One to One Progress Review - No1

Individual Learning Plan Review

Level:	3
Personal Tutor:	Carl Roberts
My Course:	Motor Vehicle Level 3 Diploma - LP 00257
Name:	Martin Davey
Date:

Attendance	4.9 5= at college every day 3= away one day every month 1= away one day every week	Comments: Half a day missed due to attending a notified hospital appointment.
On time to class	4.9 5= always on time to class 3= late once every two weeks 1= late at least once a week	Comments: 2 minutes late for one session.
Motivation	5 5= always keen to be in college 3= OK about college and my course 1= unhappy, I don’t like college	Comments:
Getting work done	5 5= all work up to date, done really well 3= Most college work done but some work could be improved 1= Really behind with my work	Comments:
Behaviour	5 5= always really well behaved 3= one verbal warning this month 1= 2 or more verbal warnings this month	Comments:
Progress made so far	5 5= doing really well in all my course classes 3= OK but could do better 1= not keeping up and not making progress at all	Comments:

	Actions from initial action plan	What have you done to work on these?
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5

	New Actions	To be completed by when?
1	Literacy:
2	Numeracy
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5

The Garage - Friday 10th October 2014

Temporary Fix to Air Feeder Pipe
Well Tidy!

Today was a day of assisting and housekeeping for myself, whilst the paid Technicians "did their thing".  Dan had been off for a week on sickness and it was good to see him back and on form again.  I was also shown a picture of Dan in a "Morph Suit", for a forthcoming fancy dress event (so he says), but please do not ask me to divulge any more! There were approximately 4 MOTs' undertaken which I enjoyed observing and assisting with, and a couple of tyre changes, for which I retrieved information from Autodata regarding torques' and pressures'.  I was also required to change a bulb in a rear light cluster and also provide a tidy temporary fix to an engine air feeder pipe (due to a late notified delay on the arrival of the genuine replacement part until Monday).  Amazing what can be achieved with some insulation tape and a bit of time!  I also got to go airborne in a Peugeot whilst a noise issue was investigated from below.  A very enjoyable and humorous day with plenty of productive throughput "to boot"!  All ramps cleared at point of bailing out for work.

Going Up!

Latest VTOL Peugeot
(Demonstrated in Hover Mode)
"Talk to me Goose"!

Brakes (Mechanical) - Tuesday 7th October 2014

R&R Wheel, Caliper, Carrier
Pads and Disc

Today myself and Isaac were assigned to the practice Brake (Mechanical) task.  The task was undertaken on a Vauxhall Vectra and involved the safe R&R of all 4 road wheels, the calipers, carriers, pads and discs.  I took the nearside whilst Isaac went offside.  We started at the front first and removed all components for verification of procedure.  With the disc reattached to the hub with a couple of wheel studs, we were able to ascertain disc runout using a DTI gauge and the results were duly recorded.

Testing Disc Runout with DTI Gauge

We were also required to measure the brake pad thickness, using a steel rule and the disc thickness, using a micrometer.  All notes were recorded and compared to the manufacturers specifications previously gathered.  With the front complete, all components were duly reassembled to manufacturers specified torque settings, and the vehicle safely lowered.  The procedure was then repeated on the rear brakes.  We completed our report of findings, by comparing all of our results with the manufacturers specifications, and found excessive runout on the NSF brake disc and excessive pad wear on 2 sets of brakes.  This resulted in a recommendation to R&R Discs and Pads all round.  With the main task completed and verified to a good standard, we were then required to demonstrate knowledge of how to purge air from a hydraulic brake system,  which was completed in written format.  Myself and Isaac worked well together on this task, and we were signed off as complete with about 45 minutes to spare.  The intervening time was spent clearing up and tidying the work area, accounting for all of our tools and equipment and then doing a little work on our bloggers.

Measuring Brake Pads

Measuring Disc Thickness
with Micrometer

Gearbox Strip - Monday 6th October 2014

"A" Type Gearbox
Selector Forks Removed

Stripped Box Less Layshaft

Today myself and Isaac were assigned to the practice Gear Box task.  I omitted to take an initial picture with the selector forks intact, however this did not affect the overall result which was very successful.  We used a Ford Escort Haynes Manual for the detailed instructions regarding procedure, and a logical and calm process for the placement of dis-assembled parts was firmly adopted from the outset!  Having successfully dis-assembled the gearbox and its component parts, we were then required to ascertain the number of forward gears,

Layshaft (Counter Shaft)

Gear Identification
and Power Flow Evidence

Evidence Calculation of Gear Ratios
(Driven Over Driver x Driven Over Driver)
Gears 1-3, 4th 1:1 Direct, and Reverse

and identify the Reverse Gear and Idler.  We were also required to calculate the individual gear ratios for all gears, and demonstrate knowledge of power flow through the various gears contained therein. Having successfully completed all tasks (so we thought) we then duly re-assembled the components in reverse order, only to find that we were initially unable to engage 3rd and 4th gears (although we should have checked at the outset that the unit was indeed functioning).  However Julian Jones was on hand to give the mechanism a bit of a "nudge" with a pair of pliers, and all gears were proved to engage. We were then asked how many teeth were on the idler gear, at which point (with Julian departed) "Goose" went into a bit of an egoic "strop" (due to it not influencing the gear ratio - which it doesn't - however this is College and we do what we are requested to do)!  I do like to utilise my initiative, and I did happen to have a bottle of tippex in my bag, and the short break in terms of its retrieval from my locker was very much appreciated!  With the tippex applied to the tip of a long screwdriver, I was able to mark the idler gear and count the number of teeth, as very politely requested.  After some further explanation from Carl Black as to further approximised methods of gear ratio calculation, such as counting output shaft turns and input shaft turns, and using RPM, where the calculation is reversed (Driver over Driven), we were then duly signed off as complete to a good standard, and I was then allowed to go to work!  A good day with positive results (until I got to work that is - Nightmare shift)!!! Final Note:  Final Drive Ratios would include another Driven over Driver equation in addition to those taken thus far (to include Differential Ring Gear to Pinion).

Tutorial - Thursday 2nd October 2014

Today's Tutorial session was all about entrepreneurship, finding goals and maintaining a positive focus.  We were shown a couple of videos which were very informative and relevant to the topic. The class were introduced to the concept of the "visualisation" of dreams and goals, and the accompanying "belief and effort" that is required in order to manifest such dreams into this dimension of reality.  We were informed that we would be greeting a guest speaker in the following weeks Tutorial, Mr Nathan Pearson, founder of "Oil Monster", where we were to each present him with a question as to his success in achieving his dreams and goals.  I very much look forward to meeting him.

The Garage (R&R Power Steering Pump) - Friday 3rd October 2014

Remove Headlight Cluster

Today I was assigned a solo task which involved the R&R of a Steering Pump on a Ford Fiesta, which was a first for me. In order to gain full and easy access to the Pump, the OSF headlight cluster first had to be removed.  I then removed the steering fluid from the reservoir using a compressed air drainer, prior to disconnecting the hoses that connect to the pump housing. 

Draining the Reservoir

Pump Pulley with Belt Removed

Disconnect Top Feed Pipe

Steering Pump Removed

Using a Serpentine Belt kit, the tension could then be taken off of the belt in order to remove it from the pump pulley.  With the 3 securing bolts removed the unit was then able to be removed ready for the arrival of the new pump, and subsequent re-installation.  Unfortunately, due to notification of the late arrival of the replacement part, I had to bail out before its arrival to attend my paid employment. However the task was well within my capabilities and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity presented.  Much progress had also been made to the recent expansion of the Garage with the rapid construction of the new Administrative Office above the Reception area.  Still not complete but moving at a pace nonetheless.  It has a very good view of the Workshop Floor, so observation of individual productiveness will not be an issue for much longer! 

Graham doing some Grinding

New Administrative Office Manifesting

Alternator Task - Monday 29th & Tuesday 30 September 2014

Removing Alternator

R&R Alternator

Note of original wiring

Monday and Tuesday saw us undertaking the Alternator Practice Task.  This started in the main workshop by taking functional measurements using a multimeter on a live rig, before R&R the Alternator unit itself. We then went next door into the Garston Lab for the alternator strip and reassemble section. Myself and Isaac were so quietly engrossed with our task on Monday that we almost missed our pie break, as I came back into the workshop to retrieve some information, and realised that we were the only ones still there. Leaving Isaac on sentry duty I duly retrieved the keys from the staff office, re-secured the workshop, returned the keys and then moved rapidly to the hot pie section of the cafeteria before we missed it!  Going into the Garston Lab with Isaac is akin to entering an

Testing Rotor Windings (3-4 Ohms)

Testing Stator Windings
(.1 ohm recommended)

Test Lamp to Diode Pack

alternate time dimension!  We were required to undertake various measurements using a multimeter, a test lamp and a running test bed. We measured the brushes using a steel rule, the rotor and stator windings using a multimeter and a test lamp to double check the diode pack.  We de-soldered and removed the diode pack and then re-installed and re-soldered, which was very good practice.  All tests proved serviceability until it came to testing the Regulator on the test bed.  The battery was indicating  an over charge, so we duly R&R the regulator only to obtain the same readings.  After much "umming", "erring" and sighing, Isaac eventually managed to get the alternator to function correctly, albeit with a mystery electrical connection remaining detached.  It was tested and proved as an earth wire and, with our task sheet signed as complete, Isaac celebrated by connecting an old fan to test the unit under load.  Unfortunately it had gathered quite a bit of dust from its duration on the shelf, which hadn't crossed my mind as I peered curiously over his shoulder!  With the room duly vented and us patting ourselves down we were then assigned to the Practice Gearbox task (which we should have been doing anyway as it turns out)?   A very successful task nonetheless and most enjoyable.