Unit standard 21097

Unit standard 21097

Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle body and structural design principles

Version 1; Level 5; 6 credits

This is an elective unit standard for the Collision Repair strand of the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5).

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What is this unit standard about?

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • vehicle body design concepts
  • factors influencing body and structural design
  • manufacturer's testing requirements, regulatory environment, and marketability factors in the design of vehicle bodies.

Should I have completed any other unit standards first?

No.

How will this unit standard be assessed?

You will be required to prove your theory knowledge of:

  • vehicle body design concepts, including principles and design considerations
  • factors influencing body and structural design, including material use and design restrictions
  • manufacturers' testing requirements, regulatory environment, and marketability factors in the design of vehicle bodies.

This will involve completing a case study.

Special tools and equipment or range of work required

None.

Supporting resources

Supporting resources for this unit standard can be found on your ATech® Resources CD. The following links may also be useful:

1. The ugliest car on British roads

2. Audi wind tunnel centre

3. LTSA website