TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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LEVEL 4

TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2018
©2018, TVET CDACC

All rights reserved. No part of this Curriculum may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical
methods without the prior written permission of the TVET CDACC, except in the case of brief
quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by
copyright law. For permission requests, write to the Council Secretary/CEO, at the address below:

Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Email: info@[Link]
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 FOREWORD

The provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s overall
strategy for social economic development. Quality education and training will contribute to
achievement of Kenya’s development blueprint, Vision 2030 and sustainable development goals.
Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 and
meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to be aligned
to the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and this resulted to the formulation of the Policy Framework
for Reforming Education and Training. A key feature of this policy is the radical change in the
design and delivery of the TVET training. This policy document requires that training in TVET
be competency based, curriculum development be industry led, certification be based on
demonstration of competence and mode of delivery allows for multiple entry and exit in TVET
programmes.
These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to ensure the
Curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that Occupational
Standards Curriculum were developed for the purpose of developing a Competency-Based
Curriculum for Automotive Technology Level 4. These Occupational Standards will also be the
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It is my conviction that this Curriculum will play a great role towards development of competent
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human resource for the Automotive sector’s growth and development.

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PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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 PREFACE

Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, “middle-income
country providing a high-quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Kenya intends to create
a globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the requirements of a rapidly
industrializing economy through life-long education and training. TVET has a responsibility of
facilitating the process of inculcating knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for catapulting the
nation to a globally competitive country, hence the paradigm shift to embrace Competency Based
Education and Training (CBET).
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No. 29 of 2013, emphasized the need
to reform curriculum development, assessment and certification. This called for a shift to CBET
in order to address the mismatch between skills acquired through training and skills needed by
industry as well as increase the global competitiveness of Kenyan labour force.
The TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC), in
conjunction with Automotive Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) have developed
Occupational Standards for Automotive Artisan Level 4. These standards will be the bases for
development of Competency Based Curriculum for Automotive Technology Level 4.
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This Curriculum has been developed following the CBET framework policy; the CBETA
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standards and guidelines provided by the TVET Authority and the Kenya National Qualification
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Framework designed by the Kenya National Qualification Authority..

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I am grateful to the Council Members, Council Secretariat, Automotive SSAC, expert workers and
all those who participated in the development of these Curriculum.

CHAIRPERSON, TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Curriculum was developed through combined effort of various stakeholders from private and
public organizations. I am thankful to the management of these organizations for allowing their
staff to participate in this course. I wish to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of industry
players who provided inputs towards the development of these Standards.
I thank TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC)
for providing guidance on the development of these Standards. My gratitude goes to Automotive
Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) members for their contribution to the development of
these Standards. I thank all the individuals and organizations who participated in the validation of
these Standards.
I acknowledge all other institutions which in one way or another contributed to the development
of these Standards.

COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO
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 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AC Air conditioning
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
CI Compression ignition
CV Constant velocity joint
DTI Dial test indicator
FOT Fixed orifice tube
GPS Global positioning system
ICT Information and Communication Technology
KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
KNQA Kenya National Qualification Authority
KNQF Kenya National Qualification Framework
KPI King Pin inclination
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OBD On-board diagnostics

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PPE Personal protective equipment

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SI Spark ignition
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training
TXV Thermal expansion valve
UJ Universal joint

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 KEY TO UNIT CODE

ENG/CU/AUT/BC/1/5/A

Industry or sector
Curriculum
Occupational area
Type of competency
Competency number
Competency level
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 Table of Contents
FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................ ii
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................ iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ......................................................................................................... iv
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................ v
KEY TO UNIT CODE ............................................................................................................ vi
COURSE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... viii
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING ............................................................................................. 1
COMMUNICATION SKILLS ................................................................................................... 2
DIGITAL LITERACY................................................................................................................ 5
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ................................................................................................ 7
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.................................................................................................... 11
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY ........................................................................................... 14
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES .................................................. 17

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COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING .................................................................................... 19

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GOEMETRY DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................... 20

BASIC MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................ 22
BASIC SCIENCE PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................. 24
WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ................................................................. 27
MAINTAINING WORKSHOP TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MEASURING DEVICES ... 31
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING ............................................................................................ 34
VEHICLE BASIC MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 35
SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE ENGINES ....................................................... 39
SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEMS ........................................... 42
SERVICING VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ................................ 45
SERVICING VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS .................................................................... 49
SERVICING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. .............................................................. 52

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 COURSE OVERVIEW
1. Brief description of the course
This course is designed to equip individuals with the competences required to practice as
Automotive Artisans in the modern Kenyan motor vehicle service and repair. It reflects the
employers’ demand for qualified personnel, that would enable them to compete in an environment
where the technical sophistication of vehicles is constantly evolving, and the expectations of
clients are becoming ever more demanding.

The course consists of a programme of:

Basic units of learning to build the necessary skills and attitudes to enhance the
employability of automotive Artisans, enabling them to make positive contributions to the
operations and profitability of modern vehicle service and repair organisations;
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Core units of learning to develop high-end knowledge and skills to service and repair
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vehicles and their systems, including engines, engine auxiliary systems, transmission,
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suspension, steering, brakes, electrical systems, and air conditioning.

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2. Units of Learning

Basic Units of Learning

Unit Duration Credit

Unit Code factors
Title in Hours
ENG/CU/AUT/BC/1/4/A Communication 20 2
Skills

ENG/CU/AUT/BC/2/4/A Digital Literacy 35 3.5

ENG/CU/AUT/BC/3/4/A Entrepreneurial 60 6
Skills

ENG/CU/AUT/BC/4/4/A Employability 30 3
Skills

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 ENG/CU/AUT/BC/5/4/A Environmental 20 2
Literacy

ENG/CU/AUT/BC/6/4/A Occupational 20 2
Safety and
Health
Practices

Total 210 21

Common Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit

in Hours Factors

ENG/CU/AUT/CC/1/4/A Goemetry Drawing 50 5

ENG/CU/AUT/CC/2/4/A Basic Mathematics 50 5

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ENG/CU/AUT/CC/3/4/A Basic Science 50 5

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Principles
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ENG/CU/AUT/CC/4/4/A Workshop 50 5
Technology
Applications

ENG/CU/AUT/CC/5/4/A Maintaining 20 2
Workshop Tools,
Equipment and
Measuring Devices

Total 220 22

Core Units of Learning

Duration Credit
Unit Code Unit Title factors
in Hours

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 ENG/CU/AUT/CR/1/4/A Vehicle Basic 50 5
Maintenance

ENG/CU/AUT/CR/2/4/A Servicing and 70 7

Repairing Vehicle
Engines.

ENG/CU/AUT/CR/3/4/A Servicing and 40 4

Repairing Vehicle
Fuel Systems.

ENG/CU/AUT/CR/4/4/A Servicing Vehicle 60 6

Steering and
Suspension Systems.

ENG/CU/AUT/CR/5/4/A Servicing Vehicle 60 6

Braking Systems.

ENG/CU/AUT/CR/6/4/A Servicing Vehicle 70 7

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Electrical Systems.
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Industrial attachment 300 30

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Total 650 65

Grand total 1060 106

3. Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
i). Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of E
Or
ii). Automotive Engineering Artisan Level 3 certificate with one year of continuous work
experience

Or
iii). Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority
(KNQA)

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 4. Trainer qualification
A trainer for this course should have a higher qualification than the level of this course

5. . Provision for Industrial attachment

It is envisaged that the trainee will have undergone an industrial training and assessment with a
recognised motor vehicle service garage as a prerequisite for completion of this training course.

6. Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is
continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an internal accredited verifier
while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET CDACC.
As part of the continuous internal assessment process, trainees will maintain a portfolio of evidence
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On successful completion of a Unit of Learning, a trainee will be issued with a Certificate of

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Competency that acknowledges the achievement of that competence. On successful completion

of all units of learning, a trainee will be awarded an Automotive Artisan Certificate qualification.
These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.

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 BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING

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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/AUT/BC/1/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Communication Skills

Duration of Unit: 20 Hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required demonstrate communication skills. It involves
obtaining and conveying workplace information, completing relevant work-related documents,
communicating information about workplace processes, leading workplace discussion and
communicating workplace issues.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
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2. Complete relevant work-related documents

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3. Communicate information about workplace processes

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4. Lead workplace discussions

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5. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Obtain and convey • Communication process • Interview
workplace information • Modes of communication • Third party reports
• Medium of communication
• Effective communication
• Barriers to communication
• Flow of communication
• Sources of information
• Types of questions
• Organizational policies
• Workplace etiquette
• Ethical work practices in handling
communication

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2. Complete relevant • Types and purposes of workplace • Interview
work-related documents and forms • Third party reports
documents • Methods used in filling forms and
documents
• Recording workplace data
• Process of distributing workplace
forms and documents
• Report writing
• Types of workplace reports
3. Communicate • Communication process • Interview
information about • Modes of communication • Portfolio
workplace processes • Medium of communication
• Effective communication
• Barriers to communication
• Flow of communication
• Sources of information
• Organizational policies
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written and electronic

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Report writing
• Effective questioning techniques
(clarifying and probing)
• Workplace etiquette
• Ethical work practices in handling
communication
4. Lead workplace • Methods of discussion e.g. • Interview
discussion ✓ Coordination meetings • Third party reports
✓ Toolbox discussion
✓ Peer-to-peer discussion
• Solicitation of response
5. Identify and • Identification of problems and • Interview
communicate issues issues • Portfolio
arising in the • Organizing information on
workplace problems and issues
• Relating problems and issues
• Communication barriers affecting
workplace discussions

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Suggested Methods of Instructions
• Direct instruction
• Demonstration
• Practice assignment
• Discussion
• Role play
• Brainstorming

Recommended Resources
• Desktop computers/laptops
• Internet connection
• Projectors
• Telephone
• Report writing templates

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 DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/AUT/BC/2/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Digital Literacy

Duration of Unit: 35 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy in a working
environment. It entails identifying computer software and hardware, applying security measures
to data, hardware, software, applying computer software in solving task sand applying internet and
email in communication at workplace.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify computer software and hardware
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2. Apply security measures to data, hardware and software

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3. Apply computer software in solving tasks

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4. Apply internet and email in communication at workplace

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Identify computer • Meaning of a computer • Written tests
hardware and software • Functions of a computer • Oral
• Components of a computer • Observation
• Classification of computers
2. Apply security • Data security and control • Written tests
measures to data, • Security threats and control • Oral presentation
hardware and software measures • Observation
• Types of computer crimes • Projects
• Detection and protection against
computer crimes
3. Apply computer • Operating system • Oral questioning
software in solving • Word processing • Observation
tasks • Spread sheets • Project
• Data base

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 4. Apply internet and • Computer networks • Oral questioning
email in • Uses of internet • Observation
communication at • Electronic mail (e-mail) concept • Oral presentation
workplace • Written report

Suggested Methods of Instructions

• Instructor led facilitation of theory
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practical assignment
• Viewing of related videos
• Project
• Group discussions

Recommended Resources
• Desktop computers
• Laptop computers
• Other digital devices
• Printers
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 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/BC/3/4/A

Relationship to occupational standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Skills

Duration of unit: 60 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required for creating and maintaining small scale business,
establishing small business customer base, managing and growing a micro/small-scale business.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Create and maintain small scale business
2. Establish small scale business customer base
3. Manage small scale business
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

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Methods
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• Starting a small business • Individual/group

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1. Create and
maintain small • Legal regulatory requirements assignments
scale business in starting a small business • projects
• SWOT/ PESTEL analysis • Written
• Conducting market/industry • Oral
survey
• Generation and evaluation of
business ideas
• Matching competencies with
business opportunities
• Forms of business ownership
• Location of a small business
• Legal and regulatory
requirement
• Resources required to start a
small business
• Common terminologies in
entrepreneurship

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 • Entrepreneurship in national
development
• Self-employment
• Formal and informal
employment
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Myths associated with
entrepreneurship
• Types, characteristics,
qualities & role of
entrepreneurs
• History, development and
importance of
entrepreneurship
• Theories of entrepreneurship
• Quality assurance for small
businesses
• Policies and procedures on
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occupational safety and health

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and environmental concerns

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2. Establish small • Good staff/workers and • Individual/group

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customer base • Marketing strategy • projects
• Identifying and maintain new • Written
customers and markets • Oral
• Product/ service promotions
• Products / services
diversification
• SWOT / PESTEL analysis
• Conducting a business survey
• Generating Business ideas
• Business opportunities
3. Manage small • Organization of a small • Oral
scale business business • Individual/group
• Small business’ business plan assignments
• Marketing for small • projects
businesses • Written
• Managing finances for small
business

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 • Production/ operation process
for goods/services
• Small business records
management
• Book keeping and auditing for
small businesses
• Business support services
• Small business resources
mobilization and utilization
• Basic business social
responsibility
• Management of small
business
• Word processing concepts in
small business management
• Computer application
software
• Monitoring and controlling
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business operations
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4. Grow/expand • Methods of growing small • Individual/group

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business • Resources for growing small • projects

business • Written
• Small business growth plan
• Computer software in
business development
• ICT and business growth

Suggested Methods of Instructions

• Instructor led facilitation of theory
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practice by trainee
• Role play
• Case study

Recommended Resources
• Case studies for small businesses
• Business plan templates
• Lap top/ desk top computer

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• Internet
• Telephone
• Writing materials

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 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/BC/4/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Employability Skills

Duration of Unit: 30 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves conducting
self-management, demonstrating critical safe work habits, demonstrating workplace learning and
workplace ethics.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct self-management
2. Demonstrate critical safe work habits
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3. Demonstrate workplace learning

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4. Demonstrate workplace ethics

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Conduct self- • Self-awareness • Written tests
management • Formulating personal vision, • Oral
mission and goals questioning
• Strategies for overcoming life • Portfolio of
challenges evidence
• Emotional intelligence • Third party
• Assertiveness report
• Expressing personal thoughts,
feelings and beliefs
• Developing and maintaining high
self-esteem
• Developing and maintaining
positive self-image
• Articulating ideas and aspirations
• Accountability and responsibility

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 • Good work habits
• Self-awareness
• Self-development
• Financial literacy
• Healthy lifestyle practices
2. Demonstrate critical • Stress and stress management • Written tests
safe work habits • Punctuality and time consciousness • Oral
• Interpersonal communication questioning
• Sharing information • Portfolio of
• Leisure evidence
• Integrating personal objectives into • Third party
organizational objectives report
• Resources utilization
• Setting work priorities
• HIV and AIDS
• Drug and substance abuse
• Handling emerging issues
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• Contributing to the learning evidence

community at the workplace • Third party
• Cultural aspects of work report
• Variety of learning context
• Application of learning
• Safe use of technology
• Identifying opportunities
• Workplace innovation
• Performance improvement
• Handling emerging issues
• Future trends and concerns in
learning
4. Demonstrate • Meaning of ethics • Written tests
workplace ethics • Ethical perspectives • Oral questioning
• Principles of ethics • Portfolio of
• Values and beliefs evidence
• Ethical standards • Third party
• Organization code of ethics report

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 • Common ethical dilemmas
• Organization culture
• Corruption, bribery and conflict of
interest
• Privacy and data protection
• Diversity, harassment and mutual
respect
• Financial
responsibility/accountability
• Etiquette
• Personal and professional integrity
• Commitment to jurisdictional laws
• Emerging issues in ethics

Suggested Methods of Instructions

• Simulation/Role play
• Group Discussion
• Presentations
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Recommended Resources
• Computers
• Stationery
• Charts
• Video clips
• Audio tapes
• Radio sets
• TV sets
• LCD projectors

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 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/AUT/BC/5/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Environmental Literacy

Duration of Unit: 20 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate environmental literacy. It involves
controlling environmental hazard, controlling environmental pollution, demonstrating
sustainable resource use and evaluating current practices in relation to resource usage.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Control environmental hazard
2. Control environmental pollution
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3. Demonstrate sustainable use of resources

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4. Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Control environmental • Purposes and content of • Written tests
hazard Environmental Management and • Oral questions
Coordination Act 1999 • Observation of
• Purposes and content of Solid Waste work
Act procedures
• Storage methods for
environmentally hazardous
materials
• Disposal methods of hazardous
wastes
• Types and uses of PPE in line with
environmental regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health
Standards (OSHS)

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2. Control environmental • Types of pollution • Written tests
Pollution • Environmental pollution control • Oral questions
measures • Observation of
• Types of solid wastes work
• Procedures for solid waste procedures
management • Role play
• Different types of noise pollution
• Methods for minimizing noise
pollution
3. Demonstrate • Types of resources • Written tests
sustainable resource use • Techniques in measuring current • Oral questions
usage of resources • Observation of
• Calculating current usage of work
resources procedures
• Methods for minimizing wastage
• Waste management procedures
• Principles of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)
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reducing resource consumption

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4. Evaluate current • Collection of information on • Written tests

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practices in relation to environmental and resource • Oral questions

resource usage efficiency systems and procedures, • Observation of
• Measurement and recording of work
current resource usage procedures
• Analysis and recording of current
purchasing strategies.
• Analysis of current work processes
to access information and data
• Identification of areas for
improvement
5. Identify Environmental • Environmental issues/concerns • Written tests
legislations/conventions • Environmental legislations • Oral questions
for environmental /conventions and local ordinances • Observation of
concerns • Industrial standard /environmental work
practices procedures
• International Environmental
Protocols (Montreal, Kyoto)

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 • Features of an environmental
strategy

Suggested Methods of Instructions

• Instructor led facilitation of theory
• Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
• Practice by trainees/ role play
• Discussion
• Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
• Computers
• Stationery
• Charts
• Video clips
• Audio tapes
• Radio sets
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• Specific job procedures manuals

• Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/AUT/BC/6/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health
Practices

Duration of Unit: 20 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to practice safety and health and comply with
OSH requirements relevant to work. It involves adhering to workplace procedures for hazards
and risk prevention and participating in arrangements for workplace safety and health
maintenance.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Adhere to workplace procedures for hazards and risk prevention
2. Participate in arrangements for workplace safety and health maintenance
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Methods
1. Adhere to • Arrangement of work area and items • Oral questions
workplace in accordance with Company • Written tests
procedures for housekeeping procedures • Portfolio of
hazards and risk • Adherence to work standards and evidence
prevention procedures • Third party report
• Application of preventive and control
measures, including use of safety
gears/PPE
• Study and apply standards and
procedures for incidents and
emergencies.
2. Participate in • Participating in orientations on OSH • Oral questions
arrangements for requirements/regulations of tasks • Written tests
workplace safety • Providing feedback on health, safety, • Portfolio of
and health and security concerns to appropriate evidence
maintenance personnel as required in a sufficiently • Third party report
detailed manner

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 • Practice workplace procedures for
reporting hazards, incidents, injuries
and sickness
• OSH requirements/ regulations and
workplace safety and hazard control
procedures are reviewed, and
compliance reported to appropriate
personnel
• Identification of needed OSH-related
trainings are proposed to appropriate
personnel

Suggested Methods of Instructions

• Assigments
• Discussion
• Q&A
• Role play
• Viewing of related videos
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Recommended Resources
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• Stationery
• Charts
• Video clips
• Audio tapes
• Radio sets
• TV sets
• LCD projectors
• Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
• Specific job procedures manuals
• Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
▪ Mask
▪ Face mask/shield
▪ Safety bootsn
▪ Safety harness
▪ Arm/Hand guard, gloves
▪ Eye protection (goggles, shield)
▪ Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)

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 ▪ Hair Net/cap/bonnet
▪ Hard hat
▪ Face protection (mask, shield)
▪ Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
▪ Anti-static suits
▪ High-visibility reflective vest

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COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING

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 GOEMETRY DRAWINGS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CC/1/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Prepare and Interpret Applied Goemetry
Drawings
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret applied geometry drawings. It
involves selecting, using and maintaining drawing equipment and materials. It also involves
printing, constructing of lines and interpreting symbols, producing plane and solid geometry
drawings and producing pictorial and orthographic drawings of components.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials.
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2. print, construct lines and interpret symbols,

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3. Produce plane geometry drwaings

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4. Produce solid geometry drawings

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5. Produce pictorial and orthographic drawings of components.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Use and maintain drawing • Drawing equipment • Observation

equipment and materials • Using and maintaining • Oral questioning
drawing equipment • Written tests
• Storing drawing
equipment
• Waste disposal
• Safety and
environmental
regulations
2. Print, construct lines and • Printing of letters and • Oral questioning
interpret symbols numbers • Practical tests

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 • Types of lines, symbols • Observation
and abbreviations
• Bisecting lines and
angles
• Dimensioning
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3. Produce plane geometry • Triangles • Observation
drawings • Quardrilatels • Practical tests
• Polygons • Oral questioning
• Types of angles

4. Produce Solid geometry • Regular solids • Observation

drawings • Development of regular • Practical tests
solids • Oral
• True shapes of sections questioning
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5. Produce pictorial and • Orthorgraphic symbols • Observation

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orthographic drawings of •
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and abbreviations Oral

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components • Isometric questioning

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• Oblique • Practical tests

• Orthorgraphic

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Projects
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practice by the trainee
• Discussions
Recommended Resources

• Drawing room
• Drawing instruments e.g. T-squares, set squares, drawing sets
• Drawing tables
• Pencils, papers, erasers
• Masking tapes

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 BASIC MATHEMATICS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CC/2/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Basic Mathematics
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required in order to apply basic mathematics. It also involves
applying basic arithmetic, rational arithmetic, mensurative skills,mensulation, algebra and
geometrical calculations.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply basic arithmetic
2. Apply rational arithmetic
3. Apply manipulative skills
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4. Apply mensuration
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5. Apply algebra
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6. Apply geometrical calculations

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Apply basic • Types of numbers Written tests

arithmetic • Arithmetic operations
Oral questioning
• Calculations using indices
Assignments
Supervised exercises

2. Apply rational • Converting fractions to Written tests

arithmetic percentages
Oral questioning
• Direct and inverse proportions
Assignments
Supervised exercises

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 3. Apply • Expressing decimals into fractions Assignments
manipulative • Significant and non-significant
Oral questioning
skills
Supervised exercises
Written tests

4. Apply • Concerting units Assignments

mensuration • Calculating areas, volume and
Oral questioning
perimeters
Practical tests
Observation
Supervised exercises
Written tests

5. Apply algebra • Linear equations Assignments

• Simultaneous equations
Supervised exercises
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Written tests
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6. Apply • Areas of triangles and Assignments

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geometrical quadrilaterals
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Oral questioning
calculations
Supervised exercises
Written tests

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Group discussions
• Demonstration by trainer
• Exercises by trainee
Recommended Resources

• Scientific Calculators
• Rulers, pencils, erasers
• Charts with presentations of data
• Graph books
• Dice
• Computers with internet connection

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 BASIC SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CC/3/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Basic Science Principles
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required in order to apply basic science principles. It involves
interpreting units and measurements, resolving forces,work, energy and power, determining effect
of friction in automotive, solving problems related to light and sound, general chemistry, element
and compounds and distinguishing metals and alloys.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret units and measurements,
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2. Resolve forces,work, energy and power

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4. Solve problems related to light and sound

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5. Solve problems related to general chemistry, element and compounds

6. Distinguish metals and alloys.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Interpret units • Units of measurements • Written tests

and • Convertion of units • Oral questioning
measurements • Assignments
• Supervised
exercises

2. Resolve forces, • Types of forces • Written tests

work, energy • Work energy and power • Oral questioning
and power • Energy convertion • Assignments
• Simple calculations of work power • Supervised
and energy exercises.

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 • Practical tests

3. Determine • Laws of friction • Assignments

effect of friction • Advatages of friction • Oral questioning
in automotive • Effects of friction • Supervised
• Simple calculations involviving exercises
friction • Written tests.
• Practical tests

4. Solve problems • Sources of lifgt • Assignments

related to light • Sources of sound • Oral questioning
and sound • Reflection and refration of light • Practical tests
• Light images formed on plane and • Observation
curved mirrors • Supervised
• Primary and secondary colours in exercises
light • Written tests
• Simple calculations involving
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location of light images

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Properties of sound
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• Velocity of sound in air

5. Solve problems • Definitation of matter • Assignments
related to • Classification of matter • Supervised
general • Structure of atoms exercises
chemistry, • Properties of elements and • Written tests
elements and compounds • Practical test
compounds • Properties of acids and bases

6. Distinguish • Metals • Assignments

metals and • Alloys • Oral questioning
alloys • Uses of alloys • Practical tests
• Observation
• Supervised
exercises
• Written tests

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Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Group discussions
• Demonstration by trainer
• Online videos
• Power point presentation
• Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources

• Scientific Calculators
• Relevant reference materials
• Stationeries
• Automotive workshop
• Relevant practical materials
• Laboratories
• Internet om
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 WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

UNIT CODE: ENG/AUT/CC/4 /4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards:
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform workshop applications
Duration of Unit: 50 Hours
Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required to perform workshop applications. It involves using
applied geometry to plan work operations, choosing appropriate tool and materials, measuring and
marking out dimensions on workpieces, using hand tools to cut and file parts, assembling metal
parts and sub-assemblies, polishing finished work, inspecting finished work for accuracy,
maintaining of tools and equipment and performing housekeeping,
.
Summary of Learning Outcome
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1. Use applied geometry to plan work operations

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2. Choose appropriatre tools and materials

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3. Measure and markout dimensions on workpieces

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4. Use hand tools to cut and file parts

5. Assemble metal parts and sub-assemblies
6. Polish finished work
7. Inspect finished work for accuracy
8. Maintain tools and equipment
9. Perform housekeeping

Learning Outcomes, Content and suggested assessment methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods

1. Use applied • Interpretation of Observation

geometry to geometrical drwaings Oral
plan work • Operation plans
Written
operations • Standard drawing
conventions
2. Choose • Tools and equipment Observation
appropriate • Cleaning work area Oral

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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods

tools and Written

materials
3. Measure and • use of measuring tools and • Observation
mark out equipment • Oral
dimensions on • use of marking out tools and • Written
workpieces) equipment

4. Use hand tools • Cutting • Observation

to cut and file • Filing • Oral
parts • Written

5. Assemble • Soldering • Observation

metal parts and • Riveting • Oral
sub-assemblies • Welding • Written
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• Brazing
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• fastening
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6. Polish finished • •
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Polishing and polishing materials Observation

work • Oral
• Written

7. Inspect • Inspection of finished work • Observation

finished work • Adjustments on finished work • Oral
for accuracy • Written

8. Maintenan • Tools and equipment maintenance • Observation

tools and eg. Oiling, grinding, greasing • Oral
equipment • Written

9. Perform • Waste disposal • Observation

housekeeping • Environmental regulations • Oral
• Cleaning work area • Written

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Demonstration by trainer
• Practical work by trainee(s)

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 • Industrials visits
• Internet.
• Simulation
List of Recommended Resources

• Tools and equipment suggested but not limited to:

• Welding

• Vices
• Cutting tools
• Combination square
• Centre punch
• scribers

• calipers
• Dies and taps

• Surface plate
• V-blocks
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• Dial gauge
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• Engineer’s square
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File card
• Assorted Files
• Clamps

• Assorted hand tools

• Hammers

• Measuring tools
• Assorted inspection tools and equipment
• Inspection and measuring tools, GO and NOT GO gauges
• Jigs and fixture
• Pliers

• Rotary disc abrasive grinder

• Saw
• Screwdrivers
• Spiral lowering
• Tap wrench
• Vacuum cleaners
• V-block

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 • Workbenches
• Vacuum cleaners
• Mops/ Brooms and buckets
• Firefighting equipment
• First Aid kit
Materials and supplies suggested but not limited to:

• Personal safety gear:

• Goggles
• Safety shoes
• Overall
• Cap
• Ear Muffs
• Gloves
• Drawing papers
• Raw materials
• Mild steel plate
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Sheet metal
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Brass sheets
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• Zinc sheets
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Aluminum sheets
• Bright Drawn Mild Steel
• Carbon steel
• Brass rods
• Aluminum rods
• Abrasive materials
• Grinding paste
• Cotton wastes
• Cleaning detergents

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 MAINTAINING WORKSHOP TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MEASURING DEVICES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CC/AUT/CC/5/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: maintain workshop tools, equipment and
measuring devices
Duration of Unit: 20 hours

Unit description
This unit specifies the competencies required to maintain workshop tools, equipment and
measuring devices. It involves identifying workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices,
assessing need to maintain and maintaining tools, equipment and measuring devices and preparing
workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices maintenance reports.
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Summary of Learning Outcomes

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1. Identify workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices

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2. Assess need to maintain workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices

3. Maintain the tools, equipment and measuring devices
4. Prepare workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices report

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Identify • Identifying appropriate PPEs • Observation

workshop • Identifying tools, equipment and • Written
tools, measuring devices • Oral
equipment
and
measuring
devices
2. Assess need • Using manufacturers specifications • Observation
to maintain • Written

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 workshop • Methods and procedures used in • Oral
tools, maintenance
equipment • Frequency and rate at which tools,
and equipment and measuring devices are
measuring used
devices
3. Maintain the • Storing of tools, equipment and • Observation
tools, measuring devices • Written
equipment • Handling of tools, equipment and • Oral
and measuring devices
measuring • Cleaning of tools, equipment and
devices measuring devices
• Faults on tools, equipment and
measuring devices
4. Prepare • Maintenance report showing dates and • Observation
workshop schedule of maintenance • Written
tools, • Oral
equipment
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devices
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report

Suggested Methods of Delivery

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
Tools and Equipment

• Steel rule
• Vernier caliper
• Micrometre screw gauge
• Vernier height gauge
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 • Assorted spanners
• Bevels gauges
• Bench vice
• V-Block
• Angle plate
• Hand vice
• Screw drivers
• Pliers
• Oil can
• Grease gun
• Jack
• Axle stands
• Car hoist
• Hammers
• pressure gauges
• dial gauges
• Straight edge
• compression gauges
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Coolant pressure gauges

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Materials and supplies

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Oil and paraffin

• Cleaning materials
• Hand cleaner
• Duster
• Cotton waste

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CORE UNITS OF LEARNING

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 VEHICLE BASIC MAINTENANCE

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CR/1/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform vehicle basic maintenance.
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to perform vehicle basic maintenance. It involves
performing basic vehicle mechanical and operational assessment, basic maintenance on engine,
braking system, suspension/steering system, transmission system, electrical system, Wheels and
tires and preparing vehicle basic maintenance report.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Perform basic vehicle mechanical and operational assessment
2. Perform engine basic maintenance
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3. Perform braking system basic maintenance

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4. Perform suspension/steering systems basic maintenance

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5. Perform transmission system basic maintenance

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6. Perform electrical system basic maintenance

7. Perform wheels and tires basic service/maintenance
8. Prepare vehicle basic maintenance report
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested

Assessment
Methods

1. Perform basic • Assembling of tools, • Observation

vehicle mechanical equipment and checklist • Written
and operational • Conducive working • Oral
assessment environment (OSHA 2007)
• Undertaking assessment in
accordance with
manufacturers routine
• Preparing periodic
maintenance schedule
2. Perform engine • Sourcing Technical • Observation
basic maintenance information • Written

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 • Inspections on engine and • Oral
externally attached
components
• Services/repairs/replacements
of worn
out/broken/damaged/clogged
components
• Filling up of engine basic
maintenance checklist
3. Perform braking • Inspections on vehicle braking • Observation
system basic system • Written
maintenance • Faults in braking system • Oral
• Services on vehicle braking
system
• Adjustments on vehicle
braking system
4. Perform • Suspension and steering • Observation
suspension/steering systems components check list • Written
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systems basic • Inspections on suspension and • Oral

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maintenance steering systems components

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• Faults in suspension and

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steering systems
• Adjustments on suspension
and steering systems
components
5. Perform • Transmission system • Observation
transmission system component check list • Written
basic maintenance • Inspections on transmission • Oral
system components
• Checking of oil levels
• Identifying faults in
transmission system(
Breakages, wear)
• Services in transmission
system components
• Lubrication(greasing, oiling)
and adjustments on
transmission system
components

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 6. Perform electrical • Vehicle Electrical systems • Observation
system basic check list • Written
maintenance • Vehicle Battery condition and • Oral
state of charge
• Inspection on starter motor
operational condition
• Faults in a starter motor
• Vehicle lighting system
operational condition
• Faults in lighting circuits
• Ignition system operational
condition
• Faults in ignition system
• Services in electrical system
• Tests in electrical system
7. Perform Wheels • Identification of wheels and • Observation
and tires basic tires • Written
service/maintenance • Wheels and tires specifications • Oral
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• Repairs/services on wheels
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and tires
8. Prepare vehicle • Cleaning of vehicle interior • Observation
basic maintenance and exterior • Written
report • Vehicle basic maintenance • Oral
report
• Cleaning of workshop
• Disposal of wastes

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.

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Recommended Resources
Tools

• Comprehensive set of hand tools for motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
Equipment

• A fully equipped motor vehicle maintenance workshop;

• Fully functional light vehicle(s);
• Vehicle lift;
• Specialist tools and diagnostic equipment appropriate for the different makes of vehicles
that are being maintained;
• Exhaust emission tester;
• Headlamp alignment equipment;
• Internet access to manufacturers’ technical information;
• Torque setting tools;
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable coverings to protect vehicles;
• Facilities for the disposal of waste oil and used parts;
• Customer database and systems for recording maintenance records
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Materials and supplies

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• Engine and transmission lubricants

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Fluids for cooling systems, brakes, clutch, windscreen washer, hydraulic power assisted
steering and diesel engine exhaust emission control;
• Replacement parts including:
• Air, oil, exhaust, and air conditioning filters;
• Oil seals and gaskets;
• Brake pads and linings;
• Spark plugs;
• Screen wiper blades;
• Tire patches
• Glue
• Drive belts.
• Vehicle cleaning materials;
• Hand cleaner.
Tools

• Comprehensive set of hand tools for motor vehicle maintenance and repair

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 SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE ENGINES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CR/AUT/CR/2/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Service and repair vehicle engines.
Duration of Unit: 70 hours
Unit description:
This unit specifies competencies required to service and repair vehicle engine. It involves
disassembling the engine, inspecting, servicing/replacing engine parts/components, assembling
the engine, performing engine basic tests and preparing vehicle service/repair reports.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
1. Disassemble engine
2. Clean and inspect engine parts/components
3. Service/replace vehicle engine parts/component
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4. Assemble engine
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5. Perform engine basic tests and prepare service/repair report

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning outcome Content Suggested Assessment
methods

1. Disassemble vehicle • Appropriate tools and • Practical/observation

engine equipment. • Oral questioning
• Use of Personal • Written test
protective equipment
(PPE)
• Health, safety
environment and
quality regulations
• Function of the engine
• Operating principle of
the engine.
• Construction of engine.
• Prior inspection of
engine parts.
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 • Dismantling Engine
2. Clean and inspect • Cleaning and inspecting • Practical/observation
engine vehicle Engine • Oral questioning
parts/components part/components. • Written test
• Operating principle of • Learner portfolio of
engine components. evidence
• Inspections on engine
parts/components
• Manufacturers
specifications on engine
parts/components
• Construction of engine
components.
3. Service/replace • Services on vehicle • Practical/observation
vehicle engine engine • Oral questioning
parts/component parts/components • Written test
• Replacing defective
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parts/components
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• Adjustments/alignments
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on engine
parts/components
4. Assemble engine • Identifying vehicle • Practical/observation
engine • Oral questioning
parts/components. • Written test
• Assembling procedure
of vehicle engine
parts/components
5. Perform vehicle • Vehicle Engine basic • Practical/observation
engine basic tests and tests. – e.g. manually • Oral questioning
prepare service/repair rotating engine • Written test.
report • Engine adjustment and • Report written
timing marks
alignments
• Disposal of waste
materials
• Preparing service
/repair report.

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Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools

• Comprehensive set of hand tools for the service and repair of motor vehicle
Engines.
Equipment

• Engine instructional models;

• A fully equipped motor vehicle maintenance workshop;
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Functional vehicle Engine.

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Specialist tools and equipment appropriate for the different makes and types of
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vehicle engines that are being maintained;

• Internet access to manufacturers’ technical information/data
• Torque setting tools;
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable coverings to protect vehicles;
• Vehicle protective coverings;
• Facilities for the disposal of waste oil and used parts
• Customer database and systems for recording maintenance records
Materials and supplies

• Digital instructional material including DVDs and CDs;

• Consumables for service and repair of vehicle engines including:
• Engine lubricants;
• Sealants, oil seals and gaskets;
• Cleaning materials;
• Hand cleaner
• Cotton waste for cleaning

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 SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CR/AUT/CR/3/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Service and repair vehicle fuel system.

Duration of Unit: 40 hours

Unit description:
This unit specifies competencies required to service and repair vehicle fuel system. It involves,
inspecting, removing, dismantling, and servicing/repairing/replacing fuel system components.
It also involve assembling, testing and fitting fuel system components to the vehicle, carry out
adjustment and testing the fuel system. om

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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1. Inspect and remove vehicle fuel system components.

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2. Dismantle, Service/repair/replace worn out vehicle fuel system components.

3. Assemble fuel system components and test for correct operation
4. Fit vehicle fuel system components, carryout adjustments, test fuel system and write report.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning outcomes Content Suggested Assessment
Methods

1. Inspect and remove • Function of vehicle fuel • Practical/observation

vehicle fuel system system. • Oral questioning
components. • Operating principle of • Written test
vehicle fuel system
• Personal protective
equipment (PPE).
• Health, safety environment
and quality regulations.
• Using tools and equipment

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 • Identifying Vehicle fuel
system Components.
• Removing Vehicle fuel
system Components.
• Vehicle fuel system
components inspections
2. Dismantle, • Operating principle of • Practical/observation
Service/repair/replace vehicle fuel system • Oral questioning
worn out vehicle fuel components • Written test
system components. • Construction of vehicle fuel
system components
• Dismantling procedure of
Vehicle fuel system
Components
• Services/repairs on vehicle
fuel system components.
3. Assemble fuel system • Identifying and arranging • Practical/observation
components and test vehicle fuel system • Oral questioning
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for correct operation components parts • Written test

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Vehicle fuel system • Learner portfolio of

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components Assembling evidence.

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procedure.
• Vehicle fuel system tests
and adjustments
4. Fit vehicle fuel system • Identifying, fitting and • Practical/observation
components , carryout adjusting Vehicle fuel • Oral questioning
adjustments, test fuel system components. • Written test
system and write report, • Service /repair report. • Learner portfolio of
• Waste disposal evidence.

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources

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Materials and supplies

• Digital instructional material including DVDs and CDs;

• Consumables for service and repair of vehicle fuel systems including;
• Pump seals and gaskets;
• fuel;
• Cleaning materials;
• Hand cleaner;
• Dusters.
Equipment

• Fuel system Instructional models;

• A fully equipped motor vehicle maintenance workshop;
• Fully functional vehicle(s)
• Functional fuel system;
• Vehicle lift/inspection pit;
• Specialist tools and diagnostic equipment appropriate for the different makes and
types of vehicle that are being maintained;
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• Internet access to manufacturers’ technical information;

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Torque setting tools;

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable coverings to protect vehicles;

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• Facilities for the disposal of waste oil and used parts;

• Customer database and systems for recording maintenance records.
Tools

• Comprehensive set of hand tools for the service and repair of motor vehicle fuel
system

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 SERVICING VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CR/4/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Service Vehicle Steering And Suspension System.

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description:
This unit specifies competencies required to service vehicle steering and suspension systems. It
involves inspecting steering and suspension system parts, removing steering and suspension
system components, dismantling, cleaning and examining the components, servicing/repairing/
replacing and assembling steering/ suspension parts, fitting steering and suspension components
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and carrying out adjustment and reporting.

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Summary of Learning Outcomes

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1. inspect steering and suspension system parts

2. remove steering and suspension system components from the vehicle
3. dismantle, clean and examine steering and suspension system components
4. service/repair/ replace and assemble steering and suspension parts
5. fit steering and suspension components to the vehicle
6. Carry out adjustment and reporting.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Inspect • Preparing work area, steering and • Observation

steering and suspernsion units • Written
suspension • Assembling tools and equipment • Oral
system parts • Preparing vehicle steering/
suspension system checklist

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 • Personal protective clothing and
equipment (ppe) and safety
regulations (osha 2007 , hse&q)
• Inspecting steering/ suspension
systems
• Identifying faulty steering/
suspension components
2. Remove • Technical information • Observation
steering and • Raising of Vehicle • Written
suspension • Draining of Lubricants and fluids • Oral
system • Removing Steering/ suspension
components components

3. Dismantle, • Dismantling Steering/suspension • Observation

clean and components • Written
examine • Cleaning Steering/ suspension • Oral
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steering and components.

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Assessing Serviceability of steering/

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system suspension components

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components

4. Service/repair/ • Servicing Steering/ suspension • Observation

replace and components • Written
assemble • Verifying and replacing • Oral
steering and Worn/damaged steering/
suspension suspension
parts • Re-assembling Steering/
suspension components
5. Fit steering • Fitting Steering/ suspension • Observation
and components • Written
suspension • Replenishing lubricants and fluids • Oral
components to • Setting Steering geometry
vehicle • Steering/ suspension system is
tested as per the manufacturers
specification

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 6. Carry out • Completing service and repair of • Observation
adjustment Steering/ suspension • Written
and reporting • Cleaning work area • Oral
• Disposal of Waste
• Writing Steering/ suspension report

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment
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• Steering wheel
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• Steering column
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• Universal joint/coupling
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• Steering box
• Drop arm
• Steering arm
• Tie rods
• Track arms
• Wishbone/arms
• Shock absorbers/dampers
• Strut
• Stabilizer bar
• Springs
-Coil/leaf/rubber/ Torsion bar/Pneumatic and Hydro pneumatic
• Bushes
• Hand tools
• PPEs
• Checklists
• Job cards
Materials and supplies
• Waste clothes

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• Steering fluid
• Grease
• Arm bushes
• Dust seals
• rubber boots
• detergents

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 SERVICING VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CR/5/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: service vehicle braking systems
Duration of Unit: 60 hours
Unit Description
This unit specifies competencies required to service vehicle braking system. It involves
inspecting braking system parts, removing, dismantling, cleaning and examining braking system
components, servicing/repairing/ replacing and assembling braking system components, fitting
braking system components and carrying out adjustments, testing and reporting.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Inspect braking system parts
2. Remove, dismantle, clean and examine braking system components
3. Service/repair/ replace and assemble braking system components
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5. Test and report.

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Inspect • Park and prepare vehicle • Observation

braking • Assemble tools and equipment • Written
system parts • Personal protective clothing and • Oral
equipment (PPEs)
• Safety regulations
• Test and verify vehicle braking
system
• Filling braking system observation
checklist
2. Remove, • Removing braking system • Observation
dismantle, components as per manufacturers • Written
clean and manual • Oral
examine • Cleaning braking system
braking components

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 system • Examining braking system
components components
• Identifying Worn/damaged braking
system components
3. Service/repair/ • servicing braking system • Observation
replace and components • Written
assemble • replacing Worn/damaged braking • Oral
braking system parts
system • verifying replacement parts
• re-assembling braking system
components
4. Fit braking • Fitting braking system components • Observation
system • carrying out Adjustments • Written
components • Carrying out Bleeding of braking • Oral
and carry out system
adjustments • completing braking system service
and repair
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service and repair report

• cleaning Work area
• Waste is disposed regulations
(OSH Act- 2007)

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment

• Hand tools
• Assorted spanners
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 • Pliers
• Oil can
• Jack
• Axle stands
• Car hoist
• Hammers
• Bleeding can and pipes
• Disc
• Drum
• Shoes and linnings
• Pads
• Brake pipes
• Master cylinder
• Wheel cylinder
• Brake booster
• PPEs
• Checklists
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Job cards
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Materials and supplies

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Waste clothes
• Steering fluid
• Grease
• Arm bushes
• Dust seals
• Rubber boots
• Checklists
• Job cards
• Detergents

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 SERVICING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CR/6/4/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: service vehicle electrical systems.
Duration of Unit: 70 hours
Unit Description:
This unit specifies competencies required to service vehicle electrical systems. It involves
inspecting vehicle electrical systems components, removing, dismantling, cleaning and
examining electrical systems components, servicing/repairing/ replacing and assembling and
testing vehicle electrical system components, fitting components, testing and preparing vehicle
electrical systems service report.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Inspect vehicle electrical systems components
2. Remove, dismantle, clean and examine vehicle electrical systems components
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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Inspect vehicle • Parking and preparing Vehicle • Observation

electrical • Personal protective clothing and • Written
systems equipment (PPE) • Oral
components • Safety policy regulations (OSHA
2007)
• Inspecting vehicle electrical systems
• Identifying vehicle electrical
systems defect(s)
• Identifying cause and location of
vehicle electrical systems defects
• Preparing vehicle electrical systems
checklist
2. Remove, • Removing Vehicle electrical • Observation
dismantle, clean components • Written
and examine • Oral

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 electrical • Dismantling vehicle electrical
systems components
components • Cleaning vehicle electrical
components
• Examining Serviceability of vehicle
electrical components
3. Service/repair/ • • Observation
replace and • Servicing/ Repairing vehicle • Written
assemble and electrical components • Oral
test vehicle • Verifying Worn/damaged vehicle
electrical electrical components
systems • Assembling vehicle electrical
components components
• Testing vehicle electrical system
components
4. Fit components, • Fitting Vehicle electrical system • Observation
test and prepare components • Written
vehicle • Setting Beam • Oral
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electrical • Testing vehicle electrical systems

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systems service • Completing vehicle electrical

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report. systems services and repairs

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• Writing vehicle electrical systems

reports
• Cleaning work area
• Disposal of Waste in accordance
with OSHA regulations(act- 2007)

Suggested Methods of Instruction:

• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;

• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment

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 • Hand tools
• General workshop
• General hand tools for servicing vehicle electrical systems;
• Multi-meter
• Ignition test equipment.
• Hydrometer
• High rate discharge tester
• Feeler gauge
• Lighting system including bulbs and sockets;
• Beam setter
• Battery
Materials and supplies

• PPEs
• Checklists
• Job cards
• Waste clothes
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• Fuses
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