COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector : ELECTRONICS

Qualification : COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NC II

Unit of Competency : COMMON COMPETENCIES

Module Title : Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and

Electronic Circuits

Dumingag Technological Training School

Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

How to Use this Module...........................................................................i

Introduction............................................................................................ii

Technical Terms.....................................................................................iii

Learning Outcome 1...............................................................................1

Information Sheet 1.1.............................................................................2

Operation Sheet 1.1................................................................................5

Self Check 1.1.........................................................................................6

Operation Sheet 1.2................................................................................7

Learning Outcome 2...............................................................................8

Information Sheet 2.1......................................................................9

Activity Sheet 2.1..................................................................................10

Learning Outcome 3.............................................................................13

Job Sheet 3.1........................................................................................14

Acknowledgement
 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Terminating and Connecting Electrical Wiring

and Electronic Circuits”. This module contains training materials and activities
for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and

Electronic Circuits” contains knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II course.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome
there are Job Sheets, and Activity Sheets. Follow these activities on your own
and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some of the knowledge and skills covered in this
module because you have:
o been working for some time
o Already have completed training in this area.

If you can demonstrate to your teacher that you are competent in a

particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so
you don’t have to do he same training again. If you have a qualification or
Certificate of Competency from previous trainings show it to your teacher If the
skills you acquired are still current and relevant to this module, they may become
part of the evidence you can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency
of your skills, discuss it with your teacher.

After completing this module ask your teacher to assess your competency.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.

Inside this module you will find the activities for you to complete followed by
relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may
have more than one learning activity.
Program/Course : Computer System Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency : Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits
Module # 3 : Terminating /Connecting Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits

INTRODUCTION

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on

Computer Hardware Servicing NC II. It includes the following competencies: plan
and prepare for termination/ connections of electrical wiring/electronic circuits,
terminate/connect electrical wiring/electronic circuits, and test
termination/connections of electrical wiring/electronic circuits.

It consists of 3 learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains

learning activities supported by each instructional sheet. Upon completion of
this module, report to your teacher to assess your achievement of knowledge and
skills requirement of this module. If you pass the assessment, you will be given a
certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1. Plan and prepare for termination/connection of electrical

wiring/electronic circuits.
LO2. Terminate/Connect electrical wiring/electronic circuits.
LO3. Test Termination/connection of electrical wiring/electronic circuit.

REFERENCES:

1. Agpaoa, Feliciano, Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting, National

books Store, 1991
2. www.google.com
3. www.yahoo.com
4. www.wikipedia.com
 TECHNICAL TERMS

Side Cutter Pliers - used for cutting or trimming of connecting wires or terminal
leads in the circuit board

Long nose Pliers – used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of
electronics component or connecting wire.

Soldering Pencil – used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of
soldering lead melted around it.

Multitester - instrument use to measure voltage, current and resistance.

Resistor- a device designed intentionally to have a definite amount of resistance

Capacitor – a devise that stores electrical energy.

Terminate - was a shareware modem terminal and host program for MS-DOS
and compatible operating systems developed from the early to the late 1990s by
the Dane Bo Bendtsen.

Termination - the point where a line, channel or circuit ends.

OHS – Occupational Health and Safety

Program/ Course : Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency : Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits
Module #3 : Terminating and Connecting Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits

Learning Outcome 1: Plan and Prepare for Termination/Connection of Electrical

Wiring /Electronic Circuits

Assessment Criteria:

1. Materials are checked according to specifications and task.

2. Appropriate tools and equipment are selected according to task
requirements.
3. Task planned to ensure OHS guidelines and procedures are followed.
4. Electrical wiring electronics circuits are correctly prepared for connection/
termination in accordance with instructions and worksite procedure.

References:
1. Agpaoa, Feliciano, Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting, National
books Store, 1991
2. www.google.com
3. www.yahoo.com
4. www.wikipedia.com

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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

Use of Tools

To work with electronic and electrical circuits, a beginner needs to

acquire special hand tools and equipment. Each of these hand tool and
equipment does one or more specific job in connecting, replacing, securing
and troubleshooting of electronic circuits.
In doing so it is better for a beginner to learn first how to use these
hand tools and equipment. And where to use them, before they can start to

build or assemble simple circuit up to complicated ones.

A. Basic Electronic Hand Tools and Equipment

Electronic technicians in olden days could get along with a set of screw
drivers, long nose, side cutter and soldering pencil in troubleshooting. But now
adays, with the arrival of the new circuit technology and microcircuit is being
introduced in the industry, troubleshooting the problem is very complex.
Without the knowledge and aid of the multitester and other sophisticated
equipment such as regulated power supply, signal generator and oscilloscope,
troubleshooting is impossible. Here are the following basic tools and equipments
needed for the repair of electronics devices and appliances:

A. Common Tools

Figure No.6

Figure No.1 Figure No.2

Figure no. 3.

Figure no. 5 Figure no.

Figure no. 5
 Figure no. 4

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1 Long Nose Pliers – is used for holding, bending and stretching the lead
of electronics component or connecting wire. See figure no. 1.

2. Side Cutter Pliers – is used for cutting or trimming of connecting wires

or terminal leads in the circuit board. See figure no. 2.

3. Flat Screw Driver – is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws.

See figure no. 3.

4. Philips Screw Driver- is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws.

See figure no. 4.

5. Soldering Pencil – is used to join two or more metal conductors with

the support of soldering lead melted around it. See figure no. 5.

6. Desoldering Tool – is used to unsoldered unwanted parts or

component in the circuit with the support of soldering pencil.
See figure no. 6.

B. Basic Electronic Equipment

Figure No.7

Figure No.8

Figure No.9
 1. Multi-Volts Power Supply –is used to supply the desired direct current
voltages in the circuit. See figure no.9.

2. Multitester – is used for measuring resistance, voltage and current.

See figure no.7.

3. Portable Electric Handrill – is used for boring hole/s in the plastics

chassis or metal chassis. See figure no.8.

OPERATION SHEET 1.1

1. Given 10 kinds of hand tools Label and give the function of each. You will be
assessed using the following criteria.

Criteria Score Descriptor

Identified 10 tools 5 Excellent

Identified 7-9 tools 4 Very good

Identified 4-5 tools 3 Good

Identified 2-3 tools 1-2 Fair

Identified 0-1 tools 0 Poor

Self-Check 1.1
Self-Test
A. State whether the following is equipment or a handtool.

______________ 1. Desoldering Tool

______________ 2. Soldering Pencil
______________ 3. Multi-Volts Power Supply
______________ 4. Long Nose Pliers
______________ 5. Portable Electric Handrill

B. Write true if the statement is correct and false if otherwise:

______________ 1. A flat screwdriver is used in driving or fastening positive

slotted screw.
______________ 2. Soldering Pencil is used to join two or more metal conductors
with the support of soldering lead melted around it.
______________ 3. Side Cutter Pliers is used for cutting or trimming of connecting
wires or terminal leads in the circuit board.
______________ 4. A multi-tester is used in boring holes in the plastics chassis.
______________ 5. A long nose pliers is used for holding, bending and sketching
the lead of electronics component or connecting wire.

Operation Sheet 1.2

From the given hand tools pick out 5 and demonstrate how each functions.

You will be assessed using the criteria below:

CRITERIA SCORE DESCRIPTOR

Demonstrated 5 functions 10 Excellent
Demonstrated 4 functions 8 Very Good
Demonstrated 3 functions 6 Good
Demonstrated 2 functions 4 Fair
Demonstrated 1 functions 2 Poor
Program/ Course : Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency : Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits
Module #3 : Terminating and Connecting Electrical Wiring and
Electronics Circuits

Learning Outcome 2 : Terminate/Connect electrical wiring/electronic circuit

Assessment Criteria:

1. Safety procedure in using tools are properly observed at all times

appropriate personal protective equipment is observed.
2. All Works is undertaken safely in accordance with the workplace
and standard procedures.
3. Appropriate range of methods in termination/connection is used
according to specifications, manufacturer’s requirements and
safety.
4. Correct sequence of operation is followed.
5. Accessories used are adjusted, if necessary
6. Confirm termination/connection is undertaken in accordance with
job specification.

References:
1. Agpaoa, Feliciano, Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting, National books
Store, 1991
 INFORMATION SHEET 2. 1

Electrical termination of a signal involves providing a terminator at the end

of a wire or cable to prevent an RF signal from being reflected back from the end,
causing interference. The terminator is placed at the end of a transmission line or
daisy chain bus (such as in SCSI), designed to match impedance and hence
minimize signal reflections

Electrical Connections
Whether adding new electrical gear or rewiring something already
aboard, the requirements for a reliable and safe electrical connection are the
same. You need the right wire, the right terminal fittings, and a couple of
inexpensive hand tools.

SOLDERING

The following information will aid you in learning basic soldering skills. It
should enable you to solder wires to electrical connectors, splices, and terminal
lugs. Special skills and schooling are required for the soldering techniques used in
printed circuit boards and micro miniature component repair.

SOLDERING PROCESS

Cleanliness is essential for efficient, effective soldering. Solder will not

adhere to dirty, greasy, or oxidized surfaces. Heated metals tend to oxidize rapidly.
This is the reason the oxides, scale, and dirt must be removed by chemical or
mechanical means. Grease or oil films can be removed with a suitable solvent.
Connections to be soldered should be cleaned just prior to the actual soldering
operation.

Items to be soldered should normally be "tinned" before making a

mechanical connection. Tinning is the coating of the material to be soldered with a
light coat of solder. When the surface has been properly cleaned, a thin, even
coating of flux should be placed over the surface to be tinned. This will prevent
oxidation while the part is being heated to soldering temperature. Rosin-core solder
is usually preferred in electrical work. However, a separate rosin flux may be used
instead. Separate rosin flux is frequently used when wires in cable fabrication are
tinned.
 ACTIVITY SHEET 2.1

Learning Outcome 2. Soldering and Terminating Techniques

Solder the given components in electronics.

T
Laboratory O
Item Activities 1 2 3 4 5 T
no. A
L

Soldering Technique
1. Are performed

2. Wiring and
connections are
soldered
3. Safety Precautions
are observed

5 – Skillfully performed
4 – Very Satisfactory performed
3 – Satisfactorily performed
2 - Fairly performed
1 – Poorly performed

Terminate the given electrical splices and joints given the following:
 2.1 Western union short tie

2.2. Rat tail joint

2.3. Knotted Tap Joint

2.4 - Fixture joint.

2.5 Western union short tie
 Performance Score Card

Rate
Criteria

1. Workmanship 50%

2. Speed in Work 25%

3. Skill in Handling Of Tools & Materials 25%

Total Rating
Program/ Course : Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency: Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring and
Electronic Circuits
Module #3 : Terminating and Connecting Electrical Wiring
and Electronic Circuits

Learning Outcome 3 : Test Termination and or Connection of Electrical

Wirings/electronics circuits

Assessment Criteria:

1. Testing of all completed termination/connection of electrical

wiring/electronics circuits is conducted in compliance with specifications
and regulations using appropriate procedures and equipment.
2. Wiring and circuits are checked using specified testing procedure.
3. Accidental events or conditions are responded to in accordance with
established procedure.

References:
1. Agpaoa, Feliciano, Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting, National books
Store, 1991
 JOB SHEET #1.1

Materials Required:

 3pcs.of 5 ohms resistors

 3pcs of capacitor
 3pcs. Light bulbs 220v

Tools and Equipments Required:

 Side Cutter Pliers

 Long Nose Pliers
 Soldering Iron
 Multi Tester

Provided with the necessary materials, tools and equipments,

terminate and connect electronics components to assemble a simple series
parallel connection.

You will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Criteria: 5 4 3 2 1
1.Steps were
followed in
correct
sequence
2.Safety
precautions in
using tools and
equipment were
followed
3.Correct
reading of
voltage and
resistance was
observed

Where: 5- Excellent
4– Very Satisfactory
3– Satisfactory
2– Fair
1– Poor
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL