unit 104 PPT1

Task: Graphic Organiser – “Tools I Know”

1. Write the central idea in the middle: Tools I Know.

2. Add branches for each category of tools.

3. List the tools you know under the correct category.

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Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the proper use of hand tools in site preparation for the construction industry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key reason for using personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with hand tools?

• To look professional on site

• To prevent injuries and ensure safety

• To complete tasks faster

• To avoid cleaning up after work

Open Ended

Explain the potential dangers associated with improper use or poor maintenance of hand tools.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use the right hand tool for a specific job?

• To avoid injury and ensure efficiency

• Because all tools work the same

• To save money on tools

• Because it looks professional

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks is a lump or club hammer most suitable for?

• Heavy hammering with cold chisels

• Driving nails into wood

• Levelling appliances

• Tightening bolts

Fill in the Blanks

A spirit level uses a bubble positioned between two marked lines to ensure that surfaces are

.

Multiple Select

Select all correct statements about the claw hammer.

• It is used for driving and extracting nails from wood.

• Its handle can be made from wood, fibreglass, or steel.

• It is mainly used for levelling appliances.

• The claw splits into a 'V' shape for leverage.

Multiple Choice

Which hand tool is used to check if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical?

• Spirit level

• Tape measure

• Chalk line

• Wood chisel

Fill in the Blanks

A string line is different from a chalk line because it does not contain

powder.

Multiple Select

Which of the following tools can be used to mark a straight line on a wall?

• Chalk line

• String line

• Spirit level

• Wood chisel

Open Ended

Why is it important to use a spanner instead of grips when adjusting flat-sided nuts?

Fill in the Blanks

Wood chisels are mainly used for

joists or shaping wood to allow pipes or cables to pass by.

Multiple Choice

Which hand tool is specifically used for cutting and breaking masonry, stone, and brickwork, and is used with a lump hammer when manually chasing a section of wall out?

• Cold chisel

• Pad saw

• Junior hacksaw

• Floorboard saw

Fill in the Blanks

The pad saw is also known as a

saw.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the universal hard-point saw is correct?

• It is used for cutting wood to length or cutting plastic pipework.

• It is mainly used for cutting metal pipes.

• It is only used by carpenters.

• Its teeth are made from plastic.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the floorboard saw:

• It is specifically made for cutting and lifting floorboards.

• It has teeth on the curved edge for cutting grooves.

• It is mainly used for cutting metal pipes.

• It is used with a lump hammer.

Open Ended

Why is the junior hacksaw considered essential for plumbers and electricians, and what are its advantages in tight spaces?

Multiple Choice

Which hand tool is not suitable for cutting wood?

• Hacksaw

• Flathead screwdriver

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Pozidriv head screwdriver

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to use the correct size blade for a flathead screwdriver.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about crosshead screwdrivers is correct?

• Philips head is the older style and Pozidriv is the modern style.

• Pozidriv head is the older style and Philips is the modern style.

• Both Philips and Pozidriv heads have the same shape.

• Philips head screwdrivers can fit Pozidriv screws and vice versa.

Fill in the Blanks

A Pozidriv screwdriver will not fit a

screw.

Open Ended

Why is it important to inspect hand tools before and during use?

Multiple Choice

What is the potential danger of using a chisel with a mushroomed head?

• It may slip and cause inaccurate work.

• It may break the hammer.

• A splinter of metal could fly off.

• It may damage the work surface.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, what is one key thing you learned about the use and maintenance of hand tools in site preparation for construction work?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with hand tools in site preparation for the construction industry?

• To improve tool performance

• To ensure worker safety

• To reduce project costs

• To speed up construction work