Measuring and Marking Out

Curriculum details

Strand

Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Measuring and Marking Out (3.1)

Content standard

B9.3.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of measuring and marking out tools and equipment for making artefacts/ products and care and maintain

Indicator

B9.3.1.1.2 - Demonstrate how to use the tools and equipment for measuring and marking out

Suggested placement

Term 2, Week 1 (Week 13 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. 92

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate how to use measuring and marking out tools and equipment for making artefacts/products in the following areas:
- Food laboratory (Kitchen)
- Sewing
- Building
- Wood work
- Metal work/plastic
2. Select and use appropriate measuring and marking out tools to make the following products:
- Wooden chair
- Sheet metal funnel
- Setting out a wall
- Dresses-use knowledge in body measurement to make dresses/blouses
- Meals-use knowledge in portion control to prepare meals for two persons
3. Prepare a chart showing the activities and the appropriate tools used.
4. Display charts in class for appraisal.
5.Demonstrate how to care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools used for making artefacts/products
E.g.
- Wash and clean tools after use
- Oil metal parts of tools