2AUT

2 Introduction to Automotive

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Padavatan.

This course will introduce students to the Automotive industry and give them an insight into the opportunities available to them as regards employment opportunities as well as teaching them the basics in car servicing and maintenance.   

       

              

                       

       


    

Course Overview

Term 1
Meet with Deans/HOD's - Options
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
US29579 Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
Assessment US29579 - 4 credits

Practical Scenario - incident report

Term 2
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
US21857 Identify the occupational areas and purpose of the New Zealand motor industry
Assessment US21857 - 2 credits

Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks
Assessment US30475 - 2 credits

Practical - Servicing a small engine

Term 3
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
US30476 Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry
Assessment US30476 - 2 credits

US30478 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive lubricants
Assessment US30478 - 2 credits

Practical - Vehicle Service Schedule
Servicing the braking system
Servicing the Engine

Term 4
Catchup- Completion of outstanding work

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have taken level 1 Mechanical engineering or similiat Technology course. Students need to have a genuine interest in the Automotive industry as a career pathway. HoD approval                                               

       


    

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 15408 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle documentation and primary systems of a vehicle


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21857 v4
NZQA Info

Identify the occupational areas and purpose of the New Zealand 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. 29579 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices 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. 30475 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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
U.S. 30478 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of automotive lubricants


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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0