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MALAWI TEVET FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
TRANSPORT SECTOR
MODULE PACKAGE FOR
AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS NUMERACY
(AMM/NUM)
Level 1
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Lilongwe 3
Malawi
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All rights reserved. The information contained herein is solely for education and
training purposes in the TEVET sector. It may therefore be copied for such purposes
and not for sale. No reproduction of the information contained herein is allowed
without prior permission from TEVET Authority.
The use of this package by a Training Provider will not guarantee certification of
students unless TEVET Qualification Framework (TQF) certification are met.
ISBN: 978-99960-58-91-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Acknowledgement i
Foreword ii
Definition of Terms and Acronyms iii
TEVET Qualification Framework v
Introduction vi
Module 1: Applying Motor Vehicle Calculations 1
• Applying ratios to motor vehicle problems 4
• Transposing formula 6
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This module package was put together through consultation and combined effortof
individuals, organisations and collaborating partners too many to list. TEVETA facilitated
the whole process of developing these modules.However, the following individuals are
acknowledged for their effort and special contributions to the development of the
package.
Constance Makupula Stansfield Motors
Lusayo Mnkhondya Mzuzu Technical College
Chikondi Njera Malawi Children's Village Technical School
Maxford Chinombo Malawi Polytechnic
This module package was produced with financial support from the following organisations:
African Development Bank World Bank Group
United Nations
Educational, Scientific
and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO)
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FOREWORD
The Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Policy and
Act of 1999 promote Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) approach to
provision of technical entrepreneurial and vocational education and training in Malawi.
The approach is standard based, modular and has a system of continuous and summative
assessment. The competence standards are developed by industry. TEVET provider
institutions are expected to deliver training according to the expected level of
performance set by the industry.
The Training module is composed of one or more Learning Outcomes derived from nationally
vetted competence standards. It outlines principles and practices involved in the delivery
and assessment of competences for the award of a qualification in Automobile Mechanics
at Level 1 of the TEVET Qualifications Framework. It is also intended to assist trainers to
develop relevant instructional and assessment materials.
A qualification will be awarded upon successful accumulation of all 90 credits in
occupational modules and at least 30 credits in fundamental modules and a pass in the
summative assessment.
Caution must be exercised to avoid rushing through the modules with an aim of getting
the learners complete the module before full mastery of stipulated skills.
Elements of modules and performance criteria given in this package indicate the
performance levels acceptable to the industry and are nationally consistent. Hence,
arbitrary modifications to any part of the Training Package are not allowed.
Therefore, any changes to the elements and the performance criteria will change the
intent and integrity of the learning outcomes. Hence, modifications to any part of the
Training Package are not allowed.
Honourable Henry Mussa, MP
MINISTER OF LABOUR, YOUTH, SPORTS
AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
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DEFINITION OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS
The section has been included to enable users get acquainted with common terms and
definitions they may come across and will guide in the implementation of the curriculum.
Some of the terms may not appear in this booklet but, the list presents those that are
commonly used in the TEVET system and may not be exhaustive.
• Accreditation: is the act of granting credit or recognition, especially to an educational
institution, a person, a body or a program that maintains suitable standards or having
the capacity to fulfil a particular function in the quality assurance system set up by an
Authority, usually for a particular period of time.
• Assessment: is a process of gathering evidence of a learner performance.
• Assessor: is an individual, registered by an Awarding Body in accordance with criteria
established for this purpose to measure the achievement of specified standards and
qualifications.
• Certification:is the process of issuing a certificate as evidence of a learner’s achievement
of competencies.
• Competence Standard: is a benchmark against which all learners are assessed to
measure their competences. It describes the skills, knowledge and values, necessary
for standard performance required in the workplace and is the smallest unit that can
be registered on the TQF.
• Competence: is the ability to do or perform a task or work activity well i.e. skills, knowledge
and values according to the minimum acceptable standards.
• Competence Based Education and Training (CBET): is an approach to education and
training programmes designed to allow a learner satisfactorily demonstrate the skills,
knowledge and values required at the work place.
• Continuous Assessment: is a rigorous, on-going process of gathering evidence of a learner
performance throughout their course.
• Credit:a nationally recognised value of competence in a specific standard acquired in
10 notional hours of learning time based on average learner.
• DACUM Chart: is an illustration of duties and tasks performed in a particular occupation.
• DACUM: is an acronym for Developing ACurriculum. It is a method of occupational/job
analysis during which experts describe an occupation/job in terms of the duties and
tasks workers in that occupation/job perform at the workplace.
• Fundamental Competences:are applied/associated subjects that form the grounding
basis needed to undertake the education and training or further learning required in
obtaining a qualification.
• Module: is a smallest unit that can form an independent training course. It describes
delivery methodologies and strategies for teaching and learning, and assessment.
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• Occupational Working Group (OWG): is a group of occupational experts from industry,
training institutions and other organizations who develop standards and qualifications
on behalf of the industry.
• Qualification: is a formal recognition of the learner’s achievements of the required
number, type and proportion of credits at specific levels of the Qualification Framework
as may be determined by the Technical Qualifications Committee.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): is the process of assessing and formally recognizing
what people have learned on the job and through life experience regardless of where
or how the learning took place.
• Summative Assessment:is aprocess of gathering evidence of a learner performance at
the end of their course.
• Technical Qualifications Committee (TQC): is a sub-committee of the TEVETA Board
which is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and quality
assurance of the TQF.
• TEVET Qualifications Framework (TQF): is a framework that guides the curriculum
development, implementation and certification of the TEVET Sector. It is characterised
by a 4 tier qualification levels illustrated using problem solving level descriptors.
• TEVET Stakeholders: are the people, organisations and institutions supporting the TEVET
system or benefiting from it.
• TEVET: means Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training system
for skills acquisition which contributes to the development of human resources, economic
development and poverty eradication.
• TEVETA: is the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training
Authority of Malawi which is an independent and autonomous body mandated to
regulate the provisions of the reformed TEVET Act No. 6 of 1999.
• Trade Advisory Committee (TAC): is a body representing industries within a specific Trade/
Occupation on all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of TEVET
standards and qualifications.
• Verification:is a process of monitoring assessment practice to ensure that assessment
decisions are consistent and accurate.
• Verifiers: are individuals who are registered to conduct verifications.
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THE TEVET QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (TQF)
The TEVET Qualification Framework (TQF) is a framework that guides
thedevelopment of curriculum, delivery and certification of training programmes
inthe TEVET system. The TEVET system is standard based, demand-driven,
flexibleand takes the form of Competence Based Modular approach to delivery
oftraining.
Components of Qualifications
A qualification to be registered on the TQF shall be made up of Occupationaland
Fundamental Competences.
Occupational competences, in this case Automobile Mechanics, specify the
skills,knowledge and attitudes necessary for efficient performance at the
workplace.
Fundamental competences specify the inherent competences that
areapplicable and mandatory to all occupations and qualifications at each
level.Fundamental competences include: Communication, Numeracy,
Science,Entrepreneurship and Occupational Health and Safety.
Currently, there are four levels of qualifications on the TQF, thus;
Foundation,Intermediate, Advanced and Diploma Levels. The levels are illustrated
in thetable below:
TEVET Qualifications Framework
1 2 3 4 5
Level Occupation Protected Problem Solving Level Descriptors Credit
Type Qualification Title Requirements
4 Technician Diploma Wide ranging competence requiring (480)120+
analysis and interpretation of
information that has to be sought to
produce innovative responses to
concrete and unfamiliar problems
Artisan Advanced Well-developed range of competence (360)120+
3 Certificate requiring interpretation of available
information to produce a range of
responses to concrete but unfamiliar
problems
2 Operative Intermediate Moderate range of competence (240)120+
Certificate requiring some processing of easily
available data to choose from a range
of known responses to familiar
problems
Assistant Foundation Narrow range of competence requiring 120
1 Operative Certificate mostly recall of known solutions to
familiar problems
á Entry Levels á
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INTRODUCTION
This package is composed ofOne (1) module prescribed for Level 1 Automobile
MechanicsNumeracy
A module is a smallest unit that can form an independent training course. It describes delivery
methodologies and strategies for teaching and learning, and assessment.
Each module is based on one or more competence Standards termed as Learning Outcomes.
The Learning Outcomes are a benchmark against which all learners are assessed to measure
their competences. They describe the Skills, Knowledge and Values necessary for standard
performance required in the workplace. However, there are other important aspects that
should be considered for effective delivery of this package. These include, Recognition of
Prior Learning, Mode of delivery, Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health
Requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Training providers should acknowledge the learners current level of skills and knowledge
obtained through:
Ÿ Formal training (conducted by educational institutions or industry in Malawi or
elsewhere);
Ÿ Informal training;
Ÿ Life experience.
The main focus should be on the learning outcomes, not the how, when, and where learning
occurred. Some learners applying to do this module may already be competent in one or
more of the learning outcomes and should therefore be given the opportunity to apply for
recognition of prior learning. In such a case, the learner should be allowed to demonstrate
competence by attempting assessment criteria stated for the learning outcome. If
successful, exemption from training for the relevant learning outcomes should result.
Providers of these modules must make learners aware of RPL processes in accordance with
stated requirements.
Mode of Delivery
This module package provides for delivery in a variety of modes including self-paced on
and off the job. This could include:
Ÿ On-the-Job i.e. under typical work place conditions;
Ÿ Off-the-Job i.e. in classroom workshop environment within the premises of employer
or providers.
The learning environment and training materials should, where appropriate, reflect a real
life situation. Strategies should be selected to reflect the nature of the learning outcome
and the needs of the learner. Training should occur in a range of working environments.
For this module package the following delivery strategies are suggested but not limited to:
Ÿ Presentation and discussion of case studies;
Ÿ Use of models;
Ÿ Slide and audio visual presentation;
Ÿ Practical On-the-Job and Off-the-Job sessions;
Ÿ Demonstrations by trainer;
Ÿ Industrial visit.
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In order for the learners in Automobile MechanicsNumeracy to gain sufficient practice to
pass the module assessment, adequate practical exercises should be given.
Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
Training Providers should ensure that relevant codes of practice and occupational safety
and healthy requirements are adhered to during the delivery of modules. Training will be
conducted in situations that will not be completely removed from reality. Therefore, the
maintenance of personal, and environmental safety, and correct procedures must be
emphasized at all times.
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MODULE 1: AMM/NUM-01-01
NUMERACY
APPLYING MOTOR VEHICLE CALCULATIONS
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MODULE 1: AMM/NUM-01-01
Sector Transport
Occupation Automobile MechanicsNumeracy
Module Title Applying Motor Vehicle Calculations
Module Code AMM/NUM-01-01
Credits 7
Module Purpose This module is designed to enable the Automobile Mechanic to apply
motor vehicle calculations
Pre-requisites Nil
Co-requisites AMM-01-01, AMM-01-02, AMM-01-03, AMM-01-04, AMM-01-05, AMM-01-
06
Related Standards This module addresses Competence Standards
AMM/ NU-01-0001, AMM/NU-01-0002.
Summary of Learning
Outcomes On completion of this module, the Automobile Mechanic will be
able to:
• Apply ratios to Motor Vehicle problems
• Transpose formula
Assessment Strategy
Acceptable performance in the module will be satisfactory achievement of all assessment
criteria specified for each learning outcome.
Assessment Method
The following methods are used for measuring progress towards achievement of the learning
outcomes of the module.
Practical;
• Demonstrations and oral questions,
• Experiments,
• Projects.
Theory;
• Multiple choice questions,
• Structured questions,
• Matching objects,
• Filling in questions.
It is recommended that all practical activities are assessed using a suitably constructed
checklist based on the assessment criteria.
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Range of Assessment Environments
The knowledge and understanding of applying motor vehicle calculations should be assessed
at the workplace, classroom or assessment centre.
Conditions of Assessment
The conditions related to the assessment of this module are dependent on the mode of
delivery. A range of assessment strategies or options is available to suit the needs of the
learner. The needs of the learner will be met by provisions of:
• A variety of appropriate working environments;
• Relevant learner hand-outs, guidelines and reference materials;
• Equipment/tools and materials that reflect a range of experiences in applying ratios to
motor vehicle problems and transposing formula;
• Using realia (real life situation).
Practical assessment will occur in a work situation in which no assistance is to be provided by
the assessor. Written assessment will occur in a classroom environment without the aid of
any reference material.
Where the training provider is not able to conduct assessment, it is the responsibility of that
training provider to make provision for the assessment to be undertaken.
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Learning Outcome 1: Calculating Ratios to Motor Vehicle Systems
LEVEL: 1 CREDITS: 3
PURPOSE
The Automobile Mechanic who achieves this Standard will be able to apply ratios to
Motor Vehicle problems. This will be achieved in such a way that principles of ratios are
correctly applied in motor vehicle systems.
SKILLS
The Automobile Mechanic assessed as competent against this Standard will demon-
strate competence by:
1. Calculating compression ratio;
2. Calculating gear ratio;
3. Calculating steering ratio;
4. Calculating speed/velocity;
5. Calculating air/fuel ratio;
6. Calculating trigonometric ratio.
KNOWLEDGE
The Automobile Mechanic will demonstrate an understanding of:
1. Types of proportionality;
2. Conversion of units;
3. Types of proportionality
4. Factors determine ratio proportion;
5. Importance of ratios in motor vehicle functions;
6. Application of ratios;
7. Trigonometric ratios of common angles.
VALUES
The Automobile Mechanic will demonstrate the following values:
1. Safety Consciousness;
2. Time consciousness;
3. Accuracy;
4. Neatness;
5. Logical presentation;
6. Honesty;
7. Patience;
8. Confidence;
9. Willingness to follow instructions.
CORE
The Automobile Mechanic should have the following abilities:
1. Literacy;
2. Numerical skills;
3. Analytical skills;
4. Communication skills;
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5. Problem solving skills;
6. Basic science;
7. Basic ICT.
RANGE
The outcome should be achieved within the following range of variables:
1. Types of proportionality to include direct and inverse;
2. Ratios to include compression, steering, gear, trigonometric;
3. Trigonometric ratios of common angles to include 30, 45, 60.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Registered assessors should assess evidence of the following:
Skills;
1. Compression ratio is calculated,
2. Gear ratio is calculated,
3. Steering ratio is calculated,
4. Speed/velocity is calculated,
5. Air/fuel ratio is calculated,
6. Trigonometric ratiois calculated
Knowledge and Values
Oral and written evidence of understanding of knowledge and values are
demonstrated.
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Learning Outcome 2: Transposing Formulae
LEVEL: 1 CREDITS: 4
PURPOSE
An Automobile Mechanic who achieves this Standard will be able to transpose formu-
lae. This will be achieved in such a way that a new subject of the formula is accurately
derived.
SKILLS
The Automobile Mechanic assessed as competent against this Standard will demon-
strate competence by:
1. Isolating variables in complex equations;
2. Deriving formula
3. Transposing in simple equations;
4. Calculating unknown variables in equations.
KNOWLEDGE
The Automobile Mechanic willdemonstrate an understanding of:
1. Types of variables
2. Methods of transposing formula;
3. Types of equations.
VALUES
The Automobile Mechanic will demonstrate the following values:
1. Safety Consciousness
2. Time consciousness.
3. Accuracy;
4. Neatness;
5. Logical presentation;
6. Honesty;
7. Patience;
8. Confidence;
9. Willingness to follow instructions.
CORE
The Automobile Mechanic should have the following abilities:
1. Literacy;
2. Numerical skills;
3. Analytical skills;
4. Communication skills;
5. Problem solving skills;
6. Basic science;
7. Basic ICT.
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RANGE
The outcome will be achieved within the following range of variables:
1. Methods of transposing formula to include multiplication, division, addition,
subtraction;
2. Types of equations to include algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, hyperbolic;
3. Complex equations to include logarithmic and hyperbolic.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Registered assessors will assess evidence of the following:
Skills;
1. Variables in complex equationsisolated;
2. Formula is derived from given information
3. Simple equations is transposed;
4. Unknown variables in equations calculated.
Knowledge and Values
Oral and written evidence of understanding of knowledge and valuesare demon-
strated.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Specialised Facilities and Equipment
The training provider should have access to:
a) A training facility equipped with: Scientific calculators
b) A range of situations requiring the demonstration of applying motor vehicle
calculationsby the trainer.
2. Learning Environment and Training Materials
The training provider should have access to:
a) Print
• Learner hand-outs,
• Text books.
b) Non-Print;
• Slides and videos and electronic media (websites, social media, e-library),
• LCD projector.
Trainers delivering this module must be conversant with applicable current codes of practice
and regulations in addition to expertise in the module content
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SUPPORT NOTES
Content for the Outcomes
The content for this module appears in the learning outcomes under skills, knowledge and
values.
The training provider is advised to supplement the materials in order to enhance the teaching
and learning process.
In order for theAutomobile mechanic to apply ratios to Motor Vehicle problems and transpose
formulasafely, basic skills have to be provided for within these learning outcomes.
Progression
After this module, all skills relating applying motor vehicle calculations relevant to future
contents /modules will be covered at that time
Recommended Reference Materials
The recommended reference materialsshould not be regarded as a definitive nor is it
prescriptive and should be emendated updated on a regular basis.
Bird, J. (2005). Basic Engineering Mathematics, 4th Edition. Newnes, Boston. (ISBN
0750665750).
Bolton, W. (2000). Mathematics for Engineers, Second Edition. Routledge; New York.
Bonnick, A. (2008). Automotive Science and Mathematics, First Edition. Elsevier Ltd,
Oxford: UK.
Champion, R. C. and Arnold, E. C. (1975). Motor Vehicle Calculations and Science.
Edward Arnold, Great Britain. ISBN 0 7131 3233 7
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