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TLE
Quarter 4 – Module 7:
Repairing Simple Gadgets and
the Principles of “Five S”
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 6
Quarter 4 – Industrial Arts
Module 7: Repairing Simple Gadgets and the Principles of “Five S”
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 4 – Module 7:
Repairing Simple Gadgets and
the Principles of “Five S”
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning.
Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the
module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the
following:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will
experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it
 Let us Learn

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the nature of Industrial Arts. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. repair simple gadgets/furniture/furnishings at home and in school;

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2. discuss the principles of “five S”; TLE6IA-0i11

3. identify the different 5s principles; and

4. apply the 5s principles at home or at the workplace.

Let Us Try

A. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. Write

your answer on a separate sheet of paper or notebook.

1. Decorating is an activity of restoring part or putting together what is torn

or broken.

2. Student like you should have the basic skills in doing simple home
repairs.

3. Pliers are the best tools to use in repairing leaking faucet.

4. Usual defects of chairs are loosening of its fixing materials such as nails,
screws and bolts.

5. Applying water to hinges prevents squeaking sound due to rust.

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B. Matching Type. Match column A with Column B. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper or on your notebook.
A B

________ 1. It refers to the idea of sorting things together A. Seiso

within the work area that are actually needed.
________ 2. It refers to the process of maintaining the first B. Seiton
three S’s.
________ 3. It is a process of keeping needed items so that C. Shitsuke
they can be easily selected for use.
________ 4. It is the final step in the 5s method. It means D. Seiri
“sustained discipline”.
________ 5. It is a process of keeping the workplace clean E. Seiketsu

Let Us Study

Repairing Simple Gadgets, Furniture and Furnishings

Gian is one of the grade six pupils of Sirawan Elementary School. Their
teacher, Mr. Guirigay, instructed them to clean and arrange the things inside
their classroom. Gian arranged the books properly and saw a damaged chair.
Gian was confused, he could not decide on what to do with the damaged chair.
If you were Gian what would you do?

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Repair is an action of fixing or mending something. Repairs are important
part of the maintenance of the house even in school. As early as now, student
like you should have a basic knowledge and skills in doing simple home
repairs.

Your parents spent some money to buy furniture like chairs, table,
cabinets, sofa, curtains and table linens. As years go by, furniture shows wear
and tear due to overuse. Worn out and damaged furniture are more likely to
be disposed and replaced with new ones, but if you know how to repair
damaged simple gadgets, furniture, and furnishings, you can help your family
save money.

Safety Precautions When Doing Repairs

• Use appropriate tools or equipment.

• Use tools and equipment that are in good condition.
• Keep sharp and pointed tools away from you and others.
• Avoid placing them in your pocket if not in use.
• Wear a mask while working.
• Always clean the tools and equipment after using and place it in a proper
and safe place.

Example:
Usual defects of chairs are loosening of its fixing materials such as
nails, screws and bolts. This is caused by either loosening of nail’s hole or the
fixing material itself. Here is how to fix it.

Steps in repairing damaged chair

1. Prepare the materials and tools needed.

2. Identify the damaged part of the chair.
3. Repair or replace the damaged part of the chair.
4. Finish the damaged part using sandpaper.
5. Apply finishing materials like paint or varnish.

Repairing a Leaking Faucet

Materials: new rubber washer Tool: pipe wrench

Procedure:

1. Stop the flow of water by rotating the gate valve near the water meter.

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 2. Detach the faucet by using a pipe wrench.
3. Remove the valve system of the faucet. Then, loosen the screw under
the rubber washer.
4. Remove the worn-out rubber washer and replace it with a new one of
the same make and size.
5. Tighten the screw.
6. Put back the main pipe of the faucet.
7. Tighten the packing nut with a pipe wrench.
8. Open the main gate valve to allow water to flow.

Repairing Door Hinges

Tool: screwdriver Material: all-purpose oil

If your door makes a squeaking sound and your hinges are loose due
to rust and loose screws, it is time to repair your hinges.

1. Apply oil to hinges to avoid the squeaking sound due to rust.

2. Tighten loose screws.

Steps in installing the Hinges:

1. Prepare the tool and material.

2. Inspect the door if it is in the good condition.
3. Measure the part where the hinges will be screwed.
4. If necessary, chisel the part where the hinges will be placed to fit the door.
5. Test the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly.

The Principles of “ Five S”

Doing work in a clean and organized workplace can give you a peace of
mind while working and it will result to a more productive day. To have this
kind of workplace, the Japanese came up with a system called 5S. Managing
the workplace and workflow can improve the efficiency of your work
performance. Can you imagine yourself doing your assignment or project in
unorganized and messy workplace?

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 The principle of 5s was developed by the Japanese. It is a system of
organizing, and managing the workplace and workflow to improve
effectiveness, eliminating waste, improving the workflow including work
safety, and reducing the process of delays.

The 5s stands for the five Japanese words seiri, seiton, seiso,
seiketsu, and shitsuke. These can be applied not only to the workplace but
also to our home.

Sort (seiri) – It is the first step of 5s. It refers to identifying all unnecessary
items from your workplace and dispose of them. It makes work easier by
eliminating obstacles which refer to unnecessary objects. It also helps you be
more focused at work and not distracted by unnecessary items.

This can be done by determining things or items in your work area and
eliminating the unnecessary items. Items that are to be recycled and
eliminated can be identified.

Straighten (seiton) – It is a process of keeping needed items in the proper

place so that anyone can immediately find them in time of use. Arrange all
necessary items so that they can be selected for use. This process prevents
waste of time, and makes the workflow smooth and easy. This can be done
once the sorting is achieved.

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 This principle refers to organizing the items in the work area to optimize
efficiency. Using effective storage method to arrange the items is highly
suggested. Good example for this is to keep tools where they will be used, the
more frequent it is used, the closer it should be kept.

Shine (seiso) - This process refers to cleaning the workplace completely. This
stage focuses on cleaning up the work area by dusting, mopping, wiping
surfaces, arranging tools and materials etc. This ensures that everything is
properly-maintained and looks new. It is very important to clean our
workplace to keep it safe and pleasing to work in.

A regular cleaning process can be used as a visual inspection of tools

and equipment to catch potential problem in their early stages. As an
example, we have to clean our tools, equipment and work area regularly.

Standardize (seiketsu) – It refers to the process of ensuring that the first

three stages of 5s becomes standardized. Standard systematizes everything
and ensures that everyone in the workplace has common ways of working. It
is important to standardize the best practices in the work place and maintain
the standard at all times.

Sustain (shitsuke) – This is the last step of the 5s method. It means

maintaining or sustaining established procedures. It is also a condition of
training individuals so that they become independent. The benefits from the
first four steps would be lost if the set standards are not maintained.

This stage can be done using some tools like checklist, posters, pocket
manuals, signs, etc. These tools provide evidence that the tasks have been
completed.

Let Us Practice
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Choose your answer from the
choices inside the box.

1. It is necessary to use _____________ tools to repair damaged simple

gadget/furniture/furnishings.

2. Safety _____________ should be observed when doing simple repairs to

avoid injury.

3. You can also use some ______________ to make the repaired simple
gadgets/furniture/furnishings look good again.

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4. You can _______________ to improve repairs as long as the product is still
functional and safe to be used again.

5. The action of fixing or mending something is called ________________.

experiment precautions decorations

appropriate repair safety

B. Identification. Identify what principle of 5s is being described in each

sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper or on your
notebook. Use its English translation.

_________1. This principle refers to the arranging or putting of any needed

item in good and proper order so we can easily pick it out

________ 2. It refers to cleaning the workplace thoroughly to keep it safe and

pleasing to work in.

________ 3. In this principle, we should identify unnecessary items from our

workplace and dispose them.

________ 4. This principle is a condition of keeping high standard of

cleanliness of our workplace equipment or tools.

________ 5. It means maintaining or sustaining established procedures.

Let Us Practice More

Now that you have learned some skills on simple repairs, look for any
gadgets/furniture/furnishings with damage found in your home that you can
safely and easily repair. Let your parent/s or someone guide you. Remember
to follow safety practices when doing the project. Use the rubrics below as
your guide in making your project.

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Rubrics for Evaluating Repaired Gadgets

Criteria 5 points 3 points 1 point Score

Reusability The repaired Able to repair the Tried to perform

gadget, furnishing, damaged gadget, the given task but
furniture is 100% furnishing, unable to repair the
functional. furniture but not damaged.
totally functional.

Method Followed the given Followed the given Followed the given
steps from start to steps, noted one steps, noted more
finish, using incorrect usage of than one incorrect
appropriate tools. tools. usage of tools.

Safety Observed all safety Did not observe one Did not observe two
precautions. safety precaution. or more safety
precautions.

Total

Let Us Remember

Activity No.1
Direction: Arrange the steps to follow in repairing a broken chair accordingly.
Number the item 1 to 5. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper or on
your notebook.
________ Repair or replace the damaged part of the chair.
________ Finish the damaged part using sandpaper.
________ Apply finishing materials like paint or varnish.
________ Prepare the materials and tools needed.
________ Identify the damaged part of the chair.

Activity No. 2
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences below. Write your answer on
separate sheet of paper or on your notebook.

1. The principles of 5s were developed by the _________, which stands for

seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke.

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2. Shine (seiso) refers to ____________ the workplace completely so that there
is no dirt on the floor or on any equipment.

3. Sort (seiri) refers to identifying all ______________ items from our

workplace and disposing it off.

4. Five “S” is a _____________ of organizing, managing the workplace and

workflow to improve effectiveness, eliminating waste, improving the
workflow including work safety, and reducing the delays.

5. It is very important to clean our workplace every now and then to keep
the workplace safe and ____________ to work in.

Let Us Assess

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper or on your notebook.

1. Which of the following is a step in repairing a leaking faucet?

a. Test the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly.
b. Measure the part where the hinges will be screwed.
c. Open the main gate valve to allow water to flow.
d. Apply finishing materials like paint or varnish.

2. The following are the benefits of 5s, except one.

a. improves organizational efficiency c. reduces waste in all forms
b. improves safety d. global climate change

3. Before beginning a repair of a faucet what precaution should you take?

a. Place a bucket under the faucet if possible.
b. Turn off the main water supply.
c. Change the faucet.
d. Check the washer and faucet seat assembly.

4. It is a process of fixing or mending gadgets, furniture or furnishings.

a. wreck c. repair
b. worsen d. destroy

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5. This principle of 5s states that there should be a place for everything and
everything should be in its proper place.
a. seiri c. seiton
b. seiso d. seiketsu

6. This principle refers to cleaning the work area completely so that there is
no dirt, dust or any equipment left in the station.
a. seiton c. seiso
b. seiketso d. shitsuke

7. It refers to identifying all unnecessary items from your workplace and

disposing of them.
a. seiri c. seiso
b. seiton d. shitsuke

8. What can you and your family save if you know how make simple home
repairs.
a. money c. time
b. effort d. skills

9. It means maintaining or sustaining established procedures. It is also a

condition of training individuals so that they become independent.
a. seiketsu c. seiso
b. shitsuke d. seiton

10. The following are the advantages of repairing old furniture and
furnishings, except one.
a. It can save you money. c. It can extend the life of your furniture.
b. It can waste your time. d. It can be a good time to bond with your
family.

Let Us Enhance

A. Arrange the scrambled letters. Clue is given at the right side to help you
re-arrange the word. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper or on
your notebook.

1. E R P I A R _____________ - an action of fixing or mending something

2. O L O T S _______________ - handheld devices used to carry out a

specific or particular function

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3. A S F E Y T _____________ - a condition of being protected from any
form of danger or harm
4. H E M A M R ____________ - a tool used in driving and pulling out nails
5. R B O E N K _____________ - having been fractured or damaged and no
longer in one piece

B. Arrange the jumbled letters of the English translation of the 5s. Use its
Japanese word as your guide. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper or on your notebook.
1. T S A R T N E G I H (sieton) - _____________________________
2. D T S N Z A D I A E R (seiketsu) - _____________________________
3. R T S O (Seiri) - _____________________________
4. U S T A S N I (shitsuke) - _____________________________
5. N S I H E (seiso ) - ___________________________

Let Us Reflect

Learning how to repair simple gadgets and furniture can provide numerous
benefits. One of them is that it saves money compared to buying completely
new gadgets and furniture.

To improve your skills in doing any repair you can apply the principle
of 5S. Learning and applying these principles can improve the efficiency of
your work performance at school and even at your own home.

As a student, how can you apply the 5s principles at home? Give an

example for each principle. Write your answer on your answer sheet or
notebook.

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Let Us Enhance Let Us Assess Let Us Practice
A 1. C 6. C A.
1.Repair 1.Appropriate
2.Tools 2. D 7. A 2. Precautions
3.Safety 3Decorations
4. Hammer 3. B 8. A 4. Experiment
5. Broken 5. Repair
B. 4. C 9. B B.
1. straighten 1. systematize
2. standardize 5. C 10. C 2. shine
3. sort 3. sort
4. sustain 4. standardize
5. shine 5. sustain
Let Us Practice More Let Us Remember Activity 1. Let Us Try
Please refer to the rubrics 1. 3 1. False
2. 4 2.True
3.False
3. 5
4. True
4. 1
5.False
5. 2 6.straighten(seiton)
Activity 2. 7.bolts
8. sustain (shitsuke)
1 Japanese 9. safe
2. cleaning 10. shine(seiso)
3. unnecessary
4. system
5. pleasing
Answer Key
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Bantigue, R., and Pangilinan, J. (2017). Progress through Technology and

Livelihood Education. FNB Educational, Inc.

Peralta A., Arsenue R., Ipolan C., Quiambao Y., and Ariola H. (2016). Life
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Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC), 2020. Department of

Education, Pasig City. Philippines

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