Anthony Davison
Neath Port Talbot College
V – Visual
A – Aural
R – Read & write
SCHOOL OF
Engineering / Motor Vehicle
COURSE: IMI Award Vehicle Fitting Level 1 Welsh Baccalaureate
WEEKS
1
2
TOPICS
Vehicle construction
& layout of main
components
Engines
CONTENT
Vehicle design e.g.
 FWD
 RWD
 Front engine
 Mid engine
 Rear engine
Layout of main components
 Engine
 Clutch
 Gearbox
 Final drive
 Driven wheels
Engine terminology &
constructional features



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TDC
BDC
Bore
Stroke
Swept Volume
Keyskill
AON & IT L1
K - Kinsthetic
– SCHEME OF WORK
35 weeks x 1.5hrs
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Engines & Chassis Systems
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
A blend of :Lecture exposition
OHP
(VA) CDX exposition
Computer
(R) Drawing skills
Labelling skills
CDX software
White board
(R) Completing student
workbook for future
reference
Workbooks
Complete
drawings and
labelling in
workbook
Completion of
vehicle layout
task
Lecturer exposition
Engine Live aids
(K V) Sectioned engine &
engine block examined to
direct student to relative
dimension or term
(VA) CDX exposition &
definition
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Complete
basic
calculations
for swept
volume etc.
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
4 Stroke cycle - Petrol Engine
3
Engines




Induction
Compression
Power
Exhaust
4 Stroke cycle - Diesel CI
engine
4
Engines
 Induction
 Compression
 Power
 Exhaust

Main differenced and
characteristics of CI engines
compared with SI engines
Cylinder heads
5
Engines
Valve operation
Camshaft & crankshaft
relationship
Keyskill
AON & IT L1
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR) Lecturer
exposition
CDX Video definition
& explanation
(VAR)
Lecturer exposition on
differences in stroke
operation.
RESOURCES
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Correct
completion of
engine cycle
diagram in
work book
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Q&A
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Correct
completion of
engine cycle
diagram in
work book
CDX Video definition
& explanation
Q&A
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
(VAR)
Lecturer exposition on
differences in stroke
operation.
CDX Video definition
& explanation
ASSESSMENT
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Complete
short test
paper
Completion of
valve train
diagram
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Lubrication main components
& reasons for lubrication
6
Engine lubrication
systems





Sump
Primary pick up
Secondary oil filter
Oil galleries
Relief valve
Lubrication terminology
 Viscosity
 Viscosity Index
 Grades of oil
 Oil pressure and
warning methods
Air cooling


7
Cooling systems
Principle of how heat
travels
Cooling vanes & fans
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR)
Lecturer exposition on
lubrication systems
RESOURCES
Live mechanical
aids
ASSESSMENT
Q&A
Complete
workbook
CDX Video definition
& explanation on
lubrication components
and requirements
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Identify typical lubrication
information from
Autodata software
Autodata software
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Search
autodata for
typical vehicle
information
(VAR)
Live mechanical
aids
Q&A
Lecturer exposition on
Cooling systems
Liquid cooling
 Liquid cooling
components & operation
 The thermostat
 Radiator
 Cooling fan
 Water pump
Complete additions to
powerpoint tutorial pack
Keyskill
AON & IT L1
integrated assignment 1
(K) Lab test to find
thermostat opening
Reference autodata for
coolant capacity and
antifreeze ratio
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Autodata software
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Boiling water
thermostat for
experiment
Complete
workbook
Search
autodata for
typical vehicle
information
Complete
short test
paper
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Layout of main parts of fuel system
8
Fuel systems

Tank

Pipeline

Filters

Fuel pump

Carburettor / injection system

Air filter
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR)
Lecturer exposition on
Fuel systems
Complete additions to
powerpoint tutorial pack
Fundamentals of the simple
carburettor

Fuel systems
9
cont
Main jet

Venturi / Choke tube

Throttle valve
10
Fuel Systems

Types of injectors

Common rail injection system
Q&A
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Complete
workbook
Complete
short test
paper
Q&A
Complete
workbook
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Single & Multi point injection
systems
Indirect & Direct injection systems
Live mechanical
aids
CDX Video definition
& explanation of fuel
components and
requirements
Air fuel ratio
CI
ASSESSMENT
Live mechanical
aids
Needle valve & float

RESOURCES
(VAR)
Lecturer exposition on CI
Fuel systems
CDX Fuel system DVD
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Complete
short test
paper
Q&A
Complete
workbook
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
11
12
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
Exhaust & air
Supply
Clutches
Gearbox
13
CONTENT
Exhaust system requirement
 Silencers
 Mountings
 Flexible pipes
 Heat shields
(VAR)
Exhaust emissions
 4 gas
 CO, HC, NOx, CO2 , O2
 Lambda senor
 Catalytic converter
 Closed loop system
CDX software on
definition and explanation
Layouts: Front Wheel Drive & Rear
Wheel Drive
(VAR)
Function & types of clutch
 single plate,
 spring,
 diaphragm
 applications, basic clutch
Types of gearing
 Spur
 Helical
 Double Helical
Simple sliding mesh gearbox
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TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Lecturer exposition on
Exhaust systems
Live aids
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
Exhaust tutorial
pack
Q&A
Complete
short test
paper
Live Aids
CDX DVD
software
Lecturer exposition on
Clutches and operation.
CDX DVD
(VARK)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Q&A
Complete
short test
paper
Live Aids
Q&A
CDX DVD
software
Complete
short test
paper
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Requirements of a differential
Final drive &

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive
Propshaft
14
differential

sliding joints

UV joints
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
(VARK)
Live Aids
Live aid components
CDX DVD
software
ASSESSMENT
Label
underside of
vehicle
Calculate final
drive ratios
Lecturer exposition and
demonstration of ratios
Q&A
CDX DVD
Keyskills
AON L1 Ratios between crown &
pinion gears
Types of tyres

Radial

Crossply

Biased
Tyre treads
Wheels & Tyres
15

Legal aspects

Side wall safety aspects

Remoulds

Budget tyres

Wheel balancing
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition of
powerpoint package
Live Aids
Q&A
CDX DVD
software
Completion of
work book
Powerpoint pack
Measuring
tyre tread
depth
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Tyre wall markings
Removal & refitting of tyres
Wheels & Tyres
16
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
Puncture repair
cont
CDX DVD
RESOURCES
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
ASSESSMENT
Q&A
Completion of
work book
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Steering systems and layout
Ackerman’s principle of steering
17
Steering systems
Steering systems
cont

Toe in / out

Camber

Castor
Front wheel alignment

Minutes

degrees
Suspension springs
19
Suspension
systems
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
Steering geometry
Steering systems
18
(VARK)

Coil

Leaf

Torsion
CDX DVD
Q&A
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Completion of
work book
(VARK)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
CDX DVD
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Q&A
Completion of
work book
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Suspension system layouts
20
Suspension
systems
cont

IFS / IRS

Damper operation

Alternative systems

Spring oscillation
Braking system layouts
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
RESOURCES
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Braking systems
(VAR)
Front brake pads &
components
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition

Rear shoes and cylinders
CDX DVD

Hand brake
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks

Wheel cylinders

Term Hydroscopic
Q&A
Completion of
work book
Hydraulic system
Brake master cylinder
Completion of
work book
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout


Q&A
CDX DVD
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
21
ASSESSMENT
MOT Testers
Manual
Brake efficiency
Calculation sheet
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
MOT Testers
Manual
Q&A
(VAR)
MOT requirements
Braking systems
22
cont

Brake efficiency

Single line systems

Split / dual systems

Brake testing

Tappley meter testing
Basic ignition circuits

Primary circuit

Secondary circuit
Function of ignition components
23
Ignition systems

Points

LT & HT leads

Distributor

Rotar arm

Capacitor

Electronic ignition principles
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Cary out efficiency
calculations
Brake efficiency
Completion of
work book
Calculation sheet
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Q&A
Completion of
work book
Powerpoint
tutorial & handout
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
CONTENT
Spark plugs
Ignition system
24
cont

Type of plug & gap

Hot plug / cold plug

Autodata information

Stroboscopic timing
Function of the following units
Batteries
25

The 12 v battery construction

Battery acid / electrolyte mix

State of charge / charging
batteries


Running auxiliary components

Re-charging the battery
Main components & functions
Charging
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Q&A
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Q&A
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Completion of
work book
Completion of
work book
Battery glossary
of terms handout
Health & safety
Function of an alternator
26
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

Rotor

Stator

Windings / armature

Rectifier / diode pack

Drive pulley & fan
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Q&A
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
Alternator live aid
Completion of
work book
Anthony Davison
WEEKS
Neath Port Talbot College
TOPICS
27
CONTENT
Function of the starter motor
Starting

Pre engaged

Inertia type

Starter voltage drop test
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Ohms Law
28
Electrical circuits

Parallel circuits

Series circuits

Basic calculations
Lighting Systems
29
Electrical
Auxiliaries

Main beam

Dipped beam circuit

Indicators / brake lights

MOT requirements
Lecturer exposition
30
organisations

Main Dealer / Franchise

Authorised repairer

Fast fit

Parts department
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
(VAR)
Live aid components
Lecturer exposition
CDX DVD
Garage structures & Job roles
Garage
RESOURCES
Lecturer exposition
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
OHP
Computer
CDX software
White board
Workbooks
ASSESSMENT
Anthony Davison
Neath Port Talbot College
WEEKS
TOPICS
CONTENT
TEACHING & LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
31
Revision &
consolidation of
syllabus
Revision and preparation for end of
unit on line exams
Revision questioning
Completion of short
question papers
Revision &
consolidation of
syllabus
Revision and preparation for end of
unit on line exams
Revision &
consolidation of
syllabus
Revision and preparation for end of
unit on line exams
Revision &
consolidation of
syllabus
Revision and preparation for end of
unit on line exams
32
33
34
Revision questioning
Completion of short
question papers
Revision questioning
Completion of short
question papers
Revision questioning
Completion of short
question papers
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
Exam room
internet access for
direct on-line
examination
Multichoice
on-line exams
Exam room
internet access for
direct on-line
examination
Multichoice
on-line exams
Exam room
internet access for
direct on-line
examination
Multichoice
on-line exams
Exam room
internet access for
direct on-line
examination
Multichoice
on-line exams
Unit 3 & 4
Unit 5 & 6
Unit 7 & 8
Unit 9