Ministry of Education

Technical and Vocational Education Unit

National Lesson Plan

“Change of Attitude through Performance”

SKILL/QUALIFICATION: Electrical Installation Level 1

MODULE: Module 1- Following Standards and Workplace Practices
UNIT: Unit 4 Use Hand Tools
INSTITUTION
INSTRUCTOR:
UNIT DURATION: 10 Hours
LESSON DATE(S):

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

At the end of the lesson students should:

 Outline the use of hand tools in electrical installation field. In addition they will be able to store
hand tools correctly and undertake general maintenance of hand tools.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson students should be able to:

Knowledge
 Define terms: hand tools, equipment and specialty tools” related to the electrical industry.
 State three(3)differences between tools and equipment based on PowerPoint presentation
 Classify electrical tools into the following:
 Give at least four (4) examples of the following classifications of tools:
 Give at least five (5) examples of common hand tools used in electrical installation.
 State at least three(3) types of materials from which most electrical tools are made
 State two (2) importance of using high quality tools in performing electrical installation jobs.
 Explain two (2) benefits of choosing the right tool for the correct job.
 State two benefits of checking tools for faults before, during and after usage.
 Define terms: maintenance and maintenance schedule.
 Explain the importance of caring and maintain hand tools.
 Explain the importance of making regular checks/tests on tools as part of the maintenance
procedures.
 List the main factors to be considered in the care and maintenance of tools.

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 Performance/Skill
 Select tools from each of the four (4) categories completing electrical installation work safely
i. Measuring and marking out tools
ii. Cutting and stripping tools
iii. Driving and striking tools
iv. Specialty tool
 Use hand tools in accordance with standard procedure given a task
 Carry out routine maintenance on the correct storage of tools in accordance with OH&S.

 Attitude
 Carefulness in carrying out instructions - Show the ability to work well under instructions.
 Reliability in using hand tools correctly – Adhere to the procedures to use hand tools
 Safety-consciousness – appreciate the importance of using tools safely Demonstrate safe
tool use.
 Willingness to follow procedure – Demonstrate correct procedures in completing given job
related forms.
 Promptness in reporting faults – Promptly report faults to ensure safety of self and others.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:
 Show willingness to collect, organize and analyze information on faulty tools to ensure
operability
 Appreciate the importance of planning and organizing preparation activities to use hand tools

RESOURCES:

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 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Hacksaw, Hammers, Punches, screw driver, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, wood planes,
files,

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

White Board, White Board Markers, Projector, Computer & Computer Speakers, Internet,
PowerPoint presentation, various hand tools

REQUIRED TEXT(S)

Learner’s Guide –Use of Hand Tools. 2003. Heart Trust NTA

http://www.tolsentools.com/support-and-service/58-materials-used-in-hand-tools
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3080.html

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 PROCEDURES

INSTRUCTOR will LEARNERS will METHODOLOGY & FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

FACILITATION
STRATEGY

Week 1.

 Introduce the lesson with  State their interpretations of hand  Socratic questioning
the following questions: tools and give examples  Discussion
 What is a tool?  Samples of tools
 Give examples of
typical tools an
electrician use?

 List the names of the tools

mentioned on the white
board.

 Prepare tools in the  Identify tools that are familiar to  Socratic questioning
anticipation of the them and also relate their  Discussion
students. experience.  Samples of tools
 Illustration

 Give students 15mins to  Read through the hand outs to

read through handout. generate class discussion.

 Discuss the four (4)  Participate in class discussion on  Socratic questioning

categories of hand tools the categories hand tools.  Discussion
a. Measuring and marking  Charts
out tools
b. Cutting and stripping

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 tools
c. Driving and striking
tools
d. Specialty tool
 Ask students to classify
each tool in its correct
group.
Week 2.
 Allow students to recall
key points studied in the
previous class
 Use PowerPoint slides,  Observe teacher’s demonstration
videos and models of tools
to demonstrate the use
tools in electrical
installation
 Allow students to
illustrate the use of tools
 Discuss with students the
importance of using high
quality tools in
performing jobs
 Outline materials that  Discuss the type material that tools 
students should look for in
the future when best
purchasing tools.
a. Metal,
b. High carbon steel
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 Categories tools in their
appropriate groups.
 Recall the categories of tools and
list tools from the four (4)
categories.
and the video presentation
 Perform correct use of tools
 Participate in class discussion on
the importance using high quality
tools for electrical jobs
should be made of when
purchasing tools
 Socratic questioning
 Discussion
 Samples of tools
 Socratic questioning
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Explanation
 Discussion
 Discovery learning
 Explanation
 Simulation
 Socratic questioning
 Discussion
 Samples of tools
 Illustration
Socratic questioning
 Discussion
 Samples of tools
 Illustration
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1. Assemble a hacksaw correctly
and cut a piece of material,
adjust the blade if necessary
2. What is the difference between
a heavy hammer and a light
hammer?
3. Use a light hammer to strike a
chisel. Use a heavy hammer to
strike a shaft through a hole.
Can you feel the difference?
Discuss your findings.
4. What is the difference between
a heavy hammer and a light
hammer?
5. When would you use a flat
chisel?
6. State the name of four files
and their uses
c. High carbon stainless
steel 7. Select an appropriate hand
d. Stainless steel tool/s for a job designed and
e. Titanium discuss findings.

8. Explain three ways in which a

Week 3 hacksaw blade might break
during use.
 Discuss with the students

a. The common hazards  Discuss common hazards when  Socratic questioning 9. How would you go about
of using faulty hand using faulty hand tool  Discussion storing your hand tools?
tools  Samples of tools Please specify the types of
 Discuss common hazards  Illustration tools
b. Common hazards that associated with hand tools  Lecture
normally happen to 10. Make a list of the tools
tools  Discuss the importance of provided. Identify the safety
reporting faulty hand tool requirement for each tool,
c. Importance of reporting faulty tools, and perform the
faulty hand tools necessary maintenance
 Observe PowerPoint slides and  Socratic questioning requirement for these tools
videos  Discussion
 Use PowerPoint slides and  Discuss PowerPoint slides  Samples of tools 11. Hand tools worksheet see
videos to demonstrate to  Discuss video presentation  Illustration attachment
students the proper care  Video
and maintenance of hand
tools.
 Read handout for discussion

 Handout will be issued to

students
 Discuss lesson notes and copy
notes to their note books
 Class notes will be given
from learner guide on the

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maintenance of hand
tools.

NB. Instructors are required to attach details of all activities given with matching rubric. Include all tests, assignments, class activities,
projects etc.

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES RECOMMENDATIONS

LESSON

ATTITUDES/
EMPLOYABILI
TY SKILLS

TECHNOLOGY
INTEGRATION

LEARNER

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 FACILITATOR

LESSON EVALUATION

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