Level 1 - Carrying out Vehicle Maintenance and Repair ...



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Unit X: Carrying Out Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Operations

Unit code: A/502/1769

QCF level: 1

Credit value: 6

Unit aim

This unit aims to introduce learners to the technical skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of motor vehicle maintenance and repair tasks.

Unit introduction

This unit introduces learners to the technical skills and knowledge required to perform a range of vehicle maintenance and repair tasks including fault analysis, researching components and selecting appropriate equipment, tools and materials. On completion of this unit, learners will have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to participate in a service of a motor vehicle or motorcycle that incorporates inspection, reference to data sources and the renewal of service parts, such as filters and lubricants, under supervision in a workshop.

Wherever possible, practical tasks and experience in an actual motor vehicle workshop should be used within this unit to supplement and inform theoretical knowledge. Although learners will sometimes work independently, there are opportunities to work as effective team members in collaborative situations.

This unit is intended for learners considering a career in the motor vehicle maintenance and repair sector – a rapidly advancing technological sector and growth employer. The unit is suitable for learners with little or no prior experience of the motor vehicle industry and for those learners who have already achieved proficiency at Entry 3.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit.

On completion of this unit a learner should:

|Learning outcomes |Assessment criteria |

|1 Know how to identify faulty components |1.1 Name a range of common components, equipment, tools and |

| |materials |

| |1.2 Recognise and assess the faults/serviceability of |

| |components, tools and equipment |

| |1.3 Access information sources for components |

|2 Understand how to interpret technical information |2.1 Select the correct specification for carrying out a range of|

| |tasks |

| |2.2 Follow oral, written and pictorial information in order to |

| |carry out a task |

|3 Know how to remove and replace vehicle components |3.1 Choose the tools, equipment, materials and components for a |

| |given task |

| |3.2 Remove materials or components |

| |3.3 Replace materials or components |

|4 Know how to carry out a full service of a motor vehicle/motor |4.1 Identify and sequence the processes to be applied for the |

|cycle |servicing of a vehicle |

| |4.2 Carry out simple tasks for the servicing of a vehicle |

Unit content

1 Know how to identify faulty components

Faulty components: fault diagnosis techniques and equipment eg sensory testing, interpreting measurements and readings, use of gauges and electrical testing equipment; exhaust analysis; checking components for impact and/or internal damage eg broken parts, leaks, contamination eg metallic parts in lubricants

2 Understand how to interpret technical information

How a specification relates to a task: identifying and utilising sources of information eg vehicle manuals, service records, manufacturer’s data; understanding electronic data eg telemetry; applying correct specification to faults/repairs

Technical information: understanding operating principles of vehicle fuel and exhaust systems; engine lubrication systems; vehicle electrical systems; vehicle braking systems; vehicle transmission systems; vehicle steering and suspension systems; vehicle wheel and tyre systems; fuel technologies eg petrol, diesel, hybrid and biofuels; interpret and produce technical drawings and diagrams

3 Know how to remove and replace vehicle components

Vehicle components: vehicle parts eg brakes, clutches, exhausts, fuel pumps, gearboxes, radiators, tyres; engine parts eg alternator, camshaft, cylinders, gaskets, pistons, tappets, valves

Tools and equipment: hand tools eg hammers, hacksaws, spanners, pliers, wrenches, clamps; lifting equipment eg jacks, hydraulic lifts; electrical equipment eg ammeters; measuring equipment eg callipers, feeler gauges; pressure testing equipment eg vacuum gauges; PPE and safety equipment; safe disposal of waste materials and components

4 Know how to carry out a full service of a motor vehicle/motorcycle

Principles of a full service: understand and participate in a full motor vehicle or motorcycle service eg changing the oil, checking and replacing spark plugs, filters, timing belt, tyres, fluids, lubricants, batteries; choose and use appropriate equipment safely eg tools, lifting equipment; adopt safe working practices eg use of PPE, ensuring adequate ventilation; plan, sequence and manage tasks and workloads; use accurate reporting and record keeping procedures; safe disposal of waste materials and components

Essential guidance for tutors

Delivery

It is strongly advised this highly practical unit is delivered with access to a well-equipped and relevant workshop environment so learners can use appropriate equipment, components and live vehicles. This will enable an essential balance between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience.

Access to appropriate equipment, tools, components and materials will enable learners to develop the required practical skills and relate their studies within this unit to an industrial context. Wherever possible, the full range of tasks and principles relevant to a full service of a motor vehicle or motorcycle should be reinforced through practical participation by learners and tutor-led demonstration and instruction.

The extent of the prior knowledge and experience of individual learners should be considered carefully when delivering this unit or placing it in a scheme of work. This will ensure that tasks are appropriately differentiated for learners and that learners adopt safe working practices at all times. In this way, learners will be able to complete the unit successfully and gain the knowledge required to perform tasks safely within an industrial setting.

The four learning outcomes in this unit focus on ensuring that learners are able to select appropriate maintenance tools and equipment for a range of given servicing and repair tasks, diagnose and assess faults and faulty components, and participate in a full service of a motor vehicle or motorcycle under supervision.

Outline learning plan

The outline learning plan has been included in this unit as guidance.

|Topic and suggested assignments/activities |

|Know how to identify faulty components |

|Whole-class teaching |

|Tutor to explain and demonstrate the use of a range of information sources that can aid vehicle fault diagnosis. Explain and |

|demonstrate the use of a variety of diagnostic equipment and techniques. Explain relevant documentation and reporting techniques and|

|processes. |

|Individual learner activities |

|Investigation into fault diagnosis techniques and information sources. Practise using fault diagnosis equipment and techniques under|

|supervision in a motor vehicle workshop. |

|Understand how to interpret technical information |

|Whole-class teaching |

|Tutor-led introduction to a range of vehicle and engine systems. Tutor-led introduction to fuel technologies. Whole-class discussion|

|and tutor-led oral questioning of learners. Demonstration of correct methods for interpreting and recording data accurately. |

|Individual learner activities |

|Practise interpreting and accurately recording data from centre-devised practical investigations under supervision within a motor |

|vehicle workshop. |

|Know how to remove and replace vehicle components |

|Whole-class teaching |

|Tutor-led practical demonstration of the safe use of a variety of engineering tools and equipment – including hand tools and lifting|

|equipment. Explain and demonstrate correct methods of preparing a vehicle for maintenance, including isolating electrical systems |

|and safe handling of vehicle components and materials. Tutor-led demonstration of the removal and replacement of a range of |

|components. |

|Individual learner activities |

|Practise using tools and equipment safely under supervision within a motor vehicle workshop. Practise safe handling of components |

|and materials under supervision within a motor vehicle workshop. Practise removing and replacing components under supervision within|

|a motor vehicle workshop. |

|Know how to carry out a full service of a motor vehicle/motorcycle |

|Whole-class teaching |

|Introduce and explain all aspects of motor vehicle servicing principles and techniques. Demonstrate routine servicing tasks, for |

|example changing oil, changing tyres, checking and replacing fluids. Describe manufacturers’ recommended inspection and maintenance |

|techniques. Reinforce safe working practices and relevant safety legislation. Explain methods of handling materials and disposing of|

|waste materials safely. Explain methods for sourcing information on components. Explain reporting processes, documentation and |

|record keeping in relation to motor vehicle servicing. |

|Individual learner activities |

|Practise a complete range of motor vehicle servicing tasks under supervision in a motor vehicle workshop. |

|Knowledge check and unit assessment |

|Centre-devised written tests, essays and reports on the unit content. Tutor assessment of centre-devised practical tests in a motor |

|vehicle workshop. Evidence of attainment for each learner to be included in the learner’s portfolio – evidence to include |

|observation records, witness statements, photographic evidence (where applicable) and marked and signed written work. Feedback to |

|learners and unit close. |

Assessment

Several of the assessment criteria within this highly practical unit will need to be assessed directly by the tutor when learners are carrying out practical activities in a suitable motor vehicle maintenance and repair workshop. The centre can devise tests and set practical assignments appropriate for level 1 learners and suitable for achieving the assessment criteria.

All necessary safety and risk assessments must be carried out before learners enter the workshop. It is recommended that the accompanying level 1 unit within this qualification, R/501/7260: Principles of Health and Safety, is delivered before assessment of this unit so that learners fully understand the importance of safe working practices and can apply them before undertaking any practical assessments within this unit.

A portfolio of evidence from guided activities and practical assessments should be created for each learner as evidence of achievement. Suitable evidence from guided practical activities and assessments would include observation records and/or witness statements. Authenticated photographic evidence, marked and signed by the tutor/assessor, may also be included in the portfolio of evidence for this unit.

To achieve assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 and 4.2 learners should have access to appropriate tools, equipment (including PPE), components and materials within a safe and controlled workshop environment. In the case of 1.3, learners should also have access to the internet/online databases/manufacturer websites. Achievement of 2.1 and 2.2 may be incorporated into the practical assessments devised to assess the achievement of the other assessment criteria within this unit.

For 1.1, learners must name at least 12 common components, equipment, tools and materials.

 For 4.2, learners must carry out at least 12 simple tasks for the servicing of a vehicle, to include securing the vehicle, isolating electrical systems, oil change, tyre change, changing filters, replacing spark plugs, checking and replacing battery, checking fluid levels, inspecting and replacing timing belt, checking clutch/gearbox, balancing wheels, tuning engine/adjusting tappets.

In addition, centres may wish to devise and set a written test (for example multiple-choice test) as a knowledge check of the theory underpinning this highly practical unit. Evidence of each learner passing such a test (for example records of tutor’s oral questioning and/or marked test papers) should be included within each learner’s portfolio.

Further guidance on the use of observation records and witness statements is available on the Edexcel website.

Essential resources

To deliver this highly practical unit, centres will need access to a motor vehicle workshop equipped with appropriate vehicles, tools and equipment (including PPE). Centres should ensure that workshops have sufficient tools and equipment to support the size of cohort undertaking the unit. In addition, centres will need to have the appropriate documentation systems (for example risk assessments, COSHH assessments) and control measures (for example COSHH storage facilities) in place to ensure good practice.

Indicative resource materials

Textbooks

Hillier, V and Coombes, P – Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology – 6th edition (Nelson Thornes, 2011) ISBN 9781408515181

Stoakes G – Level 1 Principles of Light Vehicle Operations Candidate Handbook (Motor Vehicle Technologies) (Heinemann, 2011) ISBN 9780435048150

Journal

Motor Industry magazine – available to members of the IMI (see .uk)

Websites

| |Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) |

|.uk |Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) |

|.uk |The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) |

Other

Stoakes G – Level 1 Principles of Light Vehicle Operations Training Resource Disk (Motor Vehicle Technologies) CD Rom (Heinemann, 2011) ISBN 9780435048303

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