Use Hand Tools

Plan and Prepare for tasks to be undertaken

Automotive tools have been designed to make automotive repairs, modifications and servicing easy, making them essential for use when working on vehicles. Without the right tools on hand, you will find it difficult to complete the tasks you need to perform without errors or delays. Coupled with the right equipment and skills, automotive tools can help you solve almost every issue that a vehicle might experience. Every automotive mechanic or technician should have a reliable set of essential tools to service their cars or serve their customers. 

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about planning and preparing for task to be undertaken. Take this test. 

Pretest LO 1

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At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to

1. Identify properly tasks to be undertaken .

2. Identify appropriate hand tools.

3. Select hand tools according to the task requirement.

Information Sheet 1.1

Plan and Prepare for the tasks to be undertaken

Planning is part and parcel of achieving a successful task. Your ability to plan will enable you to attain your purpose. Many successful automotive entrepreneurs have realized their success through proper and careful planning.  Likewise, aside from planning, you should also give importance to preparation. Good preparation will boost your confidence because it means that you are ready to do the task because you have sufficient knowledge about it.

The following are some factors to be considered when you plan and prepare for the tasks:

1. PLACE. See to it that the place for doing the task is conducive to work, well ventilated, clean, and has good lighting. A space provided for freedom to move is important. A place chosen will give you idea on what task is to be done. 

2. MATERIALS. Be sure that aside from tools and equipment, necessary materials and fixtures to be used such as bench work and manual of specifications must be available and ready for use.

3. WASTE DISPOSAL. Used parts or compound substance such as oil, grease and used chemical bottles must be disposed in proper storage bin or container. Non disposal of used chemical substance invites hazard to environment and poses danger to health.

4. TOOLS/EQUIPMENT. Tools and equipment must match with the task to be done. You should be careful enough to choose tools and equipment that are worthy of use. They must be in good condition so that it can be easily utilized without damaging the parts.

5. SAFETY. Always prioritize safety. Remember that accident is not an excusable incident. It can be avoided. Always remember the motto “Safety first”. 

6. SERVICE PROCEDURE/TASK. Identify what task to perform before identifying materials and tools to use. The service procedure/task to employ will tell you the corresponding tools and materials needed. Appropriate tools to use with the task will enhance your ability to provide a competitive and efficient service.

The following service procedure/tasks will help you identify and select tools required when performing a job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHORanjPxQc

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.1

Directions. Match the pictures in Column A with the corresponding tasks in column B and the tools to be used in Column C. Write your best answer on the space provided using a Microsoft word.

How Do You Apply What You Have Learned?

 

Directions: Given are the following factors to consider when planning and preparing for the tasks to be undertaken. Make a plan on how tasks are prepared by placing the following factors in the chart.

A. Factors to consider:

SERVICE SHOP

B. Demonstrate one of the service procedures/tasks. 

 

References;

alisWebsite. (2016, June 21). Occupational Video - Automotive Service Technician. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHORanjPxQc 

This WebQuest was created by Klyde Tyrone C. De Luna. BTVTED-AT2