Technical, Entrepreneurship and Vocational

Education and Training Authority (TEVETA)

TRADE TEST IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL- LEVEL III

Record of Practical Assessment

Learner`s name:__________________________________________

Learner`s NRC no.:_______________________________________

Learner`s TEVETA No.:____________________________________

Institution Name:_________________________________________

Institution TVA No.:_______________________________________

Assessment Period:_______________________________________

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PREFACE
The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is an institution
created under the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Act Number 13 of 1998,
as amended by the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (Amendment) Act
Number 11 of 2005.
The Act among other things provides that TEVETA shall:
(a) regulate and conduct national examinations and assessments relating to technical education,
vocational and entrepreneurship training;
(b) charge and collect fees in respect of examinations, assessments and other services provided by
the Authority;
(c) award certificates to persons who succeed in examinations and assessments undertaken under
this Act
(d) do all such things connected with or incidental to the functions of the Authority under this Act.
Through this mandate, the Assessment and Qualifications Division of TEVETA has developed Practical
Assessment Tool Kits to enable learners achieve the competences that are congruent with the demand of
the workplace tasks. These tool kits in part are also intended to ensure that similar conditions under which
all students in TEVET are assessed and examined apply wherever the course is undertaken in Zambia.
The Trainers shall work with the Learners to collect evidence of competence, using the benchmarks
provided by the unit standards. During the year, the Learners shall be required to undertake a series of
practical assessment tasks. It is the sum of all these assessments tasks that deems a Learner to be
competent (or not).
This approach to assessment is not a one-off event but one that gives learners many opportunities to
demonstrate skill and allow for the capturing and recording of these demonstrations.
For the Learner to be deemed competent, they must demonstrate competency in every aspect of the
practical tasks being undertaken. It must however be understood by the Trainer that Competency does not
mean expert. It means that the candidate has attained sufficient skill and knowledge to perform the activity
or service to a degree and quality that is acceptable to the industry and the customer in a time within which
a competent person at the level could reasonably be expected to perform the task.
While this will be undertaken at institutional level, it is therefore envisaged that the Assessment principles of
VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, FAIRENESS and FLEXIBILITY shall at all times be adhered to.

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Pre-Assessment

Assessment process explained to the Trainee ( if Yes).


Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the
assessment was conducted shall be made through the TEVETA fair treatment
policy as explained to the Trainee ( if Yes). 
Learner/Trainee Assessor/Examiner

Learner/Trainee name: Assessor/Examiner name:

(Print) (Print)

Learner/Trainee comments: Assessor/Examiner comments:

I fully understand the assessment and

appeals process.
Theory assessment sighted and
checked as satisfactory. 
Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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Contents

TASK 1: IDENTIFYING ELECTRICAL COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE ................ 5

TASK 2: REMOVING AND REFITTING THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE ............ 6
TASK 3: REMOVING AND FITTING THE STARTER MOTOR ON THE VEHICLE ... 7
TASK 4: REMOVING AND FITTING THE ALTERNATOR ON THE VEHICLE ......... 8
TASK 5: REMOVE AND FIT THE SPARK PLUGS FROM THE ENGINE ................. 9
TASK 6: REMOVE AND REFIT THE CONVENTION DISTRIBUTOR FROM THE
ENGINE ...................................................................................................... 10
TASK 7: REMOVE AND REFIT THE ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR FROM THE
ENGINE ...................................................................................................... 11
TASK 8: REMOVE AND REFIT CONVENTION IGNITION COIL FROM THE
ENGINE ...................................................................................................... 12
TASK 9: REMOVE AND REFIT ELECTRONIC IGNITION COILS FROM THE
DISTRIBUTERLESS ENGINE ................................................................... 13
TASK 10: REMOVING AND REPLACING THE WIPER BLADES .......................... 14
FINAL PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY ...................................................... 15
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME ...................................................................................... 17
VALIDATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ..................................................................... 18

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TASK 1: IDENTIFYING ELECTRICAL COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE
Activity Satisfactory Not
Satisfactory

During observation of work activities, the 1 2 3 1 2 3

candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe safety
This could include:  
 Wearing safety shoes/boots
 Wearing work suit
 Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
bonnet catch is well secured.
b) Identify the engine electrical components
This could include:  
 Battery
 Starter motor
 Alternator
 Distributor (Convention / Electronic)
 Ignition Coil (Convention / Electronic)
 Spark plugs
 High Tension Cables (Convention / Electronic)
 Horn
c) Identify the body electrical accessories
These could include:  
 Flasher Units
 Bulbs
 Wiper Blades
 Switches
 Fuses

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 2: REMOVING AND REFITTING THE BATTERY ON THE
VEHICLE
Activity Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

During observation of work activities, the

1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:  
o Wearing safety shoes /boots.
o Wearing acid proof work suit.
o Open the bonnet and ensure that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:  
o 10mm , 12mm, 13mm combination spanner
o Emery cloth
o Electric Kettle
o Mutton Cloth

c) Remove the battery from the vehicle

This could include:  
o Removing the battery
o Cleaning the battery
o Carrying out the visual inspection on the
battery
o Cleaning the battery
d) Fit the battery on the vehicle
This could include:  
o Fitting the battery tray
o Replacing the battery.

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 3: REMOVING AND FITTING THE STARTER MOTOR ON THE
VEHICLE
Activity Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:     
o Wearing safety shoes /boots.
o Wearing acid proof work suit.
o Open the bonnet and ensure that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:     
o 10mm , 12mm, 13mm, 14mm combination
spanner
o Emery cloth
o Electrical cleaner
o Mutton Cloth
b) Remove the Starter Motor from the vehicle
This could include:     
o Removing the starter motor
o Cleaning the starter motor
o Visually inspecting the starter motor

c) Fit the starter motor to the engine

This could include:     
o Fitting the starter motor

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 4: REMOVING AND FITTING THE ALTERNATOR ON THE
VEHICLE
Activity Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:     
o Wearing safety shoes /boots.
o Wearing acid proof work suit.
o Open the bonnet and ensure that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:     
o 10mm , 12mm, 13mm, 14mm combination
spanner
o Emery cloth
o Electrical cleaner
o Mutton Cloth
c) Remove the alternator from the vehicle
This could include:     
o Removing the alternator
o Cleaning the alternator.
o Visually inspecting the alternator.

d) Fit the alternator to the engine

This could include:     
o Fitting the alternator.

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 5: REMOVE AND FIT THE SPARK PLUGS FROM THE ENGINE
Activity Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

During observation of work activities, the

1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:     
o Wearing safety shoes /boots.
o Wearing acid proof work suit.
o Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
b) Prepare required tools
This should include:     
o 10mm, 12mm, 13mm Combination Spanner
o Spark plug Spanner
o Compressor ( Compressed Air)

c) Remove the spark plugs/high tension

cables     
This could include:
o Removing the High tension cables
o Removing the spark plugs
o Cleaning the spark plug
o Inspecting the spark plug condition
d) Fit the spark plugs
This could include:     
o Fitting the spark plugs
o Fitting the high tension cables

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 6: REMOVE AND REFIT THE CONVENTION DISTRIBUTOR
FROM THE ENGINE
Not
Activity Satisfactory
Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:     
o Wearing safety shoes/boots
o Wearing working suit.
o Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
o Blocking the Vehicle
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:     
o Correct tools
o Mutton Cloth
o Electrical Cleaner

c) Remove the Distributor from the engine

This could include:     
o Removing the distributor
o Cleaning the distributor
o Visually inspecting the distributor for
physical damage
d) Fit the Distributor to the engine
This could include:     
o Fitting the distributor
o Connecting the high tension cables

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 7: REMOVE AND REFIT THE ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR
FROM THE ENGINE
Activity Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

During observation of work activities, the

1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include:    
o Wearing safety shoes/boots
o Wearing work suit.
o Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
o Blocking the Vehicle
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:    
o Correct tools
o Mutton Cloth
o Electrical Cleaner

c) Remove the electronic Distributor from the

engine     
This could include:
o Removing the electronic distributor.
o Cleaning the electronic distributor
o Visually inspecting the distributor for
physical damage

d) Fit the Distributor to the engine

This could include:    
o Fitting the distributor
o Fitting the high tension cables

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 8: REMOVE AND REFIT CONVENTION IGNITION COIL FROM
THE ENGINE
Not
Activity Satisfactory
Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe Safety
This could include: 
o Wearing safety shoes/boots
o Wearing work suit
o Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
o Blocking the Vehicle
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include: 
o Correct tools
o Mutton Cloth
o Electrical Cleaner

c) Remove the convention ignition coil

This could include: 
o Removing the ignition coil
o Cleaning the ignition coil
o Visually inspecting the ignition coil

d) Fit the convention ignition coil

This could include: 
o Fitting the ignition coil
o Connecting the high tension cables

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 9: REMOVE AND REFIT ELECTRONIC IGNITION COILS FROM
THE DISTRIBUTERLESS ENGINE
Not
Activity Satisfactory
Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe safety
This could include:  
o Wearing safety shoes/boots
o Wearing work suit.
o Opening the bonnet and ensuring that the
Bonnet Catch is well secured
o Blocking the Vehicle
b) Prepare required tools/materials
This should include:  
o Correct tools
o Mutton Cloth
o Electrical Cleaner

c) Remove the ignition coils

This could include:  
o Removing the ignition Coils
o Cleaning the ignition coils
o Visually inspecting the ignition coil for
physical damage

d) Fit the ignition coils

This could include:  
o Fitting the ignition coils
o Connecting the connectors to the ignition
coils

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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TASK 10: REMOVING AND REPLACING THE WIPER BLADES
Activity
Satisfactory Not
Satisfactory
During observation of work activities, the
1 2 3 1 2 3
candidate demonstrated the they can:
a) Observe safety
This could include:    
o Avoiding scratching the screen
b) Prepare required tools / materials
This could include:    
o Correct tools
o New wiper blades
c) Remove the wiper blades
This could include:    
o Removing the old wiper blades

d) Fit the wiper blades

This could include:    
o Fitting new wiper blades

Examiner`s comments:

Signed: Examiner Name/Sign: Learner`s Name/sign:

Date: Date:

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 FINAL PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Practical assessment summary Not

Satisfactory
Satisfactory

1. IDENTIFYING
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS ON  
THE VEHICLE

2. REMOVING AND
REFITING THE
BATTERY ON THE  
VEHICLE

3. REMOVE AND FIT THE

STARTER MOTOR ON
THE VEHICLE
 
4. REMOVE AND FIT THE
ALTERNATOR ON THE
VEHICLE
 
5. REMOVE AND FIT THE
SPARK PLUGS FROM
THE ENGINE IN THE
PRESENCE OF THE
 
EXAMINER

6. REMOVE AND REFIT

THE CONVENTION
DISTRIBUTOR
 
7. REMOVE AND FIT THE
ELECTRONIC
DISTRIBUTOR
 
8. REMOVE AND REFIT
CONVENTION
IGNITION COILS
 
9. REMOVE AND REFIT
ELECTRONIC
IGNITION COILS
 
10. REMOVING AND
REPLACING THE
WIPER BLADES
 

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Assessor/Examiners comments:

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ASSESSMENT OUTCOME

Competent 
Not Competent 
Learner/Trainee Assessor/Examiner
Learner/Trainee name: Assessor/Examiner name:
_____________________________ _____________________________
(Print) (Print)
Learner/Trainee comments: Assessor/Examiner comments:

Signature: __________________________ Signature: __________________________

Date: ______________________________ Date: _____________________________

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VALIDATION OF THE ASSESSMENT

NAME:…………………………………………
DATE:…………………………………

POSITION: PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF INSTITUTION SIGNATURE:…………………………

NAME INSTITUTION:………………………………………….

STAMP:

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