How to use this Competency-Based Learning Material

Welcome to the Module Performing Mensuration and Calculation. This module

contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
The unit of competency "Perform Mensuration and Calculation" contains the
knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing.
It is one of the specialized modules at National Certificate II (NC II) level.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete
each learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome there are Information
Sheets and Resource Sheets (Reference Materials for further reading to help you better
understand the required activities. Follow these activities on your own and answer the self-
check at the end of each learning outcome. You may remove a blank answer sheet at the
end of each module (or get one from your facilitator/trainer) to write your answers for each
self-check. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in this
learner's guide because you have:
 been working for some time
 already completed training in this area.
If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular
outcome, you don't have to do the same training again.
Talk to your trainer about having them formally recognized. If you have a
qualification or Certificate of Competence from previous training, show it to you r trainer. If
the skills you acquired are still current and relevant to the unit/s of competency they may
become part of the evidence you can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the
currency of your skills, discuss this with your trainer.
After completing this module ask your trainer 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 learner's guide you will find the activities for you to complete and at the
back are the relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome
may have more than one learning activities.
At the back of this learner's guide is a Learner Diary. Use this diary to record
important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you in
providing further details to your trainer or an assessor. A Record of Achievement is also
provided for your trainer to complete once you complete the module.

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QUALIFICATION: Driving NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Perform Mensuration and calculation
MODULE TITLE: Performing Mensuration and calculation
INTRODUCTION:
This module contains information and suggestion learning activities in performing
mensuration and calculation. It includes instruction and procedure on how to perform
mensuration and calculation.
This module consists of two (2) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains
learning activities supported by instruction, read the information sheets and answer the self-
check and activities provided to ascertain to yourself and your teacher that you have
acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular learning
outcome.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module, you shall be able to:
 select measuring tools and instruments; and
 Carry out measurement and calculation.
Summary of Assessment criteria
 Measuring instruments are selected according to the job requirements
 Measuring tools are selected/identified as per job requirements.
 System of measurement is identified and converted according to the job
requirements.
 Proper handling of measuring instruments is strictly followed.

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 TECHNICAL TERM
Fire Point is the temperature at which oil burn if ignited.
Flash Point is the temperature at which oil gives off ignited vapors. The flash point is not
necessarily a safe upper limit for oil because some decompositions take place below the
flash point.
Hirano refers to the terms Organization, Orderliness, Cleanliness, Standardized Cleanup,
and Discipline
Lubrication Additives is defined as many of the physical properties of various oils and
grease.
Pour Point is the lowest temperature at which oil will pour of flow and is most critical in low
temperature applications.
Sorting means to sort through everything in each work area
Viscosity Index indicates how viscosity varies with temperature, which can be an important
consideration in applications where operating temperatures very widely.
Viscosity is a measure of “flow ability”. It is the resistance to flow, caused by internal
friction between the lubricant molecules.

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 LIST OF COMPETENCIES
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
1 Apply Appropriate Applying Appropriate ALT723201
Sealant/Adhesive Sealant/Adhesive
2 Move and position vehicle Moving and positioning vehicle ALT723202
3 Perform mensuration and Performing mensuration and ALT311203
calculation calculation
4 Read, interpret and apply Reading, interpreting, and ALT723204
specifications and manuals applying specifications and
manuals
5 Use and apply Using and applying ALT723205
lubricants/coolants lubricants/coolants
6 Perform shop maintenance Performing shop maintenance ALT723206

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Learning Outcome #1 Select Measuring Instruments
CONTENTS:
 Manuals
 Specifications
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Measuring instruments are selected according to the job requirements.
 Measuring tools are selected/identified as per job requirements
 System of measurement is identified and converted according to the job
requirements
Materials:
 Round
 Square
 Rectangle
 Triangle
 Sphere
 Conical
METHODOLOGIES
 Self-paced instructions
 Film viewing
 Direct

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 INFORMATION SHEET 4.1-1
TYPES OF ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Learning objectives: After reading this information sheet, you must be able to
identify the different types of measuring instrument.
There are types of measuring tool which are commonly used to perform electrical
work. There are two ways on how tools can be utilized. Tools like vernier caliper, metric
rule, steel rules are tools used to perform layout and installations of a particular wiring
materials. The tools like multi meter, clamp meter, electric meter are common examples of
tools used for measuring electrical magnitude like the voltage current resistance or even the
power consumption of particular electrical appliances.
Multimeters are very useful test instruments. By operating a multi-position switch on
the meter, they can be quickly and easily set to be a voltmeter, an ammeter or an
ohmmeter. They have several settings called “ranges” for each type of meter and the
choice of AC or DC. Some multimeters have additional features such as transistor testing
and ranges for measuring capacity and frequency.
Choosing a multi-meter
The photograph below shows modestly priced multi-meters which are suitable for
general electronics use. A digital multimeter is the best choice for your first multimeter.
Even the cheapest will be suitable for testing simple projects.
If you are buying an analog multimeter make sure it has a high sensitivity of 20k/V or
greater on DC voltage rangers. Anything less is not suitable for electronics. The sensitivity
is normally marked in a corner of the scale, ignore the lower AC value (sensitivity on AC
ranges is less important), the higher DC value is the critical one. Beware of cheap analogue
multimeters sold for electrical work on cars because their sensitivity is likely to be too low.

Clamp meter is another type of measuring instrument which is specialized to

measure the value of electric current indirectly in an electrical circuit. This can also be a
volmeter, andan ohmmeter. They have several settings called “ranges” for each type of
meter and the choice od AC or DC. It is also available either in digital type or analog type
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 Digital multi meter
Electric meter is an electrical dives used to record the amount of electrical energy
consumed by an appliance or electrical system in particular period of time.

Installation tester