Automotive Engineering
National Certificate in Automotive Engineering
| level of qualification: | 4 |
| credit total: | 271 |
Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for those persons working in the Automotive Engineering sector of the motor industry. Holders of this qualification are able to inspect vehicles for mechanical, electrical and electronic faults; and diagnose and rectify faults in mechanical, electrical and electronic components on vehicles.
Content:
Compulsory unit standards
Automotive Administration
| 249 | Carry out automotive industry personal workplace requirements |
Automotive Air Conditioning
| 15373 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive air conditioning |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 232 | Test an automotive electrical circuit |
| 233 | Service an automotive battery |
| 234 | Describe automotive starting and charging systems and their operation |
| 235 | Describe automotive ignition systems and their operation |
| 877 | Identify functions of automotive lighting systems, rectify lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps |
| 898 | Identify an automotive wiring diagram and translate information to a motor vehicle circuit |
| 899 | Carry out automotive wiring repairs and test circuits for serviceability |
| 961 | Diagnose and rectify faults in engine management systems |
| 3877 | Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle electronics in the motor industry |
| 5462 | Explain the operation of automotive electronic ignition systems |
| 5463 | Explain the operation and repair requirements of automotive electronic control systems |
| 8182 | Diagnose and rectify faults in automotive electronically controlled systems |
| 8187 | Describe electronic components and circuitry for automotive engineering requirements |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 240 | Demonstrate knowledge of petrol fuel systems |
| 241 | Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and perform minor servicing tasks |
| 892 | Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system on an engine |
| 5459 | Explain the operation of automotive electronic fuel injection systems |
| 8183 | Explain the operation, service checks, fault diagnosis, and repair of carburettors |
| 11738 | Replace exhaust system components |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 229 | Identify the functions and general locations of motor vehicle systems and components |
| 237 | Describe automotive brake, steering, and suspension systems, and their operation |
| 15406 | Carry out a periodic maintenance check and service on cars and light commercial vehicles |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 239 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive manual transmissions |
| 918 | Describe the operation of final drive assemblies on cars and light commercial vehicles |
| 919 | Describe the operation of an automatic transmission used on cars and light commercial vehicles |
| 920 | Describe the operation of a manual transmission used on cars and light commercial vehicles |
| 921 | Describe driveline components and rectify driveline faults on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 922 | Rectify faults in clutches used on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 935 | Service an automatic transmission or transaxle assembly |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 227 | Carry out general engineering tasks to repair and make automotive components |
| 228 | Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application |
| 924 | Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning equipment |
| 16113 | Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop |
Engine Repairs
| 231 | Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines |
| 236 | Service automotive cooling systems |
| 243 | Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine |
| 244 | Disassemble and assemble a four stroke engine |
| 878 | Repair an engine cooling system |
| 893 | Diagnose and rectify vehicle emission control system faults |
| 3400 | Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment |
| 5461 | Explain the operation and testing of automotive emission controls |
| 15446 | Remove and replace a car or light commercial vehicle engine cambelt |
Vehicle Bodywork
| 912 | Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components |
| 2629 | Demonstrate knowledge of, and work in proximity to, motor vehicle air bag mechanisms |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 242 | Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system |
| 938 | Inspect and overhaul braking system hydraulic componentry off the vehicle |
| 960 | Diagnose and rectify brake system faults on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 5466 | Remove and replace car and/or light commercial vehicle brake pads and shoes |
| 8184 | Explain the operation and servicing requirements of car and light commercial vehicle braking systems |
Vehicle Steering and Suspension
| 896 | Diagnose and rectify suspension and manual steering faults on cars or light commercial vehicles |
Service Sector - Core Skills
| 56 | Attend to customer enquires face-to-face and on the telephone |
Elective unit standards
A minimum of 59 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
| 225 | Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand Automotive Industry |
| 391 | Prepare a quotation for the supply of an automotive product, repair, or service |
| 392 | Maintain automotive stock and plant security |
| 398 | Interpret warranties and guarantees that apply to the automotive industry |
| 934 | Cost a job for an automotive repair or service |
| 946 | Book in work for an automotive business |
| 968 | Estimate the cost of an automotive repair |
Automotive Air Conditioning
| 881 | Test, service, and repair an automotive air conditioning system |
| 902 | Test a vehicle heating and ventilation system |
| 906 | Diagnose and rectify automotive climate control system faults |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 887 | Diagnose and repair automotive wiper system faults |
| 891 | Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in a contact breaker (CB) ignition system on an engine |
| 895 | Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in a conventional type electronic ignition system on an engine |
| 897 | Diagnose and repair faults in starting and charging systems on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 909 | Install, repair, and replace electrical accessories in vehicles |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 894 | Diagnose and rectify faults in carburetted petrol fuel system |
| 917 | Remove and replace a diesel fuel injection pump |
| 930 | Describe turbocharger operation, and service a turbocharger system on a vehicle or machine |
| 15403 | Describe, test and diagnose diesel fuel injection systems, and repair fuel delivery systems |
| 15404 | Demonstrate knowledge of diesel engine air intake and exhaust systems, and inspect and test them |
| 15405 | Repair diesel engine air intake and exhaust systems |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 245 | Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications |
| 942 | Carry out a pre-delivery inspection on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 955 | Inspect motor vehicles and trailers for Warrant of Fitness requirements |
Automotive Sales
| 380 | Carry out an appraisal of a vehicle |
| 11745 | Demonstrate knowledge of and sell automotive service |
Automotive Trailers
| 941 | Describe light trailer servicing requirements and repair light trailers |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 957 | Diagnose and rectify faults in final drive assemblies on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 958 | Diagnose and rectify faults in automatic transmissions on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 959 | Test and overhaul manual transmissions on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 8185 | Describe four wheel drive (4WD) systems, and diagnose and rectify free-wheeling hub faults |
| 8186 | Overhaul an automatic transmission or transaxle assembly from a car or light commercial vehicle |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 230 | Repair and manufacture automotive components by oxy-acetylene gas welding |
| 913 | Use the oxy-acetylene process for welding and allied uses in the motor industry |
| 914 | Metal-arc gas shield (MIG) weld automotive components |
| 950 | Manual metal arc weld automotive components in flat and vertical positions |
Engine Repairs
| 886 | Test a four stroke petrol engine using a tunescope |
| 923 | Carry out general repairs to a cylinder head |
| 925 | Carry out general repairs to and assemble an engine short block |
| 943 | Remove and install an engine assembly from and to a car or light commercial vehicle |
| 967 | Measure and interpret engine performance |
| 15448 | Demonstrate knowledge of engine performance testing, and tune and test a 4 stroke diesel engine |
Tyres
| 238 | Remove and replace wheels and tyres, and balance wheels |
| 916 | Repair punctures and fit tyres to wheels |
Vehicle Bodywork
| 882 | Rectify faults associated with vehicle body exterior trim components |
| 5468 | Fit car and light commercial vehicle accessories |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 936 | Make up brake pipes for a particular application |
| 974 | Diagnose and rectify faults in a car or light commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
Vehicle Recovery
| 3387 | Respond to vehicle breakdown |
Vehicle Steering and Suspension
| 883 | Check and adjust vehicle front and rear wheel alignment |
| 884 | Overhaul vehicle manual steering boxes and rack assemblies |
| 901 | Diagnose and rectify vehicle power-assisted steering system faults |
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