Remove and fit heavy goods and public service vehicle basic Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) components
URN: IMICB01
Business Sectors (Suites): Coachbuilding
Developed by: IMI
Approved on:
2020
Overview
This standard is about the routine removal and fitting of basic mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) components to heavy goods and public service vehicles. It is also about checking the operation of the components fitted.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. use the appropriate personal protective equipment when removing and fitting basic MET components
P2. protect the vehicle and its contents effectively when removing and fitting basic MET components
P3. select and use the correct tools and equipment for the components you are going to remove or fit
P4. ensure that the tools and equipment you require are in a safe working condition
P5. remove and fit basic MET components following:
P5.1. removal and fitting proceduresP5.2. manufacturers' instructionsP5.3. your workplace proceduresP5.4. health, safety, environmental and legal requirementsP6. work in a way which minimises the risk of:P6.1. damage to other vehicle systems, units and componentsP6.2. contact with leakage and hazardous substancesP6.3. damage to your working environmentP6.4. injury to self and othersP7. store all removed components safely in the correct locationP8. check that the components you have fitted operate correctly following the manufacturer's specificationP9. promptly report any additional faults you find during the course of your work to the relevant person(s)P10. ensure your records are accurate, complete and passed to the relevant person(s) within the agreed timescale and in the format requiredP11. complete all activities within the agreed timescaleP12. promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
*Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures *
K1. the legal requirements relating to the vehicle (including road safety requirements)
K2. the implications on an Operator’s Licence of not carrying out repairs and inspections correctly
K3. the legislation and workplace procedures relevant to:
K3.1. health and safetyK3.2. the environment (including waste disposal)K3.3. appropriate personal and vehicle protective equipmentK4. your workplace procedures for:K4.1. recording remove/fit informationK4.2. the referral of problemsK4.3. reporting delays to the completion of workK5. the work that needs to be done and the standard requiredK6. the importance of documenting remove/fit informationK7. the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progressK8. the relationship between time and costsK9. the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)K10. the hazards associated with working on or near high voltage electrical vehicle components
Use of technical informationK11. how to find, interpret and use sources of information applicable to the removal and fitting of basic MET componentsK12. the importance of using the correct sources of technical information
Tools and equipmentK13. how to select, check and use all the tools and equipment required to remove and fit basic MET components *
Removing and fitting basic MET componentsK14. the procedures for removing and fitting *basic MET componentsK15. the methods of storing removed parts and the importance of storing them correctlyK16. the different types of fastenings and the reasons for their useK17. the need for correct alignment of components and the methods used to achieve thisK18. the types of quality checks that can be used to ensure correct alignment and operation of components to manufacturer's specification and their purpose
Scope/range
1. **Basic MET components** include:
1.1. bumpers1.2. lighting units1.3. batteries1.4. interior trim components1.5. exterior trim components1.6. radiators1.7. intercoolers1.8. fans
2. Tools and equipment are:2.1. hand tools2.2. manufacturer’s specified and specialist tools2.3. workshop equipment
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.
Agreed timescales
Examples include: manufacturer’s recommended work times, job times set by your company or a job time agreed with a specific customer.
Heavy goods and public service vehicles
These are medium and large goods vehicles, buses and coaches of 3500kgs gross vehicle mass (GVM) and above.
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Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
2024
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
IMI
Original URN
IMICB01
Relevant Occupations
Bus and Coach Body Repairer, Coachbuilder
SOC Code
5232
Keywords
remove: fit: basic: heavy goods and public service vehicle: Mechanical Electrical Trim: (MET): components