Unit standard 21089

Unit standard 21089

Demonstrate knowledge of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology and service requirements

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:

describe hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) systems and components
describe and analyse technology design and operational challenges for HEVs
describe and analyse service requirements for HEVs.

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 HEV systems and components including layout, batteries, energy management, system control, and function
prove your theory knowledge of technology design and operational challenges for HEVs and their service requirements.

This will involve completing a case study.

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. The following links may also be useful:

1. General References

a. Honda Civic hybrid 1

b. Honda Civic hybrid 2

c. Toyota hybrid information

d. overview / background 1

e. overview / background 2

f. Drive train explanation / examples of vehicles