SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE ENGINES
UNIT CODE: ENG/CR/AUT/CR/2/4/A
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Service and repair vehicle engines.
Duration of Unit: 70 hours
Unit description:
This unit specifies competencies required to service and repair vehicle engine. It involves
disassembling the engine, inspecting, servicing/replacing engine parts/components, assembling
the engine, performing engine basic tests and preparing vehicle service/repair reports.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
1. Disassemble engine
2. Clean and inspect engine parts/components
3. Service/replace vehicle engine parts/component
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4. Assemble engine
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5. Perform engine basic tests and prepare service/repair report
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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning outcome Content Suggested Assessment
methods
1. Disassemble vehicle • Appropriate tools and • Practical/observation
engine equipment. • Oral questioning
• Use of Personal • Written test
protective equipment
(PPE)
• Health, safety
environment and
quality regulations
• Function of the engine
• Operating principle of
the engine.
• Construction of engine.
• Prior inspection of
engine parts.
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• Dismantling Engine
2. Clean and inspect • Cleaning and inspecting • Practical/observation
engine vehicle Engine • Oral questioning
parts/components part/components. • Written test
• Operating principle of • Learner portfolio of
engine components. evidence
• Inspections on engine
parts/components
• Manufacturers
specifications on engine
parts/components
• Construction of engine
components.
3. Service/replace • Services on vehicle • Practical/observation
vehicle engine engine • Oral questioning
parts/component parts/components • Written test
• Replacing defective
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vehicle engine
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parts/components
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• Adjustments/alignments
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on engine
parts/components
4. Assemble engine • Identifying vehicle • Practical/observation
engine • Oral questioning
parts/components. • Written test
• Assembling procedure
of vehicle engine
parts/components
5. Perform vehicle • Vehicle Engine basic • Practical/observation
engine basic tests and tests. – e.g. manually • Oral questioning
prepare service/repair rotating engine • Written test.
report • Engine adjustment and • Report written
timing marks
alignments
• Disposal of waste
materials
• Preparing service
/repair report.
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Suggested Methods of Instruction:
• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
• Guided learner activities
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
• 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;
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Functional vehicle Engine.
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• Vehicle lift/inspection pit;
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Specialist tools and equipment appropriate for the different makes and types of
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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
• 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
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