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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10255: Competition vehicle preparation 1

Click here for further information Credits: 5
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year at Wiltshire College
Click here for further information Assessment: OT 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aims of this unit are to:
* explain the importance of vehicle preparation to ensure maximum performance and safety;
* outline specific preparation requirements for a range of motorsport disciplines.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* explain the safety and technical regulations for a variety of motorsport disciplines;
* implement and perform a setup procedure for a range of motorsport vehicles;
* assist in the preparation of a competition vehicle for racing and rallying.

Skills:
During the unit students should gain the following skills in:
Intellectual:
* interpreting technical regulations to ensure a vehicles compliance (T,A)
* evaluating recorded data previously gathered (T,A)
Professional:
* understanding safety requirements as laid down by the Motorsport Association and the Federation International Automobile (T,A)
* working with drivers and vehicle owners to prepare competition schedules (F)
Practical:
* undertaking practical tasks in the preparation of competition vehicles (F)
* performing a range of vehicle setup procedures (T,A)
Key:
* experiencing working on a variety of competition vehicles (F)

Content:
This unit concentrates on
* technical regulations
* safety requirements and regulations
* pre and post event checks
* competition braking systems
* vehicle systems
* bodywork and main vehicle structure
* pit and paddock procedures
* RAC Motorsport Association and FIA rulebooks
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10255 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-WFF05 : FdSc Motorsport Engineering (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

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