Unit Award Scheme

72724 MOTOR VEHICLE: BALANCING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1collect tools and equipment from the storage area to balance the wheelSummary sheet
2attach the wheel to the wheel balancer correctly and remove old weightsSummary sheet
3follow the correct procedure to set up details of the wheel on the balancing machineSummary sheet
4operate the wheel balancerSummary sheet
5complete a report on the results of the balanceStudent completed work
6fit correct weights to the wheel, if necessary, in the specified place, and re-balance to zeroSummary sheet
7complete a report of the results of the secondary balanceStudent completed work
8adjust weights if necessary to obtain a zero readingSummary sheet
9return all tools and equipment to the storage area and tidy the work areaSummary sheet

experienced

10working safely in the workshop while carrying out a wheel balancingSummary sheet
11using tools and equipment correctly under close supervision.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 May 2005Level - Entry Level