Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to work safely

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when using tools and equipment for vehicle maintenance
• 1.2
  Use safe methods of working when using tools and equipment
• 1.3
  Identify common defects in basic tools

2 — Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Identify and select appropriate hand tools for vehicle maintenance
• 2.2
  Prepare and use hand tools correctly
• 2.3
  Maintain hand tools in a safe condition

3 — Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Identify and select appropriate workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance
• 3.2
  Prepare and use common workshop equipment correctly
• 3.3
  Carryout basic care and maintenance of common workshop equipment

4 — Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify common materials in the construction of vehicles
• 4.2
  Identify common materials and consumables used for vehicle maintenance
• 4.3
  Select and use appropriate materials and consumables for vehicle maintenance