Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02
Schools Division of the City of Ilagan
ISABELA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES-CABANNUNGAN ANNEX
Cabannungan 1st, City of Ilagan, Isabela

June 6, 2023

DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 10
Learning Competency:
LESSON 7: Installing wiring devices of floor and wall mounted outlets, lighting fixture/switches
and auxiliary outlets.
LO 2. Installing wiring devices (SPTVE_ELIS9-IWDE-IIe-f-5)
I. OBJECTIVES
After the discussion the students shall be able to:
a. interpret the wiring diagram of four-way switch;
b. observe safety precaution in performing electrical wiring connection;
c. follow the procedure of wiring installation using four-way switch (S4w); and
d. perform basic wiring connection using a four-way switch (S4w).
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. Topic: Wiring installation using four-way switch.
B. References: Internet.
https://www.askthebuilder.com/4-way-switch/
https://www.electrical101.com/troubleshoot-4wayswitches.html
https://www.electrical101.com/4way-switches2.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYFVsUqY6zc
C. Materials:
 Wires  Multi-tester
 Bulb  Extension wire
 Three-way switch  Test light
 Four-way switch  Power point presentation
 Combination pliers  Laptop
 Long nose pliers  Smart TV.
 Neon tester

D. Value Integration: Awareness of the proper and safe electrical installation.

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY

A. Routinary Activities
a. Prayer
May I ask _____ to lead us a prayer?
Classmates let us all pray.

b. Greetings

Good morning students, have a nice day.

Good morning, sir.
c. Checking of Attendance
By the way, who is absent today class? None, sir.
 Good to hear that.

B. Recall
In our previous lesson we discussed about
three-way switch, right?
Yes, sir!
What is three-way switch again class?
Sir!
Yes, _______?
It can control the circuit in two different locations.
Absolutely!
How many wires are there in a three-way
switch?
Sir!
Yes, ______? There are three (3) wires sir.
Very good!
As we go over our lesson, we will see later
what group got the correct wiring diagram.

A. Motivation
I think you are now ready to learn new lesson.

Who wants to learn new wiring connection?

(Learners will raise their hands)
Sir!
That’s good to know that you want to learn
another wiring connection.

We will have a short activity and I will group

you into four (4). I have here cardboards,
different kinds of symbols, labels, and strings.
Each group will be given the same set of
materials.
Using the materials that is given to you
make a wiring diagram of a bulb controlled
by three (3) switches. Paste the symbols and
labels in their exact locations on the
cardboard and use the string as the conductor.
The wiring connection should be correct.
I’ll give you eight (8) minutes to do
that. Five (5) minutes for the wiring the
diagram and three (3) minutes for making
your group yell.
If your group is done, shout your yell,
then paste your work on the blackboard. To
those group that presented correct wiring
diagram will be given additional points in
their performance. Yes, sir!

Did you understand class? Yes, sir!

Are you ready? (Learners will do the activity)

You may start now!

(Teacher will facilitate)

B. Presentation of Topic
Based on the activity, what did you
observed? Sir!

It is all about the wiring connection of bulbs that is

Yes, _______?
controlled in three different locations.
 Absolutely!
What kinds of switches did we used?
Sir!
Yes, _______? We used three-way and four-way switch sir!

Very good!

C. Lesson Proper
For us to have a better understanding about
our topic today, let us discuss first what is
four-way switch (S4w)?

Who wants to read about four-way switch?

Sir!
Yes, _______?

Four-way switches (S4w) are used to control lighting

from three or more locations.
Thank you, _______.
A four-way switch is similar to a three-way
switch (S3w), except it has four terminals and
controls one fixture from three or more
locations.

Where do we usually find or use this four-

way switch? Sir!
Yes, ________?

Four-way switch (S4w) is installed in stairways,

hallways and in a big space room.

Very good, _______! If we need to control

the light from more than two locations, then
we simply install a four-way switch in
between the two (2) three-way switches.

Who among you have an idea about DPDT? Sir!

Yes, ________? DPDT is stands for Double-pole, double throw.

Very good!
4-way switch (S4w) is also called a Double-
pole, double throw (DPDT), 4-way switches
have four terminals on them: two for
traveller wires coming in, and two for
traveller wires going out. The device will
usually indicate which two terminals are for
“incoming” and “outgoing” wires.

Here is the symbol of four-way switch.

Class, please take note of that.

(Learners will identify the image)

Before we proceed on the actual connections,

I will show you a video clip on how does 3-
way (S3w) and 4-way switch (S4w) works.

Please take down notes while watching a

video clip. I will play the video twice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch? (Learners will observe)

v=jYFVsUqY6zc

(Teacher will present a video clip)

Sir!
Based on the video, how does the four-way
switch (S4w) work? When the switch is in the up position, the current can
flow through two terminals. In the down position, the
Yes, ________? current flows through the other two terminals.

Absolutely!
Okay, let’s see what group got the correct
wiring diagram.

(Teacher will check the outputs)

Group _____ got the correct wiring diagram.

Kindly, give them round of applause. Did
you get it now the wiring diagram using four-
way switch?
Yes, sir!
Very good! I think you are now ready to
connect using four-way switch.
Are you ready class?
Yes, sir!
Let’s proceed.
Who wants to read the first procedure?
Sir!
Yes, ________?
1. Prepare the tools and materials.
Thank you, ________.
Why do we need to prepare all the tools and
materials before working?
Sir!
Yes, ________?
We need to prepare all the needed tools and materials
before we start working to make our job easier.

That’s right! We can work efficiently and get

the job done right. Imagine if we are already
working and we didn’t prepare the tools we
needed, it would just slow us down in
making go back and forth to the storage of
our tools or to the market.

Who wants to read the next procedure? Sir!

Yes, _______? 2. Wear PPE or Personal Protective Equipment.
Thank you, ________.
Why do we need to wear PPE when Sir!
working?
To prevent electrocution sir!
Yes, _______?

Precisely! To protect ourselves in any

accidents that may occur. Sir!
Who wants to read the next procedure?
3. Switch OFF the safety switch or the main switch.
Yes, _______?

Thank you, ________.

Before installing electrical wiring, why is it

necessary for us to switch OFF the safety Sir!
switch before working?
To prevent electrocutions.
Yes, _______?

Very good, _______! Always disconnect the

flow of electricity when working to prevent
electrocutions. Sir!
Who wants to read the next procedure? 4. Calibrate the range of multi-tester into Resistance
(x1).
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure? 5. Determine first the live wire from the safety
switch.
Yes, _______?

Thank you, who wants to read the next Sir!

procedure?
6. Determine the common and traveller of the first 3-
Yes, _______? way switch. (Use multi-tester and turn the range
selector knob into the resistance (Range x1) or use
test light).

 First, identify the two (2) wires of the 3-way

switch that has continuity, then mark it.
 Second, change the position of the 3-way
switch.
 Third, test the remaining wire with the first
two wires of 3-way switch that is being tested
earlier and find a pair of wire that has
continuity.

 Lastly, identify the common. The wire that is

being tested twice that has continuity, it
means that is the common.

 In a short term, find the two wires that has no

continuity even change the position of the 3-
way switch. It means the wires are the
traveller and the wire that is not tested is the
common.
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure?
Sir!
Yes, _______?
7. Connect the live wire or line 1 into the common of
the first three-way switch.
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure?
Sir!
Yes, _______?
8. Determine the two pairs of travellers of the 4-way
switch. Find the two wires that doesn’t have
continuity.

 If there’s a reading, it’s either terminal 1 and

2 or 3 and 4. Or terminal 3 and 2 or 3 and 4
are connected. It means that’s not the wire we
are looking for.
 If there’s no reading, it’s either terminal 1 and
3 or terminal 2 and 4 that you are testing. It
means that’s the pair of wire we are looking
Thank you, who wants to read the next for.
procedure?

Yes, _______? Sir!

9. Determine the common and traveller of the second

3-way switch (S3w). (Use multi-tester and turn the
range selector knob into the resistance (Range x1) or
use test light).

 First, identify the two (2) wires of the 3-way

switch that has continuity, then mark it.
 Second, change the position of the 3-way
switch.
 Third, test the remaining wire with the first
two wires of 3-way switch that is being tested
earlier and find a pair of wire that has
continuity.

 Lastly. Identify the common. The wire that is

being tested twice that has continuity, it
 means that is the common.

 In a short term, find the two wires that has no

continuity even change the position of the 3-
Thank you, who wants to read the next
way switch. It means the wires are the
procedure?
traveller and the wire that is not tested is the
common.
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure?
10. Separate the two pairs of travellers of the four-
way switch.
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure?
11. Connect the traveller 1 and 3 of 4-way switch into
the traveller of first 3-way switch.
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Thank you, who wants to read the next
procedure?
12. Connect the traveller 2 and 4 of 4-way switch into
the traveller of the second three-way switch.
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Why do we need to connect the common of
the 3-way switch into the base contact of the
13. Connect the common of the second 3-way switch
lamp holder?
into the wire of base contact of the lamp holder.
Yes, _______?

Sir!
Very good!
The wire should be connected into the base Because the live wire is connected to the common of
contact of the lamp holder, to prevent the 3-way switch.
touching the live wire when installing bulb.
While installing bulbs we might accidentally
touch the threaded part, if the live wire was
connected to it, there’s a possibility we might
get electrocuted especially if we are not
insulated.

What will happen if we are not insulated

when working?

Yes, ________?

Precisely! Sir!
Because electricity will flow through our
We might get electrocuted.
body.

Who wants to read next procedure?

Yes, _______?

Sir!
Who wants to read the next procedure?
14. Connect the wire of the threaded part of the lamp
Yes, _______? holder into the neutral.

Sir!
 15. Commissioning – place the test probes of the
Thank you. multi-tester into the wire of neutral and live wire.
Why do we need to test the continuity of the  If there’s a trouble, troubleshoot and locate
circuit before we energize? the wrong connection, then fix it.
 If there’s no trouble, energize.
Yes, _______?

Absolutely!
What are the possible troubles of the circuit Sir!
that we might encounter?
To check if there’s any trouble with the connections.
Yes, _______?

What happened if there’s short circuit?

Sir!
Yes, _______?
Short circuit.

That’s right! Sir!

If our connection is properly installed,
another possibility is that our switches are It means the wire of the live wire and neutral
broken. accidentally connected to each other.

How to trouble shoot 4-way switch?

Using a continuity tester, check the

continuity between terminals. Check if
there's a continuity between 1 and 2
terminals. Also check if there's a continuity
between 4 and 1. Check also if there's a Sir!
continuity between 3 and 4 also the 2 and 3
terminals. If there's a continuity between 16. Practice good housekeeping.
terminals it means your 4-way switch is in a
good condition but if there is no continuity
between terminals it means your 4-way Yes, sir!
switch is defective.
None, sir!
Who wants to read the next procedure?

Yes, ______?

Thank you.

Did you get it class?

 Any queries? Suggestions? Clarifications?
D. Application
Re-demonstration

Instruction: I will call one of you to re-

demonstrate the procedures.

Who wants to re-demonstrate the wiring

connection?
Sir!
Yes, _______?
(The learner will re-demonstrate)
(The teacher will facilitate)

E. Generalization
Today we were able to discuss our topic
about four-way switch (S4w). Again class,
what is four-way switch?
Sir!
Yes, ________?
Four-way switch (S4w) is used to control lighting
from three or more locations.
Absolutely!
What is DPDT?
Sir!
Yes, ________?
DPDT stands for Double pole, Double throw sir.
Very good!
Where do we usually find these four-way
switch?
Sir!
Yes, ________?
Four-way switch is installed in stairways, hallways
Absolutely! and in a big space room.

F. Valuing
As we about to end, I just want to ask you
this question, why is it necessary to always
observe safety precaution during wiring
installation?
Sir!
Yes, _______?
To ensure our safety from the possible hazard coming
from the circuits and we can perform our jobs more
effectively and be confident that we don’t have to
worry about being injured.
Excellent!
The importance of safety precautions lies
mostly in decreasing the number of
workplace incidents.

IV. Evaluation

Directions: Draw the wiring diagram in a short bond paper and perform Bulb (B) controlled by two (2)
three-way switch and one (1) four-way switch and you will be graded based on the scoring
rubrics. The duration of the performance activity is ten (10) minutes.
SCORING RUBRICS
 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

CRITERIA EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR

(50%) (30%) (15%) (5%)

Precision of Followed the Moderately Followed the Did not follow the
installation procedure followed the procedure, but there procedures resulted to
excellently and procedure and were several errors precision.
wiring installations wiring installations significant precision
operate operate accordingly errors.
accordingly

Use of tools Excellently applied Moderately applied Applied proper Did not apply proper
proper handling of proper handling of handling of tools handling of tools for
tools for the given tools for the given with digression the given task
task task

Safety Observed safety Slightly observed Observed safety pre- Did not observe safety
pre-caution safety pre-caution. caution but with cuts pre-caution resulting to
excellently. and wounds. cuts and wounds

Speed Accomplished the Accomplished the Accomplished the Did not accomplish the
task before the task the given time task after the given task after the given
given time time time.

Good Observed Observed Observed Did not apply

housekeeping housekeeping housekeeping housekeeping housekeeping resulting
resulting to a very resulting to a clean slightly with to a dirt workplace.
tidy workplace workplace minimal dirt in the
workplace

V. Assignment

Directions: Read and analyze what is being ask. Write your answers on a ½ sheet of paper crosswise.
1. What is the function of three of Three pole, Single Throw or TPST?
2. Draw the diagram of TPST.

Reference: Internet.

Prepared By: Checked By:

MARCIAL ALINGOD KENIDY P. SERVILLA
Student Teacher Critique Teacher