Unit Award Scheme
121336 CAR COOLANT SYSTEM: REMOVAL AND TESTING OF THE THERMOSTAT
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 1 | research the correct thermostat opening temperature for the car | Summary sheet |
| 2 | select the correct tools needed for the task | Summary sheet |
| 3 | bleed the car coolant system and disconnect the top hose from the thermostat housing | Summary sheet |
| 4 | remove the thermostat | Summary sheet |
| 5 | boil a kettle and carefully pour the boiling water into an appropriate heat-resistant receptacle | Summary sheet |
| 6 | use long nose pliers to place the thermostat in the hot water | Summary sheet |
| 7 | use a thermometer to test the temperature of the water | Summary sheet |
| 8 | check that the thermostat has opened | Summary sheet |
| 9 | monitor the water temperature and check that the thermostat closes as it falls below the correct thermostat opening temperature | Summary sheet |
| 10 | refit the thermostat or replace as necessary | Summary sheet |
shown knowledge of | ||
| 11 | the car coolant system. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 25 June 2024Level - Level Two