This chapter focuses on foundational technical skills essential in various trades and industries. It covers the proper use of hand tools, accurate mensuration, and calculation techniques necessary for precise work. Learners will also gain knowledge in reading and interpreting technical drawings to guide tasks and ensure accuracy. Emphasis is placed on applying quality standards and performing basic computer operations to support efficient workflow. Finally, the chapter introduces safe methods for terminating and connecting electrical wiring and electronic circuits.

01 USE HAND TOOLS

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on the safe use, handling and maintenance of tools.

02 PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes and values needed identify, care, handle and use measuring instruments

03 PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes and values needed to prepare/interpret diagrams, engineering abbreviation and drawings, symbols, dimension.

05 PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values needed to perform computer operations which include inputting, accessing, producing and transferring data using the appropriate hardware and software

06 TERMINATE AND CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values needed to terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic circuits

04 APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also includes the application of relevant safety procedures and regulations, organization procedures and customer requirements