Department of Education

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Technology and
Livelihood Education 6
Industrial Arts

Grade 6

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
LO 1. Repairs simple gadgets/furniture/ furnishings at home and
school
TLE6IA-0h-10

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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before you start answering the module, I want you to

set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons.
Read the simple instructions below to enjoy the objectives of this kit.
Have fun!
Follow carefully all the contents and instructions
indicated in every page of this module.
Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts
about the lessons. Writing enhances learning that is important to
develop. Keep in mind:
• Perform all the provided activities in the module.
• Let your facilitator/guardian assess your
answers.
• Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply
what you have learned.

Enjoy studying!

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Repairing Simple Gadgets/Furniture/ Furnishings at Home
and School

Expectations

At the end of the SLEM, you should be able to:

1. gathers data on how to do simple repairs;

2. repairs broken and damaged gadgets and furniture such as chairs, cabinets, tables,
extension cords and worn out wires;
3. assesses repaired gadgets/furniture/furnishing as to its reusability and functionality
using rubrics; and
4. applies health and safety precautions in doing repairs.

Pre-Test

A. Direction: Match the pictures with the basic repairs that can be done on simple
gadgets and furniture . Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

_____1. Removing water stain from wood furniture.

_____2. Loosening sticky drawers of cabinets.
_____3. Repairing outer jacket of an extension cord
_____4. Repairing worn out wires.
_____5. Repairing wooden leg of a chair.

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B. Direction: Study the given statement. Draw a hammer if you agree and draw a

nail if you disagree.

1. Dwayne wears protective gadget and proper clothing in doing repairs.

2. Albert fails to turn off the power and to unplug the gadget before repairing.

3. Sticking cabinets or drawers can be loosen using light cleaning and

lubrication.

4. Knowing how to make simple repairs will provide an opportunity of having

additional income.

5. Assessing the repaired gadget or furniture based on the criteria set will
help you do better in doing future repairs.

Looking Back
Direction: Match the tools in Column A with their descriptions in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
A B

____1. It is used to protect electrical wiring for A. Combination

insulation. Pliers

____2. It is used for shaping and smoothening B. Drill

wood and metals.

____3. It is used to make round holes in C. Electric Tape

wood, metal, and concrete material.

____4. It is used to pull and drive nails or metal. D. Files

____5. It is an all-purpose cutting tool for E. Hammer

wood or metals.

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____6. It is an instrument used to test if there F. Saw
is a flow of electricity in the connection made.

____7. These tools are used to twist, cut, hold G. Screw Drivers
and pick electrical wires and metals.

____8. It is used to hold or turn pipes for H. Tester

assembly.

____9. These tools are used in tightening and I. Vise

loosening screws.

____10. It is used to remove insulation of a J. Wire Stripper

wire from gauge.
K. Wrench

Brief Introduction

This lesson will give an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills in
repairing simple gadgets/furniture/ furnishings at home and school. This will highlight the
step-by-step process in repairing simple gadgets and furniture. In addition, it will also
provide some safety and precautionary measures to prevent accidents while doing
repairs. Repaired gadgets/furniture/furnishing must undergo assessment as to its
reusability and functionality using rubrics.
Knowing how to make simple repairs will not only save you from paying a repairman,
it will also provide an opportunity of having additional income.

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 Read and Learn

❖ Repairing Furniture and Furnishings

How to Loosen Sticking Drawers or Cabinets
1. Loosen with light cleaning and lubrication.
2. Use ordinary soap on the sides, slides,
and bottom side rails for wood.
3. For the kitchen and bathroom, use a soap solution.
4. Rubbing a candle on the railing can also loosen
the drawer or cabinet.
5. For metals, applying rust remover usually works.

❖ Repairing Simple Gadgets

A. Worn Out Wires
1. Remove the plug of the appliance out of the
electrical outlet or socket.
2. Cut out the worn out part using a side cutter.
3. Scrape the outer covering of both ends by about
half an inch with the use of wire stripper.
4. Connect the two lines by twisting them together.
5. Cover the twisted wires with electrical tape.

B. Outer Jacket of an Extension Cord

1. Unplug the extension cord from the electric socket
for safety.
2. Get a high-quality electrical tape.
3. Wrap the tape around the crack of the extension cord.
4. Overlap each layer of tape to make sure the crack
is completely covered.

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❖ Assessing Repaired Gadgets or Furniture

What do you feel after doing such repair on a gadget or furniture? Definitely, you
will feel happy, fulfilling and satisfied. However, what if after a number of days, the repair
made was torn out again? What will you do or feel? This is a result of a wrong procedure.
So therefore, it is important to make sure to follow the correct process to avoid future
problems. Assessing the repaired gadget or furniture based on criteria will help you do
better in doing future repairs.

TRY THIS

Direction: Check ( ) all the safety and health precaution tips that you observe every
time you do repairs and use tools in the given checklist below.

Safety Tips in Doing Simple Repairs

1. Extension cords should not be use as your permanent electric socket.

2. Avoid working on any electronic device or equipment in wet areas.

3. Wears protective gadget and proper clothing in doing repairs.

4. Turns off the power and unplug the gadget before repairing.

5. Uses proper tools and equipment for the specific task.

6. A competent adult supervises you while doing repairs.

7. Keeps in mind to work in a well-lighted area.

8. Uses and handle electrical tools with care.

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 DO THIS TOGETHER

Direction: Arrange the correct way of repairing cracked or broken leg of a chair
sequentially by putting the steps in the diagram below.
• Check the leg of a chair to be repaired.
• Clean the cracked part of a broken leg.
• Apply wood glue to the damaged part.
• Prepare all the materials and tools needed in doing
the repair.
• Clam the leg so the glued parts will not get crack until
it dries completely.
• Refinish the chair with a fresh coat of varnish if needed

Procedure in Repairing a Broken Chair.

2. 3.

1.
4.
5. 6.

Remember

It is important and essential to be knowledgeable on the basic methods on how to make

simple repairs on gadgets and furniture at home or school. This knowledge will not only
develop your skills and sense of responsibility, but it enhances a particular skill and talent
which can be useful in the future. At your age, you can already contribute a lot to the family,
which will make your parents proud.
Just bear in mind that every time you do simple repairs always observe safety practices
and precautions.

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 Checking Your Understanding

Directions: Observe the broken or damaged gadget and furniture below. Choose one and apply
the necessary repairs to be done. Write the steps you did in doing these repairs. Assess your
work by accomplishing the checklist below.

Title: ______________________________
Steps: 1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________

Rubric for Repairing Furniture/Furnishings

Standards Very Good (3) Good (2) Fair (1)

1. Appropriate tools All the appropriate Most of the Appropriate tools and
and equipment are tools and equipment appropriate tools and equipment are not
used safely and are used safely and equipment are used used safely and
accurately. accurately. safely and accurately accurately.

2. Steps/processes are All the steps/ Most of the Steps/processes are

strictly followed as processes are strictly steps/processes are not strictly followed as
planned. followed as planned strictly followed as planned.
planned

3. Project is repaired Project is repaired Project is repaired Project is repaired

using the most using the most using some without using the
appropriate method appropriate method appropriate method appropriate method
and skills. and skills properly. and skills only. and skills.

4. Project is completed Project is completed Project is moderately Project is not com-

and evaluated and evaluated completed and pleted and evaluated
accordingly. accordingly. evaluated. accordingly.

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Assessment :
Direction: Put a check on the space before each statement if you think the furniture that you
repaired is assessed correctly.
A. Removing Wood Stains and Scratches
You used appropriate tools and equipment safely and accurately.
You strictly followed the steps/processes as planned.
You applied the most appropriate method and skills in doing repairs.
You completed and evaluated the repair accordingly.

Post-Test

Direction: Study each situation carefully. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on

the space provided.

_____1. David will repair a broken cord of an electric fan. What must he do first to
avoid accident?
A. He cuts the wire and scrapes the broken cord.
B. He gets the needed tools and starts repairing.
C. He turns off and unplugs the electric fan before he starts repairing.
D. He starts repairing without turning off and unplugging the electric fan.
_____2. All the given statements below show safety and health practices EXCEPT one.
Which one is NOT?
A. Joey uses proper tool and equipment for a particular task.
B. Mr. Cruz uses extension cords as his permanent electric socket.
C. Mark wears protective gadget and proper clothing in doing repairs.
D. Joseph always take extra care in using the tools while doing repairs.
_____3. Mr. Santos repairs his broken table. After a number of days, the repair he made was
broken again. What must he do to avoid future problems?
A. He must use the necessary tools for the repair.
B. He must assess his work after doing the repair.
C. He must use the table right away after the repair.
D. He must change the procedure he used in repairing.

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_____4. Jonathan is a Grade 6 pupil. He learns how to fix worn out wire from his Industrial Art
class. He wants to fix their broken extension cord at home. What must he do?
A. Applies what he had learned right away.
B. Ask his teacher to teach him again how to do it.
C. Applies what he had learned with the supervision of an adult.
D. Ask his elder brother to do it and just instruct him what to do.
_____5. Below are the rumbled steps to be followed in hiding wood scratches . Which
is the correct sequence to be followed?
1. Stroke the point of your marker on to the scratch.
2. Wait for a little while and do a retouch with marker
3. Get a furniture stain marker.
A. 1,2,3 C. 2, 3, 1
B. 2,1,3 D. 3, 1, 2

Bibliography:
Dr. Marion A. Cresencio, Mariecol A. Chavez, Jeffrey E. Julian. 2016. Technology and
Livelihood Education for the Progressive Youth 6. Quezon City: Missionbook Publishing,
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Fas, Arcelita F. 2009. Empower Your Skills with HELE6. Quezon City: Bright House Publishing.
Gloria A. Peralta, EdD, Ruth A. Arsenue, Catalina R. Ipolan, Yolanda L. Quiambao, Helenay
Ann C. Ariola. 2016. Life Skills Through TLE 6. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.
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Prepared by:

WRITER: Coralyn N. Cabutotan

Teacher III
Isaac Lopez Integrated School
SDO-Mandaluyong

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ILLUSTRATOR : Jesus F. Balauro
Master Teacher I
Nueve de Febrero Elementary School
SDO-Mandaluyong

LANGUAGE EDITOR: Mark Donald P. Bagsic

Teacher II
Andres Bonifacio Elementary School
Schools Division of Pasay City

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 KEY TO CORRECTION TLE6 IA- WEEK 7
PRE-TEST
A. 1. B 2. E 3. F 4. D 5. A

B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

LOOKING BACK
1. C 6. H
2. D 7. A
3. B 8. K
4. E 9. G
5. F 10. J

TRY THIS - ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

DO THIS TOGETHER
2. Prepare all the materials 3. Clean the
and tools needed in doing cracked part of a
the repair.
broken leg.
1.Check the leg of a 4. Apply wood glue to
chair to be repaired. the damaged part.
6. Refinish the chair with a fresh 5. Clam the leg so the
coat of varnish if needed. glued parts will not get
crack until it dries
completely.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING - ANSWERS MAY VARY

Title: Removing/Hiding Wood Scratches
Steps: 1. Get a furniture stain marker.
2. Stroke the point of your marker onto the scratch on the wooden table.
3. Wait for a little while and do a retouch with the marker.
4. Let it dry.
Title: Removing Water Stain on Wood
Steps: 1. Rub the area with a soft rag moistened lightly with mineral spirits.
2. If it turns dull, apply a new coat of furniture wax.
3. If applying mineral spirits does not work, gently rub with soft rag lightly damped
with denatured alcohol.
4. f still doesn’t work, apply a fresh coat of finishings.

POST TEST
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D

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