Practical Workshop Practice and Project Work
Practical Workshop Practice and Project Work
This domain tests safe, organised shop-floor work and the documentation of a project. Expect job cards, tool control, measurement records, disassembly and reassembly sequence, torque, testing, project selection, data collection, report writing and viva preparation.
Core rules and concepts
- Plan the job, obtain the job card and authorisation, and identify tools and parts before starting.
- Clean before disassembly. Tag and bag parts, mark orientation and keep fasteners with their components.
- Follow the maker's sequence and torque values. Use stands, guards and correct lifting equipment.
- Record measurements before and after work, with photographs and dates.
- A project needs a defined problem, aim, method, observations, results, conclusion and references.
- Test after assembly for leaks, noises and correct function. Dispose of waste oil, coolant and solvents properly.
- Apply 5S and return tools to their marked places.
Worked example
An engine-overhaul project starts with a baseline compression test and oil-consumption record. The engine is removed, bore, ring gap and bearing clearance are measured, worn parts are replaced, and assembly follows the torque sequence. After run-in, the compression test is repeated. If compression rises from 8.5 bar to 11 bar and oil use falls, the before-and-after data supports the conclusion.
Traps that cost marks
Having no baseline data; mixing fasteners; skipping torque; lifting without correct equipment; writing a report with no method or results; and copying someone else's project.
Key points
- Plan, authorise and record every practical job.
- Tag parts and keep fasteners with components.
- Record before-and-after measurements.
- A project report needs aim, method, results and conclusion.
- Test the repair and dispose of waste safely.