SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE ENGINE COMPONENTS
UNIT CODE: ENG/AUT/CR/2/6
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency and meets the requirements specified by the
Occupational Standards: Service and repair vehicle engine components
Duration of Unit: 170 hours
Unit Description:
This unit describes the competencies required in service and repair vehicle engine
components. It involves troubleshooting and servicing vehicle engine components,
performing vehicle engine overhaul, servicing vehicle engine cooling system, servicing
vehicle engine exhaust system and lubricating vehicle engine system
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
1. Troubleshoot and service vehicle engine components
2. Perform vehicle engine overhaul
3. Service vehicle engine cooling system
4. Service vehicle engine exhaust system
5. Lubricate vehicle engine system
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning
Content Assessment
Outcome
Methods
1. Troubleshoot Use of Personal protective • Practical
vehicle equipment (PPE) • Oral
engine Health and safety regulations questioning
components Engine removal • Written test
conditions
Dismantling of engine
Engine parts
Servicing engine parts
Reassembling of engine parts
Engine fitting
Re-installation checks
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2. Perform Replacement of Engine oil seals • Practical
vehicle Replacement of Engine oil • Observation
engine rings/ piston gudgeon pin • Written tests
overhaul Replacement of Timing • Writing
belts/chains reports
Replacement of Engine bearings
Replacement of Engine pulleys
Replacement of Engine V-belts
Replacement of Engine gaskets
Servicing Engine blocks
Replacement of Water/oil pump
Adjustment of Tappet clearance
Replacement of Engine
Suggested
Learning
Content Assessment
Outcome
Methods
camshaft
Grinding Valve seats
Replacement of Valve guides
Replacement of Oil
sump/strainer/PCV
Replacement of Engine
mountings
Performing Engine tune up
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3. Service Checking and testing Radiator • Practical
vehicle cap • Oral
engine Checking and testing cooling • Short tests
cooling radiator • Learner
system Checking and testing cooling portfolio of
system hoses evidence.
Checking and testing thermostat
operations
Checking and testing thermistor
switches/ sensors
Checking and testing water
pump
Checking and testing cooling
fan operation
Checking and testing cooling
system
bleeding cooling system
reading vehicle engine coolant
Suggested
Learning
Content Assessment
Outcome
Methods
replenishing coolant
4. Service Checking leakage • Practical
vehicle Checking blockage • Oral
engine Checking and testing catalytic • Short tests
exhaust converter/ particulate filters • Learner
system Repairing exhaust system leaks portfolio of
evidence.
Installing and mounting exhaust
system
Checking and testing oxygen
sensor
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5. lubricate Draining and replacing engine • Practical
vehicle oil • Oral
engine Replacing engine transmission • Short tests
system and hydraulic filters Greasing • Learner
light vehicle portfolio of
evidence.
components
Greasing heavy commercial
vehicle components
Greasing Heavy machinery
Reading Lubricants
Suggested Methods of Delivery
• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
• Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if
the opportunity allows:
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the motor vehicle service and repair sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
Tools
• Comprehensive set of hand tools for the service and repair of motor vehicle
Engines.
Equipment
• Engine instructional models;
• A fully equipped motor vehicle maintenance workshop;
• Fully functional vehicle(s);
• Functional engines;
• Engine components;
• Vehicle lift/inspection pit;
• Specialist tools and diagnostic equipment appropriate for the different makes
and types of vehicle engines that are being maintained;
• Internet access to manufacturers’ technical information/data
• Torque setting tools;
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable coverings to protect vehicles;
• Vehicle protective coverings;
• Facilities for the disposal of waste oil and used parts;
• Customer database and systems for recording maintenance records.
Materials and supplies
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• Digital instructional material including DVDs and CDs;
• Consumables for service and repair of vehicle engines including:
• Engine lubricants;
• Sealants, oil seals and gaskets;
• Cleaning materials;
• Hand cleaner;
• Cotton waste for cleaning
Reference materials
• Manufacturers service manuals for the vehicles that are being serviced;
• Appropriate automotive engineering text books available on numerous
websites e.g.
SERVICING VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/AUT/CR/3/6
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency and meets the requirements specified by
the Occupational Standards: Service vehicle fuel system
Duration of Unit: 150hours
Unit Description:
This unit describes the competencies required to service vehicle fuel system. It involves
servicing fuel components, replacing petrol fuel pump and diesel injector pump,
performing injector timing, testing injectors for pressure and voltage.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to:
1. Service fuel components e.g. injectors, tank
2. Replace petrol fuel pump
3. Replace diesel injector pump, rail, pipes and nozzles.
4. Perform injector pump timing
5. Test fuel injectors for injection pressure and voltage
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
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