JHS1 Career Technology · Term 2 Week 4: Cutting/shaping

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to care for and maintain cutting and shaping tools used for production

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three reasons why cutting and shaping tools must be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Identify the correct cleaning agents for tools made from different materials, such as stainless steel, carbon steel and wood.
Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for cleaning, oiling and storing at least two cutting or shaping tools correctly.
Explain the difference between daily maintenance and periodic maintenance of tools.
Apply the correct safety precautions when cleaning and maintaining cutting and shaping tools.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Cutting/shaping (3.2)
Content standard: B7.3.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of cutting/shaping tools and equipment for production
Indicator: B7.3.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to care for and maintain cutting and shaping tools used for production
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 20
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Share experiences on how to care for, and maintain cutting and shaping tools and equipment for production.
E.g., oil metal parts of tools, wash and clean mould box.
2. Identify cleaning agents used to clean tools and equipment according to the material used in cleaning cutting and shaping tools
E.g., Silvo and grounded and sifted egg shell for cleaning stainless steel, oil for cleaning metal parts of tools.
3. Demonstrate how to care for and maintain cutting and shaping tools and equipment according to the material used in making them and discuss in class.