Unit Award Scheme

85231 CAR MAINTENANCE (UNIT 2): TYRES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	locate the jack, wheel brace, jacking point and handbrake on a car	Summary sheet
2	use the jack to lift the wheel of a car off the ground	Summary sheet
3	remove a wheel and replace with an appropriate spare on two different cars	Summary sheet
4	inflate at least two tyres to the correct pressure using a foot pump and airline	Summary sheet
5	examine the tyres and assess the amount of wear	Summary sheet
6	use and read accurately a tyre pressure gauge and tyre pressure chart	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	the appropriate safety factors when changing a wheel, eg use of chocks.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 June 2002Level - Entry Level