APPLY WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES
UNIT CODE: ENG/OS/AUT/CC/4 /05/A
Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by an automotive Craftsperson in order to apply a
wide range of workshop technology skills in their work. It involves use of different methods to
produce work pieces using basic tools while observing occupational safety and health legislations,
regulations and safe working practices, interpret working drawings, select appropriate techniques
for a given task to achieve specified results as well as perform housekeeping.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These are assessable statements which specify the
These describe the key outcomes
required level of performance for each of the elements.
which make up workplace function
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
1. Use technical drawing to plan 1.1 Technical drawings and geometric symbols are
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work operations read and interpreted as per drawing standards.
1.2 Operation Plan is produced as per the technical
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drawings.
1.3 Technical drawings are produced as per drawing
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Standards.
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2. Choose appropriate tools and 2.1 Working tools, equipment and materials are
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materials selected for the task.
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2.2 The work areas are tidied up as per organization
policy.
3. Measure and mark out 3.1 Measuring tools suitable for the work are selected
dimensions on workpieces 3.2 Measuring tools are inspected and calibrated if
required
3.3 Dimensions are marked on the workpiece as per
the working drawing.
4. Use hand tools to cut and file parts 4.1 Hand tools are selected based on operation plan
4.2 Workpiece is cut to specification
4.3 Workpiece is filed to specification
4.4 Part are produced to specifications
5. Use drills to make holes 5.1 Hole centers are marked and center-punched as
per operation plan.
5.2 Drill bits are selected and mounted
5.3 Workpiece is mounted and clamped
5.4 Hole is drilled to specification
5.5 Holes inspected to specification
6. Thread using taps and dies 6.1 Taps and dies selected based on operation plan.
6.2 Taps and dies are set up on the work piece
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These are assessable statements which specify the
These describe the key outcomes
required level of performance for each of the elements.
which make up workplace function
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
6.3 Threads are cut to specification
7. Assemble metal parts and sub- 7.1 Parts joined, fitted and assembled
assemblies 7.2 Final assembly inspected as per specification
8. Polish finished work 8.1 Polishing material are selected
8.2 Finished work is cleaned
8.3 Finished work is polished to specification
9. Perform housekeeping 9.1 Waste is segregated and disposed as per disposal
guidelines.
9.2 Housekeeping is carried out as per workplace
requirement
10. Inspect finished work for accuracy 10.1 Inspection tools and methods selected as per
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10.2 Finished work is inspected as per specification
10.3 Adjustments are made based on inspections results
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11. Maintenance of tools and 11.1 Machines and tools are lubricated
equipment 11.2 Tools are ground to specification
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11.3 Faults on tools are identified and reported
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11.4 Store tools and equipment
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RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Measuring tools may • Steel rule
include but not limited to: • Vernier calliper
• Micrometre screw gauge
• Vernier height gauge
• Combination set
• Bevels
2. Drawing Standards may • ISO
include but not limited to: • BS
• ANSI
3. Operation Plan may • Sequence of operations
include but not limited to: • Measuring tools
• Hand tools
• Cutting tools
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VARIABLE RANGE
• Inspection tools
4. Marking out tools may • Scribers
include but not limited to: • Dividers
• Dot punch
• Centre punch
• Engineers square
• Straight edge
• Surface plate
5. Work holding devices • Bench vice
may include but not • V-Block
limited to: • Angle plate
• G-clamp
• Jigs and fixtures
• Hand vice
6. Hand tools may include • Files om
but not limited to: • Saws
• Hammers
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• Chisels
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Taps and dies
7. Machine tools may • Drilling machines
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include but not limited to: • Grinding machine
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8. Threads may include but • Internal and external threads
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not limited to: • V-profile threads
9. Polishing may include but • Emery cloth
not limited to: • Polishing and burnishing machine
• Filing
10. Hole drilled may include • Location
but not limited to: • Counter sinking
• Counter boring
• Reaming
• Boring
11. Joined may include but not • Riveting
limited to: • Fastening
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Welding
12. Specifications may • Dimensions
include but not limited to: • Tolerances
• Geometry
• Surface finish
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VARIABLE RANGE
• Functionality
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Technical drawing
• Using measuring and inspection tools
• Using hand tools
• Using portable and bench drilling machines
• Soldering and brazing
• Riveting and fastening
• Basic use of the lathe machine
• Using grinding machine om
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
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• Occupational Health and Safety Act of Kenya laws 2007 with focus on personal safety,
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machine safety and workplace
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National Environment Management Authority Act, Kenya 2004
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OSH act
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• Equipment manuals
• Basic technical drawing complyingto ISO, ANSI & BS standards
• ISO 1101 Geometrical tolerance and where to use the norm
• Work Planning and documentation
• Measuring tools
• Hand tools
• Bench work
• Portable and bench drilling machines
• Lathe machine
• Grinding machine
• Inspection and quality control
• Preventive maintenance of machine tools
• Metal cutting technology
• Materials and metallurgy
• WIBA act (2007)
• Report writing
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria,
required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the learner:
of Competency 1.1 Observed rules and procedures in the workshop
1.2 Interpreted technical drawing
1.3 Produced operation plan
1.4 Produced holes on a work piece
1.5 Threaded using taps and dies
1.6 Assembled metal parts
1.7 Polished finished work
1.8 Maintained tools and equipment
1.9 Did housekeeping before, during and after operations
2. Resource 2.1 Hand measuring tools
Implications 2.2 Hand marking tools
2.3 Hand tools
2.4 Inspection tools and equipment
2.5 Hand drilling machine
2.6 Bench Drilling machine
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2.7 Grinding machine
2.8 Work benches
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3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
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Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral presentations
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3.3 Written Tests
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4 Context of Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace
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Assessment or through accredited institution or during Industrial Attachment
5 Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector,
information for workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment
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