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View Unit : Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units

Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/3786
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
4.3 Transportation Operations and Maintenance
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with the IMI Assessment Strategy and adhere to the Competency Unit Assessment Requirements developed for the unit, both of which can be downloaded from the IMI website:

http://www.motor.org.uk/standards-and-qualifications/qualification-credit-framework-5.1-qcf.html

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle engine mechanical units

1.1

. Use suitable personal protective equipment and vehicle coverings when overhauling light vehicle engine units

1.2

. Work in a way which minimises the risk of damage or injury to the vehicle, people and the environment

2

Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task

2.1

. Select suitable sources of technical information to support the overhauling of light vehicle engine units including:

a. vehicle technical data

b. overhauling procedures

c. legal requirements

2.2

. Use technical information to support the overhauling of light vehicle engine units

3

Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment

3.1

. Select the appropriate tools and equipment necessary for overhauling light vehicle engine units

3.2

. Ensure that equipment has been calibrated to meet manufacturers’ and legal requirements

3.3

. Use the tools and equipment in the way specified by manufacturers to overhaul light vehicle engine units

4

Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle engine mechanical units

4.1

. Carry out all overhauling of light vehicle engine mechanical units, adhering to the specifications and tolerances for the vehicle and following:

a. the manufacturer’s approved overhauling methods

b. recognised researched repair methods

c. health and safety requirements.

d. workplace procedures

4.2

. Ensure the assessment of the dismantled unit identifies accurately its condition and suitability for overhaul

4.3

. Inform the relevant person(s) promptly where an overhaul is uneconomic or unsatisfactory to perform

4.4

. Use testing methods that comply with the manufacturer’s requirements.

4.5

. Adjust the unit’s components correctly where necessary to ensure that they operate to meet the vehicle operating requirements.

4.6

. Ensure the overhauled units and assemblies conform to the vehicle operating specification and any legal requirements.

4.7

. Complete all system diagnostic activities within the agreed timescale

5

Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations

5.1

. Produce work records that are accurate, complete and passed to the relevant person(s) promptly in the format required

5.2

. Make suitable and justifiable recommendations for cost effective repairs

5.3

. Identify and report any expected delays in completion to the relevant person(s) promptly in the format required.

5.4

. Record and report any additional faults noticed during the course of their work promptly in the format required

Equivalent Units
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2.1.3.0L