Outdoor Power Equipment Servicing
National Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment Servicing
| level of qualification: | 4 |
| credit total: | 197 |
Purpose and content of the National Certificate
Purpose:
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for people working in the outdoor power equipment sector of the motor industry.
This qualification recognises the knowledge and skills required to carry out all tasks required in an outdoor power equipment workshop from preparing a machine or equipment for delivery to a customer to diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in outdoor powered equipment.
Content:
Compulsory unit standards
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 |
| 15368 | Pick up and deliver a customer's vehicle, machine, or equipment |
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 |
| 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 |
| 979 | Diagnose and rectify faults in an engine flywheel ignition system |
| 15374 | Diagnose and repair faults in electrical starting and charging systems on outdoor powered equipment |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 240 | Demonstrate knowledge of petrol fuel systems |
| 15380 | Demonstrate knowledge of carburettors used on outdoor powered equipment |
| 15381 | Diagnose and rectify faults in carburetted petrol fuel systems used on outdoor powered equipment |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 229 | Identify the functions and general locations of motor vehicle systems and components |
| 245 | Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 239 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive manual transmissions |
| 2342 | Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic transmission drives on plant and machinery, and repair them |
| 15415 | Demonstrate knowledge of manual drive systems used on outdoor powered equipment |
| 15416 | Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in manual drive systems used on outdoor powered equipment |
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 |
| 949 | Identify types of lawnmower, their application and mechanical operation |
| 2328 | Service hand held outdoor powered equipment |
| 15425 | Repair hand push mowers |
| 15426 | Repair ride-on rotary mowers |
| 15431 | Repair walk behind rotary mowers |
Engine Repairs
| 231 | Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines |
| 243 | Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine |
| 244 | Disassemble and assemble a four stroke engine |
| 879 | Test a two stroke petrol engine to determine its condition |
| 928 | Demonstrate knowledge of, and repair a manual starting system on a small engine |
| 940 | Check and rectify governor faults on a small engine |
| 2329 | Repair hand held motors |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 15473 | Diagnose and rectify brake system faults on ride-on outdoor powered equipment |
Selling Skills
| 58 | Complete a sales transaction in a given situation |
| 379 | Sell goods and/or services on an in-coming telephone call |
Service Sector - Core Skills
| 56 | Attend to customer enquiries face-to-face and on the telephone |
| 57 | Provide customer service in given situations |
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 | Demonstrate knowledge of payment types, and carry out office procedures in an automotive company |
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
| 241 | Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and perform minor servicing tasks |
| 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 Hydrolics
| 931 | Describe the application of hydraulics for automotive heavy engineering use |
| 15410 | Test and repair hydraulic equipment components on heavy equipment, vehicles, and machines |
Automotive Plastic Repair
| 876 | Repair plastic automotive components |
Automotive Preventative Maintenance
| 237 | Describe automotive brake, steering, and suspension systems, and their operation |
Automotive Transmission Systems
| 15417 | Describe driveline components, and check and rectify driveline faults on outdoor powered equipment |
Automotive Workshop Engineering
| 950 | Manual metal arc weld automotive components in flat and vertical positions |
| 15427 | Sharpen and set reel type mower blades and cutting units |
| 15428 | Service 230 volt electrically powered equipment for the outdoor power equipment industry |
| 15429 | Inspect and repair industrial equipment in the outdoor power equipment industry |
| 15430 | Repair walk behind reel mowers |
| 15432 | Repair ground conditioning and turf equipment |
| 15433 | Repair ride-on battery powered equipment |
Engine Repairs
| 236 | Service automotive cooling systems |
| 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 Body Work
| 3872 | Apply finish coats of paint to a complete panel in the motor body industry |
Vehicle Braking Systems
| 242 | Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system |
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