Module Outline
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Vehicle Body Building App 3a
Vehicle Body Building App 3a
Module
National Code
State Code
87327
87327
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
120
Description
To give the students an understanding of the
requirements of chassis wheelbase alterations,
suspensions, chassis repairs and alignment, fitting
of turntables and hoists, construction of
refrigerated transporters including insulation
applications, also the use of weight distribution
for rigid and articulated vehicles.
To allow the student to design and draw a vehicle
body of their own choice to conform to accepted
standards.
requirements of chassis wheelbase alterations,
suspensions, chassis repairs and alignment, fitting
of turntables and hoists, construction of
refrigerated transporters including insulation
applications, also the use of weight distribution
for rigid and articulated vehicles.
To allow the student to design and draw a vehicle
body of their own choice to conform to accepted
standards.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Theory Examination 100 marks
Notebook 100 marks Practical
100 marks
Theory
The theory examination to be a two-hour composite paper, containing:
Body Theory 40 marks
Welding 30 marks Calculations
30 marks
Practical
All practical projects to be submitted for
assessment. 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies Subject Awarded
Marks
The final theory certificate % mark shall be calculated, using the following
formulae:
Examination x 0.9 + Notebook x 0.1 = 100%
To be eligible for the Certificate of Trade Studies,
an apprentice must reach a pass standard in each
stage.
A Privileged Re-examination may be granted, on the recommendation of the Board
of Review, when the practical assessment is satisfactory.
Theory Examination 100 marks
Notebook 100 marks Practical
100 marks
Theory
The theory examination to be a two-hour composite paper, containing:
Body Theory 40 marks
Welding 30 marks Calculations
30 marks
Practical
All practical projects to be submitted for
assessment. 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies Subject Awarded
Marks
The final theory certificate % mark shall be calculated, using the following
formulae:
Examination x 0.9 + Notebook x 0.1 = 100%
To be eligible for the Certificate of Trade Studies,
an apprentice must reach a pass standard in each
stage.
A Privileged Re-examination may be granted, on the recommendation of the Board
of Review, when the practical assessment is satisfactory.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1054 | Vehicle Body-building | Accredited course |