Automotive Heavy Engineering
National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering
| level of qualification: | 4 |
| credit total: | 300, 301 or 309 Core Compulsory 171 Agricultural Equipment Strand 138 Plant and Equipment Strand 130 Road Transport Strand 129 |
Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for those persons working in the Automotive Heavy Engineering branch of the motor industry. Holders of this qualification are able to inspect automotive heavy vehicles, machines and equipment for mechanical, electrical and electronic faults; and diagnose and rectify faults in mechanical, electrical and electronic components on heavy vehicles, machines, and equipment within the scope of their selected strand.
There are three strands of Automotive Heavy Engineering and unit standards must also be completed in the chosen strand:
Content:
Core compulsory unit standards
Automotive Administration
| 225 | Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand Automotive Industry |
| 249 | Carry out automotive industry personal workplace requirements |
| 398 | Interpret warranties and guarantees that apply to the automotive industry |
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 |
| 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 |
| 915 | Service multiple battery installations on heavy commercial vehicles, machines, or units |
| 3396 | Diagnose and rectify faults in heavy vehicle and/or machine electrical starting and charging systems |
| 15375 | Diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled systems used on heavy vehicles and machines |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 241 | Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and perform minor servicing tasks |
| 917 | Remove and replace a diesel fuel injection pump |
| 3394 | Repair heavy vehicle and/or machine exhaust systems |
| 15384 | Demonstrate knowledge of electronic diesel management |
| 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 Hydraulics
| 931 | Describe the application of hydraulics for automotive heavy engineering use |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 237 | Describe automotive brake, steering, and suspension systems, and their operation |
| 245 | Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications |
| 2322 | Carry out a periodic maintenance check on heavy vehicles and/or equipment |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 2316 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy vehicle and machine driveline and assembly operation and terminology |
| 15418 | Describe the operation and servicing requirements of heavy vehicle and equipment clutches |
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 |
| 230 | Repair and manufacture automotive components by oxy-acetylene gas welding |
| 924 | Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning equipment |
| 950 | Manual metal arc weld automotive components in flat and vertical positions |
| 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 |
| 2334 | Remove and install an engine in a heavy vehicle and/or equipment item |
| 3391 | Diagnose and rectify faults in heavy vehicle and/or machine diesel engine cooling systems |
| 15440 | Remove and replace a heavy vehicle and/or machine diesel engine cylinder head |
| 15448 | Demonstrate knowledge of engine performance testing, and tune and test a 4 stroke diesel engine |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 242 | Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system |
| 15475 | Demonstrate knowledge of foundation (drum) brakes on heavy vehicles and machines, and repair them |
| 15478 | Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic brakes on heavy vehicles and machines, and repair them |
Vehicle Recovery
| 3387 | Respond to vehicle breakdown |
Vehicle Steering and Suspension
| 16112 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy vehicle and machine power steering systems |
Service Sector - Core Skills
| 56 | Attend to customer enquires face-to-face and on the telephone |
| 57 | Provide customer service in given situations |
Core Elective unit standards
A balance of credits if required to achieve the minimum number of credits specified to meet the requirements of the chosen strand.
Automotive Administration
| 248 | Describe an apprenticeship employment contract for the automotive industry |
| 391 | Prepare a quotation for the supply of an automotive product, repair, or service |
| 934 | Cost a job for an automotive repair or service |
| 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 Auxiliary Fittings and Systems
| 2344 | Repair winches and pulley block assemblies on heavy machinery and equipment |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 235 | Describe automotive ignition systems and their operation |
| 887 | Diagnose and repair automotive wiper system faults |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 240 | Demonstrate knowledge of petrol fuel systems |
Automotive Hydraulics
| 2314 | Test, service, and repair faults in hydraulic systems on heavy equipment, vehicles, and machines |
| 15410 | Test and repair hydraulic equipment components on heavy equipment, vehicles, and machines |
Automotive Pneumatics
| 990 | Repair an air operated engine starting system |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 964 | Implement a schedule for an automotive preventative maintenance programme |
| 15407 | Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle and/or machine storage procedures |
Automotive Sales
| 380 | Carry out an appraisal of a vehicle |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 2320 | Repair heavy vehicle or equipment manual transmissions |
| 2321 | Diagnose and rectify faults in heavy vehicle or equipment automatic transmissions |
| 2336 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle and/or equipment transmission fluid coupling faults |
| 15424 | Identify faults and repair heavy vehicle or equipment hydraulic driveline retarders |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 913 | Use the oxy-acetylene process for welding and allied uses in the motor industry |
| 914 | Metal-arc gas shield (MIG) weld automotive components |
| 2310 | Hardface automotive heavy equipment components using the manual electric arc welding process |
Engine Repairs
| 243 | Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine |
| 929 | Test and repair starting aid systems on a diesel engine |
| 965 | Analyse vehicle or machine cooling system problems and requirements |
| 971 | Diagnose and repair diesel engine shut-down systems |
| 980 | Service engine driven stationary and mobile generators and power units, and repair control systems |
| 2317 | Service diesel engine braking systems and exhaust braking systems |
| 2335 | Repower heavy vehicles and/or equipment |
| 3392 | Repair a heavy vehicle and/or machine diesel engine cylinder head |
| 3393 | Repair a heavy vehicle and/or machine diesel engine short block |
| 15441 | Overhaul an engine cooling system water pump |
| 15449 | Test a diesel engine on a dynamometer and determine engine condition using test results |
Tyres
| 238 | Remove and replace wheels and tyres, and balance wheels |
Vehicle Bodywork
| 2629 | Demonstrate knowledge of, and work in proximity to, motor vehicle air bag mechanisms |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 15477 | Demonstrate knowledge of braking systems on truck and trailer combinations |
| 15479 | Test and rectify pneumatic brake faults on heavy vehicles, trailers, and machines |
| 15480 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy vehicle and machine disc brakes, and repair them |
Vehicle Steering and Suspension
| 883 | Check and adjust vehicle front and rear wheel alignment |
| 2346 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy equipment clutch steering systems, and repair them |
| 3398 | Overhaul heavy vehicle power steering boxes and power steering pumps |
| 15482 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy vehicle and trailer wheel alignment procedures |
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