Auto Parts Merchandising Waec Syllabus

AUTOMOBILE PARTS

1. SAFETY IN AUTO PARTS MERCHANDISING SHOP
   • Definition of safety.
   • Safety clothing ( helmet, goggles, hand gloves, nose mask, foot boots, overall dress)
   • Fire extinguisher: types of extinguishers
   • Causes and prevention of accidents
2. ENGINE PARTS
   • Identification of parts, for example, Piston, Piston rings, Connecting rod, Camshaft, Crankshaft, Valves, Cylinder head and Oil pump.
   • Sketching of Engine parts as listed above.
   • Location and function of engine parts.
3. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM(CLUTCH)
   • Identification of parts of a clutch. – flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate assembly and release bearing
   • Functions of the clutch parts.
4. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (GEARBOX)
   • Types of gearbox: (manual – 3, 4 & 5 speeds and automatic transmission)
   • Functions of gear box. 
5. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (PROPELLER SHAFT AND REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY)
   • Types of propeller shafts and universal/sliding joints.
   • Functions of the transmission system parts.
   • Identification of parts of the axle assembly
6. SUSPENSION SYSTEM
   • Types. (Normal beam and independent suspension system.)
   • Parts of suspension system-Damper, spring (coil springs, torsion bar, leaf spring)
   • Functions of the parts
7. COOLING SYSTEM
   • Types.- water and air cooling system
   • Functions of the cooling system.
   • Parts of water and air cooling systems. – Radiators, fan blade, fan belt, water pump, water host and thermostat.
8. STEERING SYSTEM
   • Types. – Manual and power-assisted steering.)
   • Parts of steering (steering gearboxes, steering wheel, steering shaft and tie-rod.
   • Functions of the parts
9. BRAKING SYSTEM
   • Types. (Disc and drum)
   • Parts. (master cylinder, wheel cylinder, connecting pipe, brake pads, brake shoes/ lining)
   • Functions of the parts
10. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
    • Parts. ( Oil tank/sump, Oil filter, Oil cooler, Oil seal, Pressure switch and Oil pump & types
    • Types of lubricant (Oil and grease)
    • Types of Oil (SAE40, SAE60 and SAE 30/20w)
    • Quality and use of oil and grease.
11. ELECTRICAL PARTS
    • Components (Battery, fuse, electrical control unit/brain box,  alternator, ignition, coil, bulb, and cut-out)
    • Identification of the components.
    • Functions of the component.

TOOL, TEST EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

1. WHEELS AND TYRES:
   • Type of wheel (Spoke wheel, alloyed wheel and pressed steel  wheel)
   • Types of Tyres (tube and tubeless)
   • Size of wheel and tyre.
   • Functions of wheel and tyre.
2. TYPES OF TOOLS AND THEIR USES
   • General tools (Spanner, harmer, mallet, Allen key, screwdriver, and plier)
   • Special tools (Extractors, pullers, Sledgehammer, and lifters)
   • Differences between general and special tools
3. CARE OF TOOLS
   • Ways/means of caring for tools e.g.(greasing, cleaning and packing,)
   • Effects of improper tool care
4. TEST EQUIPMENT
   • Types (Spark plug cleaner, engine analyzer, dwell angle tester,  Exhaust gas analyzer, and vacuum tester)
   • Functions of different types of test equipment.
5. MAINTENANCE OF TEST EQUIPMENT
   • Knowledge of starting and stopping the equipment.
   • Importance/Uses of manufacturers’ manual.
6. ACCESSORIES
   • Definition.
   • Importance.
   • Care of accessories.
   • Types ( steering cover, car radio, wheel cover, seat cover and car cover)

STORAGE, CATALOGING AND VISUAL PRESENTATION

1. STORAGE
   • Definition
   • Process and ways of storing parts
   • Reasons for proper storing of parts
2. CATALOGUING
   • Definition.
   • Functions
   • Process of locating  Auto parts using a Catalogue.
3. RE-ORDER QUANTITY
   • Meaning
   • Importance/Advantage of re-order quantity.
   • The process of re-ordering auto-parts quantity /Stock
   • Principles of maintaining parts/stock level and its importance.
   • Calculations (Re-order level, FIFO and LIFO) 
4. VISUAL PRESENTATION
   • Methods of items presentation /grouping/arrangement of parts (by  branding and manufacturers/models
   • Advantages of item presentation.
5. INVENTORY
   • Definition.
   • Types (Daily, Periodic and Annual)
   • Procedure for inventory taking (use of bin card)
6. PRODUCT SOURCING
   • Definition.
   • Ways of sourcing products
   • Importance
7. SALES
   • Definition.
   • Types ( Cash, Credit/ deferred sales)
   • Method of selling (Personal, door-to-door, trade fairs, open markets, unit shops.
   • Explanation and procedure for sales calls
8. INVOICING
   • Meaning.
   • Content.
   • Uses/Importance.
9. FORECASTING
   • Definition.
   • Needs/Reasons for forecasting.
   • Advantages of forecasting.
10. RECORD KEEPING
    • Types of records. (sale journal, a purchases  journal, sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoice, receipt and cash book.)
    • Process of keeping the records
    • Uses of various records.
11. FUND RAISING(SOURCE OF FINANCE)
    • Definition of fundraising.
    • Types of funds.
    • Source/ways of raising funds.
    • The process/procedure of raising funds.
12. MARKET ANALYSIS
    • Definition of the market.
    • Definition of market analysis.
    • Definition of the market segment.
    • Explanation of Market segmentation.
    • Procedure and basis for Market Segmentation.
13. VALUE PRICING
    • Definition.
    • Types.
    • Application
14. ADVERTISING
    • Definition.
    • Types.
    • Media of advertising.
    • Advantages.
15. CUSTOMER SERVICE
    • Meaning
    • Types
    • Importance/advantages
    • Handling of customers’ complaints

WARRANTY/ GUARANTY AND REGULATORY BODIES

1. WARRANTY/ GUARANTY
   • Meaning.
   • Importance.
   • Procedure for  claiming warranty/guaranty right
   • Process to lose warranty right
2. REGULATORY BODIES
   • Reason for regulation.
   • Quality control (Definition and types)
   • Ways to improve quality.
   • Examples of Regulatory Body. (Standard Organization of Nigeria- SON, Consumer Protection Board and Society of Automobile Engineers – SAE)
   • Functions.

ENTREPRENUERSHIP

1. INTRODUCTION TO AUTO PARTS MERCHANDISING
   • Definition of merchandising.
   • Explanation of Auto parts merchandising.
2. PERSONAL QUALITIES OF A MERCHANDISER
   • Qualities of an auto parts seller
3. ETHICAL BUSINESS BEHAVIOUR
   • Definition.
   • Type
   • Explanation of behaviour expected of an Auto part seller.

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS

1. Technology For Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Parts 1, 2 &3. By Mudd, S.C.
2. Motor Vehicle Technology and Practical Work. By Dolan, D. A.
3. Principles of Marketing. By Philip Kotler.
4. By Giles, G.B. ( The M&E Handbook)