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L2 Automotive

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Hill.

This course is made up of Automotive Unit Standards which can be used as a pre-requisite for a variety of UNITEC Automotive courses from apprenticeship through to degree level. 

Unit Standards offered include the identification/recognition of vehicle components, the study of petrol and diesel four stroke engines, vehicle braking, transmission, steering and suspension systems. Some Units Standards require a skill to be mastered and students are given the opportunity to use hand tools and automotive equipment in an automotive workshop environment.  

This course leads to Level 3 Automotive and a wide range of areas in the Automotive and Engineering industries. 


Prerequisites

At least 14 credits in Level 1 Technology Engineering.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A donation towards material costs of $80 for take home elements will be requested.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 229 v11
NZQA Info
Identify the general locations and functions of vehicle systems and main components
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21671 v3
NZQA Info
Carry out general engineering tasks in the automotive industry
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21722 v2
NZQA Info
Balance a wheel off a vehicle in the motor industry
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21859 v2
NZQA Info
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21869 v5
NZQA Info
Remove and refit road wheels on a vehicle
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30476 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice