Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Division of City Schools – Manila

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

Grade 9

BASIC HAND TOOLS

QUARTER 1
Week 1 Module 1

Most Essential Learning Competency

1.1 Apply the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment PPE during welding operation

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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before working with this module, you need to ensure that you are in focus by setting aside all
other concerns so as not to cause disturbance during the lesson. Brief instructions are written
below which you have read and follow for the most effective output and to meet objectives.
Enjoy while learning and have fun!

1. Read carefully all the contents of this module which contains instructions provide in each
page.
2. Secure a notebook and write all the concepts you may found in every lesson that will
enhance your acquisition of knowledge, skills and habits.
3. Perform all the activities according to the instructions provided in this module.
4. Submit your output to your facilitator/parent/guardian and let them assess the same based on
the answer key herewith.
5. Review and analyze the return of your post assessment.
6. apply the learning you acquired from every lesson.
7. Continue having the fun brought by this learning!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These consist of what the writers want you to obtain after finishing the in every
lesson of the module.

• Pre-test – This is an assessment that measures all available knowledge you have pertaining the
lessons before taking this module.

• Looking Back at the Lesson - This portion sets to measure as what level of learning you have
acquired as well as the concepts did you understand as a result of previous lesson undertaken.

• Brief Introduction - This part provides a learner for an overview of the lesson.

• Activities - A set of tasks required for a learner to perform either individually, with a partner
or by group to promote psychomotor skills.

• Remembering – Recapitulation of all undertaken concepts of the previous lessons including

the applications of the skills acquired.

• Check your Understanding – To see the level of learners understanding of the lesson

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 • Post-test - To measure how far have the learner learned from studying the lessons of the entire
module.

INTRODUCTORY MESSAGES

For The Teachers:

This module contains both learning materials and activities for the learners to study and perform

which aims at meeting the competency expected. As learning facilitators, teachers has to

continuously nurture the young minds by patiently orienting them as to the proper and practical use

of this learning module. Further, learners must be encouraged to sought for assistance, guidance

and support coming from their community partners, the parents/guardians. Keep in their minds that

they have write their answers to all assessments and exercises in sheets of paper other than this

module.

For The Learners:

Welcome to the SMAW-Grade 8 module which contains both learning materials and activities for

you to go over so that you may complete the standard competency required by the course. You have

to undergo continuous studying and perform tasks or activities so as to complete each learning

output in this module. Every learning process contains introduction of the lesson, discussions of the

concepts, developing of knowledge, skills and habits, applications, summary of the lessons, and

self-check exercises. Follow the flow of activities accordingly and should you have you any

question or clarification, please feel free to consult your teacher.

Learners’ welding skill development is the ultimate goal of this module and this can only be

possibly made by studying the basic concepts and techniques welding. Generally, most the lesson

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 will be delivered by your teacher through specific instruction, guided lesson and you may

strengthen it by your own initiative of finding additional information from different sources of such

as but not limited to reading books, journal, magazines, and internet websites. This module intends

to help you acquiring the competency as required in SMAW– Grade 8.

This module will serve as the prime source of information leading to the acquisition of knowledge,

skills, attitude and habits for the required competency which shall be taken independently at

learners own pace, under the minimum supervision or assistance of teacher.

1.1 Apply the proper use of Basic Hand Tools and Equipment during the performance of

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) works

EXPECTATIONS

1. Identify the different kinds of handtools that are commonly used in Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) works,
2. Understand the importance of using proper handtools and equipment in safety working
practices with SMAW, and
3. Appreciate the safety practices using proper handtools and equipment during the
performance of activities in SMAW

What you already know

I. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on
the separate sheet of pad paper.

Column A Column B

1. A tool used to measure squareness of an object a. Hacksaw

2. Leather personal equipment that are designed b. Cold Chisel

to protect welders from numerous welding hazards. c. Try Square

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 3. Rectangular in shape and tampered slightly in width and d. Welding goggles

thickness. The most commonly used for filing work. e. Divider

4. It is used for chipping flat surfaces, cutting of rivets or metal f. Leather gloves

fasteners, thin sheets, small bars; and for general purposes. g. Flat File

5. A personal equipment used to provide a degree of eye protection h. Steel Rule

while some forms of welding and cutting are being done.

II. Multiple Choice – Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write your answer in a

separate sheet of pad paper

1. A tooth cutting tool usually with the solid and adjustable frame.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

2. A tool used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

3. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating

manner.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

4. A flexible tool that is used to measure the length of material used in SMAW works.

A. Hacksaw C. Push pull rule

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

5. A tool that is used to hold materials when being bended, pulled, adjusted or welded.

A. Plier C. Push pull rule

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

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 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSONS

Direction: Analyze the pictures below and their description. Identify each handtool or equipment
by writing your answer at the separate pad paper.

1. A flexible rule that when extended, support itself, that used to measure
distances including those curved or irregular surfaces

2. A type of rule that is flexible with a number of feet marked on the tape which
is 3/8 inch wide and available in lengths from 25 to 100 feet.

3. The most common tool that is used in welding works that can be found in
tool room.

4. A tool used to measure the square of an object

5. a tool that serves several purposes in metalworking, composed of a ruler

and one or more interchangeable heads that may be affixed to it.

6.
Personal equipment designed to protect welders from numerous welding
hazards

7.
An eye protection equipment for welders while some forms of welding and
cutting are being done.

8. A precision tool used to measure dimension in thousandths of an in

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9. A precision tool used to measure dimension in hundredths of an inch to
measure inside, outside diameter, as well as depth of hole and slot.

10. A tool used set distances and to lay out arcs and circles.

BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS

This lesson will provide you information as to the importance of using proper hand tools
and equipment for a best output of activities and to protect you from any hazard. Working with the
proper hand tools and equipment when working with shielded metal arc welding can produce the
best possible product out of the activities undertaken by the learner and could eliminate the risk of
injury and to avoid dangers on part of performing learners and teachers arising therein. Be will be
familiarized yourself with the different kinds and types of basic hand tools and equipment which
you should used at all times when performing tasks and activities relating to SMAW.

HAZARDS RELATED TO THE SMAW WORKS

Shielded Metal Arc Welding or SMAW involves cutting, filing, shaping, bending, and
holding of metals and other materials which are exposed to hazards caused by sparks, spatter,
radiations, slags, high temperatures, fumes, fumes and different gases, and even shocks. To prevent
from incurring these hazards that may lead to physical injury, damage to property or even death,
proper hand tools and equipment when working with SMAW are high required always.

INFORMATION SHEETS

A list of different common hand tools and their uses relative to Shielded Metal Arcs

Welding with photo illustration are provided in the following for your better comprehension.

Classifications of Hand tools

1. Measuring Tools

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 2. Cutting Tools

3. Driving Tools

4. Holding Tools

5. Boring Tools

6. Markings Tools

7. Crimping Tools

8. Testing Tools

9. Stripping Tools

Each classification has different types and uses.

1. MEASURING TOOLS

Measuring tools are those that used for checking the length, width or thickness of

an objects for the shape of objects things like the flatness, straightness,

roundness or squareness. Below are some of the measuring tools that can be

found in a tool room and commonly used in SMAW activities:

a. Push-Pull Rule – This flexible rule when extended will support itself, but may

also be used to measure curved, irregular surfaces. Steel tape rule blade is

usually ½ inch wide and 72 inches long. The graduation is sixteenths, except

for the 6 inches which are graduated I thirty-seconds of an inch

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b. Steel Tape – similar to a steel tape rule except for its flexible number of feet that are
marked on the tape. The tape is 3/8 inch wide and available in lengths from 25 to

100 feet.

c. Steel Rule – This is the most common tool used in tool room. It is made of tampered
steel about 1/8 inch thick and ¾ inch wide and 6 to 12 inches long. The same style

maybe obtained in length from 1 to 48 inches.

d. L- Square – is an instrument used to measure the square of an

e. Combination Square – a tool that serves several purposes in woodworking,

stonemasonry, and metal working. It is composed of a ruler and one or more

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 interchangeable heads that may be affixed to it. The most common head is

the standard or square head, which is used to lay out or check right and 45°

angles.

f. Micrometer Caliper – is a precision measuring instrument used to measure

dimension in thousandths of an inch.

g. Vernier Caliper – is a precision measuring instrument used to measure inside,

outside diameter, as well as depth of hole and slot.

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 h. Dividers – These are used for measuring or setting of distances, and to lay out arcs
and circles.

2. CUTTING TOOLS

Tools that are used to remove some material from the work piece by means of shear

deformation. Cutting may be accomplished by single-point or multipoint tools.

Some of the cutting tools can found below:

a. Hacksaw – is a tooth-cutting tool usually with a solid and adjustable frame. The

main parts are handles, blade, tightening screw and nuts. The tool is mainly used in

cutting metals like plates, pipes, rods, bars, angular, etc. but of minimal thickness,

width, length. Sometimes this tool is used for cutting plastic pipes and other

materials to suit its purpose.

Blade of hack saws are made of thin, high grade steel usually 1.27 mm thick and

30.48 long with an inclined row of teeth serving as cutter

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3. DRIVING TOOLS

Any tool used to push (drive) object into another object. Their general purpose is to

connect two pieces of metal or objects together, reshape to fit the desired output, or to

connect metal to another material.

Some of the driving tools can found below:

a. Hammer - a tool consisting of a weighted "head" fixed to a long handle

that is swung to deliver an impact to a small area of an object.

b. Screw Drivers - A tool, used for screwing and unscrewing screws. A

typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, ending in a tip

the user puts into the screw head before turning the handle.

4. HOLDING TOOLS

Tools that are used to firmly holds any material together. Each holding tool is different

but the common principles between them is that they all secure a piece of material

when your working with it..

Some of the holding tools can found below:

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 a. Pliers - pincers with parallel, flat, and typically serrated surfaces, used chiefly

for gripping small objects or bending wire.

"a pair of pliers"

b. C-Clamp- also called G-clamp, a device typically used to hold a wood or

metal work piece, and often used in, but are not limited to, carpentry and

welding.

5. BORING TOOLS

Tools that are used to make or enlarge a hole that has already made (or cast) by means

of a single-point cutting tool (or of a boring head.

Some of the boring tools can found below:

a. Hand drill - a manual tool that converts and amplifies circular motion of the

crank into circular motion of a drill chuck. Though it has been replaced in

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 most applications by power drills, the hand drill is used by many

woodworkers.

b. Electric drill - a manual tool that converts and amplifies circular motion of

the crank into circular motion of a drill chuck. Though it has been replaced

in most applications by power drills, the hand drill is used by many

woodworkers.

6. MARKING TOOLS

Tools that are use to transfer all the little notations that appear on your pattern, the

ones that tell you where to cut, fold, sew, or place adjoining pieces. It tells the

pattern instructions, work together with these notations on how to manipulate each

pattern piece.

Below are samples of marking tools;

a. Lead Pencil - a pencil of graphite enclosed in wood.

b. Ball pen - also known as a biro or ball pen, is a pen that dispenses ink

(usually in paste form) over a metal ball at its point, i.e. over a "ball

point".

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7. CRIMPING TOOLS

Any device used to conjoin two pieces of metal by deforming one or both of them to

hold each other called crimp like affixing a connector to the end of a cable.

Below are samples of crimping tools;

c. 6 Pin/8 Pin crimp Tool – a tool which contains a die that is often

exchangeable and is closely 23, 132: in 'Designing LAN Wiring Systems:.

8. TESTING TOOLS

These are devices used to test the presence of, rather than measure, electrical conditions

that ranges to determine whether or not voltage is present in a circuit,.

Below are samples of testing tools;

a. Multi-meter Tester – also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter). It is

an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement

functions in one unit the typical unit of which can measure voltage,

current, and resistance.

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 b. Continuity Tester – an instrument used to determine if an electrical path can be

established between two points; that is if an electrical circuit can be made. The

circuit under test is completely de-energized prior to connecting the apparatus.

9. STRIPPING TOOLS

Are tools that are designed with stripping holes to make one or more defined conductor

cuts. Pliers with circular cutting holes are only suitable for stripping the cross-section they

are designed for.

Below are samples of stripping tools;

a. Wire stripper – A small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation

from electric wires.

b. Electrician knife - designed to cut electrical insulation, cables, insulation, and

more. Not only for electricians.

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RUBRICS FOR BASIC HANDTOOLS

NEEDS
UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE VERY GOOD
CATEGORIES IMPROVEMENT RATE
1 3 4
2
Displays Shows slight
Shows no
negative observance Proper use
interest in
Attitude attitude in on use of hand tools at
using hand
using proper proper hand all times.
tools
hand tools. tools.

Poor Observed Participate in

Not any single participation sometimes the activity
moment the activity and involve and actively
Participation observed less in himself in join in solving
participated in cooperation the activity problems with
the activity with team and team mates
mates. participate

Finds times
Observed not Keeping the
There are times in cleaning
maintaining hand tools
observed neat and
Neatness & the cleanliness and storage
and clean their arranging the
Orderliness and proper area clean and
area of hand tools
handling of in order at all
working and storage
hand tools times.
area.
Loudly and
clearly
Finds difficulty
Did not take delivered the
in speaking Delivered
Speech part in the message with
when the message
Delivery delivery of modulated and
explaining well
report loud voice
PPE
explaining the
use hand tools
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 REMEMBERING THE IMPORTANT THINGS

Right job must be done with the right tools. That is to avoid if not totally eliminated the occurrence
of an uncertain event that may caused loss or damage to property, physical injury or even life.
Technicians or workers involve in SMAW are definitely exposed himself to danger when
performing job. Various physical and chemical hazards are in place even before the the task begin.
Every worker therefore must take necessary precautions that would keep him away from any
accident, yet achieved desired output and one of the most important consideration in keeping the
workplace safe is the proper use of the hand tools for each work to be done. It is everybody’s
responsibility that no single task shall be performed without right tools and equipment.

Common Injuries Due to Lack or Improper Use of Hand Tools

Along with common injuries such as cuts, lacerations, and bruises, the frequent and prolonged
use of hand tools can cause soreness, aches, pains, and fatigue, which, when ignored, can lead to
chronic musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) of various kinds.

The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance.

Some examples include the following:

• If a chisel is used as a screwdriver, the tip of the chisel may break and fly off, hitting
the user or other employees.
• If a wooden handle on a tool, such as a hammer or an axe, is loose, splintered, or
cracked, the head of the tool may fly off and strike the user or other employees.
• If the jaws of a wrench are sprung, the wrench might slip.
• If impact tools such as chisels, wedges, or drift pins have mushroomed heads, the
heads might shatter on impact, sending sharp fragments flying toward the user or
other employees.

The employer is responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by
employees. Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools. Employees
should be trained in the proper use and handling of tools and equipment.

Employees, when using saw blades, knives, or other tools, should direct the tools away
from aisle areas and away from other employees working in close proximity. Knives and
scissors must be sharp; dull tools can cause more hazards than sharp ones. Cracked saw
blades must be removed from service.

Wrenches must not be used when jaws are sprung to the point that slippage occurs.
Impact tools such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels must be kept free of mushroomed
heads. The wooden handles of tools must not be splintered.

Iron or steel hand tools may produce sparks that can be an ignition source around

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flammable substances. Where this hazard exists, spark-resistant tools made of non-
ferrous materials should be used where flammable gases, highly volatile liquids, and other
explosive substances are stored or used.

Source: OSHA

Other Hazards

Workers also may expose to different kinds of chemical hazard due to metalworking fluids
of shielded metal arc welding process. This type of job needs to engage with chemicals,
such as oil based metalworking fluids (MWFs), water-based fluids and other similar
substances. To prevent overexposure, personal equipment like eye goggles and face
shield are identified to be among the best equipment to avoid such hazard.

Further, electric shock from arc welding may be resulted to against the worker if misuse
or neglect to proper hand tools for is not rectified. Electric shock occurs when bare hands
or unprotected part of body touch the live conductors according. Every worker, lead men,
foremen and other concerns should take into consideration on how to o prevent electric
shock, and that is to use proper hand tools such as pliers, screw drivers and continuity
testers in stripping wires and connecting conductors. Wearing leather hand gloves is also
highly required to increase safety net from having contacted to the electric charge that
may result to electrocution.

http://www.pinpointnews.net/wordpress/personal-protective-equipment-important-for-welding-
workers-safety/

CHECKING HOW FAR DID YOU UNDERSTAND

Higher Order of Thinking Questions

1. What is the significance of proper using of hand tools and equipment during the
works involving Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______

2. What are the hazards that a welder or any technicians may be exposed with, when
hand tools, during the performance of work is misuse?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______

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3. What are the roles of management, teachers, coaches, and workers in the effective
implementation of proper use and maintenance of hand tools before, during and after job
performance?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

POST TEST

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter
on separate sheet of paper.

1. A tooth cutting tool usually with the solid and adjustable frame.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

2. A tool used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

3. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating

manner.

A. Hacksaw C. Hammer

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

4. A flexible tool that is used to measure the length of material used in SMAW works.

A. Hacksaw C. Push pull rule

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

5. A tool that is used to hold materials when being bended, pulled, adjusted or welded.

A. Plier C. Push pull rule

B. Screwdriver D. Wrench

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 KEY TO CORRECTIONS

What you already Know – Page

1. C
2. F
3. H
4. B
5. D

Looking Back At Your Lessons - Page 6

1. Push Pull Rule
2. Measuring Tape
3. Steel rule
4. L-square
5. Try Square
6. Leather Hand Gloves
7. Eye Goggles
8. Micrometer Caliper
9. Vernier Caliper
10. Divider

Post Test - Page 21

1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A

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 REFERENCES

 Wilhemsen WELDING HANDBOOK

 Hynes TECHBOOK WELDING MANUAL
 TECHNOLOGY OF WELDING
 UNITOR Maritime Welding Handbook 11th edition Revision 0
 Welding Health and Safety April 12, 2019 P. Eng. Meena Rezkallah

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This module was outlined based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) for S.Y.
2020-2021, the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Guide, Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) for
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Training Regulation of TESDA for Shielded Metal
Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF THE MODULE

Writer: Ma. Elena P. Credo, T1/DTAHS JHS SMAW Coordinator

Editor: Dr. Ariel D. Tosio, EPS-TLE-TE/VOC

Reviewer/Validator: Dr. Marnito C. Munoz, DTAHS/ MTII/TLE-OIC,

Eliseo Tabacon HT-VI Rajah Soliman HS

Lito Cagurungan HT- VI G. Perfecto HS

Illustrator: Ma. Elena P. Credo, T1/DTAHS JHS SMAW Coordinator

Layout Artist: Ma. Elena P. Credo, T1/DTAHS JHS SMAW Coordinator

Management Team: Malcolm S. Gamma, Regional Director

Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief

Dennis M. Mendoza, Regional EPS in charge of LMS and Regional ADM

Coordinator

Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V, SDS

Aida H. Rondilla, Chief-CID

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Lucky S. Carpio, Division EPS In-charge of LRMS and Division ADM
Coordinator