Aims
Lunar racing aims to produce students who:
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achieve a GCSE Level qualification in either Motor Vehicle Repair, Engineering or Science
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are able to work hard in adverse conditions
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think independently and act responsibly
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understand the value of knowledge
Lunar Racing uses the excitement and challenge of motorsport to place Science and Engineering in a dynamic context. The heart of the Lunar Racing philosophy is to bring the classroom into the real world.This is why we compete in the professional motorsport arena. There is nothing wrong with case studies, but doesn’t “remember how you improved the grip of the rear tyres by..…” sound better than “on page 32, how do Mclaren……” Additionally, students learn much faster if they are actually ‘doing’ instead of watching or reading about something.
We’ve made a conscious decision not to work with further education colleges or universities, simply because their students have already made the decision to become qualified Engineers or Scientists. Once a student has qualified for college or university, Lunar Racing has done its job and the students should concentrate on their courses!
In the future we aim to run a radio-controlled car championship for primary schools to target students early in their education.
Rockingham Motor Speedway, The Home of Lunar Racing
Lunar Education is based at Rockingham Motorspeedway, Corby. It is a wonderful location for teaching with air conditioned classrooms which overlook Europes fastest race track. Our well equiped workshop allows us to both teach Motor Vehicle Maintenance and build our racing cars. The perfect location of Rockingham Motorspeedway enables us to serve the schools of Corby, Kettering and Rutland.
The Future
Our medium term plan is to expand our facilities to allow us to teach Engineering and Vehicle Body Repair. This will both broaden the opportunities that we can give to our students and improve the service that we can offer our motorsport customers.
The Role of the Centre Co-ordinator
From an awarding body perspective the most important person at the approved centre is the centre co-ordinator. He/she will be expected to carry out a number of clearly defined roles to ensure that all the requirements are met to maintain approved centre status.
The centre co-ordinator is defined as the ‘responsible person’ who:
• is IMI Awards’ main point of contact with the centre
• liaises with the external verifier and facilitates monitoring and centre re-approval visits
• must maintain quality assurance within the centre in line with both IMI Awards’ and regulatory body requirements
• is responsible for co-ordinating the assessment and verification process within the centre
• authorises candidate registration
• authorises/makes requests for candidates’ certificates
• requests PINs for assessors/verifiers etc.
• requests approval for additional qualifications
• requests dispensations (special needs, proxies etc.) for candidates
• ensures that all information provided by the IMI is circulated to the relevant people at the centre
• notifies the IMI of any changes within the centre.
There are no specific qualifications required to be a centre co-ordinator. However, he/she must be familiar with all of the requirements to operate as an IMI Awards approved centre. It is also essential for the centre co-ordinator to have experience of the quality assurance requirements of the qualifications being offered. An appropriate industry background is also desirable.
As the centre co-ordinator is responsible for the quality of all registration and certificate claim information forwarded to IMI Awards, the centre must ensure that the named individual is of sufficient seniority to assume this responsibility.
The person designated as centre co-ordinator will have been determined during the centre approval visit. He/she will be expected to agree to carry out their responsibilities by signing a declaration to this effect. It is essential that where a centre co-ordinator changes, IMI Awards is notified immediately and that the new centre co-ordinator signs the declaration.
The Role of the Internal Verifier/Moderator
All IMI Awards approved centres must have an internal verification/moderation system in place. It is the responsibility of the internal verifier/ moderator to ensure that this system meets all IMI Awards’ requirements.
In addition to working with the centre co-ordinator to maintain quality assurance within the centre, the internal verifier/moderator is responsible for:
• evaluating the internal assessment process
• developing and maintaining an internal verification/moderation sampling strategy/plan
• ensuring consistency of assessments
• advising and supporting assessors
• keeping accurate records
• liaising with the centre co-ordinator to manage the workload of assessors.
Internal verifiers/moderators must be capable of verifying/moderating to the level expected by IMI Awards and the centre, consistently and rigorously.
Internal verifiers/moderators must also have a thorough understanding of the occupational areas relating to the qualifications they are verifying or moderating. Ideally they should be occupationally competent in these areas so, for example, when monitoring assessors and assessor judgements they are able to confirm that the correct decision has been reached.
All internal verifiers/moderators must be approved by IMI Awards and linked to the centre and the qualifications being verified/moderated. It is the centre co-ordinator’s responsibility to request approval and a PIN will be issued to each verifier/moderator to confirm their approval.
The Role of Assessors
The role of the assessor is governed primarily by the requirements of the qualification being assessed. However, there are a number of responsibilities applicable to all forms of assessment. These include:
• briefing the learner on the assessment process
• preparing an assessment plan with the learner
• using different assessment methods
• giving learners feedback on their performance
• planning the next stage
• keeping accurate records
• contributing to the centre’s quality assurance process
All assessors must be capable of carrying out assessments to the level expected by the IMI and the centre, consistently and rigorously.
Assessors must also be occupationally competent. Ideally they should possess a recognised industry qualification at or above the level of qualification they are assessing. Where an assessor or verifier does not posses formal qualifications, industry experience will be taken into account.
All assessors must be approved by the IMI and linked to the centre and the qualifications being assessed (see section 2.3). It is the centre co-ordinator’s responsibility to request approval and a PIN will be issued to each assessor to confirm their approval.
Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle)
Qual Ref: 100/5568/X (LV)
Performance Measures: 100% Level 2 Threshold (5 A*-C), 230 points
This level 2 qualification covers the technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry, including the diagnosis of non-complex system faults. It provides essential knowledge for service technicians working on light vehicles (cars and vans) in all types of garages, dealerships, motorsport teams and maintenance depots.
It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following:
• Carrying Out Routine Vehicle Maintenance
• Removing and Replacing: Engine units and components
• Electrical auxiliary units and components
• Chassis units and components
Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
The student’s knowledge is assessed by IMI Awards set practical assessments in the Lunar Racing workshop or at the race track; IMI Awards set ‘on-line’ multiple-choice testing and by assessments set by Lunar Racing.
Policies, Procedures and Documents
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IMI Complaints and Appeals
We have a full and comprehensive list of risk assessments. Below are a few key assessments, including our hazard and risk rating system.