Earning Criteria

• This learner has completed 37 credits and gained competence by undertaking the following mandatory units:
• Unit 001 This learner is able to: 1. Use correct personal and vehicle protection within the automotive environment  2. Carry out effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment 3.  Recognise and deal with dangers in order to work safely within the automotive workplace  4. Conduct themselves responsibly
• Unit 031 This learner is able to: 1.  Work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment  2. Obtain and use information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment  3. Communicate with and support colleagues and customers within the automotive environment  4. Demonstrate good working relationships in the automotive work environment
• Unit 051 This learner is able to:  1. Understand the correct personal and vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment  2. Understand the effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment  3. Understand the key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment  4. Understand the hazards and potential risks relevant to the automotive environment  5. Understand personal responsibilities
• Unit 081 This learner Knows  1. Key Organisational structures, functions and roles within the automotive environment  2. The importance of obtaining, interpreting and using information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment  3. Can give examples of alternative methods of communication and where they could be used  4. Communication requirements when carrying out vehicle repairs  5. How to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Unit 026/076 This learner is able to understand  1. The operation and use of workshop equipment  2. The use of tools and measuring equipment, identify joining methods and materials  3.  Basic electrical principles and basic use of test equipment  4. Vehicle construction materials, components, methods and safety features
• Unit 027/077 This learner understands:  1. The purpose of routine maintenance; identify sources of information and regulations; describe the purpose of inspections  2. The basic operating principles, components and features of petrol and diesel engines  3. The basic operating principles, components, features and maintenance requirements of lubrication and cooling systems  4. of ignition and petrol fuel systems and 5. of diesel fuel systems
• This learner has also completed 4 credits from a range of optional units.
• This qualification is regulated by OFQUAL