Automotive Machining
National Certificate in Automotive Machining
| level of qualification: | 4 |
| credit total: | 167 |
Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for people working in the Automotive Machining branch of the motor industry. Holders of this qualification are able to: consult with customers and estimate the cost of repairs; inspect engines for faults; and dismantle, diagnose, repair, and recondition engine components or related components.
Content:
Compulsory unit standards
Engineering - Measurement
| 4435 | Select, use and care for engineering dimensional measuring equipment |
| 4438 | Identify and use dimensional tolerancing in engineering |
Automotive Administration
| 225 | Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand Automotive Industry |
| 248 | Describe an apprenticeship employment contract for the automotive industry |
| 249 | Carry out automotive industry personal workplace requirements |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 233 | Service an automotive battery |
| 235 | Describe automotive ignition systems and their operation |
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 |
| 917 | Remove and replace a diesel fuel injection pump |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 245 | Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 226 | Perform safe working practices in an automotive workshop |
| 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 |
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 |
| 932 | Inspect engine flywheel and fit starter ring gear |
| 11726 | Describe engine design factors and machining practices |
| 11727 | Inspect and recondition an engine cylinder head |
| 11728 | Inspect and recondition an engine short block assembly |
| 11729 | Inspect and recondition engine piston and connecting rod assemblies |
| 11731 | Identify and analyse engine components for mechanical failure |
Elective unit standards
A minimum total of 30 credits from the following unit standards
Automotive Administration
| 382 | Demonstrate knowledge of payment types, and carry out office procedures in an automotive company |
| 392 | Maintain automotive stock and plant security |
| 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 Electrical and Electronics
| 3877 | Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle electronics in the motor industry |
Automotive Pneumatics
| 2324 | Repair and test heavy vehicle and/or equipment compressors and adjust their controls |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 977 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive component corrosion prevention requirements |
Automotive Sales
| 383 | Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing automotive parts for resale and storing parts |
| 3382 | Pick, pack and dispatch automotive parts |
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 |
| 950 | Manual metal arc weld automotive components in flat and vertical positions |
| 11722 | Repair driveshaft (propeller shaft) assemblies |
| 11724 | Inspect and balance automotive components |
Engine Repairs
| 878 | Repair an engine cooling system |
| 879 | Test a two stroke petrol engine to determine its condition |
| 929 | Test and repair starting aid systems on a diesel engine |
| 943 | Remove and install an engine assembly from and toa car or light commercial vehicle |
| 965 | Analyse vehicle or machine cooling system problems and requirements |
| 971 | Diagnose and repair diesel engine shut-down systems |
| 2313 | Repair fuel injection pump drives on diesel engines |
| 2317 | Service diesel engine braking systems and exhaust braking systems |
| 2350 | Repower cars and light commercial vehicles |
| 3400 | Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment |
| 11723 | Recondition engine camshafts |
| 11725 | Recondition engine crankshafts |
| 11730 | Inspect and rebuild an engine crankshaft or camshaft |
| 15442 | Carry out repairs to a motorcycle cylinder head |
| 15444 | Repair a motorcycle engine crankshaft assembly |
| 15445 | Repair a motorcycle engine piston and cylinder assembly |
| 15448 | Demonstrate knowledge of engine performance testing, and tune and test a 4 stroke diesel engine |
Selling Skills
| 58 | Complete a sales transaction in a given situation |
Service Sector - Core Skills
| 56 | Attend to customer enquiries face-to-face and on the telephone |
| 57 | Provide customer service in given situations |
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