Carry out routine assembly of heavy goods and public service vehicle body parts and components
URN: IMICB03
Business Sectors (Suites): Coachbuilding
Developed by: IMI
Approved on:
30 Mar 2020
Overview
This standard is about the routine assembly of non-complex vehicle body parts and components required in the process of heavy goods and public service vehicle body building where the component or part is quickly assembled, positioned and installed. The assembly methods used are pre-determined either by duplicating the original method or by following written or oral instructions and typically will not involve using more than two different joining techniques.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. use the appropriate personal protective equipment when assembling vehicle body **parts and components**
P2. support your assembly activities by reviewing
P2.1. vehicle technical data, drawing and diagramsP2.2. assembly procedures and techniquesP2.3. legal requirementsP3. ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable conditionP4. select, prepare and use correctly all the tools and equipment required following manufacturers' instructionsP5. assemble body parts and components following:P5.1. manufacturers' data and instructionsP5.2. your workplace manuals and proceduresP5.3. health, safety, environmental and legal requirementsP6. work in a way which minimises the risk of:P6.1. damage to other vehicle systems, parts and componentsP6.2. contact with leakage and hazardous substancesP6.3. damage to your working environmentP6.4. injury to self and othersP7. use the appropriate methods and techniques to assemble the components in their correct positionsP8. secure the components using the specified connectors and securing devicesP9. check the completed assembly to ensure that all operations have been completed and the finished assembly meets the required specificationP10. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solvedP11. ensure your records are accurate, complete and passed to the relevant person(s) within the agreed timescale and in the format requiredP12. complete all assembly activities within the agreed timescaleP13. 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 and replace 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 extent of your own responsibility and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot solve.K7. who to refer to for the assembly tools and equipment that you are not responsible for maintainingK8. the importance of documenting assembly informationK9. the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progressK10. how to select a cost effective repair methodK11. the relationship between time and costsK12. the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)K13. the hazards associated with working on or near high voltage electrical vehicle components
Use of technical informationK14. how to find, interpret and use sources of relevant information to assist in determining the correct assembly techniques to be usedK15. the importance of using the correct sources of technical information
Tools and equipment *K16. how to select, check and use all the *tools and equipment required for routine assembly of vehicle body parts and components and to know the control procedures for reporting any defects
K17. the methods used to support large, heavy and fragile materials during the assembly process, including working at heights
Assembly methods and techniques *K18. the preparation methods *required for the assembly methods that you use, for example, substrate preparation when adhesive bondingK19. the different joining and fixing methods and techniques and when and how they should be usedK20. the assembly sequences used and the importance of adhering to them to ensure the work activity can be completed without hindranceK21. the need for assembling components temporarily, including, checking alignment, profile, dimensions, correct operation and to allow other work to be carried out without hindranceK22. the methods used to check compliance with specification, including checks for correct operation, accuracy, alignment and profile, and security of parts and components
Scope/range
1. Assembly **methods and techniques** include:
1.1. fasteners and retainers1.2. adhesives1.3. gaskets (e.g. Indirect glazing)1.4. lifting and supporting equipment1.5. manual lifting and carrying1.6. positioning and securing
2. Parts and components include:2.1. exterior claddings2.2. interior claddings2.3. frame and structural components2.4. interior trim2.5. xxterior trim2.6. body furniture and hardware2.7. glazing2.8. door parts2.9. mechanical components2.10. electrical components
3. Tools and equipment are:3.1. hand tools3.2. manufacturer’s specified and specialist tools3.3. workshop equipment3.4. lifting 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.
**Sources of information**
Examples include: company procedures, assembly and detail drawings, data sheets, specifications, inspection sheets, vehicle records, workshop manuals, manufacturer's manuals and bulletins, wiring circuits and diagrams, repair schedules and insurance assessor reports, DVSA manual
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2024
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
IMI
Original URN
IMICB03
Relevant Occupations
Bus and Coach Body Repairer, Coachbuilder
SOC Code
5232
Keywords
Routine; assembly; heavy goods and public service vehicle; body; components; parts;