. This is the introduction of a new idea to make the product and
services more attractive and saleable to the target customers.
A. new idea C. product development
B. creativity D. innovation
7. A management tool used to assess the environment and to
gather important information that can be used for strategic
planning.
A. environmental scanning C. WOTS Analysis
B. SWOT Analysis D. survey analysis
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8. A marketing practice of creating names, symbols or designs that
identify and differentiate a product from the others.
A. product naming C. branding
B. unique selling proposition D. tagline
9. This is a meaningful and striking statement that captures the
essence of the brand.
A. product naming C. branding
B. unique selling proposition D. tagline
10. These are the things that people cannot live without.
A. wants C. requirements
B. desires D. needs
Task 2: Guide Questions:
Read and analyze these guide questions.
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1. How does one determine the product or services to be produced
and/or to be delivered to the target customers?
2. How does one select an entrepreneurial activity?
3. When can one say that a certain product has “value”?
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4. Innovation and creativity to the products/services important? If
not, Why?
5. How can one effectively respond to the needs of the target

customers?
6. Express the importance of scanning the environment and

market in generating business ideas from the viewpoint of a
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business owner.
7. Using self-assessment, explain your level of confidence in

formulating a business idea.
After all the guide questions have been answered and skills have
been mastered, share those with your classmates by discussing
your insights, personal knowledge, and relevant experiences on
the topic.
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Learning Goals and Target
After understanding the objectives of this module and having gone
through the pre-assessment and guide questions, you are now
asked to set your own personal goals. These goals will motivate
you to achieve the goals of this module that will eventually make
you more aware about Environment and Market.
Figure 2: Strategic process to reach the objectives of the module
Reading Resources and Instructional Activities

After setting your own personal goals and targets in
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achieving the objectives of this module, you will have the
opportunity to read and learn more about environment and market.
You will also be given a chance to do practical exercises and
activities to deepen your understanding of the topic.
Product Development
When we talk of product development, we are referring to

the process of making a new product to be sold by a business
or enterprise to its customers. Product development may
involve modification of an existing product or its presentation,
or formulation of an entirely new product that satisfies a newly
defined customer’s needs, wants and/or a market place.
The term development in this module refers collectively to

the entire process of identifying a market opportunity; creating a
product to appeal to the identified market; and testing, modifying
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and refining the product until it becomes ready for production.
There are basic yet vital questions that you can ask yourself
about product development. When you are able to find acceptable
answers to these, you are now ready to develop a product and/or
render service:
1. For whom are the product/services aimed at?

2. What benefit will the customers expect from the products or
services?
3. How will the product/service differ from the existing brand, or
from its competitors?
Likewise, needs and wants of the people within an area

should also be taken into big consideration because everyone has
his/her own needs and wants. However, everyone has different
concepts about needs and wants. To illustrate, needs in business
are important things that every individual cannot live without in a
society. These include:
1.
2.
3.
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basic commodities for consumption
clothing and other personal belongings
shelter, sanitation and health; and
4. education.
Basic needs are essential to every individual so he/she can

live with dignity and pride in a community of people. These needs
can obviously help you generate business ideas and subsequently
to product development.
Wants are desires, luxuries and extravagance that signify

a wealthy and expensive way of living. Wants or desires are
considered above all the basic necessities of life. Some examples
are the eagerness or the passion of every individual: fashion
accessories, expensive shoes and clothes. Traveling around,
eating in an expensive restaurant, watching movies, concerts;
having luxurious cars, wearing expensive jewelries and perfume,
living in impressive homes, and others are also examples of
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people’s wants and desire.
People’s needs and wants are the basic indicators of the
kind of business that you may engage into because they can serve
as the measure of your possible success. Some other good points
that might be considered in business undertakings are the kinds of
people with special needs, wants, lifestyles, culture and tradition,
and social orientation. To summarize, product development
entirely depends on the needs and wants of the customers.
Another important issue to deal with is the key concepts of
developing a product. The succeeding topic shall enlighten you
about the procedure in coming up with a product.
Concepts of Developing a Product
Concept development is a critical phase in the

development of a product. In this stage, the needs of the target
market are identified; competitive products are reviewed before the
product specifications are defined. The product concept is selected
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along with an economic analysis to come up with an outline of
how a product is being developed. Figure 3 shows the stages of
concept development of a product.
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Figure 3: Stages of Concept Development
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The process of product development follows these stages:
Identify customer needs. Using survey forms, interviews,
researches, focus group discussions, and observations, an
entrepreneur can easily identify customers’ needs and wants. In
this stage, the information that can be possibly gathered here are
product specifications (performance, taste, size, color, shape,
life span of the product, etc.). This stage is considered important
because this would determine the products to be produced or
provided.
Establish target specifications. Based on customers’ needs
and reviews of competitive products, you can now establish target
specifications of the prospective new product and/or services.
Target specifications are essentially a wish-list.
Analyze competitive products. It is imperative to analyze

existing competitive products to provide important information in
establishing products/services specifications. Other products may
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exhibit successful design attributes that should be emulated or
improved on in the new product/service.
Generate product concepts. After having gone through with

the previous processes, you may now develop a number of
product concepts to illustrate what types of products/services are
both technically feasible fitting to the requirements of the target
specifications.
Select a product concept. Through the process of evaluation

between attributes, final concept is selected; After the final
selection, additional market research can be applied to gather
feedback from the representative customers.
Refine product specifications. During this stage, the product/

service specifications are refined on the basis of input from the
foregoing activities. Final specifications are the result of extensive
study. Expected service life, and projected selling price and among
others are being considered in this stage.
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Perform economic analysis. Throughout the process of
product development, it is very important to review and estimate
the economic implications regarding development expenses,
manufacturing costs, and selling price of the product/service to be
offered/provided.
Plan the remaining development project. During this final stage

of concept development, you must prepare a detailed development
plan that includes list of activities, necessary resources and
expenses, and development schedule with milestones for tracking
progress.
Finding Value
People buy products for many reasons. There must
be something in your products/services that have satisfied
or impressed the consumers. In short, when you meet their
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expectations, they will continue partronizing your products/
services.
The value that you incorporate to your product is called

value proposition. Value proposition is “a believable collection of
the most persuasive reasons why people should notice you and
take the action you’re asking for.” Value is created by fulfilling deep
desires and solving deep problems. This is the reason why people
spend for your products/services.
Innovation
Innovation is the introduction of something new in your

products/services. This may be a new idea, a new method or
a new device. If you want to increase your sales and profit, you
must innovate. Some of the possible innovations for your products
include changing of packaging, improving of taste, color, size,
shape and adjusting the prices. Some of the possible innovations
in providing services are application of new improved methods,
additional featured services and freebies.
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Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Unique Selling Proposition is a factor or consideration

presented by a seller to explain why one product or service is
different from or better than the other competitors. Before selling
your product or service to your target customers, you have to sell
yourself to it. This is especially important when your product or
service is similar to those around you.
USP would require careful analysis of other businesses’ ads and
marketing messages. If you analyze what they say or what they
sell, not just their product or service characteristics, you can learn
a great deal about how companies distinguish themselves from
competitors.
Ways to discover your USP to increase your sales and profits.
• Use empathy: Put yourself in the shoes of your

customers. Always focus on the needs of the target customers
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and forget falling in love with your own products/services.
Always remember, you are making and providing this products/
services for the target customers to eventually increase sales
and earn profit. Essential questions such as what could make
them come back again and ignore competitions, should be
asked to oneself. Most possible answers may be focused on
quality, availability, convenience, cleanliness, reliability and
friendliness of the products/services.
• Identify Customer’s Desires. It is important that you

understand what drives and motivates your customers to buy
your products/services. Make some efforts to find out, analyze
and utilize the information what motivates the customers in their
decisions to purchase the product or service.
• Discover customer’s genuine reasons for buying the

product. Information is very important in decision making.
A competitive entrepreneur always improve their products
or services to provide satisfaction and of course retention
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of customers. As your business grows, you should always
consider the process of asking your customers important
information and questions that you can use to improve your
product/ service.
In order to firm up your understanding of the topic

previously presented, you will be tasked to form a group and
conduct an interview with a successful entrepreneur or practitioner.
You have to document this interview and present this to the
whole class using a power point presentation for reflection and
appreciation.
Task 3: Interview
DRAFT
Select a successful entrepreneur or practitioner. Conduct an
interview using these set of questions. Document the interview
and present it to the class.
1. How did you identify your customers?
2. What were your considerations in selecting your customers?
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3. Explain how your product or service became unique to other
products.
4. Did you consult somebody before you engaged in this

business? Cite sample insights that you gained from the
consultation.
5. What were your preparations before you started the actual

business?
DRAFT
6. What are the creative and innovative techniques you adopted to
your product or service? What was the effect of the innovative
techniques to the sales and profits of your business?
7. What strategy did you consider to have a unique selling

proposition to your products/services?
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Task 4: Video Viewing
Deepen your understanding of the lesson by performing

these tasks:
1. Browse the internet and view the topics related to:

a. customers’ needs and wants
b. techniques in identifying customers’ needs and wants
c. creativity or innovations in products and services
d. unique selling proposition
e. product development
2. Prepare a short narrative report about the aforementioned
topics. You may highlight the “aspects” that intensify your
knowledge of product development.
DRAFT
Task 5: Product Conceptualization
Using the space and figures below, develop your own concept for
your product or service. Utilize bullets in every stage of product
conceptualization in listing important key ideas.
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1. Identify
Customers Need 2. Target
- Specifications
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6. Refine Product
Specification
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7. Prepare a
Development Plan
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5. Select a product
Concept
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4. Generate 3. Analyze a
Product Concept Competitive
- Product
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Generating Ideas for Business
The process of developing and generating business idea is

not a simple undertaking. Some people just come up to a numbert
of business ideas but are not really feasible. There are two
problems that arise first is the excessive generation of ideas that
can forever remain as dreaming stage and the second is when
they do not have ideas and do not want to become entrepreneurs.
The most optimal way is to have a systematic approach in

generating and selecting a business idea convertible into real
business. Here are some basic yet very important considerations
that may be used to generate possible ideas for business:
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1. Examine existing goods and services. Are you satisfied with the
product/s? What do other people who use the products say about
it/them? How can it/they be improved? There are many ways of
improving a product from the way it is made to the way it is packed
and sold. You can also improve the materials used in crafting the
product. In addition, you can introduce new ways of using the
product, making it more useful and adaptable to the customers’
many needs. You may introduce a new product to replace the old
ones. When you are improving the product or enhancing it, you are
doing an innovation. Also,
business ideas may be generated by examining what goods and
services are sold outside the community. Very often, these products
are sold in a form that can still be enhanced or improved.
2. Examine the present and future needs. Look and listen to what
the customers, institutions, and communities are missing in terms
of goods and services. Sometimes, these needs are already very
obvious. Other needs are not that obvious because they can only
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be felt in the future, in the event of certain developments in the
community. For example, a province will have its electrification
facility in the next six months. Only by that time will the entrepreneur
think of electrically-powered or generated business such as photo
copier, computer service, digital printing, etc.
3. Examine how the needs are being satisfied. Needs for the
products and services are referred to as market demand. To satisfy
these needs is to supply the products and services that meet
the demands of the market. The term market refers to whoever
will use or buy the products/services. These may be people or
institutions such as other businesses, establishments, organizations,
or government agencies. In short, there is a very good business
opportunity when there is absolutely no supply to a pressing market
demand. Businesses or industries in the locality also have needs for
goods and services. Their needs for raw materials, maintenance,
and other services such as selling and distribution are good sources
of ideas for business. It is important that entrepreneur reseach these
needs.
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4. Examine the available resources around you. Observe
what materials or skills are available in abundance in
your area. A business can be started out of available raw
materials by selling them in raw form and by processing and
manufacturing them into finished products. For example, in
a copra-producing town, there are many coconut husks and
shells available as “waste” products. These can be collected
and made into coco rags or doormat and charcoal bricks and
sold profitably outside the community. A group of people in
your neighborhood may have some special skills that can
be harnessed for business. For example, the women in the
Mountain Province possess loom weaving skills that have been
passed on from one generation to another. Some communities
set up weaving businesses to produce blankets, decorative
and various souvenir items for sale to tourists and lowland
communities. Business ideas can come from your own skills.
The work and experience you may have in agricultural arts,
industrial arts, home economics, and ICT classes will provide
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you with business opportunities to acquire the needed income-
generating activities. With your skills, you may also tinker
around in your spare time with various things. Many products
have been invented this way.
5. Read magazines, news articles, and other publications on
new products and techniques or advances in technology.
You can pick up new business ideas from magazines such
as Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Business Magazines, “Go
Negosyo”, Know About Business (KAB) materials, and Small-
Industry Journal. The Internet also serves as a library where
you may browse and surf on possible businesses. It will also
guide you on how to put the right product in the right place,
at the right price, at the right time. Lastly, listing of possible
business to set up in an area may also be available from banks
or local non-government organizations.
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Key Concepts in Selecting a Business Idea
Once you have embarked on identifying business

opportunities, you will eventually see that there are many
possibilities that are available for you. It is very unlikely that you
will have enough resources to pursue all of them at once.
You have to select the most promising one among hundreds

of ideas. It will be good to do this in stages. In the first stage, you
screen your ideas to narrow them down to about few choices. In
the next stage, trim down the choices to two options. In the final
stage, choose between the two and decide which business idea is
worth pursuing.
In screening your ideas, examine each one in terms of these guide

questions:
1. How much capital is needed to put up the business?
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2. How big is the demand for the product? Do many people need
this product and continue to need it for a long time?
3. How is the demand met? Who are processing the products to
meet the needs (competition or demand)? How much of the
need is now being met (supply)?
4. Do you have the background and experiences needed to run
this particular business?
5. Will the business be legal and does not go against any existing
or foreseeable government regulation?
6. Is the business in line with your interest and expertise?
Your answers to these questions will be helpful in
screening which ones among your many ideas are worth
examining and worth pursuing further.
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Branding
Branding is a marketing practice of creating name, symbol

or design that identify and differentiate them from other products/
services. It is also a promise to your customers. It tells them what
they can expect from your products/services. Your brand is derived
from who you are, who you want to be and what people perceive
you to be.
Branding is one of the most important aspects in any
business. An effective brand strategy gives you a major edge in
increasingly competitive markets.
The features of a good product brand are as follows:
- delivers the message clearly;
- confirms your credibility;
- connects your target prospects emotionally;
- motivates the buyer; and
- concretizes user loyalty
DRAFT
Here are some simple tips to publicize your brand:
.
• Develop a tagline. Write a meaningful, unforgettable, and easy
statement that captures the essence of your brand.
• Get a great logo. Create a logo suitable to your business and

is consistent with your tagline. Place it in any strategic location
visible to the possible consumers.
• Write down your brand messaging. Select key messages you

want to communicate about your brand with the consumers.
• Be true to your brand. Deliver your brand promise.
• Be consistent. Be reliable and consistent every time.
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In generating business ideas, you should first identify the
type of business suited to your business idea. You should analyze
and scan the potential environment, study the marketing practices
and strategies of your competitors, and analyze the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and the threats in your environment.
This is to ensure that the products or services you are planning
to offer will be patronized within the easy reach of your target
markets/consumers.
Bear in mind these simple rules for successful SWOT

Analysis:
• Be realistic about the strengths and weaknesses of your

business when conducting SWOT Analysis.
DRAFT
• SWOT Analysis should distinguish between where your
business is today, and where it would be in the future.
• SWOT Analysis should always be specific and present realistic
and explicit strengths and weaknesses.
•
Always apply SWOT Analysis in relation to your competition
(i.e. better than or worse than your competition).
•
Keep your SWOT Analysis short and simple. Avoid complexity
and over analysis.
•
Be subjective to your SWOT. Present only real results, not the
fabricated information that will eventually put harm on your
business.
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Task 6: SWOT Analysis
In generating business ideas, environmental scanning is

very important.Utilize the SWOT Analysis table and to list down all
your observations. Consider the strategies below to select the best
business ideas.
Strength (S) Weaknesses (W)
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Opportunities (O) Threats (T)

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-
- -
- -
Strategies:
• SW - Maximize on the strengths to overcome the internal

weakness.
• OW - Capitalize on the opportunities to eliminate the internal
weakness.
• ST - Maximize on your strengths to eliminate the external
threats.
• OT - Take advantage of the available opportunities to eliminate
the external threats.
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Analysis:
Activities:
My Best Business Idea:
DRAFT
In order to deepen your understanding of the topics previously
discussed, you will be asked to perform these activities:
Task 7: Extra Readings and Video Viewing
Reading books and watching videos have been considered as

some of the most effective educational activities that can help
learners deepen their understanding on a certain topic. In this
particular task, you will be asked to conduct extra readings and
video viewings in the Internet on the following topics:
A. Steps in selecting business idea

B. Criteria of a viable business idea
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C. Benefits of a good brand
D. Ways on developing a brand
After successfully performing the assigned task, make a

narrative report about it and share it to the class.
Task 9: Making My Own Logo
Using the box provided, draw a logo that you will use in your
business, likewise, provide a simple narrative to describe your logo
and its relevance to your proposed business.
Logo
DRAFT
Logo
Tagline
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PROCESS AND DELIVERY
Content Standard Performance Standard

The learner demonstrates an The learner independently
understanding of the basic demonstrates the common
concepts and underlying competencies in electrical
theories in electrical installation installation and maintenance
and maintenance. as prescribed by TESDA
Training Regulations.
Time Allotment: 40 Hours

QUARTER I
Unit of Lesson: INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS,

AUXILIARY OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
This module contains the “know” and “do” practices in

Installation of Electrical Lighting System on Auxiliary Outlets and
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Lighting Fixtures.
It covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in

installing auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures. Specifically, this
module covers wires and cables, electrical symbols, wiring
diagram, installation activities using flexible armored cable (BX),
non-metallic sheathed cable (NM) and flexible metallic tubing
(FMT).
This module consists of Learning Outcomes (LO) that

contain learning activities for both knowledge and skills supported
with information sheets, activity sheets and self-check. Before
attempting to perform the manual exercises, make sure that you
have already read and understood the information/activity sheet
and answered correctly the self-check provided in the Learning
Activities.
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LO2- INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
1. Select appropriate electrical tools, equipment and materials for

specific tasks
2. Apply suitable wiring method for the job
3. Install electrical wiring systems using different types of wiring
methods:
• Circuit with one bulb controlled by surface or flush type single
pole switch
• Circuit using 3-way switches in two locations
• Combination of lighting and convenience
PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
DRAFT
Choose the letter of the best answer. Use separate paper for your
answer.
1. This is usually bare solid or stranded conductor used for

overhead transmission lines and ground wires.
a. Copper or aluminum conductor
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
c. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
d. Copper or aluminum PE insulated line wire
2. This is a flame retardant, moisture resistant wire used for

building wiring installation in dry or wet locations.
a. Thermoplastic Portable cords (types SJT & ST)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)
3. A wire commonly used for wiring motorized engines

and appliances with high temperature, and for switch board wiring.
a. Temperature wire (type HI)
b. Control cable (braided type)
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c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire
(Copper)
4. This is a multi-conductor cable generally used for

interior wiring installations in dry and wet locations.
a. Power cable
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
c. Royal cable
d. Submersible pump cable
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG

wire in millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
6. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG

wire in millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
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7. It is a type of flexible armored cable that has rubber
insulation and a lead sheath between the conductor and
the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACV d. type ACL
8. The appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable.

a. Pliers b. Backsaw c. Hacksaw d. Knife
9. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used

for mounting of convenient outlets and switches on walls?
a. Junction Box b. Frames c. Utility Box d. Fitting
10. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.

a. Utility Box b. Fastening Device c. Junction Box d. Adhesive
11. What is the safety device which automatically cuts off current
that exceeds the circuit rating?
a. Circuit b. Circuit Breaker c. Conduit d. Galvanic Reaction
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12. It is a conduit fitting used to make a 90 degree change in
direction of the conduit run to a quarter bend.
a. Coupling b. Offset
c. Nipples d. Elbow
13. It is a process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after

cutting the pipe.
a. Shaping b. Reaming c. finishing d. smoothing
14. How many degrees in the direction of conduit run does a

quarter angle bend provides?
a 45 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 135 degrees d. 180 degrees
15. It is the maximum recommended number of 8.0mm

(no.8 AWG) wires a 20mm (3/4 inch) diameter conduit can
accommodate.
a. 6 b.8 c. 10 d. 12
DRAFT
16. What size of conduit can accommodate at least ten
(10) 8.0mm (No.8AWG) wires?
a. 3/8 b. 1/2 c. 3/4 d. 1 ¼
17. It is a type of condulet which makes conduit turns to the right.

a. C b. LL c. LB d. LR
18. What is the standard length of Rigid Metallic Conduit?

a. 10 ft. b. 12 ft. c. 14 ft. d. 20 ft.
19. It is a type of fitting which is used to change direction.

a. connector b. coupling c. adaptor d. elbow
20. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to

extend a conduit system and also used between conduit
and tubing such as boxes or enclosures between two
boxes.
a. connector b. coupling c. nipple d. condulets
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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1
WIRES AND CABLES
Wires are those conductors 3.26mm or No.8AWG and
smaller in sizes. Cables on the other hand, are those which are
larger than the wires. So, wires are small cable while cables are
big wires. Wires and cables are either:
Stranded wire- contains a group of wires twisted to form a

metallic string.
Solid wire- consists only of single conductor.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES
DESCRIPTION AND SIZE RANGE PICTURE

USAGE
Stranded
Copper or
Aluminum 1.60mm-500mm2
Conductors. These Stranded and Solid
are bare wires Solid
used for overhead
transmission lines
and for ground wires.
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Solid
Thermoplastic
Wires (type TW). Copper
These wires are 1.60mm-500mm2
flame retardant, Solid and Stranded
moisture and oil Stranded
resistant used for
building wiring in dry
and wet locations.
Heat, Moisture
Resistant and Copper
Flame Retardant 1.60mm-500mm2
Cable (type THW). Solid and
This has usually Stranded
seven strands of
conductors in a cable
used for building
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wiring in dry or wet
locations.
Thermoplastic-
Covered Fixture 0.60mm-0.30mm2
Wire (type TF). Solid and
This can be solid Stranded
or stranded used
for wiring lighting
fixtures and as
terminal wires.
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Non-metallic
Sheathed Cable
(type NM). This has 1.60mm-2.60mm
2 or 3 conductors Solid
inside the cable
used for exposed or
concealed installation
in buildings.
Copper or
Aluminum PE 2.60mm-
Insulated Wire. This 1,000MCM
weather resistant
wire is used for line
wire and primary
distribution.
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Flat Cord (type
SPT). This has two
sets of stranded
conductors 1.02mm-1.60mm
separated by Stranded
insulators. It is
usually used for
portable electrical
equipment and for
extension wiring of a
single bulb.
Air Conditioning
Unit Safety Cord
(type SPT). This 1.60mm-2.00mm
consists of two
conductors and
a ground used
for wiring air-
conditioning unit.
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Underground 1.60mm-11.68mm
Feeder and Branch
Circuit Cable
(type UF). This is a
jacketed cable, used
for wiring installation
direct burial.
Thermoplastic
Portable Cords Type SJT
(types SJT & ST). 1.02mm-2 .05mm
These types consist Type ST
of 2 to 4 stranded 1.02mm-4.11mm
conductors used for
wiring construction of
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portable motors and
D
appliances.
Intercom Cable.
This shielded or
unshielded cable
has 3 conductors
to 100 pairs, used 0.65mm
for wiring interior
communications,
system and sound
distribution jacketed.
Telephone Cable
(type CCP). This
is installed aerial 0.40mm-0.91mm
and duct type for
telephone wiring
with color coded
conductor insulators.
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Submersible
Pump Cable. This
is thermoplastic 1.60mm-11.68mm
insulated cable
used for wiring
submersible pumps
of deep well water
systems.
Hypertemp 2000
Wire (Magnet Wire).
This is used for
winding motors, oil 0.078mm- 4.11mm
filled transformers,
high speed winding,
and wet winding
operations,
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Service Drop Cable.
This is an aluminum
conductor with
neutral messenger
4.11mm- 11.68mm
used for a service

drop cable.
Armored Cable
(type ACT),(BX). 1.60mm-6.54mm
This has 2 or 3
conductors used for
wiring installation in
buildings.
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Welding Cable. This 1.29mm-11.68mm
is a flexible portable
cable used for wiring
cable of electric arc
welding.
Control Cable
(Braided type). This
is a PVC insulated 1.60mm-2.05mm
and jacketed multi-
conductor control
cable used for
wiring installation of
machinery controls.
Power Cable.
This is used for
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underground, aerial, 3.26mm-
1,000MCM
duct and direct burial
wiring from 6,000
volts to 35 kilovolts.
Temperature Wire
(type HI). This is
commonly used for 1.02mm-3.26mm
wiring automobile
engines and
appliances with high
temperature, and for
switch board wiring.
Royal Cord.
This has 2 to 4 .65mm-5.19mm
conductors, stranded
and used for portable
cords in electrical
equipment.
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Telephone Cable
(type ADT). This
consists of 6 pairs 0.65mm
through 909 pairs
used for aerial and
duct installation.
Appliance or
Electric Heater .65mm-2.05mm
Cable. This is used
for wiring cord of
heating equipment in
dry locations.
Asbestos Covered
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Nickel Cord
(Rockbestos). This 0.25mm-1.60mm

is used for wiring
electric ranges, water
heater, stoves and
hairdryers where
both heat and
moisture resistance
is desirable. It is
constructed of 16
strands of wire and
insulated with pure
asbestos yarn.
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Automotive Wire.
This is used for 1.02mm-6.54mm
wiring spark plug
and battery cable of
automobile, trucks,
and other vehicles.
Auto Cable PVC

and Braided. This
is used for wiring
automobile light and
for hook-up wires.
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Service Entrance
Cable (type SE).
It consists of two
or more insulated
conductors with
one or more bare
conductors for
grounding. It is time-
retardant, moisture-
resistance cable for
service entrance and
interior wiring.
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Self-supporting
Aerial Telephone
Cable. This is used
for aerial telephone
wiring with color
code insulation of
conductors.
Machine Tool
Wire. This is used
for wiring machine
tools, appliances and
control circuits.
Coaxial Cable. This

is used for radio
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frequency antenna
installation and radar
receiver installation.
Direct Burial
Telephone Cable.
This is used for
wiring installation
of telephone lines.
Conductors have
different colors on
insulations.
Durex Wire. This

is used for building
wiring especially for
interior wiring.
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Duralene (type WP)
. This is polyethylene
insulated line wire
used for wiring
installation of
residential buildings.
Steel Tape Armored

Cable with Ground
Wires. This is used
for general wiring
installation including
underground.
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Switchboard
Semi-rigid Plastic
Insulation. This is
a stranded cable for
wiring switchboards
inside power plant.
All Plastic Parallel

Cord. This is used
for wiring pendant or
portable equipment
or device.
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Nonmetallic
Sheathed Cable
(type NMC). This is a
multi-conductor cable
used for interior
wiring in dry and wet
location.
CONVERSION TABLE OF CONDUCTORS

American Wire Gauge (AWG) TO Wire Diameter Millimeter (mm)
Wire Gauge # Diameter in Mil- Wire Gauge # Diameter in Mil-
AWG limeter (mm) AWG limeter (mm)
#40 AWG 0.078mm #17 AWG 1.150mm
#39 AWG 0.088mm #16 AWG 1.291mm
#38 AWG 0.101mm #15 AWG 1.450mm
#37 AWG 0.114mm #14 AWG 1.628mm
#36 AWG
#35 AWG
#34 AWG
#33 AWG
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0.142mm
0.160mm
0.180mm
#13 AWG
#12 AWG
#11 AWG
#10 AWG
1.829mm
2.052mm
2.300mm
2.590mm
#32 AWG 0.203mm #9 AWG 2.910mm
#31 AWG 0.226mm #8 AWG 3.263mm
#30 AWG 0.254mm #7 AWG 3.674mm
#29 AWG 0.287mm #6 AWG 4.115mm
#28 AWG 0.320mm #5 AWG 4.621mm
#27 AWG 0.360mm #4 AWG 5.189mm
#26 AWG 0.403mm #3 AWG 5.827mm
#25 AWG 0.454mm #2 AWG 6.543mm
#24 AWG 0.510mm #1 AWG 7.358mm
#23 AWG 0.574mm 0 8.251mm
#22 AWG 0.652mm 00 9.265mm
#21 AWG 0.723mm 000 10.404mm
#20 AWG 0.812mm 0000 11.680mm
#19 AWG 0.911mm 00000 13.120mm
#18 AWG 1.024mm 000000 14.733mm
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Note: If you want to know the equivalent size of wire using the
conversion table, the # 10 AWG is equal to 2.590mm or 2.60mm
the actual commercial size; the #12 AWG is equal to 2.052 mm
or 2.00mm; and the # 14 AWG is equal to 1.628mm or 1.60mm.
Generally, wires and cables available in the market are even
numbers in American Wire Gauge.
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Note: MCM= Thousand Circular Mills
Using the NEC/PEC Charts
The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) is used throughout the

industry to determine the conductor size for most applications. It
is imperative that an electrician be familiar with code tables and
correction factors.
PEC Article3.10 deals with conductors for general wiring. Table

3.10.1.16 is generally used to select a wire size according
to the requirements of the circuit. It lists ampacities(current-
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carrying ability) of not more than three single insulated
conductors in raceway or cable or buried in the earth based on
anambient(surrounding)air temperatureof 30 ⁰C.
Table 3.10.1.16 Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors

rated 0-2000 volts, 60% to 90% C
Not more than three conductors in raceways or cable or earth
(directly buried), based on ambient temperature of 30ºC
Size Temperature Rating of Conductor Size
60 ºC 75 ºC 85 ºC 90 ºC 60 ºC 75 ºC 85 ºC 90 ºC
Types Types Types Types Types Types Types Types
+TW, +FEPW, V TBS, SIS, +TW, +FEPW, V TBS,
+UF +RH, +FEP, +UF +RH, SIS,
+RHW, +FEPB, +RHW, +FEP,
mm2 +THW, +RHH, +THW, +FEPB, AWG
+THWN, +THHN, +THWN, +RHH, or
+XHHN, +THHW, +XHHN, +THHN, kcmil
+USE, +XHHW +USE, +THHW,
+ZW +ZW +XHHW
2.0
3.5
5.5
Copper
15
20
30
15
20
30
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25
30
40
25
30
40
Aluminum or Copper-clad Aluminum
…
15
25
…
15
25
…
25
30
…
25
30
14
12
10
8.0 40 45 50 50 30 40 40 40 8
14 55 65 70 70 40 50 55 55 6
22 70 85 90 90 55 65 70 70 4
30 90 110 115 115 70 85 90 95 2
38 100 125 130 130 80 95 100 100 1
50 120 145 150 150 150 115 120 120 0
60 135 160 170 170 170 125 135 135 00
80 160 195 205 205 205 150 160 160 000
100 185 220 225 225 225 170 180 180 0000
125 210 255 265 265 170 200 210 210 250
150 240 280 295 295 190 230 240 240 300
200 280 330 355 355 225 270 290 290 400
250 315 375 400 400 260 305 330 330 500
325 370 435 470 470 295 355 380 380 600
400 405 485 515 515 330 395 420 420 800
500 485 540 580 580 370 440 475 475 1000
Ampacity Correction Factors
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Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 30 ºC lasting for three hours or Ambi nt
temp. more, multiply the ampacity shown above by the appropriate factor temp. ºC
ºC shown below.
21-25 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.04 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.04 21-25
26-30 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 26-30
31-35 0.91 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.91 0.94 0.95 0.96 31-35
36-40 0.92 0.88 0.90 0.91 0.92 0.88 0.90 0.91 36-40
41-45 0.71 0.82 0.85 0.87 0.71 0.82 0.85 0.87 41-45
46-50 0.58 0.75 0.80 0.82 0.58 0.75 0.80 0.82 46-50
51-55 0.41 0.67 0.74 0.76 0.41 0.67 0.74 0.76 51-55
56-60 … 0.58 0.67 0.71 … 0.58 0.67 0.71 56-60
61-70 … 0.33 0.52 0.58 … 0.33 0.52 0.58 61-70
71-80 … … 0.30 0.41 … … 0.30 0.41 71-80
Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in the code the

overcurrent protection for conductor types marked with an obelisk (+)
shall not exceed 15 amperes for 2.0 mm2, 20 amperes for 3.5 mm2 and
30 amperes for 5.5 mm2 copper; or 15 amperes for 3.5 mm2, and 25
amperes for 5.5 mm2 aluminum and copper clad aluminum after any
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correction factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors
have been applied.
Conductor Material
One of the factors that determines the resistivity of wire is the

material from which the wire is made. The table indicates that
a copper conductor is permitted to carry more current than an
aluminum conductor of the same size and insulation type. An 8.0
mm2 copper conductor with Type TW insulation is rated to carry a
maximum of 40 amperes. An 8.0 mm2 aluminum conductor with
Type TW insulation is rated to carry only 30 amperes.
Another factor that determines the amount of current a conductor

is permitted to carry is the type of insulation used. This is due to
the fact that different types of insulation can withstand more heat
than others. The wire table is divided into columns that list the
trade name: identification letters, maximum operating temperature,
whether the insulation can be used in a wet, damp, or dry location,
material, thickness, and outer covering. A good thing to remember
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is that insulation materials that contain the letter W, such as
RHW, THW, THWN, and so on may be used in wet locations. A
conductor which has an insulation material that contain dual H(HH)
letters can withstand higher temperature.
Correction Factors
One of the main factors that determines the amount of current a

conductor is permitted to carry is the ambience, or surrounding
air temperature. Table 3.10.1.16, for example, lists the ampacity
of not more than three conductors in a raceway in free air. These
ampacities are based on an ambient air temperature of 30⁰C.
If these conductors are to be used in a location with a higher
ambient temperature, the ampacity of the conductor must be
reduced because the resistance of copper or aluminum increases
with an increase of temperature. The correction factor chart
located at the bottom of the table is used to make this amendment.
DRAFT
The correction factor chart is divided into the same number of
columns as the wire table directly above it. The correction factors
in each column are used for the conductors listed in the same
column of the wire table.
For example, to determine the maximum ampacity of a 22 mm2

copper conductor with Type THWN insulation used in an area with
an ambient temperature of 43⁰C:
a. Determine the ampacity of a 22 mm2 copper conductor with

Type THWN insulation from the wire table. The table lists an
ampacity of 85 A for this conductor.
b. Follow the second column down to the correction factor chart.
Locate 43⁰C in the far left-hand column of the correction factor
chart; 43⁰C falls between 41⁰C and 45⁰C. The chart lists a
correction factor of 0.82.
c. The ampacity of the conductor in the above wire table is to be
multiplied by the correction factor: 85 A x 0.82 = 69.7 A
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SELF CHECK 2.1
WIRES AND CABLES
On your answer sheet, write the letter of your answer.
1. A wire used for wiring electric ranges, hot water heaters, stoves
and hairdryers where both heat and moisture resistance is
desirable.
a. Duralene (type WP)
b. Coaxial cable
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire (Copper)
2. A wire commonly used for wiring motorized engines and

appliances with high temperature, and for switch board wiring.
a. Temperature wire (type HI)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
DRAFT
d. Coaxial cable
3. This is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior wiring

installations in dry and wet locations.
a. Durex wire
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire (Copper)
4. This wire or cable is used for radio frequency antenna

installation, and radar transceiver installation.
a. Control cable
b. Royal cord
c. Duralene (type WP)
d. Coaxial cable
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5. This wire or cable has 2, 3 or 4 conductors, stranded, and used
for portable cords in electrical equipment.
a. Control cable
b. Royal cord
c. Intercom cable
d. Coaxial cable
6. This is polyethylene-insulated line wire used for wiring

installation of residential buildings.
a. Intercom cable
b. Royal cord
c. Duralene (type WP)
d. Flat cord (type SPT)
7. This is the maximum ampacity of a 5.5 mm copper with type

THHN insulation if the conductor is to be used in an with
ambient air temperature of 39°C.
a. 40 A
b. 36 A
c. 35 A
d. 34 A
DRAFT
8. This wire cannot be used in wet locations.
a. TW
b. THW
c. THHN
d. THWN
9. This is the maximum operating temperature of a THHN wire.

a. 60°C
b. 75°C
c. 85°C
d. 90°C
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10. A copper conductor is to supply an air conditioning load which
has a nameplate rating of 22 A. What size of THWN wire is safe
and economical?
a. 8.0mm
b. 2.0mm
c. 3.5mm
d. 5.5mm

COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used

to represent various electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an
electrical circuit. These symbols are used in sketching schematic
diagrams and electrical plans for numerous types of electrical
works. Practically, any electrical fixture found in a house has a
symbol that coincides with said fixture on an electrical wiring
diagram. These are very useful guide for an electrician or electrical
DRAFT
contractor, thus, making the wiring easier to install.
The following are General Electrical Symbols used in sketching

wiring plan and diagram.
DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL
Lightning
Arrester Circuit Breaker
or
Surge Arrester
Fuse
Ground (Earth) Fuse Cutout
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Main
Ground (Frame) Distribution
Panel Board

or
2–w
Service 3–w Power Panel
Entrance Board
(Power)
Service Lighting Panel

Entrance Board
(Telephone)
or
Motor
Kilowatt-Hour
RAFT Controller, 3
Pole Across-
Meter
D
Safety Switch
or
the-Line
Combination
Type Motor,
Controller;
ATL Starter
Plus Fused
Disconnect
Switch
Combination
Type Motor,
Disconnected controller; ATL
Switch Starter Plus
Circuit Breaker
Transfer Switch Chandelier
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Air Circuit Oil Circuit
Breaker Breaker
Current Magnetic
Transformer Starter
Cabinet
SWITCHES
Single Pole S Four-Way S4W
Duplex (2 single
pole switches on S2 Automatic SAD
one switch plate) Door
Triplex (3 single
pole switches on S3 Key Operated SK
one switch plate)
Double Pole
DR AFT S2P Master Selector SM
Three Pole S3P SRC

Remote Control
Three-Way S3W
OUTLETS
CEILING WALL
Incandescent Single
Lamp Convenience
Duplex
Vapor Convenience
Discharge Lamp
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Weatherproof
Drop Cord Convenience
Lamp
Exit Lamp Cooking Range

CEILING WALL
Fluorescent Convenience
Lamp with Switch
Lamp Outlet
with Pull Switch Clothes Dryer
Convenience
Outlet with Ground

Blank Cover Fault Circuit
DRAFT Interrupter
(GFCI)
Triplex
Fan Convenience
Clock Quadruplex
Convenience
Special
Purpose Outlet Floor Outlet
(ACU,WH,D,R, (P, T, I)
ect.)
Antenna Telephone
Microphone Intercom
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Junction Box Bell (Indicate

Voltage)
Pull Box Horn
Riser Up Amplifier
Riser Down Annunciator
Circuit
Homerun Loudspeaker
(Indicate Circuit
Number) RAFT
Ammeter
Voltmeter
D Push Button
Door Bell
Transformer
Motor Telephone
Generator Set Exchange
Buzzer (Indicate Telephone

Voltage) Terminal
Cabinet
Converter,
Battery Transmitter
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Resistor Single-Phase
Bridge-Rectifier
or
Inductor Plug and Socket

Device
Capacitor Filament Lamp
Thermocouple Discharge
Lamp
Three Wires Conductor

in Cable or Identification
Raceway
RAFT
D
Outer
Four Wires
in Cable or Conductor
Raceway
Nuetral
Crossed Wires Conductor
not Connected
Crossed Wires Line Runs

Connected Upward
Continuous Line Runs

Row Downward
Fluorescent
Fixtures
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WIRING SYMBOLS (cross-lines indicate number of wires)
Intercom
Conduit
Bell System
Open Wiring
TV Antenna
Underground
Emergency Closed Circuit

Television
Fire Alarm Music
RAFT
Telephone Clock
D ALARM SYSTEM
Manual Flame Detector
Control Panel Smoke Detector
Heat detector Ionization

Detector
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SELF CHECK 2.2
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
Match the electrical symbols in Column A with the corresponding

descriptions in column B. Write the letter of your answer in the
space provided before each number.
Column A Column B
1. S3w a. Service entrance (Three wires)
2. b. Three-way Switch
3. c. Fuse Cutout
4. d. Incandescent lamp
5. e. Convenience Outlet
DRAFT f. Power Panel board
g. Crossed Wires Connected
Identify the electrical symbols used in the floor plan. Write

your answer in the grid provided.
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Quantity Description
DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET 2.3

WIRING DIAGRAMS
A Wiring Diagram is a fundamental conventional graphic
illustration of an electrical circuit. It shows the simplified shapes,
power, lighting, and signal connections between the devices.
Pictorial Diagram is a type of electrical print that shows

external appearance of each component in a circuit. It is much
like a photograph of a wiring installation. It shows more detailed
physical appearance of a circuit or wiring installation.
Schematic Diagram is a wiring diagram using standard

electrical symbols for wiring devices. It is a representation of the
elements of a system using abstract and graphic symbol rather
than realistic pictures.
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Line Diagram is a presentation of electrical connections of
wiring devices using single line and with slashes indicating the
number of conductors in a line.
Actual Connection Diagram is a sketch of the actual

connections of electrical devices in a circuit or wiring installations.
Like a schematic diagram it also uses electrical symbols which
is more detailed because it shows the wire terminations and
connections.
PICTORIAL DIAGRAM
DRAFT
Pictorial Diagram of “One lamp controlled by a single pole

switch.”
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Schematic Diagram of “One lamp controlled by a single pole

switch.”
DRAFT
ACTUAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Actual Connection Diagram of “One lamp controlled by a

single pole switch.”
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LINE DIAGRAM
Line Diagram of “One lamp controlled by a single pole

switch”
DRAFT PICTORIAL DIAGRAM
Pictorial diagram of “One lamp controlled by two 3-way

switches in different locations”.
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Schematic Diagram of “One lamp controlled by two 3-way

switches in different locations.”
DRAFT
ACTUAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Actual Connection Diagram of “One lamp controlled by two

3-way switches in different locations.”
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LINE DIAGRAM
Line Diagram of “One lamp controlled by two 3-way switches

in different locations”
DRAFT SELF CHECK 2.3

WIRING DIAGRAM
Based on the Pictorial Diagram of “one lamp controlled by a

single pole switch and a convenience outlet”, draw the following:
• Schematic diagram
• Actual connection diagram
• Line diagram
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.1
WIRING DIAGRAM
Based on the Pictorial Diagram of “two lamps, first lamp

is controlled by two 3-way switches and the second lamp is
controlled by single pole switch”, draw the following diagrams:
• Schematic diagram
• Actual connection diagram
• Line diagram
DRAFT
Pictorial Diagram of “Two lamps, first lamp is controlled

by two 3-way switches and the second lamp is controlled by
single pole switch”
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FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING
Flexible Armored Cable (type AC) is a fabricated assembly

of insulated conductors walled in flexible metal sheath. It is
commonly known as BX. It consists of spiraled metal sheet
forming flexible steel tube through which the rubber covered
wires are enclosed. The armor protects the wires from injury and
moisture.
FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE (BX)
DRAFT
Type of Flexible Armored Cable
1. Types AC- The conductors inside are insulated with rubber
insulation.
2. Type ACT- The conductors inside are insulated with
thermoplastic insulation.
3. Type ACL- It has a rubber and lead sheath between the
conductor and the armor.
4. Type ACV- It has a varnish cambric insulation.The varnish
cambric is a closely woven fabric of cotton or linen with
insulating varnish.
Usages of Flexible Armored Cable
◦ Type AC and ACT
• Used for both exposed and concealed work in dry

locations.
• Can be embedded in plastic finish on brick or other
masonry work except in damp and wet locations.
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◦ Type ACV
• Used only for exposed work in dry locations in buildings.
Used for industrial or commercial purposes.
• Shall not be smaller than 5.19mm.
◦ Type ACL
• Can be used when exposed to weather or continuous
moisture.
• For underground runs and embedded in masonry, concrete
or buried in building during constructions.
• Exposed to oil, gasoline or other conditions will have
deteriorating effect on the insulation.
Flexible Armored Cable must not be used in
• Theaters
• Motion picture studios
• Hazardous locations
•
•
•
•
DRAFT
Exposure to corrosive fumes and vapors
Storage battery rooms
Cranes and hoist
Hoistways or elevators
Supports
Flexible Armored Cable must be secured by approved
clamps, straps or similar fittings so designed and mounted so as
to destroy cable. The cable shall be secured at the wired surface
approximately every 1 meter interval and within 30mm away from
outlet box or fittings.
Exposed Work
Expose runs of cables must follow closely the surface of the

building finisher of running board except:
◦ lengths of not more than 60 cm where flexibility is desired;
◦ on the undesirable floor joist in basements which is
supported at each floor joist and so located as not to be
subjected to mechanical injury;
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◦ in accessible attics and roof spaces, cables shall be
installed as follows:
• where run across the top floor joist of within
approximately 2 meters of floor joist across the face
of rafters, the cable shall be protected by guard strips
which are at least as high as the cable. When this
space is not accessible by permanent ladders or stairs,
protection can be required within 2 meters from the attic
entrance.
• where cable is insulated along the sides of rafters,
studs, or floor joist guard strips or running boards are
not needed.
Protection of Cable Ends
At all points, where the cable terminates, a fitting should be
provided to protect the wires from abrasion, unless the design of
the outlet box can afford the equivalent protection to the wires.
An approved insulating bushing should be installed between the
DRAFT
conductors and the armor.
Electrical Continuity of Metal Enclosure
The metal enclosure consists of the cable armor and any
outlet boxes or other box fitting, or cabinets used as electrical
continuity which shall be ensured by setting up tightly all
connectors, clamps, and locknuts.
Grounding
The cable armor and all other parts and enclosure will be
effectively grounded if electrical continuity is ensured through the
wiring system.
Cutting
In cutting a flexible armored cable, the appropriate tools to
be used is hacksaw.
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Bends
In making bends, precautions must be made in order not to

injure the armor of the cable. The diameter of any bends should
not be less than 5 times the diameter of the cable.
Boxes at Outlets and Free Lengths of Conductor
A box shall be installed at each outlet, switch, or junction

points of the armored cable. At least 150mm of free conductor
shall be left at each outlet and switch points for making up of joints
or connections of fixtures or devices, except where conductors are
intended to be looped without joints.
General Requirements for Wiring Methods
Protection against corrosion and mechanical injury in metal

raceways, armored cable, boxes, cabinets, metallic elbows,
DRAFT
coupling, and fitting, unless made of corrosion resistant material
inside and outside shall be coated with zinc, cadinium and enamel.
Except that ferrous raceways fittings and boxes protected solely
with enamel may be used only for indoors and occupancies not
subject to severe corrosion influences. The following are subject to
corrosive conditions:
◦ Meat packing plants
◦ Tanneries
◦ Hide cellars, glue houses
◦ Salt storage
◦ Metal refineries
◦ Pulp mills
◦ Sugar mills
◦ Casing rooms and stables
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Components of Flexible Armored Cable (BX)
Connector Assembly, Installing Bushing and Connector,

Locking Connector, Assembling Cable to Junction Box and
Cutting the Armor.
DRAFT
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SELF CHECK 2.4
FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING
Directions: On your answer sheet, write the letter of your answer.
1. A type of flexible armored cable with a rubber insulated

conductors inside the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV
2. A type of flexible armored cable that has varnish cambric

insulation.
3. A type of flexible armored cable that has rubber insulation and

a lead sheath between the conductor and the armor.
4. The appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable.
DRAFT
a. pliers b. hacksaw c. backsaw d. knife
5. The free conductor inside the outlets or switch points for
making up of joints or connections of fixtures or devices.
a. 100mm b. 120mm. c. 160 mm d. 180mm
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.2
FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING INSTALLATION
Install ”one lamp controlled by a single pole switch

using a flexible armored cable”, based on the given Actual
Connection Diagram below.
DRAFT
Actual Connection Diagram of “One lamp controlled by a

single pole switch using a flexible armored cable”.
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Materials Needed:
Quantity Description
3 meters BX Armored Cable #14/2AWG (1.60mm)
2 pcs. Junction boxes, octagonal, 2” deep (5cm)
1 pc. Lamp holder, flush type
1 pc. Incandescent lamp 25 watts
1 pc. Utility box 2”x 4” (5cm x 10cm)
1 pc. Single Pole Switch, flush type
1 pc. Switch/Face Cover, metal
1 pc. Circuit Breaker, 20 ampere
6 pcs. BX Connectors, straight, ½” diameter
6 pcs. Bushings
6 pcs. Metal Straps
10 pcs. Woods Screws, ¼”
1 roll Electrical tape
1 pc. Wiring Board 4’ x 4’ x ¾”
DRAFT
Work Instructions:
1. Detach knockouts on the boxes where to anchor the armored

cable with fittings.
2. Attach the boxes according to your working plan or layout.
3. Layout the armored cable and cut extra length according to
desired distance. Give allowance of 160mm for connection at
both ends of the cable.
4. Cut the BX armored cable providing 160mm length of
conductors at both ends.
5. Place the BX connectors in the armored cable.
6. Fasten the armored cable with a metal strap and anchor on
both ends of the boxes.
7. Make the proper connections and wrap an electrical tape on the
different joints.
8. Mount the incandescent lamps and test the wiring connections.
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Suggested Assessment Criteria
The activity will be evaluated based on the following:
MEASUREMENT POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center
with a tolerance of + - 3mm. (in excess of 2mm 20 pts.
from the prescribed tolerance = 0 point)
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cut-
ting, supporting and installing flexible armored
cable.
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 10 pts.
 Supporting 10 pts.
 Horizontality and verticality 10 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
ING SAFETY
DRAFT
Use of appropriate PPE
PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND CORRESPOND-
TOTAL
10 pts
10 pts.
100
pts
ACTIVITY SHEET 2.3

FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING INSTALLATION
Based on the Actual Connection Diagram of “one lamp

controlled by two 3-way switches in different locations” given
below.
1. Make a list of electrical materials needed.

2. Install wiring on a 4’ x 4’ x 3/4 ply wood/ply board.
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Actual Connection Diagram of “one lamp controlled by two
DRAFT
3-way switches in different locations”
Electrical Materials Needed:
Quantity Descriptions
1 pc. Wiring Board 4’ x 4’ x ¾”
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Work Instructions:
1. Detach knockouts on the boxes where the armored cable with

fittings will be anchored.
2. Attach the boxes according to your working plan or layout.
3. Layout the armored cable and cut extra length according to
desired distance. Give allowance of 160mm for connection at both
ends of the cable.
4. Cut the BX armored cable providing 160mm length of
conductors at both ends.
5. Place the BX connectors in the armored cable.
6. Fasten the armored cable with metal strap and anchor both
ends on the boxes.
7. Make the proper connections and wrap an electrical tape on the
different joints.
8. Mount the incandescent lamps and test the wiring connections.
Assessment Criteria
MEASUREMENT
DRAFT
POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center
with a tolerance of + - 3mm. (in excess of 2mm 20 pts.
from the prescribed tolerance = 0 point)
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cut-
ting, supporting and installing flexible armored
cable.
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 10 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
Use of appropriate PPE 10 pts
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10 pts.
ING SAFETY
TOTAL 100
pts

NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE (NM,NMC, NMS)
Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used more often in residential

wiring installations than in any other wiring method. The Philippine
Electrical Code permits this cable to be installed in a building
made of combustible material or wooden frame construction. It
may not be used in other types of building construction without
permission from the electrical inspection authorities.
Cable Construction
DRAFT
There are several basic types of non-metallic sheathed cable.
A. Non-metallic cable for dry locations (NM) is used in normal

residential circuits.
Type NM cable shall be permitted as follows:
1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations

2. To be installed in air voids in masonry block or tile walls
For concealed work, nonmetallic-sheathed cable should be

installed for it is protected from physical damage often caused by
nails or screws. For practical reasons, care should be taken to
avoid areas where trim, door and window casings, baseboards,
moldings, and so on, are likely to be nailed.
B. Type Nonmetallic cable for wet locations (NMC) is used

in farm buildings or similar structures, where there is usually
more moisture. NMS cable can be buried directly in the earth,
provided adequate protection is given to the cable.
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NMC cable shall be permitted as follows:
1. For both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp,

or corrosive locations.
2. In outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile
3. In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe protected
against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1.59 mm
(1/16 in.) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar
finish
Type NMC (corrosion-resistant) cable is required for installation in

dairy barns and similar farm buildings where cable will be exposed
to fumes, vapors, or liquids such as ammonia and barnyard acids.
Under such circumstances, ordinary types of nonmetallic-sheathed
cable have in some cases, deteriorated rapidly due to ammonia
fumes or the growth of fungus or mold.
C. Type NMS.
DRAFT
Type NMS cable shall be permitted as follows:
1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry
locations.
2. To be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile
walls.
Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not be permitted as follows:
1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically permitted
above.
2. Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than
one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings.
For example, cables installed above a dropped gypsum board

ceiling or dropped gypsum board would not be considered
exposed cable, provided the area above the ceiling is not
accessible (does not have removable tiles or does not contain
an access panel). Very often, hung or dropped ceilings are
accessible; therefore, cables installed above these types of
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ceilings would be considered exposed cables if the cables do not
have additional physical protection.
1. As service-entrance cable
2. In commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations
3. In theaters and similar locations
4. In motion picture studios
5. In storage battery rooms
6. In hoistways or on elevators or escalators
7. Embedded in poured cement, concrete, or aggregate
8. In hazardous (classified) locations
Trade Names.
It was first produced by the Rome Wire and Cable Company,

which named its new product Romex.
This name is still often used in the trades.
DRAFT
Unless otherwise specifically permitted in the electrical code,
the overcurrent protection for conductor types should not
exceed the following:
Copper Conductors
15 amps for #14 AWG,
20 amps for #12 AWG
30 amps for #10 AWG
Aluminum and Copper Clad Conductors
15 amps for #12 AWG
25 amps for #10 AWG
These specifications are determined after any correction

factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors have
been applied. Specific conductor insulation types are determined
based on installation environmental factors such as free-air, dry or
damp locations.
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Installing Non-metallic Sheathed Cable
A non-metallic (NM) cable is easy to work with and
inexpensive, so it is not surprising that it is the most common type
of cable used in household wiring.
NM cable is sold in lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet, or more.

When in doubt buy the larger package -- it does not cost much
more and it may come in handy later.
NM’s plastic sheathing does not protect the wires much, so

keep it out of harm’s way. If the cable might get wet, install UF
(underground feed) cable, which encases wires in molded plastic.
Wherever cable is exposed -- in a garage or basement -- many
local codes call for armored cable or conduit.
Codes call for running NM through the center of studs so

drywall nails cannot damage it. If the cable is 1-1/4 inches or less
from the edge of a framing member, install a protective nailing
DRAFT
plate. Some codes require metal plates even if the cable is in the
center of a stud.
Take care not to damage wire insulation when working with

NM cable. Slit the sheathing down the middle using a sharp utility
knife. To avoid slicing the wire insulation, do not cut too deep. Or
use a sheathing stripper.
When cutting cable to length, leave yourself an extra foot
or two. If you make a mistake while stripping, you can re-cut the
cable and try again
.
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Lay the cable on a flat work surface such as a small sheet of
plywood. Starting 8-10 inches from the end, insert the tip of a utility
knife blade into the center of the cable, pushing just hard enough
to cut through the sheathing.
Slice the sheathing, exerting even pressure. You will feel the tip of
the knife rubbing against the bare ground wire as you slice. With
practice you can cut evenly and quickly without damaging wire
insulation. AFT
DR
Pull back the plastic sheathing, as well as the paper that

wraps the wires, exposing 8-12 inches of wire. Snip the sheathing
and paper with side cutters. If you use a utility knife, cut away from
the wires to avoid cutting or nicking the insulation.
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Insert the wires into the box. With this type of plastic box, push the
wires through a hole, which has a tab that grabs the cable. Check
that about 1/2 inch of sheathing is visible inside the utiliity/junction
box. Other types of boxes use other clamping methods.
DRAFT
Wherever possible, staple NM cable firmly to a framing member,

out of reach of nails. Staple cable within 8 inches of the box and
every 2-4 feet along the run of the cable. Check your local building
codes.
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PEC requires that a strap or staple be placed within 30cm of every
box. Doing so prevents any undue strain on the cable from pulling
the conductors out of the box.
\
DRAFT
Cable supports may be placed as far as 1.5m apart on the runs

between the boxes, but it is often a good idea to place them
together.
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SELF CHECK 2.5
NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
On your answer sheet, write the word or words being

described in each of the following statements.
1. It is the support used to hold the non-metallic sheathed cable

in place.
2. It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can only be used
in dry and indoor applications.
3. It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can be used in
dry, moist, and corrosive environments.
4. It is the required short circuit protection rating for a No. 12
AWG(3.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed cable.
5. It is the required short circuit protection rating for a No. 10
AWG(5.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed cable.
Enumerate the steps in installing non-metallic sheathed

cable.
DRAFT
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Information Sheet 2.6
FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING (FMT)
INTRODUCTION
Flexible metallic tubing is a kind of wiring installation which is
commonly used for external motor terminal connection. It is being
manufactured in the form of a coil.
FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING
DRAFT
This type of wiring method should not be allowed under the
following conditions:
• in wet location
• in hoist way
• in storage battery room
• in hazardous location
• when exposed to oil, gasoline or materials which affects the
rubber
A flexible conduit consists of flexible steel tube which is
made from convex to concave metal strip in a spiral winding with
length from 50 to 200 feet.
Flexible metallic conduit should be supported with a distance

of 136cm or closer. Every turn should be done carefully to avoid
deformity. Straps or clamps can be used to secure the conduit.
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Flexible metallic conduit (FMT) is used in a connection
where the load being supplied has no definite place and where
flexibility is desired. Some common equipment are the portable
motor, drill press lathe machine, etc.
The minimum size of this type of conduit ranges from ½ to 1
½ inches electrical trade size.
Maximum number of conductors in a trade size conduit
Trade size of Size in AWG No. of Conductors
conduit
3/8 16 8
1/2 12 8
3/4 8 10
1 6 12
1½ 2 12
Flexible metallic tubing fittings
DRAF
T
FMT Connector Clamps/Straps Adapter/Locknut
Electrical boxes- boxes such as utility, square and octagonal
are used for the installation of electrical wiring fixtures such as
switches, receptacles, and for making electrical termination.
Octagonal box with

Square box Octagonal box
fitting
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SELF-CHECK 2.6
FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING

described in each of these statements.
1. It is the support used to hold the flexible metallic

tubing.
2. It is the minimum length of conduit in a single roll.
3. It is the maximum number of conductors for a
trade size no. 12 AWG. in a ½ inch diameter size
conduit.
4. FMT means .
5. It is the fitting used for joining flexible to metal
conduit.
6. These are the locations where metallic conduits
are not allowed to be use.
DRAFT
Name the following Flexible Metallic Tubing materials.
7. 8.
7. 10.
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ACTIVITY Sheet 2.4
Cut Flexible metallic TUBING
Supplies and Materials
• Pencil
• Chalk
• Rag
• FMT
Tools and Equipment
• Bench vise
• Hacksaw
• Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hardhat
Procedure:
DRAFT
1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials, equipment and PPE in
performing the activity.
2. Wear the appropriate PPE.
3. Measure and mark the location of the cut.

4. Cut the flexible metallic conduit only on the single armor. Be
careful not to cut conductors inside the FMT.
5. Twist off the armor then pull one end of the flexible conduit.
6. Remove the sharp end of the newly cut conduit using the file
or reamer.
7. Let your teacher check your work.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.5
INSTALL FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING (FMT)
• Serving cap
• Circuit breaker
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Flexible metallic tubing
• Connectors (fmt)
• Metal strap
• Mica tubing
• Wiring plan
• Wiring booth
Tools and Equipment
• Metric rule
• Try square
•
•
•
•
Bench vise
DRAFT
Hack saw / Pipe cutter
Level
Plumb bob
• Chalk line/pencil
• Screw driver
• Pliers
• Hammer
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hardhat
- Tight clothes
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Plan / Working Drawing
DRAFT
Procedure :
1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment.
2. Read/interpret the working drawing.
3. Wear appropriate PPE.
4. Remove the knockout on the metallic boxes where conduit will
be inserted.
5. Layout and measure the position of all electrical boxes based
on the given working drawing.
6. Install boxes.
7. Cut conduit to the desired length.
8. Ream conduit ends.
9. Install the FMT by following the given work drawing.
10. Secure conduit to boxes using connector and locknuts
11. Check the horizontality and verticality of the mounted boxes.
12. Perform good housekeeping.
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Assessment Criteria
MEASUREMENT POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center with a toler-
ance of + - 3mm. (in excess of 2mm from the prescribed 20 pts.
tolerance = 0 point)
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cutting, supporting
and installing flexible metallic tubing.
Bending 10 pts
Cutting 10 pts.
Supporting 10 pts.
Horizontality and verticality 10 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND CORRESPONDING
10 pts.
DRAFT
SAFETY
TOTAL 100
pts
SUMMATIVE TEST - QUARTER I
TEST I- KNOWLEDGE
described in each of these statement.
1. It is a type of armored cable that has a varnish cambric insulation.

2. It is a wiring diagram using standard electrical symbols for wiring
devices. It is a representation of the elements of a system using
abstract and graphic symbol rather than realistic pictures.
3. It is the maximum recommended number of 3.5 mm wires for a
trade size of ½” in diameter conduit.
4. This wire is used for winding transformers, high speed winding, wet
winding operations, and oil filled transformers.
5. Draw the symbol for Push Button Switch, Remote, Start and Stop.
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Identify these electrical boxes, conduits and tubing materials.
Write your answer on the space provided on the opposite side.
1.
2.
DRAFT 3.
4.
5.
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Test II- Process (10 points)
Read and analyze the situation very carefully and make
your own recommedations.
Two additional rooms are to be constructed in a house.
The walls will be constructed using concrete and hollow
blocks. The ceiling is to be made using tiled gypsum
boards. The owner wants the wiring circuit concealed.
Recommend suitable wiring methods. Justify your
recommendations.
TEST III- UNDERSTANDING (10 points)

Study the situation carefully and draw a switching pattern.
A room has nine lamps. Each fixture uses three

lamps. It is desired to have three level of illuminations by
DRAFT
independently switching group of lamps. Moreover, all
the lamps have to be controlled in two locations, from two
opposing doors of the room. Draw a switching pattern for
these requirements.
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TEST IV- PERFORMANCE (10 POINTS)
Directions: Based on the Actual Connection Diagram given below,
Install wiring of “one lamp controlled by two 3-way switches in
different locations”. Use flexible metallic tubing (FMT).
Note: You can use BX or Armored Cable if FMT is not available in
your locality.
Electrical Materials Needed:
Quantity
5 meters
DRAFT Description
Flexible metallic tubing (FMT) ½
12 meters Solid/Stranded wire 1.60mm TW
2 pcs. Junction box, octagonal, 2” deep (5cm)
1 pc. Lamp holders, flush type
1 pc. Incandescent lamps 25 watts
2 pcs. Utility box 2”x 4” (5cm x 10cm)
2 pcs. 3-way switches, flush type
2 pcs. Switch/Face cover, metal
1 pc. Circuit breaker, 20 ampere
8 pcs. FMT connectors, straight, ½” diameter
1 ft. Mica tubing
8 pcs. Metal straps
12 pcs. Woods screws, ¼”
1 roll Electrical tape
1 pc. Wiring board 4’ x 4’ x ¾”
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Procedure :
4. Remove the knockout on the metallic boxes where conduit will
be inserted.
6. Install boxes.
DRAFT

MEASUREMENT POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center with a
tolerance of + - 3mm. (in excess of 2mm from the 20 pts.
prescribed tolerance = 0 point)
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cutting, supporting
and installing flexible metallic tubing.
Bending 10 pts
Cutting 10 pts.
Supporting 10 pts.
Horizontality and verticality 10 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND CORRESPONDING
10 pts.
SAFETY
TOTAL 100 pts
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QUARTER I I Time Allotment: 40 Hours
LESSON: INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTINGFIXTURES
This module contains the “know” and “do” practices in

Installation of Electrical Lighting System on Auxiliary Outlets and
Lighting Fixtures.
It covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in

installing the auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures. Specifically, this
module covers installation of rigid metal conduits, intermediate
metallic tubing and Republic Act 7032.
This module consists of Learning Outcomes (LO’s) that

contain learning activities for both knowledge and skills supported
with information sheets, activity sheets and self-check. Before
DRAFT
attempting to perform the manual exercises, see to it that you
have already read and understood the information/activity sheet
and answered correctly the self-check provided in the Learning
Activities.
LO2- INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
1. Select appropriate electrical tools, equipment and materials for
the specific tasks.
2. Apply suitable wiring method for the job.
3. Install electrical wiring systems using different types of wiring
methods:
• Circuit with one bulb controlled by surface or flush type
single pole switch
• Circuit using 3-way switches in two locations
• Combination of lighting and convenience
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PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write the letter of
your answer on the separate sheet of paper:
1. It is any associated material for connecting end of stock
securely.
a. Fitting c. Rigid
b. Ground d. Wire ways
2. It is used for mounting a convenience outlet on walls.

a. Junction Box c. Utility Box
b. Frames d. Fitting
3. It is used for splitting conductors and splices.

a. Utility Box c. Junction Box
b. Fastening Device d. Adhesive
4. It is a bend used to adopt the conduit from the surface to
DRAFT
a particular box or fittings.
a. Bending
b. Offset
c. Conduit bending
d. Strap
5. It is a process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after

cutting the pipe.
a. Shaping c. Finishing
b. Reaming d. Smoothing
6. What is the tool used to bend a metallic conduit?
a. Hacksaw b. Hickey c. Hammer d. Reamer
7. How many degrees is a quarter angle bend?

a. 45 degrees c. 180 degrees
b. 90 degrees d. 135 degrees
8. What type of conduit is designed to lessen or eliminate

fire hazard and electrical accident?
a. Electrical Metallic Tubing c. Polyvinyl Chloride
b. Rigid Steel Conduit d. Armored Cable (BX)
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9. How many quarter bends are allowed in a one run of
electrical metallic and nonmetallic conduit as allowed by
the code?
a. 2 b.3 c. 4 d. 6
10. What type of fitting is used to secure EMT to metallic

boxes?
a. connector
b. condulets
c. adapter with locknut
d. coupling
11. What is the type of bend that makes one quarter turn ?
a. offset b. elbow c. saddle d. goose neck
12. What is the standard length of Rigid Metallic Conduit?

a. 10 ft.
DRAFTb. 12 ft. c. 14 ft.
13. A neutral conductor shall be placed within

the .
d. 20 ft.
a. same conduit b. the other conduit

c. separate circuit d. anywhere
14. It is the minimum size of conduit which can be installed

in industrial occupancies.
a. ½” b. 3 /4” c. 1” d. 1 ½”
15. It is a type of fitting which is used to change direction.

16. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to

extend a conduit system and used between conduit
and tubing such as boxes or enclosures between two boxes.
a. connector b. coupling c. nipple d. condulets
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17. It is the type of bend which is used for circuit homerun.
a. offset b. elbow c. saddle d. goose neck
18. What electrical materials are used for the installation of

electrical wiring fixtures like switches, receptacles and for
making electrical termination?
a. Utility Box b. Square Box
c. Junction Box d. Electrical Boxes
19. What code is responsible for setting the rules and

regulations which govern all electrical wiring installations
wherein standard and specifications must be followed?
a. Municipal Code b. Local Code
c. Philippine Electrical Code d. National Electrical Code
20. What types of electrical conduit are designed to protect the

electrical wiring of building from electrical hazard due to
faulty wiring?
DRAFT
a. Electrical Metallic Tubing b. Rigid Steel Conduit
c. Polyvinyl Chloride d. Flexible Metallic Tubing

RIGID STEEL CONDUIT (RSC)
A rigid steel conduit serves the same purpose as with the

Electrical Metallic Tubing. It is designed to protect the electrical
wiring of building from electrical hazard due to faulty wiring. It
is usually installed buried in concrete wall floor and ceiling, in
masonry or similar materials. It is also used for exposed and
concealed work, and it provides maximum protection when there
is mechanical damage. For this wiring method to be effective,
safe and reliable, it is a must that it should follow the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC) standard and specifications.
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PEC Provisions
The Philippine Electrical Code is a set of rules and regulations

which govern all electrical wiring. The following standard and
specifications must be followed in installing Rigid Metal Conduit:
Standard size of RSC
Rigid metal conduit has smooth inside diameter. Its standard

length follows the gas pipe which is 10 feet and a diameter from
½”, ¾” , up to 6 inches.
Installation under atmospheric condition?
DRAFT
Protected by enamel. Conduit protected only with enamel is
permitted only in indoor occupancies not subjected to severe
corrosive influences.
Dissimilar metal. Contacts of metal to another metal must be

avoided in installing RSC to prevent the possibility of galvanic
reaction.
Corrosion protection. Conduits fitting with corrosion protection

are permitted to be installed in concrete, direct earth burial or in
areas subjected to corrosive influences.
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Number of conductors inside the conduit
The table below shows the number of conductors permitted in a

single conduit.
Maximum number of conductors allowed in trade size conduit
from ½” - 3 inches.
Conduit trade
½ ¾ 1 1¼ 1½ 2 2½ 3
size
Conductor
Type letter
size AWG
TW, XHHW 14 9 15 25 44 60 99 142
12 7 12 19 35 47 78 111 171
10 5 9 15 26 36 60 85 131
8 2 4 7 12 17 28 40 62
RHW, RHH,THW 14 6 10 16 29 40 65 93 143
12 4 8 13 24 32 53 76 117
10 4 6 11 19 26 42 61 95
8 1 3 5 10 13 22 32 49
5
TW,THW,RHW 6 1 2 4 10 16 23 36
4
3 7 12 17 27
D RA F
RHH without 4 1 1 4
covering 3 1 1 2 5 10 15 23
3
2 1 1 2 5 9 13 20
1 1 1 4 6 9 14
Fittings
these are the types of conduit fittings which are usually used
when the wiring installation make sharp turns. The letter L shows
that an elbow or fitting makes right angle turn. They are:
LR L Right Condulet LB L Box Condulet
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LL L Left Condulet C Condulet
Bends
Rigid steel conduit can also be bent using a hickey or conduit

bender. It follows the same procedure as that in bending electrical
metallic tubing.
DRAFT
Bending RMC using a hickey Hickey
Cut
The conduit is cut with a hacksaw or pipe cutter. For easy and safe
way of cutting, a bench vise is recommended so that the pipe can
be held firmly while it is being cut.
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Cutting pipe using hacksaw
Pipe cutter
Ream
After cutting the pipe with hacksaw or pipe cutter, it leaves burrs.
This must be removed to avoid damage of wire insulation when
the wire is inserted in to the pipe. A reamer or round file can be
used to remove burrs.
DRAFT
Threads
Since rigid metal conduit is commonly used in wet places, sealing

of termination can be best done if the pipe is threaded. These will
prevent water from entering the conduit. The use of dies and dies
stock keep the end of the pipe threaded. The sizes of dies stock
ranges from ½ to 6 inches.
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Dies and dies Tripod with pipe cut- Die and dies stock
stock ter set
SELF-CHECK 2.7
Rigid STEEL conduit
DRAFT
1. It is a process of removingsharp edges or burrs left after
cutting the pipe.
a. Reaming b. Cutting c. Bending d. Installing
2. It is a type of condulet which makes the conduit run turn to

the right.
3. It is the tool used to thread rigid steel conduit.

a. hickey b. dies anddies stock c. reamer d. cutter
4. It is a type of condulet which has an opening at the back.

5. It is the standard length of Rigid Steel Conduit.

a. 10 ft. b. 12 ft. c. 14 ft. d. 20 ft.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.6
ream RIGID STEEL conduit

• Pencil
• Chalk
• Rag
• RSC
Tools and Equipment

• Bench vise
• Flute reamer /file
• Hacksaw
• Personal protective equipment
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hardhat
Procedure:
DRAFT
1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials, equipment and PPE in
performing the activity.
3. Measure and mark the location of cut.

4. Cut the conduit using hacksaw.
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5. Ream the newly cut conduit using the flute reamer or file.
6. Measure and mark another 200mm from your first marker.

7. Check if the end of the pipe is smooth.
Note : Teacher will demonstrate the proper way of reaming
CRITERIA POINTS
Workmanship 5
Measurement 4
Use of tool 3
Use of PPE 3
Speed 3
Housekeeping 2
TOTAL 20
DRAFT
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ACTIVITY Sheet 2.7
Bend rigid STEEL conduit (Elbow bend)
Your task is to do the elbow bending of rigid metallic conduit

properly using the given supplies/materials, tools and equipment.
You should follow the procedure correctly.

• Pencil
• Chalk
• Rigid Steel Conduit
Tools and Equipment

• Metric rule
• Try square
• Hickey with handle
• Hacksaw
- Gloves
- Goggles DRAFT
- Safety shoes
Procedure:

3. Draw a right angle bend on the floor using the try square.
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4. Draw an arc near the corner.
5. Mark the center of the location of the bend.
DRAFT
6. Insert the RSC into the conduit bender/hickey where the center
of the bend is to be made.
7. Bend the RSC gradually to form a 90° bend. Check the desired
shape by placing the conduit on the layout which can be seen
in step 3.
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8. Remove the bender on the right angle bent RSC.
9. Observe good housekeeping.
CRITERIA POINTS
Accuracy of the bend 5
Measurement 4
Use of tool 3
Use of PPE 3
Speed 3
Housekeeping 2
TOTAL 20
DRAFT
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.8
BEND RIGID STEEL CONDUIT (OFFSET BEND)
Your task is to do the offset bending of rigid metallic conduit

properly using the given supplies/materials, tools and equipment.
You should follow the procedure correctly.

• - Pencil
• - Chalk
• - Rigid Steel Conduit
Tools and Equipment

• Metric rule
• Try square
• Hickey with handle
• Hacksaw
- Gloves
- Goggles DRAFT
- Safety shoes
Procedure:

3. Measure the elevation of the box where the bend is to be fitted.
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4. Draw the depth of the elevation on the floor. This will make two lines.
5. Mark off 100mm from the end of the pipe.
DRAFT
6. Put another 200mm from your first marker.
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7. Insert the hickey on the second marker and bend gradually with
a backward stroke to follow its depth.
8. Move the hickey on the first marker and bend gradually with a
forward stroke to follow its height.
9. Remove the hickey.

10. Observe good housekeeping.
Measurement
Use of tool
DRAFT
CRITERIA
Accuracy of the bend
POINTS
5
4
3
Use of PPE 3
Speed 3
Housekeeping 2
TOTAL 20
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.9
INSTAL RIGID STEEL CONDUIT

• Serving cap
• Circuit breaker
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Rigid steel conduit
• Connectors (rsc)
• Metal straps
Tools and Equipment

• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
DRAFT
• Hacksaw/ pipe cutter
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Hammer
• Wire stripper
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Procedures:
DRAFT
4. Remove knockout on metallic boxes where the conduit will be
inserted.
5. Lay out and measure the position of all electrical boxes based
6. Install boxes.
9. Install the RSC by following the given work drawing.
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10. Secure conduit to the boxes using the connector and locknuts.
13. Let your teacher check your works.
Assessment Criteria
MEASUREMENT POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center with
a tolerance of + - 3mm. (in excess of 2mm from 20 pts.
the prescribed tolerance = 0 point)
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cutting,
supporting and installing rigid steel conduit
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 10 pts.
 Supporting
SPEED
SAFETY
DRAFT
 Horizontality and verticality
10 pts.
10 pts.
10 pts.
10 pts.
10 pts.
ING SAFETY
TOTAL 100 pts.
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INTERMEDIATE METALLIC TUBING (IMT)
Conduit and Tubing
How many of us have used the name conduit to describe all
enclosures in which conductors and cables are used? Raceway
is the accepted name for metallic and non-metallic channels in
which conductors and cables are run. A conduit is correctly used
only for raceways with conduit in the name. These include flexible
and rigid-metal conduit, rigid-nonmetallic conduit and liquid-tight
flexible conduit. Several types of raceways look similar to conduits,
but are called tubing instead. These include flexible-metallic
tubing, electrical nonmetallic tubing and electrical-metallic tubing.
Installation and support requirements are different for conduit and
tubing. Use the generic name “raceway” when you are unsure of
the brand.
DRAFT
Flexible Metallic Conduit Liquid tight Flexible
(FMC) Conduit (LFC)
Intermediate Metallic Electrical Metallic Tubing

Conduit (IMC) (EMT)
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Intermediate Metallic Conduit (Ferrous Metal)
The intermediate metallic conduit is listed threaded raceway

of circular cross section with coupling which can be straight tapped
conduit coupling. Intermediate metallic conduits are available in
trade sizes ½” through 4 inches.
Fittings
Elbow is the bent section of the conduit or tubing used to change

raceway direction or bypass obstruction.
DRAFT
Nipples are short length of conduit or tubing materials used to
extend a conduit system. Nipples are used between conduit or
tubing and items such as boxes or enclosures between two boxes.
Coupling is a device connecting two pieces of pipes in order to

extend their length. Each length of IMC is furnished with coupling
on one end, to permit a joint.
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Electrical boxes such as utility, square and octagonal are used
for the installation of electrical wiring fixtures lsuch as switches,
receptacles, and for making electrical termination.
square box octagonal box with fitting Octagonal box
Conduit Expansion Fittings
DRAFT
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Shorts and Faults
When a 120-volt residentia
l electrical circuit is functioning as intended,
electricity flows through the ungrounded (hot)
conductor to the outlet, performs work in the
attached equipment, and returns through the
grounded (neutral) conductor. Sometimes,
because of improper wiring or damaged
conductors, current flows directly between
ungrounded conductors or between an
ungrounded and grounded conductor.
When this happens, short circuit, or simply short, occurs.

One function of the over current-protection device is to detect
the short and open the circuit before additional damage or a fire
occurs. Sometimes, the metal that is not supposed to be energized
becomes energized. This usually occurs because of damaged
equipment or conductors. Unintentionally energized metal could
DRAFT
include the metal case of some equipment, a metal raceway or
metal pipe. When current “leaks” from its intended path, a ground
fault occurs. If people are part of the ground-fault current path,
they can be electrocuted. However, ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) detects this leak when an imbalance of the current flow
between the ungrounded and grounded conductors and opens the
circuit.
Concealed and Accessible
Wiring within a building must be accessible if anyone can
reach it for inspection, maintenance or replacement without
damaging the structure or its finishing materials. Access need
not be easy and may require removing a panel, but as long as
reasonable access is possible, the wiring is considered accessible.
For example, most conductor splices and connections must be
accessible in a covered box or conduit body (E3805.1). The box or
conduit body may not be located behind drywall or other finished
material.
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Conversely, a component is concealed if access to it requires
damaging the structure or finished materials. Also, NM cables
behind finished walls or in a raceway are considered concealed.
This cable may be run in attics or crawl in spaces, with certain
restrictions. However, when NM and UF cables are installed over
attic flooring, on top of attic joists, or across the face of the studs
or rafters, then substantial guard strips of at least as high as the
cable must protect the cable. If the attic access is by a scuttle hole,
protection is required only within six feet of the nearest edge of the
hole (E3702.2.1).
Some electrical equipment such as service equipment

and panel board cabinets must be readily accessible. Readily
accessible equipment must be reached without removing or
opening locks, moving obstacles or belongings, or using ladders
(E3401 & E3305.4). During a fire or electrical emergency, quick
DRAFT
access to such equipment can surely save lives from harm or
death.
Damp and Wet Locations

Electricity and water do not go together. Electrical
equipment and wiring that might come in contact
with water must be listed for such contact.
A damp location is one where the equipment

or wiring may be saturated with water. Outdoor
examples include under canopies and roof-covered
porches while indoor locations include basements,
barns, storage sheds, detached garages, and most
ceilings in showers and tub/showers.
A wet location is a place where the equipment or wiring

could be saturated with water. This includes all uncovered outdoor
locations and all underground locations, including concrete and
masonry in direct contact with the ground. Buried raceways are a
wet location because water can accumulate there.
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Equipment listed for wet locations
may be used in damp location while
equipment listed for damp locations may
be used in damp or dry locations, but
not in wet locations. Wiring listed for wet
locations has the letter W included in the
conductor type and must be used in wet
and damp locations.
Specific Installation Requirements

• All exposed raceways should run parallel or perpendicular to
walls or ceilings.
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• A sufficient number of home run shall be installed so that
excessive circuit loading will be eliminated.
• If home run are to be concealed by the end of the building

construction, the maximum size of the home run conduit tubing shall
be trade size ¾”.
• The minimum size of raceway in industrial occupancies shall be
trade size ¾”.
• Overhead service conductor shall be run in metallic conduit and
shall not be used for the installations supporting the overhead drop.
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• Sufficient expansion fitting for the application must be installed.
• Splices and taps must not be made inside the raceway
• Do not use a raceway to support the enclosure except as
permitted by the NEC.
• All conductors and neutrals of the same circuit and all
equipment grounding conductors must be contained within the
same raceway.
• The raceway system shall be complete, including tightening of

joints, from termination point to termination point prior to the
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installation of conductors.
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SELF-CHECK 2.8
INTERMEDIATE METALLIC TUBING
_______ 1. Neutral conductor shall be placed:

a. within the same conduit b. the other conduit
c. separate circuit d. anywhere
_______ 2. It is the minimum size of conduit which can be

installed in an industrial occupancies
a. ½” b.¾” c. 1” d. 1 ½”
_______ 3. It is a type of fitting which is used to change direction

_______ 4. It is a short length conduit or tubing used for the

purpose of short extension
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a. connector b. coupling c. nipple
_______ 5. It is the type of bend used for circuit homerun

a. offset b. elbow c. saddle
d. condulets
d. goose neck
Name the following Intermediate Metallic Conduit materials.

6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.10
INSTALL WIRING USING INTERMEDIATE METALLIC TUBING (IMT)
(Two bulbs, one bulb controlled by two 3-way switches, the other is
controlled by single pole switch. Two convenience outlets, one is for
Airconditioning Unit and the other is ordinary duplex convenience outlet.)

• Serving cap
• Circuit breaker
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Flush type convenience outlets (duplex and ACU)
• Switches (Single pole and 3-way)
• Incandescent bulbs
• Bulb/lamp holder
• Connectors (IMT)
• Metal straps
• IMT DRAFT
• Solid/stranded wires 2.00mm and 1.60mm
• Elecrical tape/friction tape
• Wiring booth/board
• Electrical tape
Tools and Equipment
• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Hacksaw / pipe cutter
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Screw drivers
• Pliers
• Wire stripper
• Hammer
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- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Procedure :
2. Read/Interpret the working drawing.
4. Remove knockout on metallic boxes where conduit will be
inserted.
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5. Layout the position at all electrical boxes based on the given
drawing plan.
6. Install boxes.
9. Make the necessary bend of the conduit.
10. Secure conduit to the boxes using the connector and
locknuts.
12. Insert the wires to the Intermediate Metallic Tubing.
13. Perform necessary wiring connections and terminations
14. Check the wiring installation using multi-tester for ground or
short circuit.
16. Test the circuit for functionality.
FUNCTIONALITY
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The students will be evaluated based on the following:
MEASUREMENT
All dimensions will be in mm center to center with a toler-

POINTS
25 pts
20 pts.
ance of + - 3mm.
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cutting, support-
ing and installing intermediate metallic tubing.
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 5 pts.
Use of Tools 5 pts.
Use of appropriate PPE. 5 pts
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
TOTAL 100 pts
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RA ACT 7832- ANTI-ELECTRIC AND ELECTRIC

TRANSMISSION LINE/MATERIALS PILFERAGE ACT OF 1994
Republic Act no. 7832 is an act penalizing the pilferage of

electricity and lines/materials, rationalizing system losses by
phasing out pilferage losses as a component thereof, and for other
purposes.
Acts Punishable under RA 7832
Section 2: Illegal Use of Electricity
a. Tap, make or cause to be made any connection with overhead

lines, service drops, or other electric service wires, without
previous authority or consent of the private electric utility
concerned;
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b. Tap any connection to the existing service facilities of any
registered customer without the latter’s or utility’s consent/
authority;
c. Tap any connection to the existing service facilities of any
registered customer without the latter’s or utility’s consent/
authority;
d. Tamper, install or use a tampered meter, jumper, etc. or any
device which interferes with the proper and accurate registry
of electric current or otherwise results in its diversion whereby
electricity is stolen or;
e. Damage or destroy an electric meter etc. or allow them to be
damaged/destroyed as to interfere with the proper/accurate
metering of electric current; and
f. Knowingly use or receive the direct benefit of electric service
obtained through the foregoing acts.
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Section 3: Theft of Electric Power Transmission Lines/
Materials
1. Cut, saw, slice, separate, split, severe, smelt or remove electric

transmission line/material or meter from a tower, pole, or other
installation where it may be rightfully/lawfully stored, deposited,
etc. without the consent of the owner, whether or not for profit or
gain;
2. Take, carry away or remove or transfer any electric power
transmission line/material or meter from tower, pole or any other
installation where it may be rightfully/lawfully stored, deposited,
etc. without the consent of the owner, whether or not for profit or
gain;
3. Store, possess or otherwise keep in premises, custody or
control, any electric power transmission line/material or meter
without consent of the owner, whether or not for profit or gain;
4. Load, carry, ship or move from one place to another, whether
by land, air or sea, any electric power transmission line/material
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whether or not for profit or gain without clearance from NPC or
its regional office.
5. In Sec. 3: Take note here that “electrical power transmission
line/material” refers to electric power steel towers, wood poles,
cables, wires, insulators line hardwares, electrical conductors
and other related items with a minimum voltage of 69 kv.
SECTION 4: PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF ILLEGAL USE OF

ELECTRICITY
• Presence of bored hole on the glass cover of meter;
• Presence inside the meter of salt, sugar and other elements
that results in inaccurate registration of meter’s internal parts;
• Existence of wiring connection that affects normal operation/
registration of meter;
• Presence of tampered, broken or fake seal on the meter;
• Presence in any part of the building/premises subject to the
control of consumer or electric meter of a current reversing
transformer, jumper, shorting/shunting wire or loop connection
or similar device;
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• Mutilation, alteration, etc. of instruments, transformers, and
accessories;
• Destruction or attempt to destroy by integral accessory of
metering device box which encases electric meter;
• Acceptance of money/valuable consideration by employee of
electric utility concerned, or making such offer to employee for
not reporting the presence of the foregoing.
SECTION 7: PENALTIES.
a. Violation of Section 2. – The penalty of prison mayor or a

fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) to Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000) or both, at the discretion of the court,
shall be imposed on any person found guilty of violating Section
2 hereof.
b. Violation of Section 3. – The penalty of reclusion temporal or
a fine ranging from Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) to One
hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) or both at the discretion
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of the court, shall be imposed on any person found guilty of
violating Section 3 hereof.
c. Provision common to violations of Section 2 and Section 3
hereof. – If the offense is committed by, or in connivance with,
an officer or employee of the power company, private electric
utility or rural electric cooperative concerned, such officer or
employee shall, upon conviction, be punished with a penalty
one (1) degree higher than the penalty provided herein, and
forthwith be dismissed and perpetually disqualified from
employment in any public or private utility or service company
and from holding any public office.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
• To constitute prima facie evidence, it is required that the

discovery must be personally witnessed and attested to by an
officer of the law OR a duly authorized representative of ERB
(now ERC).
• Prima facie evidence is one which establishes a fact. Officer
of the law refers to any person who, by direct provision of
law or by election or by appointment by competent authority
, is charged with the maintenance of public order and the
protection and security of life and property, such as barangay
captain/chairman, leader, barangay policeman, PNP policeman,
municipal councilor, and municipal mayor. (Rule III, Sec. 5 IRR
of RA 7832)
◦ Penalties for illegal act regarding the use of electricity.

◦ How electricity is sold to the consumers.
◦ Understanding the rate of electricity. ( The teacher may
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arrange the class schedule for a forum with invited
◦ personnel from the utility company to talk about the rates of
electricity )
◦ Who are qualified to install electrical wiring system of a
residential house?
◦ Cost and estimate of residential wiring installation.
◦ Labor for electrical wiring installation and repair.
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SELF CHECK 2.9
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7832
Write I if the statement pertains to “Illegal use of electricity”,

T if “Theft of electric power transmission lines/materials”, and P if
“Prima Facie evidence of illegal use of electricity”.
1. Destruction or attempt to destroy by integral accessory

of the metering device box which encases electric meter.
2. Storage, possession, custody or control, of any electric
power transmission line/material or meter without
consent of the owner, whether or not for profit or gain.
3. Taping of any connection to the existing service facilities
of a registered customer without the latter’s or utility’s
consent/authority;
4. Presence of salt, sugar and other elements inside the
meter that results in inaccurate registration of meter’s
internal parts.
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5. Damage or destroy an electric meter, etc. or allow them
to be damaged/destroyed as to interfere with the
proper/accurate metering of electric current.
SUMMATIVE TEST - QUARTER II

TEST I- KNOWLEDGE
referred to by the statement.
1. It is the size of the conduit which can be installed in an
industrial occupancies.
2. It is a short length of conduit or tubing which is used for
the purpose of short extension.
3. It is a tool used for cutting rigid metal conduit.
4. It is a type of condulet which makes the conduit run turns
to the right.
5. It is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit (RSC).
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TEST II- PROCESS
Identify and describe the following electrical tools and
materials. Write your answer on the space provided on the
opposite side.
1.
2.
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3.
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4.
5.
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TEST III- UNDERSTANDING
Below are unarranged procedures in bending rigid steel
conduit (offset bend). Arrange them chronologically. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Procedure:
• Wear the appropriate PPE.
• Put another 200mm from your first marker.
• Draw the depth of the elevation on the floor. This will make two
lines
• Move the hickey on the first marker and bend gradual forward
stroke to follow its height.
• Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment.
• Remove the hickey
• Observe good housekeeping.
• Insert the hickey on the second marker and bend gradually
backward stroke to follow its depth.
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• Measure the elevation of the box where the bend is to be fitted.
• Mark off 100mm from the end of the pipe.
TEST IV- PERFORMANCE (10 POINTS)
Based on the working drawing, list of supplies and
materials, tools and equipment and procedure given below install
wiring of “two lamps controlled by two 3-way switches in different
locations and a convenience outlet”. Use Electrical Metallic Tubing
(EMT).
Supplies and Materials:

• Serving cap
• Crcuit breaker
• 3-way switches
• Convenience outlet flush type
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Bulb/lamp holders
• Connectors (EMT) DRAFT
• Electrical Metallic Tubing
• Metal straps
• Wiring booth/board
• Working plan
• Electrical tape
Tools and Equipment:

• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Chalk line
• Screw driver
• Hammer
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- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Procedure:
2. Read/Interpret the working drawing.
4. Remove knockout on metallic boxes where conduit will be inserted.
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5. Layout the position at all electrical boxes based on the given
drawing plan.
6. Install boxes.
10. Secure conduit to the boxes using the connector and
locknuts.
12. Insert the wires to the Electrical Metallic Tubing.
13. Perform necessary wiring connections and terminations.
14. Check the wiring installation using multitester for ground or
short circuit.
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MEASUREMENT
POINTS
20 pts.
a tolerance of + - 3mm.
WORKMANSHIP
Includes appropriate and skillful bending, cutting,
supporting and installing of electrical metallic tub-
ing.
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 5 pts.
Use of Tools 5 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
TOTAL 100 pts
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C. PROCESS AND DELIVERY
Content Standard Performance Standard

The learner demonstrates an The learner independently
understanding of underlying installs wiring devices for
principles in installing wiring floor and ground fault current
devices. interrupter.
QUARTER III & IV TIME ALLOTMENT: 80 HOURS

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: INSTALL WIRING DEVICES FOR
FLOOR AND GROUND FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTING
OUTLETS
This module contains information and suggested learning

activities in the installation of wiring devices for floor and ground
fault current interrupting outlets. It includes instructions and
procedure on how to select and install electrical boxes and other
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wiring devices.
This module consists of two (2) learning outcomes. Each

learning outcome will be achieved through the learning activities
supported by instruction sheets. Before you perform the
instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-
check and activities provided to assess yourself and for your
teacher to determine that you have acquired the knowledge
necessary to perform the skill require in each particular learning
outcome.
Upon completion, report to your teacher to check and

assesss your achievement of knowledge and skills required in
this module. If you pass the assessment, you will be given the
certificate of completion after passing the requirements.
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LO1- SELECT THE WIRING DEVICES USED FOR FLOOR AND
GROUND FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTER
◦ Interpret plan/drawing for the selection of wiring devices based

on the job requirement
◦ Identify the correct quantity of wiring materials and devices to
be used based on job requirement
◦ Select tools and equipment to be used based on the job
requirement
◦ Select appropriate Personal Protection Equipment( PPE)
LO2- INSTALL THE WIRING DEVICES FOR FLOOR AND

GROUND FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTER BASED ON PEC
STANDARDS
◦ Interpret plan/drawing based on the job requirement

◦ Install the wiring devices for floor and ground fault current
interrupter in accordance with the PEC
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◦ Observe safety procedure in installing the wiring devices for
floor and ground fault current interrupter in accordance with
(OHS - Occupational Health and Safety) the procedures.
PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is the device used to protect against over-current and

short circuit conditions that may result in potential fire
hazards and explosion?
a. Relay c. Circuit Breaker or Fuse
b. Contactor d. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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2. It is an electric power switch, designed for both normally
closed and normally open application.
a. Circuit breaker b. Relay c. Contactor d. Switchgear
3. It is a condition of a circuit when two live wires touch each

other before reaching the electrical current consuming device.
a. Electrical faults c. Short circuit
b. Over current d. Switchgear
4. What is the device used against shock and electrocution? It

de-energizes a circuit when it senses a difference in the
amount of electricity passing through the device and
returning through the device, or a leak of current from the circuit.
a. Circuitbreaker c. Contactor
b.Relay d. GroundfaultCircuitInterrupter
5. It is any current in excess of the rated current or ampacity

of a conductor which may result in risk of fire or shock from
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insulation damaged by the heat generated by over current
condition.
a. Electrical faults
c. Fault current
b. Over current
d. Excessive current
6. It is a faulty or accidental connection between two points

of different potential in an electric circuit, by passing the
load and establishing a path of low resistance through
which an excessive current can flow.
a. Faulty Wiring b. Over current
c. Short Circuit d. excessive current
7. What is the device used for making, breaking, or

rearranging the connections of an electric circuit?
a. Switchgear b. Relay c. Contactor d. Switch
8. This electrical material is best for new installation and often

has a nail built-in for quick attachment to the stud.
a. Plastic Box b. Gem Box c. Box d. Drywall box
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9. This electrical material is a commonly made box, usually in 2”
wide, 3” high and 2 1/2” deep and made of metal.
a. Plastic Box b. Gem Box c. Box d. Drywall Box
10. This electrical material has expandable arms that can be

mounted on a drywall.
a. Plastic Box b. Gem Box c. Handy Box d. Drywall box
11. This electrical material is surface mounted and has

rounded corners for safety .
a. Weatherproof Box b. Handy Box c. Box d. Ceiling box
12. This electrical material known as an outdoor box is used

for exterior switches or receptacles thicker than interior
boxes, and it has a rubber gasket between the cover and
the box to keep water out.
a. Weatherproof Box b. Wall Box
c. Rainproof type Box d. Gem box
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13. This electrical material, also known as faceplates, covers a
flat metal, plastic or wooden piece that covers the openings
in the wall made by receptacles and switches.
a. Weatherproof Plates b. Wall Box
c. Wall Plates d. Box Plates and Cover
14. A type of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) used in

place of a regular wall outlet.
a. Temporary/Portable GFCI b. Receptacle GFCI
c. Circuit Breaker GFC d. All of the above
15. It is a contacting device installed at an outlet for external

connection by means of a plug and flexible cord.
a. Receptacle b. Outlet
c. Receptacle connector d. Installing Protector
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INTERPRET ELECTRICAL WIRING PLAN
Electrical Wiring Plan is a technical representation of

electrical system proposed to be installed in building or house,
which includes material, devices and equipment. This plan
generally uses electrical symbols to represent the actual materials
or devices. Electrical symbols is one of the most important
electrical principles that engineers, electricians, and technician
should know and understand. It helps them interpret electrical
installation of equipment, fixture and correction stated in the plan.
Aside from drawing pictures or preparing special photograph
of equipment and connections, these symbols are essential in
indicating the parts of an electrical circuit.
these are examples of wiring diagrams and their interpretations:

Electrical Wiring Plan/ Interpretation
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Diagram
Wiring Diagram of one lamp

controlled by a single pole
switch; and a convenience
outlet using a circuit breaker.
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Wiring diagram of one lamp
controlled by two 3-way
switches in different locations
using a circuit breaker.
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Wiring diagram of one lamp
controlled by two 3-way
switches in different locations
using a safety switch.
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Wiring diagram of
four lamps. Lamp A is
controlled by S1A; lamp B
by S3B, S4B & S3B; lamp
C by S1C, also lamp D by
S1D and a convenience
outlet using circuit
breaker.
Legend:
SB1- 1st junction box
SB2- 2nd junction box
S1- 1st switch
S2- 2nd switch
S3- 3rd switch
CO- convenience outlet
CB- circuit breaker
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SELF CHECKED 1.1
INTERPRET ELECTRICAL WIRING PLAN
Interpret these electrical wiring plan. Write your answer in a

separate sheet of paper.
1. DRAFT
2.
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Read and interpret the electrical floor plan. Write your
answer in the table provided.
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Typical Bungalow Residential Electrical Wiring Plan
Part of the House Electrical Devices and

Quantity
GARAGE & GAR- Convenience Outlets – 2 pcs
DEN Lamp Outlets – 5 pcs.
3-way Switch – 1 pc.
BEDROOM 1 & 2
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MASTER’S
BEDROOM
DINING &
LIVING AREAS
KITCHEN,TOILET
& BATH
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PORCH
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TYPE OF WIRING DEVICES
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), a device

is a unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry, not to
utilize electric energy. This covers a wide assortment of system
components that include, but not limited to the following:
• Switches
• Relays
• Contactors
• Receptacles
• Conductors
Guide to select wiring devices

1. Select one recognized industry manufacturer.
2. Look for a project with a multi-year warranty.
3. Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact the
manufacturers support.
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4. Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.
5. Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.
6. Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.
7. Select materials that are easy to use and install.
8. Select wiring devices according to the job requirements.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Information

Outdoor receptacles including those in kitchens, bathrooms,
and places near the water should be the ground fault circuit
interrupting type (GFCI).
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a modestly priced

electrical device commonly installed in residential electrical
circuits.
The GFCI is designed to guard people and pets from severe
or even fatal, electrical shock. A GFCI detects ground faults and
interrupts the flow of electric current. Picture a hair dryer that is
accidentally knocked off a bathroom counter and into a bathtub
filled with water. The GFCI will stop the flow of electricity within
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milliseconds when the hair dryer hits the surface of the water. If
someone was in the bath tub, a painful shock may still be felt but
the GFCI will prevent their electrocution or serious injury.
How does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter work?
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The GFCI continually measures electricity flowing within a
circuit to detect any loss of current. If the current passing through
the circuit fluctuates even in a small amount from the current that
is returning (to complete the circuit), the GFCI instantaneously
switches the power off to the affected circuit. The GFCI interrupts
power within milliseconds to prevent a lethal dose of electricity.
A classic example of the GFCI at work. Your toaster is

old and has a loose bare wire inside it touching the outer metal
housing. If the toaster is plugged in, the housing is charged with
electricity. You are cleaning the kitchen and moving counter-top
items around. When you touch the toaster housing with one hand
while the other hand is touching a grounded metal object, like
a kitchen faucet, you will receive a life threatening shock. If the
toaster is plugged into a GFCI protected outlet, the power will be
turned off before a fatal shock is delivered through your body.
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Types of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Receptacle GFCI. This GFCI is used in place of a regular
wall outlet or “duplex receptacle.” This GFCI is normally found
throughout the house in places such as bathrooms, kitchens,
garages, outdoor areas and other locations where damp conditions
may exist. The receptacle GFCI fits into the standard outlet box
and protects you against ground faults when an electrical product
is connected to the GFCI protected outlet. Modern homes use
receptacle-type GFCl that will protect other electrical outlets
connected on the branch circuit.
Temporary/Portable GFCI. When a permanent GFCI is not

practical, temporary GFCI is used. Temporary GFCI contains the
GFCI circuitry in an enclosure with plug prongs at the back and
receptacle plugs in front. It can be plugged into an unprotected
outlet, and then the electrical appliance/device is plugged into
the temporary GFCI. Portable GFCI is simply an extension cord
combined with a GFCI. It adds flexibility in using receptacles that
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are not protected by GFCl. Extension cords with GFCI protection
incorporated are great for use when permanent or portable GFCI
protection is unavailable.
Circuit Breaker GFCI. Residences equipped with circuit

breakers must have circuit breaker GFCI protection installed in the
panel box to give protection for specific circuits. The circuit breaker
GFCI serves two functions: a.) the circuit breaker GFCI will shut
off power to the circuit in the instance of a ground fault; and b.) the
GFCI protected circuit breaker will turn power off if a short circuit
or overload is detected.
Figure 9. Types of GFCI
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SELF-CHECK 1.2
TYPES OF WIRING DEVICES
Read each statement carefully and identify the item/s being

asked. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1.This is the type of GFCI that will shut off power to
the circuit in case of a ground fault and will turn the
power off if a short circuit or overload is detected.
2.This GFCI is used in place of a regular wall outlet
or duplex receptacle.” It is normally found
throughout the house in places like bathrooms,
kitchens, garages, outdoor areas and other
locations where damp conditions do or could exist.
3.This GFCI contains the GFCI circuitry in an
enclosure with plug prongs at the back and
receptacle plugs in front.
Write down the proper way of selecting wiring devices.
4.
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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SELECT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Tools are defined as implements used to modify raw

materials for human use. Tools can be considered as extension
of the human hand thereby increasing its speed, power, and
accuracy.
Importance of Tools
Advantages of using the proper tools:
1. Efficiency of work
2. High quality of the work
3. Speed of accomplishment
4. Accuracy
However, these advantages depend on three factors, namely:
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1. Availability and sufficiency of the materials
2. Experience and skill of the workers in their respective fields
3. Good quality of tools and equipment
Types of tools and equipment
There are three main types of tools/equipment in the shop.

One type is known as hand tools because your hand supplies the
energy to operate them. The other type is called machine or power
tools/equipment which use either electricity, compressed air, or
hydraulic pressure to make them operate. The last type is referred
to as measuring tools.
Hand Tools
1. Screwdrivers are used to drive, or turn screws. The common

type has a single flat blade for driving screws with slotted
heads. The other type has the cross slotted head.
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2. Hammers are the most commonly used tools in the shop. They
should be gripped at the end of the handle.
3. Pliers are specified types of adjustable wrenches. The two

legs move on a pivot so that the items of various sizes can be
gripped.
4. Wrenches are used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with

hexagonal heads. “Hexagonal” means six-sided. A variety of
wrenches is used in the shop.
5. Pullers are used to remove gears and hubs from shafts,

bushings from blind holes, and cylinder liners from the engine
blocks.
Power Tools/Equipment
A. Electric tools
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1. Electric drill has an electric motor that drives a chuck. The chuck
has jaws that can open and close to grip a drill kit.
2. Grinding wheels can be either bench-mounted or pedestal

installed. They may either have grinding wheel, view wheel, or two
grinding wheels.
3. Vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning the floor and car interiors.
B. Pneumatic Tools
1. Air chisel uses reciprocating motion to drive a cutting hammering

tool. An air hammer drives a chisel to cut off a nut that has frozen
to a stud. It can be used with a variety of tool cutters and punches
to do many jobs.
2. Air impact wrenches use a pounding or impact force to loosen or
tighten nuts or bolts
3. Air drill is lighter than a portable electric drill. Repeated stalling or
overloading can not damage or overheat the drill.
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4. Air racket uses the sockets and attachments from a standard
socket set.
5. Pneumatic floor jack uses compressed air to flow into the jack
cylinder and causes the ram to extend and raise the vehicle.
C. Hydraulic Tools
1. Car lifts, single or double post have pads that must be placed
under the designated lift points of the car frame.
2. Hydraulic floor jack is used to raise the lifting saddle. A lever on

the handle releases the pressure so that the saddle and load will
settle back down.
3. Portable crane is used for lifting the engine out of the car. It is
operated hydraulically by a hand pump.
4. Hydraulic press is used to apply force on bent parts to straighten
them. It can also do such jobs as press brushing in and out, and
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can press out rivets.
Measuring Tools
The different kinds of measuring tools that are used in electrical
workshop otherwise known as “Rules” are:
Zig-Zag Rule is available in 4 feet long commonly used by carpenters

for rough layout.
Pull Push Tape is used to measure longer distances available from

one meter to 50 meters long.
Slide Caliper Rule is a special tool used to measure outside

diameter of cylindrical objects.
Marking Gauge is a tool most appropriate in making lines parallel

with the edges of the wood.
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SELF CHECK 1.3

described. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is used to apply force on bent parts to straighten

them. It can also do jobs such as press brushing in and
out and including pressing out the rivets.
2. It has an electric motor that drives a chuck that has
jaws that open and close to grip a drill kit.
3. It is used to measure longer distances available from
one meter to 50 meters long.
4. They have pads that must be placed under the
designated lift points of the car frame.
5. It uses reciprocating motion to drive a cutting
hammering tool. An air hammer drives a chisel to cut
off a nut that has frozen to a stud. It can be used with
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a variety of tools-cutters and punches-to do many jobs.
6. It is lighter than a portable electric drill. Repeated
stalling or overloading does not damage or overheat the drill.
7. It is a tool most appropriate in making lines parallel
with the edges of the wood.
8. It is used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with
hexagonal heads.
9. It is used for lifting the engine out of the car. It is
operated hydraulically by a hand pump.
10. It can be either bench-mounted or pedestal installed.
They may either have a grindings wheel, view wheel,
or two grinding wheels.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 1.1
Based on the designed drawing given below, list down the tools
and equipment needed for the installation.
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Tools and Equipment Needed:
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PEC PROVISION IN INSTALLING ELECTRICAL BOXES
The primary function of the electrical box is to house

electrical connections. These connections might be to a switch, a
receptacle, the leads of a light fixture, or other sets of wire.
The Philippine Electrical Codes require that all wire
connections or cable splices must be inside an approved metal
or plastic box, and every box must be accessible and not buried
inside a wall. This protects your home from the danger of fire and
makes it easier to inspect and upgrade your wiring in the future.
The Codes govern how many connections you are allowed
to make within a box. If you must make more connections, you
have to use a larger box.
Boxes for switches and receptacles serve as workhorses in
any electrical installation. Some of the metal ones can be ganged
in to double, triple, or larger multiples by removing one side and
linking them together.
Type of
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Size in inches
(Length x Width
Maximum number of wires al-
lowed in a box
Box x Depth)
Gauge Gauge 12 Gauge 10
14
Switch 3 x 2 x 1½ 3 3 3
Receptacle 3 x 2 x 2 5 4 4
3 x 2 x 2¼ 5 4 4
3 x 2 x 2½ 6 5 5
3x2x2¾ 7 6 5
3 x 2 x 3½ 9 8 7
Utility 4 x 2⅛ x 1½ 5 4 4
4 x 2⅛ x 1⅞ 6 5 5
4 x 2⅛ x 2 ⅛ 7 6 5
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Fixture/ 4 x 4 x 1¼
Junction round/octagonal 6 5 5
4 x 4 x 1½
round/octagonal 7 6 6
4 x 4 x 2⅛ 10 9 8
4 x 4 x 1¼
square 9 8 7
4 x 4 x 1½
square 10 9 8
4 x 4 x 2⅛
square 15 13 12
Boxes should be installed so that the outside edges are

flushed with the finishing material. You know what materials you
will be using, but make sure that you know the thickness of any
panel, wallboard, or combinations. (For 3/8-inch drywall plus
¼-inch paneling, for example the box should stick out 5/8-inch
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from the front of the framing.) The code allows boxes to be as
deep as ½ inch behind the surface of noncombustible materials,
such as gypsum wallboard, brick, or concrete block. This may
cause some problem but you may line up the receptacle and cover
plate. Have the outside edges flushed with the finishing materials
in all cases.
Mounting Boxes
There are many different types of electrical boxes, but

basically there are only two ways of attaching them to walls
and ceilings. The easiest method, used almost universally in
new construction, is to nail the box directly to the framing of the
new work before any finishing materials are attached to walls or
ceilings.
The most convenient boxes are equipped with mounting

brackets welded to the box itself. Simply nail through the bracket
into the front or sides of the studs or joist bottoms with 1-inch
roofing nails. Other boxes are nailed with 8d (8-penny) nails into
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the sides of the studs through projections in the top or bottom, or
through holes pre-drilled in the boxes themselves. Some boxes,
usually plastic ones, come with nails already attached through in-
line projections.
Occasionally, a box must be located away from the framing

members. This is often true for ceiling fixtures, and sometimes wall
fixtures, when exact placement is more desirable than it is for a
switch or outlet. For a new work, use wood cleats, metal mounting
straps, or adjustable bar hangers, which are nailed into the studs
or joists on each end. The box can then be slid and locked in
place at the optimum location.
Old Work
It is more difficult to work with existing walls or ceiling, box

mounting, like everything else in old work. When the proper
location of the box is determined, a hole is cut into the wallboard
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or paneling to accept the new box. Make a paper or cardboard
template of the box by laying it face down and tracing around it.
(Some box manufacturers supply a template with the box). Trace
around the template onto the wall to mark the rough opening. If
only one or two boxes are involved, you may simply hold the box
itself to the wall.
If the walls consist of gypsum wallboard or paneling, drill

holes about ½ inch in diameter at the corners of the box opening
and cut out the opening with a keyhole saw. When the walls are
made of real plaster, chisel away some of the plaster near the
center of the box first. If there is metal or gypsum lath behind
the plaster, proceed as above for regular walls, but use a fine-
toothed blade, such as a hacksaw blade, to avoid damaging the
plaster. In homes built prior to World War II, you will probably find
the wooden lath behind the plaster. If so, chip away a little more
until you expose a couple of pieces of wood lath. Then adjust
the box location, if necessary, so that the top and bottom of the
boxes will fall in the middle of the lath strips. The lath strips are
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about 1 ½ inches wide. Cut out the opening as above with a fine-
toothed blade. Then chip away about 3/8 inch more plaster above
and below the opening to allow direct mounting of the box to the
wooden lath with No. 5 wood screws.
Special Mounting Devices
For all other walls, special mounting devices will be needed.

There are several types of mounting devices, many of which are
attached to the boxes themselves. Some have clamp like devices
that hug the back of the wallboard when the attached screws
are turned. Boxes without mounting devices can be attached to
wallboards or thin paneling with “Madison clips,” which are slipped
between the box and wall on both sides, then bent back over
the insides of the boxes. (The longer length at top and bottom
keeps the clips from falling out.) On thick paneling, boxes can be
screwed directly to the wood.
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Ceiling boxes in old work should be mounted above when
possible, as in an attic, using adjustable bar hangers.
Installing Wiring in Wood Framing
Receptacle and ceiling box installation. Choose boxes

that are easy to install so that they will be flushed with the finished
wall surface. The most common type of boxes used in residential
occupancies are the non-metallic pre-nailed Nail-on type. Position
the switch and receptacle boxes at uniform heights.
Drilling holes in the studs. Drill holes at the center of the

studs, so that the edges are not less than one and one-fourth
(1+1/4) inches from the edge. If the hole is closer to the edge of
the stud, or if you have to make a notch instead of a hole (where
wiring must go through corner framing, for example), then the NM
cable must be protected from nails by installing a protective metal
plate.
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Figure 1. Installing wiring in wood framing
Types of Electrical Box
1. Wall boxes
• They are used for housing switches and receptacles.
• They are made of metal or plastic and have the capability to
be mounted to a wall or stud.
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• The holes in the side of the box where the conduit enters
the box are called knockouts. In metal boxes, the conduit
can also be secured to the holes.
• One type is a four-inch square box that is only 1 ½” or
2” deep used in places that are too shallow to mount a
standard box.
a. Handy boxes are surface mounted with rounded corners

for safety.
Figure 2. Examples of handy boxes
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b. Drywall boxes have expandable arms and can be
mounted on a drywall.
Figure 3. Examples of dry wall boxes
3. Plastic boxes are best for new installation and often have
a nail built-in for quick attachment to the stud.
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Figure 4. Examples of plastic boxes
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d. Gem boxes are commonly made boxes, usually in 2”
wide, 3” high and 2 1/2” deep and made of metal. Deeper
boxes are also available.
Figure 5. Example of gem boxes
2. Ceiling Boxes
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• They are also known as junction boxes or splice boxes.
• They are used to anchor ceiling fixtures and serve as a junction
box where wires can meet and run to other areas of the room.
• They are either 4” octagonal or round shaped, and either 1-1/2”
or 2-1/8” deep.
• They may also include adjustable mounting hangers that attach
to rafters in the ceiling and allow the box to be placed anywhere
in between.
• Hangers also provide the short nipple or threaded rod that
secures lighting fixtures.
Figure 6. Examples of ceiling boxes
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3. Weather-proof Boxes
• They are also known as an outdoor box.
• They are used for exterior switches or receptacles.
• They are thicker than interior boxes and has a rubber
gasket between the cover and the box to keep out water.
• Their covers are either screw-on or snap-on.
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Figure 7. Examples of weather proof boxes
4. Wall Plates
• They are known as faceplates or covers.

• They are flat metal, plastic or wooden piece that covers
the openings in the wall made by receptacles and
switches.
• Their openings in the cover match the type and number,
or receptacles or switches being covered. Blank covers
are also available.
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Figure 8. Examples of wall plates
SELF-CHECK 2.1
ELECTRICAL BOXES
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asked. Write your answer on a space provided before each
number.
1. It is made of metal or plastic and has the capability to

be mounted on a wall or stud.
2. It is used for exterior switches or receptacle.
3. It is also known as faceplates or covers.
4. It is also known as a junction box or splice box.
5. It is a metal box, usually 2” wide, 3” high and 2 1/2” deep.
6. It is best for new installation and often has a nail built-in
for quick attachment to the stud.
7. It has expandable arms and can be mounted on drywall.
8. It is a surface mounted box and has rounded corners for safety.
9. It is the size required by the code in mounting boxes
behind the surface of non-combustible materials.
10. It is the easiest method in mounting boxes.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.1
INSTALLING BOXES IN FINISHED SPACE
• Boxes as fitting
• Utility box
• Fastening devices
• Laboratory board
Tools and Equipment
• Gimlet
• Pencil
• Utility knife
• Keyhole saw
• Screwdrivers
• Philips
•
•
•
•
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Standard/flat
Push-pull tape rule
Claw hammer
Ladder
Safety Rules and Practices during Laboratory Work
• Observe proper handling of tools and equipment

• Always check the materials to make sure that they are not
damage before installing.
Procedure:
1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.

3. Determine the box location.
4. Drill a small hole on the wall.
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Note: Always observe proper measurement and provide allowable
distances in installing boxes.
5. Hold the box against the surface and trace around it, then mark
the center of the holes.
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6. Cut the traced outline with the use of a keyhole saw.
7. Insert the box into the wall and secure it firmly in place with the
screw.
8. Check the alignment of the installed electrical box.

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Assessment Criteria
Alignment of boxes 10 pts.

Knocked out of box 10 pts.
Proper use of PPE 5 pts.
Proper handling of tools 5 pts.
Speed 5 pts.
TOTAL 35 pts.
Note: For every error committed, there will be a one point deduction.
ACTIVITY SHEET 2.2

INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL BOXES IN WIRING BOARD
•
•
•
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Safety box
Utility boxes
Junction boxes
• Fastening device
• Laboratory board
Tools and Equipment
• Gimlet
• Pencil
• Metric rule
• Utility knife
• Keyhole saw
• Screwdrivers
• Philips
• Standard/flat
• Push-pull tape rule
• Claw hammer
• Ladder
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Procedure:
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1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed as listed.
2. Read and interpret the working drawing.
4. Determine the exact location of the box considering the allowable distances
or measurements required by the PEC, whether it is to be installed in wood,
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metal studs or concrete walls. (Note: Refer to the wiring plan.)
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5. Install boxes in place as designed.
6. Check the alignment of the mounted boxes.
1. Observe proper handling of tools and equipment.

2. Always check the materials to make sure that they are not
damaged before installing.
Evaluation:
The students will be evaluated based on these criteria:
MEASUREMENTS POINTS
All dimensions will be in mm center to center 20 pts
with tolerance
WORKMANSHIP 50 pts
All boxes are properly aligned 25 pts
One box is not properly aligned 20 pts
No support
SAFETY
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Two and support are not properly installed 10 pts
0 pts
10 pts
Appropriate use of PPE 10 pts
Not appropriate use of PPE 5 pts
No PPE 0 pts
PROPER HANDLING OF TOOLS 10 pts
Always 10 pts
Sometimes 5 pts
Rarely/never 0 pts
SPEED 10 pts
Done before the allotted time 10 pts
Done within allotted time 8 pts
Done 10 minutes overtime 6 pts
Done 15 minutes overtime 4 pts
Unfinished 2 pts
TOTAL 100 pts
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NEC PROVISIONS ON INSTALLING WIRING DEVICES
This section of the kitchen has been revised to include some

important concepts in the installation of wiring devices, i.e. GFCI
protection for receptacles installed within 6 feet of laundry sinks,
wet bar sinks and utility sinks in dwelling units. This requirement
previously applied only to receptacles installed in countertop
surfaces within 6 feet of wet bar sinks.
SECTION
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Revising is made to emphasize the requirement that all 15

and 20A, 125V receptacles within 6 ft of the dwelling unit, laundry
or utility sink have to be GFCI protected. This is because irons,
hair dryers and similar items with ungrounded polarized and non-
polarized cord caps are commonly used in this area and present
the same shock hazard found in other areas where the NEC
currently requires GFCI protection.
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The GFCI protection requirement for commercial kitchens
was clarified by adding a definition of a kitchen. New requirement
expands the GFCI protection requirements for 15 or 20A,
125V receptacles to include receptacles located outdoors
that are accessible to the public. A new requirement expands
the GFCI protection requirements for the required 15 or 20A,
125V receptacle for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration
equipment [Article 210.63 of National Electrical Code series of
2005 p 54].
Since there have been at least three electrocutions reported

over a three-year period from boat hoists, a new subsection was
added. The rule specifies that GFCI protection is required for
“outlets” that supply boat hoists, not just “receptacle outlet.” This
will ensure GFCI protection regardless of whether the unit is cord-
and plug-connected or hard-wired.
The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) requires that all
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exposed metal on equipment and appliances be connected to
an equipment grounding conductor (Article 2.50). Under normal
circumstances, no current flows in the equipment grounding
conductor. The following example illustrates the purpose of the
equipment grounding conductor.
Figure 1: Show the schematic diagram of an appliance

without an equipment conductor connected to the metal chassis.
The appliance is sitting on a wood table, and therefore isolated
from earth ground. The appliance is “turned off”, but a wire
insulation fault has occurred before the switch. The chassis of
the appliance is at an electrical potential of 110 volts with respect
to ground. Since it is switched “off” and there is no path for fault
current to flow, no current flows in this circuit. Hence, the circuit
breaker will not trip, and the fault will go undetected.
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Figure 1
Now assume that someone is in contact with the earth
ground, at the same time touching the metal chassis. There is now
a path for the fault current to flow through him. This is depicted in
Figure 2.
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Figure 2
For the circuit to trip, the sum of the three resistances in the
fault path must be less than 5.5 ohms. The internal resistance of
the human body from one limb to any limb is approximately 500
ohms. In addition, the earth resistance may or may not be less
than 6 ohms. The only requirement in the Philippine Electrical
Code (PEC) is that the resistance of the grounding electrode
(ground-rod) be less than 25 ohms. Hence, even if the appliance
is not isolated from earth ground, the ground resistance may limit
the fault current to below the trip off point of the circuit breaker.
Furthermore, there is usually considerable resistance between the
appliance and earth ground. For example, the appliance may be
sitting on a concrete slab.
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Figure 3 show the depicts the same appliance with an
equipment grounding conductor connected to the metal chassis.
The equipment grounding conductor provides a low resistance
path for the fault current. If the equipment grounding conductor is
100 feet of copper wire, size#12AWG, then it has a resistance of
less than 0.2 ohms. If the fault resistance is less than 5.3 ohms,
then more than 20 amperes of fault current will flow in this circuit,
and the circuit breaker will trip off and de-energize the circuit. If
the fault resistance is more than 5.3 ohms, the circuit breaker will
not trip off. However, the equipment grounding conductor will still
hold the metal chassis to a safe voltage. More precisely, since the
maximum fault current without the circuit breaker tripping is 20
amperes, the maximum voltage at the metal chassis with respect
to ground is 20x0.2, which is equal to 4 volts.
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Figure 3
The fatal level of electric current which causes ventricular
fibrillation is around 50 mA. So, for a human body that has an
average resistance of 500 ohms, a 25 volts earth fault voltage is
enough to cause dangerous electric shock, as if there is is no
equipment grounding conductor installed
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.3
REPLACEMENT OF A REGULAR CONVENIENCE OUTLET
WITH A GROUND FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
OUTLET
Materials and Tools

• GFCI outlet
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Electrical tape
• Wire strippers
• Wire nuts (connectors)
• 12/2 NM (non-metallic) cable also called Romex
Instrument
Multi tester
Procedure:
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1. Prepare all tools and materials needed.
3. Turn off the power at the circuit-breaker box.
4. Remove the outlet cover plate and the screws holding the outlet in
place (Figure A).
5. Test the outlet with the multi-tester to be sure the power is turned off.
6. Disconnect the wires from the outlet.
7. Separate the wires from the box into two pairs. One set of wires will
be the line, or power supply. The other set will be the load, which
carries power to additional outlets on the same circuit. A GFCI outlet,
properly installed, will protect all the outlets on the load side.
8. Make sure that the wires are completely separated from one
another (Figure B), then turn on the power at the circuit-breaker box.
9. Use the circuit tester to determine which set of wires carries the
power. Turn off the power.
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10. Connect the power-supply wires to the terminals marked
line and the load wires to the terminals marked load. Connect
the white wires to the silver screws and the black wires to the
brass or gold screws (Figure C). The outlet may also indicate
appropriate color connections.
11. Connect the bare ground wire to the green screw.
12. Put the outlet back into the box. Screw it into place, and then
attach the cover plate.
13. Turn the power back on at the circuit-breaker box.
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Figure A Figure B Figure C
Reset button
Load side (to another outlet)Line side
Ground line
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GFCI OUTLET
1. Observe proper handling of tools and equipment.

2. Always check the materials to make sure that they are not
damaged before installing.
3. Shut off power supply before undertaking the job or installing
electrical fixtures.
Assessment Criteria
Accuracy of installation 25 pts.

Splicing and joining 5 pts.
Mounting of boxes 5 pts.
Proper use of PPE 5 pts.
Proper handling of tools and measuring instrument 5 pts.
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Good housekeeping 5 pts.
TOTAL 50 pts.
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SUMMATIVE TEST - QUARTER III

asked. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number.
1. How many inches are required by the code in

mounting boxes behind the surface of non-
combustible materials?
2. This GFCI is used in place of a regular wall outlet or

duplex receptacle. It is normally found throughout
the house in places such as bathrooms, kitchens,
garages, outdoor areas and other locations where
damp conditions do or could exist.
3. This GFCI contains the GFCI circuitry in

an enclosure with plug prongs at the back and
receptacle plugs in front.
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4. It is a metal box, usually in 2” wide, 3” high and 2.5” deep.
5. It is best for new installation and often has a nail

built-in for quick attachment to the stud.
Test II- Process

Describe briefly these electrical tools, equipment and devices.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Plastic box
2. Slide caliper rule
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3. Hydraulic floor jack
4. Air drill
5. Receptacle GFCI
Test III- Understanding (10 points)

Based on the wiring diagram, make a list of electrical
materials/devices needed in the installation. Use rigid metallic
conduits (RMC).
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Test IV- Performance (10 points)
Based on the working drawing, install wiring of one lamp
controlled by single pole switch and a GFCI outlet. Use electrical
metallic tubing (EMT).
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QUARTER IV
OBSERVE SAFETY PROCEDURE
Electrical Safety Practices Save Lives and Properties
Electricity improves life. During power failures, much work

and routine activities halt. However, electricity can cause serious
injury or death and loss of properties if you fail to follow electrical
safety practices, particularly in the workplace.
Electricity is also recognized as a serious workplace hazard
that may cause electric shock, burns, fires, and explosions. In fact,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 289 employees
were killed by contact with electric current in 2002. Others were
killed or injured in fires and explosions caused by electricity.
Causes of Electrical Accident
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) cites three possible factors causing electrical accidents:
work involving unsafe equipment and installations; workplaces
made unsafe by the environment; and unsafe work performance
(unsafe acts). The first two factors sometimes are combined
and referred to simply as unsafe condition. Thus, electrical
accidents can be generally considered as being caused by unsafe
conditions, unsafe acts, or in most cases, combinations of the two.
It should also be noted that inadequate maintenance can cause
serious damages and can create unsafe conditions.
Occupational Health Safety Act (OHSA) also states

that some unsafe electrical equipment and installations can
be identified by faulty insulation, improper grounding, loose
connections, defective parts, ground faults, unguarded live parts,
and underrated equipment. The environment can also contribute
to electrical accidents, environments containing flammable vapors,
liquids, or gases; areas having corrosive atmospheres; and wet
and damp locations are some unsafe environments affecting
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electrical safety. Unsafe acts include the failure to de-energize
electric equipment when it is being repaired or inspected, using
obviously defective and unsafe tools, and using tools or equipment
too close to energized parts.
DRAFT
Figure1. Cord and plug-connected equipment without a grounded
connector
SAFE WORK PRACTICES

THE WRONG WAY THE RIGHT WAY
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Use hand tools or power tools
Repetitive hand work may whenever possible.
cause pain and result in
permanent injury that limits Keep tools close to your
your ability to use your body to reduce fatigue and to
hands in any kind of work. increase productivity.
DRAFT
The forceful and awkward Avoid manual wire pulling.
posture when puling a wire by Use a tugger or a hand tool
hands is hard and tiring. whenever possible
Communication between the

puller and feeder to coordinate
movements will make the job
easier and safer.
Use light-weight tools.
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SAFETY TIPS
• LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD.

Plan what you are going to
do. Carry only the tools or
equipment you will need.
Wear a tool belt that fits well
and distribute the tools and
materials evenly.
• PROTECT YOURSELF. Wear safety gear that fits well. Protect your
knees from hard, sharp surfaces by wearing knee pads. Wear appropri-
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ate eye protection to protect your eyes from debris and flying particles.
Protect your hands from friction and sharp edges by wearing gloves.
• SELECT THE RIGHT

TOOL. Choose tools with
soft grips that fit your hand
comfortably. A good handle
grip prevents your hand from
slipping while using the tool.
Consider using tools that
reduce the amount of force or
movements to use.
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• PRACTICE GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING. Pick
up debris and scrap
material to prevent trips,
slips, and falls. Good
housekeeping allows you
and your equipment to
work efficiently.
DRAFT • CHANGE BODY

POSITIONS. Working
overhead, at floor level, or
in cramped spaces forces
the body into awkward
postures. To relieve muscle
tension and improve
circulation, change body
positions, do alternate tasks,
and stretch your muscle
throughout the day
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EXAMPLE OF A SITUATION SHOWING UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES
Spark ignites sawdust in service panel
At a wood product manufacturing plant, a three-phase motor

was single-phasing. To find out why, an electrician tested the
incoming voltage to the electrical components inside a 600-volt
600-amp main service panel. A helper is not a qualified personnel
who assisted him by holding the multi-meter, which was rated at
600 volts. There was a spark across the circuit board inside the
multi-meter. The spark ignited sawdust in the service panel. A
sudden fireball caused burns to both workers.
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Safe work practices
• Use a good-quality multi-tester
with external fused leads when
measuring voltage on energized
electrical equipment. Fuses
and thermal resistors inside
older multi-meter cannot react
quickly enough to protect against
sudden spikes in voltage.
• Expect line voltages to be

20 percent higher than rated
when build-out capacitors are
connected to the electric circuit.
Investigation revealed that built
capacitors may cause higher
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input terminals.
than rated voltages at the motor
• Use a multi-meter rated at least
25 percent higher than the
expected voltage when testing
energized electrical equipment.
This allows spikes in voltage.
• Use electrical testing equipment

that meets specific safety
requirements.
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Safety Practices
1. Always check the tools/instrument and equipment before using.

2. Use the appropriate materials, tools, instrument and equipment
according to job or task requirement.
3. Always wear personal protective equipment such as gloves,
goggles, hard hat, etc., at all times.
4. Wait for the final instruction before doing the job or task.
5. Report to the person in authority whenever any untoward
incident happens.
SELF CHECK 2.2

OBSERVE SAFETY PRACTICES
Explain briefly these Safety Tips. Write your answer on a

separate sheet of paper.
1. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD.
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2. PROTECT YOURSELF.
3. SELECT THE RIGHT TOOL.
4. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
5. CHANGE BODY POSITIONS.
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.4
INSTALL WIRING USING FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING (FMT)
(Four bulbs: bulb A is controlled by S1A; bulb B is controlled by
two S3B and S4B; bulb C is controlled by S1C; and bulb D is
controlled by S1D and a convenience outlet).
• Serving cap/male plug
• Circuit breaker
• Utility boxes
• Octagonal boxes
• Switches flush type ( single pole, 3-way and 4-way)
• Convenience outlet (duplex)
• Bulb/Lamp holders
• Flexible metallic tubing
• Connectors (fmt)
• Metal straps
• Wiring plan
•
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Wiring booth/board
Tools and Equipment
• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Hack saw / Pipe cutter
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Screw driver
• Pliers
• Wire stripper
• Hammer
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hardhat
- Tight clothes
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Plan / Line Diagram
Procedure:
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inserted
5. Lay out and measure the position of all electrical boxes based
6. Install boxes.
10. Secure conduit to boxes using connector and locknuts.
12. Insert the wires to the Flexible Metallic Tubing.
14. Check the wiring installation using multi-tester for ground or
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short circuit.
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15. Allow your teacher to check your work.
17. Perform good h15.ousekeeping.
MEASUREMENT POINTS
FUNCTIONALITY 25 pts
All dimensions will be in mm center to center with a tol- 20 pts
erance of + - 3mm.
WORKMANSHIP
Includes bending, cutting, supporting and installing flex-
ible metallic tubing.
 Bending 10 pts
 Cutting
 Supporting
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 Horizontality and verticality
Appropriate Use of Tools
5 pts
5 pts
5 pts
5 pts
Appropriate Use of PPE 5 pts
SPEED 10 pts
SAFETY 10 pts
TOTAL 100
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.5
INSTALL WIRING USING ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
(Two bulbs: bulb 1 is controlled by single pole switch, bulb 2 is
controlled by two 3-way switches and a convenience outlet)
• Serving cap
• Circuit breaker
• Electrical metallic tubing
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Solid/stranded wires 2.00mm and 1.60mm
• Switches (single pole and 3-way)
• Electrical Metallic Tubing
•
•
•
•
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Connectors (EMT)
Metal straps
Wiring booth/board
Wiring plan
• Electrical tape
Tools and Equipment
• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Hacksaw / Pipe cutter
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Chalk line
• Screw drivers
• Pliers
• Wire stripper
• Hammer
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- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Procedures:

2. Read / interpret the working drawing.
6. Install boxes.
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10. Secure conduit to boxes using connectors and locknuts.
12. Insert the wires to the Electrical Metallic Tubing.
13. Perform necessary wiring connections and terminations
14. Check the wiring installation using multi-tester for ground or short
circuit.
15. Have your teacher check your work.
MEASUREMENT POINTS
FUNCTIONALITY 25 pts.
20 pts.
WORKMANSHIP
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Includes bending, cutting, supporting and
installing electrical metallic tubing.
• Bending 10 pts
• Cutting 5 pts.
• Supporting 5 pts.
• Horizontality and verticality 5 pts.
Appropriate Use of Tools 5 pts.
Appropriate Use of PPE 5 pts
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
TOTAL 100 pts
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.6
INSTALL WIRING USING INTERMEDIATE METALLIC TUBING (IMT)
(Four bulbs: bulb A is controlled S1A; bulb B is controlled by two
S3B and S4B; bulb C is controlled by S1C; and bulb D is con-
trolled by S1D and a convenience outlet.)

• Circuit breaker
• Intermediate metallic tubing
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Solid/Stranded wires (2.00mm and 1.60mm)
• Switches (single pole,3-way and 4-way)
•
•
•
•
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Intermediate Metallic Tubing
Connectors (IMT)
Metal straps
Wiring booth/board
• Wiring plan
• Electrical tape
• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Screw drivers
• Pliers
• Wire stripper
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• Hammer
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Procedure :

5. Layout the position at all electrical boxes based on the designed
drawing plan.
6. Install boxes.
7. Cut conduit to desired length.
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12.Insert the wires to the Intermediate Metallic Tubing.
13.Perform necessary wiring connections and terminations.
14. Check the wiring installation using multi-tester for ground or short
circuit.
16.Test the circuit for functionality.

MEASUREMENT POINTS
FUNCTIONALITY 25 pts.
20 pts.
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WORKMANSHIP
Includes bending, cutting, supporting and install-
ing intermediate metallic tubing.
Bending 10 pts.
 Cutting 5 pts.
Appropriate use of Tools 5 pts.
Appropriate use of PPE 5 pts.
SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
TOTAL 100 pts
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ACTIVITY SHEET 2.7
INSTALL WIRING USING RIGID STEEL CONDUIT (RMC)
(Three bulbs: bulb A is controlled S1A; bulbs B and C are
controlled by S3wB, S4wC and S3wD, and a convenience outlet.)

• Circuit breaker
• Rigid steel conduit
• Utility boxes
• Junction boxes
• Solid/Stranded wires (2.00mm and 1.60mm)
• Switches (single pole,3-way and 4-way)
• Bulb/Lamp holders
• Rigid Steel Conduit
•
•
•
•
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Connectors (RSC)
Metal straps
Wiring booth/board
Wiring plan
• Electrical tape
• Metric rule
• Try square
• Bench vise
• Level
• Plumb bob
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Wire stripper
• Hammer
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- Gloves
- Goggles
- Hard hat
- Tight clothes
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Job Specification: Rigid steel conduit with 3 bulbs named as
bulbs A, B, and C. Bulb A; controlled in three locations by one
4-way switch
(S4W) and two 3-way switches (S3w). Bulb B & C will be
controlled by a single pole switch (S1) and a convenience outlet.
The size of wiring board is 4’x4’ x3/4” ply wood.
Procedure:

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inserted.
5. Layout the position at all electrical boxes based on the
designed drawing plan.
6. Install boxes.
10. Secure conduit to boxes using connector and locknuts.
12. Insert the wires to the Rigid Steel Conduit.
14. Check the wiring installation using multitester for ground or
short circuit.
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MEASUREMENT POINTS
FUNCTIONALITY 25 pts
20 pts.
WORKMANSHIP
Includes bending, cutting, supporting and install-
ing rigid steel conduit
Bending 10 pts
 Cutting 5 pts.
Appropriate use of Tools 5 pts.
Appropriate use of PPE 5 pts
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SPEED 10 pts.
SAFETY 10 pts.
TOTAL 100 pts
SUMMATIVE TEST - QUARTER IV
Test I- Knowledge & Process
Describe briefly these electrical items. Write your answer in

your answer sheet.
1. Hypertemp 2000 wire (magnet wire) douplex
2. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
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3.. Electrical symbols
4. Schematic diagram
5. Flexible armored cable (BX)
6. Flexible metallic tubing (FMT)
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7. Rigid steel conduit (RSC)
8. Nipples
9. Couplings
10. Republic Act No. 7832
Test II- Understanding (10 points)

Based on the working designed diagram below, Make
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a complete list of electrical materials/devices needed for the
installation. Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
Working Diagram
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Test III- Performance (20 points)
Based on the working drawing, install wiring in a 4’ x 4’ x3/4”
plywood/ply board. Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
Working Diagram
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TECHNICAL TERMS
Amperage (Amps) is a measure of electrical current flow.

Circuit breaker is a safety device which automatically opens an
electrical circuit if overloaded.
Circuit refers to tubing, piping or electrical wire installation that

permits flow to and from energy source.
Conduit is a pipe or raceway which serves as passage of

electrical conductors.
Contactor is an electric power switch, not operated manually and

is designed for frequent operation.
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Dies and dies stock is a tool used to thread a conduit.
Elbow is a 90 degree angle bend fitting commonly used to make

quarter bend.
Electrical Faults is a partial or total failure in an electrical

conductor or any electricity consuming device.
EMT refers to Electrical Metallic Tubing.
FMT refers to Flexible Metallic Tubing.
Galvanic reaction is a reaction between two dissimilar metals.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is used against shock

and electrocution. A GFCI device will de-energize a circuit when
it senses a difference in the amount of electricity passing through
the device and returning through the device, or a leak of current
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from the circuit. It is usually used in wet and damp locations.
Ground/grounding is a conducting connection, whether

intentional or accidental by which an electric circuit or equipment
is connected to the earth, or to some conducting body of relatively
large extent that serves in place of the earth.
Handy box is surface mounted box with rounded corners for

safety.
Hazardous location is a place where flammable materials is

stored and will likely be a source of accidents.
Hickey is a tool used to bend a conduit.
IMC refers to Intermediate Metallic Conduit.
Offset is a bend used to adopt the conduit from the surface to a

particular boxes or fittings.
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OHSS refers to Occupational Health and Safety Standard.
Outlet is a contact device installed along a circuit for the

connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply power
to portable equipment and electrical appliances. It is also known
as receptacles.
Over current is any current in excess of the rated current or

ampacity of a conductor which may result in risk of fire or shock
from insulation damaged from heat generated by over current
condition.
PEC refers to the Philippine Electrical Code.
PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment.
Quarter bend is a 90 degree angle bend.
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Reaming refers to removal of sharp edges at the end of the pipe.
Receptacle is a contacting device installed at an outlet for

connection externally by means of a plug and flexible cord.
RSC refers to Rigid Steel Conduit.
Short circuit a faulty or accidental connection between two points

of different potential in an electric circuit, bypassing the load and
establishing a path of low resistance through which an excessive
current can flow. It can cause damage to the components if the
circuit is not protected by a fuse.
Straps are electrical wiring supports which are used to hold pipe
or raceway.
Switch is a device for making, breaking, or rearranging the

connections of an electric circuit.
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REFERENCES:
1. Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III;

Adriana Publishing: 1999.
2. Agpaoa, Feleciano. Interior and Exterior Wiring
Troubleshooting; National Bookstore: 1991.
3. Richter, Herbert P. and Schwan, Creighton W. Practical
Electrical Wiring:16th Edition.
4. Fajardo, Max P. and Fajardo, Leo B. Electrical Layout and
Estimates.
5. 4.Roland E. Palmquist. Audel House Wiring, 7th Edition.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.; 7th Edition.,
edition (Feb 28 1991)
6. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code International Electrical Code
Series Property of C.A.S.E enterprises Copyright 2004 One
Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachussets 02169- 7471
7. www.ehow.com/how_2222734_install-gfci-receptacle: 2008
8. rona.ca/content/installing.gfci-ground_fault_circuit_interrupter:
2008
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Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs)

Time Allotment: 4 hours

Entrepreneurs are people with skills and capabilities to

Entrepreneurs are agents of economic change. They

Entrepreneurship, on the other hand, is not just a simple

Now that you have background knowledge about

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

• identify areas for improvement, development and growth of

As part of your initial activity, you will be challenged to dig deeper

Task 1: Matching Type

Match the entrepreneurial competencies in column A with their

5. Possess people skill

E. innovative to have edge over other

Task 2: Guide Questions

Here are guide questions which encapsulate the entire module.

After understanding the objectives of this module and

Figure 1: Strategic process to achieve the objectives of this

Answer these guide questions. Share your answers to the

1. Explain the importance of assessing one’s PECs before

2. Are there other strategies or approaches to assess your PECs?

3. What are the desirable personal characteristics, attributes, skills

4. Why is there a need to assess one’s PECs in terms of

How was your experience in answering the guide questions

Assessment of Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies

The entrepreneurial competencies refer to the important

Below are few important characteristics / traits / attributes of

• Hardworking: This means habitually working diligently for a

• Disciplined: Successful entrepreneurs always stick to the plan

• Committed: A good entrepreneur accepts full responsibility of

• Ability to Accept Change: Change occurs frequently. When

• Creative: An entrepreneur should be creative and innovative

• Initiative: An entrepreneur takes the initiative. You must put

• Profit-Oriented: An entrepreneur enters into the world of

• Sound Decision Maker: Successful entrepreneurs have the

In order to contextualize what you have learned and to have

Task 4: PECs Checklist

Using the PECS checklist, assess your strengths and

Ability to accept changes

Sound Decision Maker

Interview one or two successful electricians or entrepreneurs in

What were your preparations before you engaged in this type of

What are your special skills and characteristics which are

Did you follow the tips from a successful businessman or

What are the salient characteristics, attributes, lifestyles, skills and

After performing the activities on the importance of PECs, let us

Read and analyze these questions.

areas? Decribe your personal plans.

The learner demonstrates The learner independently

Time Allotment: 4 hours

People who aspire to start a business need to explore the

To be successful in any kind of business venture, potential