NVQ L4 Automobile Technician case studies
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The NVQ Level 4 Automobile Technician is a competence-based, work-place assessed qualification for experienced vehicle maintenance and repair practitioners who already diagnose, repair and oversee complex faults in cars and light vehicles. It is aimed at technicians ready to move beyond routine servicing into independent fault diagnosis, complex powertrain and electrical work, and supervising the technical work of others. The NVQ L4 Automobile Technician case studies are 5 cases and about 4,715 words.
1Two-Post Lift, Spilled Fluid and an Eager Apprentice
Bay 2 of a three-bay independent garage holds a 2016 long-wheelbase panel van, kerb weight around 2.1 t, raised on a two-post lift to 1.7 m. The near-side rear lift arm is sitting under the sill seam rather than the manufacturer's lifting point, and the arm pad is not seated squarely.
948 words, about 5 min2Diesel Van With Recurring DPF Restriction After Two Failed Regenerations
A 2016 2.0-litre diesel panel van, 118,000 miles, arrives with the engine management light on and reduced power after roughly 20 minutes of driving. The owner's delivery diary shows 12-mile urban runs, six days a week, with no sustained high-speed use for at least nine months.
925 words, about 5 min3Intermittent Flat Battery on a Keyless SUV With Aftermarket Electronics
A 2019 2.0-litre diesel SUV with keyless entry and start has gone flat after three days standing, twice in a month. Another garage fitted a new 80 Ah AGM battery and checked the charging system, and the vehicle behaved for a week.
910 words, about 5 min4Brake Pulsation, Disc Runout and a Long Pedal After an ABS Unit Replacement
A 2018 1.6 petrol hatchback, 62,000 miles, has pedal and steering-wheel pulsation when braking from 50 to 70 mph, worst when the brakes are warm. Front discs and pads were replaced 9,000 miles ago at another garage using a budget brand.
967 words, about 5 min5Final Quality Control After Front-End Repair and Radar Bracket Replacement
A 2020 compact SUV comes to your workshop for final quality control after a body shop replaced the front bumper, grille and the radar sensor's mounting bracket following a low-speed impact. The customer is collecting at 5:00 pm; it is 4:20 pm.
965 words, about 5 min