Automotive Servicing
National Certificate in Automotive Servicing
| level of qualification: | 2 |
| credit total: | 67-68 |
Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for those persons working in the automotive servicing sector of the motor industry. Holders of this qualification are able to carry out general service work in an automotive workshop or service bay.
Content:
Compulsory unit standards
Self-management
| 12349 | Demonstrate time management |
Automotive Administration
| 225 | Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand Automotive Industry |
| 249 | Carry out automotive industry personal workplace requirements |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 233 | Service an automotive battery |
| 3877 | Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle electronics in the motor industry |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 241 | Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and perform minor servicing tasks |
| 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 |
| 245 | Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications |
| 247 | Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shut-down after use |
| 942 | Carry out a pre-delivery check and rectify defects on cars or light commercial vehicles |
| 15406 | Carry out a periodic maintenance check and service on cars and light commercial vehicles |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 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
| 236 | Service automotive cooling systems |
| 243 | Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine |
| 3400 | Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment |
Tyres
| 238 | Remove and replace wheels and tyres, and balance wheels |
Vehicle Bodywork
| 5468 | Fit car and light commercial vehicle accessories |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 242 | Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system |
Elective unit standards
A minimum total of one unit standard from the following
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
| 898 | Identify an automotive wiring diagram and translate information to a motor vehicle circuit |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 935 | Service an automatic transmission or transaxle assembly |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 230 | Repair and manufacture automotive components by oxy-acetylene gas welding |
Engine Repairs
| 15446 | Remove and replace a car or light commercial vehicle engine cambelt |
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 |
Qualification Version: 2
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