One two-hour examination 80%
Three Assignments 20%

Practical Assessment 100%

LEVEL OF THEORY OBJECTIVE

CODE LEVEL DESCRIPTION

A ESSENTIAL Theory knowledge necessary for safety or effective
performance.

B IMPORTANT Theory knowledge likely to affect practical
performance.

C DESIRABLE Theory knowledge desirable, but not likely to affect
practical performance.

STANDARDS FOR PRACTICAL OBJECTIVE

(P) Has completed the task in a training situation.

DETAILS OF REVISION AND EVALUATION OF
REQUIREMENTS

Student progress, in both theory and practical objectives, is to be regularly
monitored throughout the stage, and appropriate remedial action taken as
necessary, in accordance with college procedures.

Revision of Theory objectives in all Topics, should
be carried out during final weeks before divisional
examination.

AIM To detail, the evaluation principles and methods by which students
enrolled in 87085 Automotive Mechanical App 2B, are to be assessed.

HOURS Revision

- recommended eight hours of theory objectives during the
final weeks of subject, or progressively during the Stage, followed by a
two-hour divisional examination (examination time NOT included in subject time
allocation).

- recommended eight hours of practical objectives during
final weeks of subject, or progressively during the stage.

THEORY OBJECTIVES

The "Level" coding applied to each theory objective, is
intended as a guide to the relative importance of the
objectives.

Early remedial action will be necessary, where students
are identified as failing to achieve all objectives
classified as "Essential", and the majority of those
classified as "Important".

Whilst all students should be encouraged to achieve
objectives classified as "Desirable", this should not be
to the detriment of the more important objectives, where
students are considered to lack academic abilities.

Assessment of Theory Objectives

Assessment will be by means of a Divisional examination
at the end of the stage, together with college set and
marked assignments throughout the year.

Divisional Examination

Examiners are advised to ensure, that a majority of the
theory marks available, are allocated to questions
assessing knowledge of theory objectives, classified as
"Essential" or "Important".

Sufficient questions assessing knowledge of "Desirable"
objectives, must be included to ensure the abilities of
students, with high academic skills, are properly
identified, and weighted according to time allocation.

Assignments

Colleges should develop assignments, suitable to needs of
their students and the resources available, which will
achieve the following aims:

1 To reinforce understanding of theory objectives, or the theory
component of practical objectives, of Automotive Mechanical Stage 2B.

2 To provide practice in finding and interpreting technical data
available in workshop manuals, specification sheets, microfiche and reference
books.

3 To provide student practice in producing clear hand written
communications. (Standards of writing, spelling and vocabulary should not be
less than typical workshop job cards presented to customers or parts
requisitions).

Practical Objectives

It is recommended that students carry out the listed
practical objectives (P), to reinforce the lesson
material. The evaluation of student performance, with
practical projects being a guide to the effectiveness of
the lesson program.

The practical mark is to be an assessment of the
student's attitude, involvement and interest, displayed
in demonstration and practical sessions throughout each
stage of training, and is to be expressed as a
percentage.

(P) Has completed the task in a training situation.

Assessment of objectives to incorporate aspects of the
apprentice's:

- practical hand skill development
- application to task (as reflected in the number of
tasks completed)
- correct use of equipment, and safe working practices.

One two-hour composite paper 100 marks

Consisting of:

Mechanical Theory
Sixty objective type questions - 1 mark each 60 marks
Two short-answer essays (choice from four) - 5 marks
each 10 marks

Electrical Theory
Forty objective type questions - 0.5 marks each 20
marks
Two short-answer essays (choice from three) - 5 marks
each 10 marks

Assignments

Three assignments are to be set on Stage 2B (87085)
topics. The results of these assignments are to be
retained for calculation into the final mark for Stage
2B.

Stage 2B (87085) Two mechanical assignments 66 marks
One electrical assignment 33 marks
Total assignment marks for Stage 2B 99 marks

The examination result, and the assignment results, are
calculated to give the certificate percentage for the
stage. Formulae: (Mechanical Theory + Electrical
Theory) x 0.8 + (Total mark for four assignments) x 0.2.

Practical marks are to be shown on the student report,
but are not included in the certificate percentage.

Certificate of Trade Studies

To be eligible for this certificate, an apprentice must
reach a pass standard in the certificate % for each
stage.

Privileged Re-Examination

May be granted on the recommendation of a Board of
Review, when the practice assessment is satisfactory.
The certificate percentage shall be calculated by the
following fo