Motor Vehicle

Motor Vehicle

UNIT 19
CHECKING AND MAINTAINING A CAR’S TYRE PRESSURE AND TREAD (D/505/0603)

Summary
1 – Be able to use relevant tools and equipment
2 – Know how to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle

The learner will: 
1 – Be able to use relevant tools and equipment
The learner can: 
1.1 Identify relevant tools for tyre maintenance
1.2 State the purpose of tools used for tyre maintenance
1.3 Use tools safely

The learner will: 
2 – Know how to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle
The learner can: 
2.1 Identify and select:
   a) tyre pressure gauge
   b) air-line and inflator tread gauge
   c) tyre pressure chart
   d) tread gauge
2.2 Check all tyres for uneven wear, nails and cracked tyre walls, and record results in an appropriate format
2.3 State legal tyre tread depth
2.4 Check tread depths of all tyres with tread gauge, and record results
2.5 Remove one wheel from vehicle in the approved, safe manner
2.6 Remove a tyre, check wheel condition and refit tyre using correct equipment
2.7 Balance the wheel/tyre assembly
2.8 Refit wheel to vehicle
2.9 Identify front and rear tyre pressures of the specified vehicle from a tyre pressure chart
2.10 Check all tyre pressures and increase or decrease to correct value using an air-line pressure gauge and inflator

UNIT 20
​IDENTIFICATION OF BASIC EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CAR PARTS (H/505/0604) 

Summary
1 – Know the location of major engine and chassis components
2 – Know the major internal engine components
3 – Know the major cooling system components

The learner will: 
1 – Know the location of major engine and chassis components
The learner can: 
1.1 Locate and name the following engine components:
   a) alternator 
   b) starter motor 
   c) carburettor
1.2 Locate and name the following chassis components: 
   a) gearbox
   b) front and rear brake assemblies
   c) suspension components 

The learner will: 
2 – Know the major internal engine components 
The learner can: 
2.1 Identify the following major internal engine components:
   a) crankshaft 
   b) piston
   c) valves
   d) connecting rod
   e) oil pump
   f) camshaft
   g) flywheel 

The learner will: 
3 – Know the major cooling system components
The learner can: 
3.1 Locate and name the following cooling system components
   a) radiator 
   b) water pump
   c) thermostat
   d) hoses 

UNIT 21
MOTOR VEHICLE WORKSHOP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (A/505/0155) 

Summary
1 – Be able to work safely ​
2 – ​Be able to use hand tools for vehicle maintenance ​
3 – ​Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance ​
4 – ​Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance ​

The learner will: 
1 – Be able to work safely 
The learner can: 
1.1 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.2 Use safe methods of working when using tools and equipment
1.3 ​Identify common defects in basic tools 

The learner will: 
2 – ​Be able to use hand tools for vehicle maintenance 
The learner can: 
2.1 Select appropriate hand tools for vehicle maintenance
2.2 Use hand tools correctly
2.3 Maintain hand tools in a safe condition

The learner will: 
3 – ​Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance 
The learner can: 
3.1 Select appropriate workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance
3.2 Use workshop equipment correctly
3.3 Carry out basic maintenance of workshop equipment

The learner will: 
4 – ​Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance 
The learner can: 
4.1 Identify common materials in the construction of vehicles
4.2 Identify materials and consumables used for vehicle maintenance
4.3 Use appropriate materials and consumables for vehicle maintenance 

UNIT 22
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (K/505/4945)

Summary
1 – Know health and safety requirements and information in motor vehicle workshops ​
2 – Be able to use appropriate health and safety practices and equipment  ​
3 – Be able to use safe manual handling procedures
4 – Be able to use Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures
5 – Know about fire prevention and emergency procedures

The learner will: 
1 – Know health and safety requirements and information in motor vehicle workshops 
The learner can: 
1.1 State their personal responsibilities for health and safety in vehicle workshops
1.2 Identify common risks and hazards when working in vehicle workshops
1.3 Identify the need to be aware of the actions of others in the working environment
1.4 Locate the main health and safety information and notices provided in vehicle workshops 

The learner will: 
2 – Be able to use appropriate health and safety practices and equipment  
The learner can: 
2.1 Use appropriate safe and healthy working practices when carrying out vehicle maintenance and repair 
2.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and vehicle protective equipment when working in vehicle workshops
2.3 Demonstrate good housekeeping practices when working in vehicle workshops

The learner will: 
3 – Be able to use safe manual handling procedures
The learner can: 
3.1 Identify safe manual handling practices and procedures
3.2 Identify common manual handling equipment used in vehicle workshops
3.3 Use appropriate manual handling equipment and procedures when carrying or lifting 
during vehicle maintenance and repair 

The learner will: 
4 – Be able to use Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures
The learner can: 
4.1 Identify the main substances hazardous to health in vehicle maintenance and repair
4.2 Use appropriate methods to dispose of waste materials in vehicle maintenance

The learner will: 
5 – Know about fire prevention and emergency procedures
The learner can: 
5.1 Identify the 3 elements that produce a fire
5.2 Identify different types of fire extinguisher and their uses
5.3 State the procedures to follow in an emergency and the evacuation of the premises

UNIT 23
​INTRODUCTION TO VEHICLE VALETING (F/505/3199) 

Summary
​1 – ​Be able to work safely  ​​
2 – Be able to valet the exterior of vehicles ​
3 – Be able to valet the interior of vehicles ​
4 – Be able to valet an engine bay ​
5 – Be able to inspect a valeted vehicle ​
6 – Be able to dispose of waste products in accordance with environmental guidance 

The learner will: 
1 – ​Be able to work safely  
The learner can: 
1.1 Use safe working practices when valeting vehicles 

The learner will: 
2 – Be able to valet the exterior of vehicles 
The learner can: 
2.1 Valet vehicle exterior to include: 

  •  selection and use of appropriate cleaning tools, materials and products
  •  washing and drying vehicle exterior ensuring removal of dirt, detergent and water
  •  restoring surface finish to bodywork, bright work, exterior trim and glass
  •  protecting surface finish including bodywork, bright work and exterior trim 

The learner will: 
3 – Be able to valet the interior of vehicles 
The learner can: 
3.1 Valet vehicle interior to include the selection and use of appropriate cleaning tools, materials and products for carpets, upholstery, plastic trim and glass 

The learner will: 
4 – Be able to valet an engine bay 
The learner can: 
4.1 Demonstrate how to protect sensitive electronic components and the air intake prior to and during an engine bay valet
4.2 Select and use appropriate cleaning tools, materials, methods and products to clean engine bay

The learner will: 
5 – Be able to inspect a valeted vehicle 
The learner can: 
5.1 Perform visual inspection of a valeted vehicle for cleaning residues and surface finish
5.2 Identify key findings of inspection and rectify any imperfections

The learner will: 
6 – Be able to dispose of waste products in accordance with environmental guidance 
The learner can: 
6.1 Demonstrate appropriate ways to dispose of waste products in accordance with environmental guidance