ATech® Automotive Electrical and Mechanical strand
The unit standards listed here are for the Automotive Electrical and Mechanical strand of the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5).
If you choose this strand of the qualification, you must complete unit standards worth 20 credits (with at least 16 credits from Level 5 unit standards) from these.
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Automotive administration
Unit standard 21083
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carry out, automotive failure analysis on systems and components (L5, C6). More
Automotive electrical and electronics
Unit standard 966
Make up and install electronic circuitry to suit specific applications and components (L5, C5). More
Unit standard 979
Diagnose and rectify faults in an engine flywheel ignition system (L4, C5). More
Unit standard 15375
Diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled systems used on heavy vehicles and machines (L4, C8). More
Unit standard 21089
Demonstrate knowledge of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology and service requirements (L5, C6). More
Unit standard 21090
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive multiplex and databus applications and diagnose faults (L5, C6). More
Unit standard 21091
Demonstrate knowledge of in-vehicle information and control systems (L5, C6). More
Unit standard 21092
Demonstrate knowledge of, and interpret, complex automotive wiring diagrams and circuitry (L5, C6). More
Unit standard 21093
Demonstrate knowledge of, and use, portable computer diagnostic equipment to test vehicle systems (L5, C4). More
Automotive hydraulics
Unit standard 21095
Demonstrate knowledge of, and interpret, complex automotive hydraulic diagrams and circuitry (L5, C6). More
Automotive pneumatics
Unit standard 21096
Demonstrate knowledge of, and interpret, complex automotive pneumatic diagrams and circuitry (L5, C6). More
Automotive transmission systems
Unit standard 2321
Diagnose and rectify faults in heavy vehicle or equipment automatic or power shift transmissions (L4, C8). More
Engine repairs
Unit standard 11731
Analyse engine and components for mechanical failure and/or potential failure (L5, C6). More
Unit standard 15449
Test a diesel engine on a dynamometer and determine engine condition using test results (L4, C4). More
Vehicle braking systems
Unit standard 974
Diagnose and rectify faults in a car or light commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system (ABS) (L5, C4). More
Unit standard 15474
Demonstrate knowledge of, diagnose, and rectify faults in a motorcycle anti-lock braking system (L5, C4). More
Unit standard 21101
Check and rectify faults on air-braked heavy vehicle anti-lock braking and traction control systems (L5, C4). More
Vehicle steering and suspension
Unit standard 21104
Demonstrate knowledge of fine tuning motorcycle steering, suspension, and frame (L5, C4). More
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