Carry out motor vehicle body mechanical fastening operations

This unit is about joining materials safely, correctly and effectively using mechanical joining techniques, including riveting, clinching, screwing, and bolting. It also includes hybrid joining.

P7.1 suitability of joining technique 

P7.2 suitability of tooling 

P7.3 consumables are correct 

P8 carry out mechanical joining operations following: 

P8.1 manufacturers' processes, methods and procedures 

P8.2 your workplace procedures 

P8.3 health, safety and legal requirements 

P9 avoid damaging other components, units and panels on the vehicle 

P10 recognise when your joint is not forming correctly and what action needs to be taken 

P11 check integrity of the join 

P12 dress and protect the repaired area to inhibit corrosion where applicable 

P13 clean and store PPE and equipment in appropriate manner 

P14 promptly report any additional faults you notice during the course of your work to the relevant person(s)  

P15 promptly report any delays in completing your work to the relevant person(s)  

P16 carry out mechanical joining operations within the agreed timescale 

P17 complete work records accurately, in the format required and promptly pass them to the relevant person(s) 

K2.1 the referral of problems 

K2.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work 

K2.3 completion of work records 

K3 the work that needs to be done and the standard required 

K4 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after the joining of materials using mechanical joining techniques 

K5 the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal protective equipment when joining materials using mechanical joining techniques 

K6 how to find, interpret and use sources of information applicable to the joining of materials using mechanical joining techniques 

K7 how to select, check and use all the tools and equipment required to join materials using mechanical joining techniques 

K8 how to select and use the correct mechanical fastener considering the materials used, strength required, anticipated loading, grip range, maintenance, appearance and cost 

K9 the different types of techniques and joints used for the joining of different types of materials when using mechanical joining techniques 

K10 the faults that can occur when mechanical joining and the causes of these faults 

K11 the need for correct alignment of materials and the methods used to achieve this 

K12 the types of quality control checks that can be used to ensure correct joining of materials 

K13 how to carry out and assess mechanical joining

1.1. face mask with appropriate eye shield 

1.2. gloves (anti-vibration gloves if appropriate) 

1.3. ear defenders 

1.4. steel toe cap boots 

1.5. appropriate vehicle protection 

2. Mechanical joining operations include: 

2.1. riveting, (single sided, double sided, self-piercing) 

2.2. clinching 

2.3. bolts and fasteners 

2.4. screwing, (self-threading, self-piercing) 

2.5. hybrid joining, (combinations of techniques listed that may also include adhesives)