LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVING NC II

(Name of Course)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: CARRY OUT MINOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING

MODULE TITLE : CARRYING OUT MINOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICING
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module deals with the skills and knowledge and
attitudes required to carry out basic servicing and
maintenance of a light vehicle such as cleaning the vehicle. It
also includes the action to implement the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications for routine checks and
maintenance and that the vehicle is operational to the
requirements of both the workplace and the relevant road
and traffic authority.

NOMINAL hours : 20 hours

PREREQUISITE : Performing Shop Maintenance

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:
LO1. Clean vehicle unit
LO2. Maintain and service the vehicle system

LO1. CLEAN VEHICLE UNIT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Vehicle is cleaned as per prescribed procedures using appropriate cleaning
supplies, tools/ equipment and according to occupational health and safety
(OHS).
2. Wastes are disposed of as per relevant ordinance, rules or law.

CONTENTS:
 Parts and function of light vehicle
 Cleaning materials
 Relevant OHS and proper disposal of wastes
 Care and use of cleaning tools and equipment

CONDITIONS:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Light Vehicle Unit
 air compressor
 vacuum pump
 steam cleaner
 polisher
 hose
 Cleaning materials
- Soap
- Car shampoo
- Clean water
- Absorbent cloth
- Pail
 Learning modules

METHODOLOGIES:
 Self paced learning
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Individual practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Demonstration
 Observation
 Written test

LO2. MAINTAIN AND SERVICE THE VEHICLE SYSTEM

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Minor routine checks are undertaken based on manufacturer's manual.

2. Minor routine repair and servicing are undertaken in accordance with
occupational health and safety procedures and manufacturer's manual.
3. Brakes are inspected and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with
manufacturer's specifications.
4. Complex repair and service requirements are identified and referred following
workplace procedures.
5. Records of routine servicing, maintenance and repairs are kept and updated in
accordance with workplace procedures.

CONTENTS:
 Parts of vehicle and its functions
 Basic principles of operation of vehicle system such as electrical system, fuel
system, cooling system, steering system, exhaust system, tires and brakes.
 Routine service and maintenance of light vehicle
 Minor routine repair and servicing
 Diagnosis of vehicle faults and irregularities and major repair and service
requirements.
 Housekeeping
 Writing and documenting service and maintenance reports
 Care and use of tools for routine maintenance and servicing
CONDITIONS:

Students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Light vehicle unit
 set of combination wrench
 screw driver(flat and Philips)
 set of socket wrench
 volts ohms meter
 tire wrench
 jack
 mechanical pliers
 Manufacturer’s maintenance manual
 Workplace procedures in record keeping
 engine oil
 brake fluid
 distilled water
 fuse
 bulbs
 eye goggles
 apron
 gloves
 Learning modules

METHODOLOGIES:
 Self-paced learning
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Individual practice

Study Schedule:

Monday to Wednesday – Theory Discussion

Thursday to Friday – Actual Activity

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Observation
 Written test
 Interview