National Certificate in Automotive Electrical
| level of qualification:
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4
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| credit total:
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244
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Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for those persons working in the Automotive Electrical Engineering sector of the motor industry. Holders of this qualification are able to consult with customers and estimate cost of repairs; inspect vehicles for electrical and electronic faults; repair wiring circuits; carry out unit repairs off the vehicle; and diagnose and rectify faults in 12 and 24 volt electrical and electronic components and circuits on vehicles, machines, and equipment.
Content:
Compulsory unit standards
Automotive Administration
| 392
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Maintain automotive stock and plant security
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| 934
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Cost a job for an automotive repair or service
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| 946
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Book in work for an automotive business
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| 968
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Estimate the cost of an automotive repair
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| 15368
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Pick up and deliver a customer's vehicle, machine, or equipment |
Automotive Air Conditioning
| 902
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Test a vehicle heating and ventilation system
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| 906
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Diagnose and rectify automotive climate control system faults
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| 15373
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Demonstrate knowledge of automotive air conditioning
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Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 232
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Test an automotive electrical circuit
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| 233
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Service an automotive battery
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| 234
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Describe automotive starting and charging systems and their operation
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| 235
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Describe automotive ignition systems and their operation
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| 887
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Diagnose and repair automotive wiper system faults
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| 888
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Overhaul a starter motor from a car and/or light commercial vehicle
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| 891
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Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in a contact breaker (CB) ignition system on an engine
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| 895
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Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in a conventional type electronic ignition system on an engine
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| 897
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Diagnose and repair faults in a starting and charging systems on cars or light commercial vehicles
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| 898
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Identify an automotive wiring diagram and translate information to a motor vehicle circuit
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| 899
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Carry out automotive wiring repairs and test circuits for serviceability
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| 909
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Install, repair, and replace electrical accessories in vehicles
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| 910
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Diagnose and rectify faults in automotive instruments and gauges
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| 915
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Service multiple battery installations on heavy commercial vehicles, machines, or units
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| 2326
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Inspect and test an ignition distributor, and rectify faults
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| 2348
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Diagnose and rectify faults in a vehicle and machine body electronics
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| 3399
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Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lighting and rectify lighting circuit faults
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| 5456
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Explain the operation of automotive alternators and alternator controls
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| 5457
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Test and repair automotive alternator circuits
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| 5458
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Explain the operation of heavy duty starter motors
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| 5462
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Explain the operation of automotive electronic ignition systems
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| 5463
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Explain the operation and repair requirements of automotive electronic control systems
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| 5464
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Explain automotive electrical and electronic applications
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| 8182
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Diagnose and rectify faults in automotive electronically controlled systems
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| 16114
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Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle security systems and their installation
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Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 240
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Demonstrate knowledge of petrol fuel systems
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| 241
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Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and perform minor servicing tasks
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| 5459
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Explain the operation of automotive electronic fuel injection systems
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| 5460
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Test and repair automotive electronic fuel injection systems
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| 15384
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Demonstrate knowledge of electronic diesel management
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Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 229
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Identify the functions and general locations of motor vehicle systems and components
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| 237
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Describe automotive brake, steering, and suspension systems, and their operation
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| 245
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Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications
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| 247
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Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shut-down after use
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Automotive Transmission Systems
| 239
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Demonstrate knowledge of automotive manual transmissions
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Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 227
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Carry out general engineering tasks to repair and make automotive components
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| 228
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Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application
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| 924
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Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning equipment
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| 16113
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop
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Engine Repairs
| 231
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Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines
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| 236
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Service automotive cooling systems
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| 243
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Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine
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| 3400
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Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment
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| 5461
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Explain the operation and testing of automotive emission controls
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Power Boat Systems
| 5433
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Describe the application of electricity and electronics for marine use
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Vehicle Bodywork
| 2629
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and work in proximity to, motor vehicle air bag mechanisms
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Vehicle Recovery
| 3387
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Respond to a vehicle breakdown
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Service Sector - Core Skills
| 56
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Attend to customer enquires face-to-face and on the telephone
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| 57
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Provide customer service in given situations
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Elective unit standards
A minimum of 30 credits is required from the sub-field Motor Industry
Below is a suggested list that may assist to identify the ELECTIVE training that can be satisfactorily delivered within the workplace:
Automotive Administration
| 382
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Demonstrate knowledge of payment types, and carry out office procedures in an automotive company
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| 386
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Determine stock levels of automotive products
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| 387
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Demonstrate knowledge of stock ordering, and maintain stock for an automotive business
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| 985
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Control expense in an automotive department
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| 988
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Demonstrate knowledge of automotive Service Manager's roles
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| 15370
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Demonstrate knowledge of business responsibilities towards customers within the automotive industry
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Automotive Air Conditioning
| 881
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Test, service, and repair an automotive air conditioning system
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| 981
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Install an automotive air conditioning system
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Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 890
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Diagnose and repair faults in electrical starting and charging systems on motorcycles
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| 904
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Diagnose faults in an automotive generator type charging system, and overhaul a DC generator
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| 905
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Overhaul an electric starter motor from a heavy commercial vehicle
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| 907
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Install audio entertainment systems in vehicles, repair installation faults, and replace components
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| 966
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Make up and install electronic circuitry to suit specific applications and components
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| 975
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Design a wiring harness for a particular automotive application
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| 979
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Diagnose and rectify faults in an engine flywheel ignition system
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| 2339
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Describe direct current electric motors used in forklifts, and repair speed control systems
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| 15374
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Diagnose and repair faults in electrical starting and charging systems on outdoor powered equipment
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| 15375
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Diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled systems used on heavy vehicles and machines.
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| 15379
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and service traction batteries on electric forklifts
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| 16115
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Install a security system in a vehicle
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Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 930
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Describe turbocharger operation, and service a turbocharger system on a vehicle or machine
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| 951
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Diagnose and rectify faults in a vehicle LPG (liquidfied petroleum gas) fuel system
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Automotive Sales
| 385
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Sell automotive products
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| 11745
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Demonstrate knowledge of and sell automotive service
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Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 230
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Repair and manufacture automotive components by oxy-acetylene gas welding
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| 914
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Metal arc gas shield (MIG) weld automotive components
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| 15433
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Repair ride-on battery powered equipment
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Engine Repairs
| 980
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Service engine driven stationary and mobile generators and power units, and repair control systems
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Power Boat Systems
| 5436
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Diagnose and rectify faults in marine starting and charging systems
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| 15453
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Install, test, and repair or replace electrical accessories on powerboats
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Vehicle Braking Systems
| 242
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Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system
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Qualification Version: 4