Unit standard 21083

Unit standard 21083

Demonstrate knowledge of, and carry out, automotive failure analysis on systems and components

Version 1; Level 5; 6 credits

This is an elective unit standard for the Automotive Electrical and Mechanical strand of the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5).

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What is this unit standard about?

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

  • determine and analyse failure analysis procedures on automotive systems and components
  • apply failure analysis procedures on an automotive system and/or components.

Should I have completed any other unit standards first?

No.

How will this unit standard be assessed?

You will be required to: 

  • prove your theory knowledge of failure analysis procedures on automotive systems and components, including:
    the application of a systematic approach
    an understanding of metallurgy and different types of failure
  • apply failure analysis procedures on an automotive system and/or component and provide a written report of your findings
  • follow up to ensure that the problem has been resolved. 

This will involve completing the following types of assessment:

  • case study
  • workplace report.

Special tools and equipment or range of work required

None.

Supporting resources

Supporting resources for this unit standard can be found on your ATech® Resources CD.