Tester Courses
The block is designed to allow learners to experience a wide range of practical motor vehicle tasks. Learners generally find the course varied, challenging and rewarding. It will give a good insight into the work of a mechanic. The working environment is that of a typical garage- it can be hot or cold, dirty, smelly, noisy but always real.
Block placements are available on a varied starts dates which throughout the year.
A block of 6 weeks of work experience about car Mechanics
| Car maintenance | |
| Weeks | Outline of activities by week |
| 1 | Introduction, site tour, H&S instruction, PPE/Cleaning/housekeeping, tool location and description airbag detonation demonstration, hazard material description & methods of safe handling and the risk assessment. |
| 2 | Vehicle maintenance -Tyres & Wheels maintenance (tyre identification, composition, wear indicator, refit) |
| 3 | Vehicle maintenance – Inspect break pipes and cables. Change and refit break master cylinder & servo. |
| 4 | Vehicle maintenance – vehicle raised on hoist(check exhaust for security and leaks, transmission fluid level, steering and suspension) |
| 5 | Vehicle maintenance – lighting system (interior and exterior) . |
| 6 | Vehicle maintenance- final inspection(MOT current, tax current , action item recorded) |
A block of 6 weeks of work experience about car Mechanics
| scrap it course | |
| Weeks | Outline of activities by week |
| 1 | Introduction, site tour, H&S instruction, PPE/Cleaning/housekeeping, tool location and description airbag detonation demonstration, risk assessment, hazard material description & methods of safe handling. |
| 2 | Vehicle dismantling- Interior removal ( seats, seatbelts, switch gear) |
| 3 | Vehicle dismantling- Drivetarin removal( engine, gearbox, radiator, subframe) |
| 4 | Vehicle dismantling-boot and bonnet(safe removal and storage, removing lock handle) |
| 5 | Vehicle dismantling-Tyres & Wheels removal |
| 6 | Vehicle dismantling- removing material for recycling- wiring(copper), aluminum alloy, catalytic converters, damaged or scrap motors. |