COMPETENCY-BASED

LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector : CONSTRUCTION
Qualification Title : CARPENTRY NC II
Unit of Competency : PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION
Module Title : PERFORMING MRNSURATION AND CALCULATION
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority
CABUGAO SCHOOL OF HANDICRAFT AND COTTAGE
INDUSTRIES Cabugao, Bato, Catanduanes

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL................................3

LIST OF COMPETENCIES.....................................................................................................4
MODULE CONTENT..............................................................................................................5
LEARNING OUTCOME 1. SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS....................................6
LEARNING EXPERIENCES................................................................................................7
INFORMATION SHEET 3.1-1 Types of Measuring Tools and its Uses..............8
SELF-CHECK 3.1-1.......................................................................................14
ANSWER KEY 3.1-1......................................................................................15
LEARNING OUTCOME 2. CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS.......16
LEARNING EXPERIENCES.............................................................................................. 18
INFORMATION SHEET 3.2-1 Interpreting Formulas.....................................19
SELF-CHECK 3.2-1.......................................................................................23
ANSWER KEY 3.2-1......................................................................................24

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome to the module in Performing Mensuration and Calculation. This

module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome are
Information Sheet, Self-Checks, Operations Sheets, Job Sheets and Task Sheets.
Follow these activities on your own, if you have questions don’t hesitate to ask
your facilitator for assistance.
The goal of this module is the development of practical skills. To gain these
skills, you must learn the concepts and theory. For the most part, you’ll get this
information from the Information Sheet, Operation Sheet and Job Sheets.
This module was prepared to help you achieved the required competency in,
“Perform Mensuration and Calculation”.
This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge, skills in
this particular competency independently and at your own pace, with minimum
supervision or help form your instruction.
Remember to :
Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section.
Read information sheets and complete the self – check. Suggested references
are included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/she
is there to support you and show you the correct way to do things.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the
job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way
you will improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence.
Use the Self – checks, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of each
section to test your own progress.
When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your
Trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your
Progress Chart and Accomplishment Chart.
You need to complete this module.

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 CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
LIST OF COMPETENCIES

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Prepare Construction Preparing Construction CON931201
Materials and Tools Materials and Tools
Observe Procedures, Observing Procedures,
2 Specifications and Manual Specifications and Manual CON931202
Instructions Instructions
3 Perform Mensuration and Performing Mensuration CON931203
Calculation and Calculation
4 Maintain Tools and Maintaining Tools and CON931204
Equipment Equipment

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 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Perform Mensurations and Calculations

MODULE TITLE : Performing Mensurations and Calculations

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
on identifying and measuring objects based on the
required performance standards.

NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

LO1. Select measuring instruments

LO2. Carry out measurements and calculations

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

 Object or components to be measured is identified, classified and

interpreted according to the appropriate regular geometric shape.
 Measuring tools are selected/identified as per object to be measured
or job requirements.
 Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources.
 Measuring instruments are selected according to job requirements.
 Alternative measuring tools are used without sacrificing cost and
quality of work.
 Measurements are obtained according to job requirements.
 Calculations needed to complete work tasks are performed using the
four basic process of addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x),
and division (/).
 Calculations involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers are
used to complete workplace tasks.
 Numerical computations is self-checked and corrected for accuracy.
 Instruments are read to the limit of accuracy of the tool.
 System if measurement identified and converted to job
requirements/ISO.
 Work pieces are measured according to job requirements.

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 LEARNING OUTCOME SUMMARY

Learning Outcome 1.
SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

CONTENTS:
 Types of Measuring Tools
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Object or components to be measured is identified, classified and
interpreted according to the appropriate regular geometric shape.
 Measuring tools are selected/identified as per object to be measured or job
requirements.
 Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources.
 Measuring instruments are selected according to job requirements.
 Alternative measuring tools are used without sacrificing cost and quality of
work.
CONDITION:
The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:
1. MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Micrometer (in – out, depth)

Vernier caliper (out, inside)

Dial gauge with mag. Std.

Straight edge

Thickness gauge

Torque gauge

Small hole gauge

Telescopic gauge

Try-square

Protractor

Combination gauge

Steel rule

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Mega ohmmeter

Kilowatt hour meter

Gauges

Thermometers
2. WORKPLACE
3. TRAINING MATERIALS

Competency Based Learning Materials

Competency Based Curriculum

Training Regulations
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written Test
 Interviews/Oral Questioning
 Demonstration

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Learning Outcome 1. SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Learning Activities
Read Information Sheet 3.1-1 on Types
of Measuring Tools and its uses.
Answer Self-Check 3.1-1
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Special Instruction
Read and understand the information
sheet. If you cannot understand its
contents, you may ask assistance from
your facilitator.
Compare your answers to Answer Key
3.1-1. You must answer all the
questions correctly before proceeding
to the next Learning Activity.
Listen/participate in the lecture/
discussion.
Once you are done with these activities,
you may proceed to Learning Outcomes
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 INFORMATION SHEET 3.1-1
Types of Measuring Tools and its Uses

Learning Objective:

After reading this Information Sheet, you MUST be able to:

1. Identify the different measuring tools and its uses.

Mensuration is the skill of measuring

the length of lines, areas of surfaces, and
volumes of solids form simple data of
lines and angles. Mensuration in tis
literal meaning is to measure. It is
generally used where geometrical figures
are concerned, where one has to
determine various physical quantities
such as area, volume or length.
Measuring these quantities is called
Mensuration. It can also be used where
quantities like speed, velocity and
acceleration are concerned.
In the broadest sense, mensuration is all about the process of measurement. It
is based on the use of algebraic equations and geometric calculations to provide
measurement data regarding the width, depth and volume of a given object or
group of objects. While the measurement results are estimates rather than actual
physical measurements, the calculations are usually considered very accurate.

Measuring Tools

Measuring instrument is a device for measuring physical quantity. In the

physical sciences, quality assurance and engineering measurement is the activity
of obtaining and comparing physical quantities of real-world objects and events.

1. Micrometer sometimes known as a

micrometer screw gauge, is a device
incorporating calibrated screw widely used
for accurate measurement of components in
mechanical engineering and machining as
well as most mechanical trades, along with
other metrological instruments such as dial,
vernier and calipers.
2. Vernier Caliper is an extremely precise
measuring instrument; the reading error is 1/20 mm = 0.05 mm. close the
jaws lightly on the object to be measured. If you are measuring something
with a round cross section, make sure that the axis of the object is
perpendicular to the caliper.

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 3. Dial gauge with Mag. Std. also known as test indicator. It is used to
measure sensitive contact. Usually measure up to 0.80 mm.

4. Straight edge is a tool with an edge free from curves, or straight, used for
transcribing straight lines, or checking the straightness of lines. If it has
equally spaced markings along its length it is usually called a ruler.

5. Thickness gauge is an essential quality assurance tool when anodizing,

galvanizing and applying zinc coating to metallic surfaces. It is also used to
measure body paint thickness and uniformity on pre-owned cars, revealing
repainted spots, identifying hidden damages and exposing undisclosed
accidents.

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 6. Torque gauge is a measuring instrument used across all industries to
measure the torque or torsion during a test.

7. Small hole gauge is a measuring tool with a round expandable head that is
used together with an outside micrometer to measure the inside of small
hole.

8. Telescopic gauge is a hand-held measuring device which has retractable

rods to provide a precise instrument. It is used by mechanics to measure
the size of a bore in an engine.

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 9. Try-square a carpenters’ tool consisting of a rules metal straightedge set at
right angles to a straight piece. It is used for measuring and marking square
work.

10. Protractor is a measuring instrument, typically made of transparent plastic

or glass, for measuring angles. Most protractors measure angles in degrees.

11. Combination gauge is used to mark parallel lines lightly on the surface of
wood. The twin pin side can be used to mark out the width and position for
a mortise and tenon joint. The single pin side is used to mark the depth for
recesses or the width or thickness of a board when sawing or planing it to
size.

12. Steel rule their primary purpose is accurate measurement, they can also be
used as guides for laying out lines, and if rigid enough, for cutting.

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13. Voltmeter an instrument used for measuring electric potential difference
between two points in an electric circuit.

14. Ammeter a measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit.

Used to measure small current.

15. Mega ohmmeter is used as a quality control measure to test the insulation
resistance, to detect any fault in the heater cable jacket.

16. Kilowatt hour meter is the electric meter that measures the amount of
electrical energy in kWh that consumed in the house. The kWh meter has a
counter display that counts units of kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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 17. Thermometer is a tool that measures temperature-how hot or cold
something is.

Reference:

www.wikipedia.com

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 SELF-CHECK 3.1-1

I. Identification. Identify the different measuring instruments according to their

uses.

1. It is used to measure the temperature.

2. It is sometimes known as screw gauge.
3. It is used to measure sensitive contact, usually measure up to 0.80 mm.
4. It is a measuring instrument used for transcribing straight lines or checking
the straightness of lines.
5. It is used for measuring and marking square work.
6. It is used to mark parallel lines lightly on the surface of wood.
7. It is an instrument used for measuring electric potential difference between
two points in an electric circuit.
8. It is used to measure the current in a circuit, usually measure small
current.
9. It is a measuring instrument that measures the amount of electrical energy
in kWh that consumed in the house.
10. Used for measuring angles in degrees.

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 ANSWER KEY 3.1-1

I. Identification

1. Thermometer
2. Micrometer
3. Dial Gauge with Mgt. Std.
4. Straight Edge
5. Try-Square
6. Combination Gauge
7. Voltmeter
8. Ammeter
9. Kilowatt Hour meter
10. Protractor

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 LEARNING OUTCOME SUMMARY

Learning Outcome 2.
CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS

CONTENTS:
 Interpreting formulas for Volume, Areas, Perimeters of Plane and
Geometric Figure
 Handling of Measuring Instruments

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Measurements are obtained according to job requirements
 Alternative measuring tools are used without sacrificing cost and quality of
work
 Calculations needed to complete work task are performed using the four
basic process of addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) and division
(/)
 Calculations involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers are sued
to complete workplace tasks
 Numerical computation is self-checked are corrected for accuracy
 Instruments are read to the limit of accuracy of the tool
 Systems of measurement identified and converted according to job
requirements/ISO
 Work pieces are measured according to job requirements

CONDITION:
The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:
1. MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Micrometer (in – out, depth)

Vernier caliper (out, inside)

Dial gauge with mag. Std.

Straight edge

Thickness gauge

Torque gauge

Small hole gauge

Telescopic gauge

Try-square

Protractor

Combination gauge

Steel rule

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Mega ohmmeter

Kilowatt hour meter

Gauges

Thermometers

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2. WORKPLACE
3. TRAINING MATERIALS
 Competency Based Learning Materials
 Competency Based Curriculum
 Training Regulations
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written Test
 Interviews/Oral Questioning
 Demonstration

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Learning Outcome 2. CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS

Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information Sheet 3.2-1 on Types
of Measuring Tools and its uses.
Answer Self-Check 3.2-1
Read Information Sheet 3.2-2 on
Answer Self-Check 3.2-2
Read and understand the information
sheet. If you cannot understand its
contents, you may ask assistance from
your facilitator.
Compare your answers to Answer Key
3.2-1. You must answer all the
questions correctly before proceeding to
the next Learning Activity.
Listen/participate in the lecture/
discussion.
Read and understand the information
sheet. If you cannot understand its
contents, you may ask assistance from
your facilitator.
Compare your answers to Answer Key
3.2-2. You must answer all the
questions correctly before proceeding to
the next Learning Activity.
Listen/participate in the lecture/
discussion.
Once you are done with these activities,
you may proceed to the last COMMON
COMPETENCIES.

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 INFORMATION SHEET 3.2-1
Interpreting Formulas

Learning Objectives:

After reading this Information Sheet, you MUST be able to:

1. Interpret formulas for volume, areas, perimeter of planes and geometric

figures.
2. Enumerate the proper handling of measuring instruments

While studying mathematics it

can often happen that although the
calculations have been made, we
have not thought about how we can
use the acquired information in real
life. One of such fields where we
don’t think it relates to our daily life
and work is calculating geometrical
bodies (area, volume, angles).
In practice, however, it is of great
importance. For example in piece
work we must be able to calculate
our wage (surfaces, volumes). Also
when ordering materials we must be
able to calculate the volume of
different objects (rectangular, triangles, pyramids, cylinders, etc.).
In order to plan ahead it is necessary to have the architectural drawings. If you
ask the question why a builder needs drawings, it might have different answers.
It is required to carry out measurements and perform simple side calculations
to determine task and materials requirement for a job in a general construction
environment.

Why Measure?

All construction requires the use of accurate measurement and calculation of

quantities. On big projects a quantity surveyor is often employed to do this work.
For house construction, it is often the job of the builder or contractor to carry out
this work.

The Principles of Measurement

When measuring, either materials or labor or both can be taken into account.
For example when a brick wall is measured, it is measured in terms of its area and
not the number of bricks, weight of sand, cement and the number of bricklayers
necessary to complete the wall.

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Some of the main ways that building materials are measured include:

 Set or counts
 Length
 Area
 Volume
 Weight
 Calculations
 Square feet

Formulas for Volume and Surface Area

Find the volume of a cone the radius of whose base is 21 cm and height is 28 cm.

Solution: r = 21 cm and h = 28 cm

V = 1/3 π r 2 h
V = 1/3 (3.14 x 21 x 21 x 28)
V = 1/3 x 38772.72
∴ V = 12924.24 cm 3

A rectangular prism has a width of 10 cm, a height of 3 cm and a depth of 7 cm.

What is the surface area of the prism?

Solution: width = 10 cm. height = 3 cm. length = 7 cm.

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 SA = 2lw
+ 2wh + 2lh
SA = 2(7)(10) + 2(10)(3) + 2(7)(3)
SA = 2(70) + 2(30) + 2(21)
SA=140+60+42
SA = 242 cm²

Tim’s garden is shaped like a square whose side is 9 meters. What/]’s the length of
the fence which surrounds the garden?

Solution: side = 9 meters

P = 4s
P=4(9)
P = 36 meters

Proper Handling of Measuring Equipment

Measuring equipment should always be in a good condition to maintain its

accuracy of results. Every measuring tools and devices has its own proper
maintenance and handling guidelines as provided in its uses manual. The content
of measuring equipment guidelines should always be followed to have an accurate
result.

The following items are the basic safe handling for measuring instruments:

 Always clean the measuring equipment before and after its usage.
 Perform calibration regularly to confirm if its result is still the international
standard.
 Provide designated area for all measuring equipment’s wherein visual
control is observed.
 Always follow the guidelines on how to use measuring equipment properly.
 Provide working instruction on how to check it on a daily basis. Use check
sheets.
 Use only appropriate measuring equipment for the specific parts to be
measured.
 Segregate and dispose defective measuring equipment to avoid wrong usage.
 Contact the maker of measuring equipment if major problem was occurred
on the said equipment.
 Always follow and implement 5s in the working area.

It is very important to maintain the accuracy of measuring instrument in

order to obtain reliable results and avoid possible rejects as well as to prevent
accidents.

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References:

https://www.hariduskeskus.ee/pracmath/eng/carp.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=interpret+formulas+for+geometric+figures&tb
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cCegQIABAA&oq=interpret+formulas+for+geometric+figures&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1
DalgFYiOABYPHgAWgAcAB4AYABzQOIAcMekgEKMS4xNS4yLjEuMpgBAKABAaoB
C2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=xttRX97uB46m0QTC_K3wCg&bih=657
&biw=1366#imgrc=V6JTe7ZPY4rQHM

https://www.google.com/search?q=interpret+formulas+for+geometric+figures&tb
m=isch&ved=2ahUKEwje6e_97M7rAhUOU5QKHUJ-C64Q2-
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C2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=xttRX97uB46m0QTC_K3wCg&bih=657
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http://measuringdevice.blogspot.com/2012/09/proper-handling-of-measuring-
instrument.html

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 SELF-CHECK 3.2-1

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer.

1. What is the area of an equilateral triangle whose side is 16 cm?

a. 48√3 cm3
b. 128√3 cm3
c. 9.6√3 cm3
d. 64√3 cm3

2. If the sides of a triangle are 24 cm, 26 cm and 10 cm, what is its area?
a. 120 cm2
b. 130 cm2
c. 312 cm2
d. 315 cm2

3. Find the area of a parallelogram with base 24 cm and height 16 cm.

a. 262 cm2
b. 384 cm2
c. 192 cm2
d. 131 cm2

II. Enumeration. Give the 9 Basic safe handling of Measuring Instruments.

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 ANSWER KEY 3.2-1

I. Multiple Choice.

1. D
2. A
3. B

II. Enumeration

1. Always clean the measuring equipment before and after its usage.
2. Perform calibration regularly to confirm if its result is still the
international standard.
3. Provide designated area for all measuring equipment’s wherein visual
control is observed.
4. Always follow the guidelines on how to use measuring equipment
properly.
5. Provide working instruction on how to check it on a daily basis. Use
check sheets.
6. Use only appropriate measuring equipment for the specific parts to be
measured.
7. Segregate and dispose defective measuring equipment to avoid wrong
usage.
8. Contact the maker of measuring equipment if major problem was
occurred on the said equipment.
9. Always follow and implement 5s in the working area.

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