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Title / Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry
Level / 2 / Credits / 4
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who wish to enter or are employed in the motor industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to assemble and secure components, drill holes in materials, use hand threading tools to repair a component, remove a broken stud and insert new stud and use a grinder in the motor industry.
Classification / Motor Industry Automotive Workshop Engineering
Available grade / Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills and knowledge / Unit 21670, Demonstrate knowledge of general engineering tasks in the motor industry, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1Evidence presented for assessment against this unit standard must be consistent with safe working practices and be in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications, service information, company and legislative requirements (this includes the knowledge and/or use of suitable tools and equipment).
2Legislation, regulations and/or industry standards relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to the current version of including updated amendments to, and replacements of –Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
3Definitions
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality specifications and legislative requirements.
Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This may be accessed from the manufacturer.
Suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task in a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Assemble and secure components in the motor industry.
Evidence requirements
1.1Tools and equipment used for securing components are selected to enable the job to be carried out.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – spanners, sockets, screwdrivers, torque wrench.
1.2Bolts, nuts, and studs are selected for the job and secured to correct tension.
1.3Locking devices are selected and used to retain the components.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – mechanical and chemical types.
1.4Components are secured according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
1.5Mechanical locking devices are torqued.
Range may include but is not limited to – bonnet, guards, bumper beams, wheels, suspension.
Outcome 2
Drill holes in materials in the motor industry.
Evidence requirements
2.1Drilling equipment is identified and selected to match requirements of the task.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – power drill, drill press, cutting fluid.
2.2Twist drills are sharpened according to the specific drill manufacturer’s angles to suit the material being drilled.
2.3Twist drill is selected, and the drilling operation is completed without damage to drill or adjacent area.
2.4Hole is drilled in the determined position to the specified size, free of burrs with a smooth finish, and no sign of overheating.
Outcome 3
Use hand threading tools to repair a component in the motor industry.
Rangeany three of– taps, dies, die nuts, thread files, sleeve thread inserts.
Evidence requirements
3.1The type and size of thread required is identified according to the manufacturer’s specifications and type of material.
3.2Taps and/or dies are selected to enable the job to be carried out.
3.3Internal and/or external threads are cut parallel to the axis, or square to the plane, and threads are full in depth and shape without damage to equipment or adjacent areas.
3.4Damaged thread is restored so it can be reused without damage to a corresponding thread, and so it can be tensioned to the torque specified.
Outcome 4
Remove a broken stud and insert new stud in the motor industry.
Evidence requirements
4.1The type and size of stud is identified.
4.2Tools and equipment to remove the stud are selected to enable the job to be carried out.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – drill, ezyout extractor, stud extractor sockets, vice grips.
4.3Stud is removed without damage to equipment or adjacent areas.
4.4Damaged thread is restored, and a new stud inserted.
Outcome 5
Use a grinder in the motor industry.
Rangebench or pedestal grinder, portable grinder.
Evidence requirements
5.1The type of grinding wheel is compatible with the material being ground.
5.2Grinding is carried out.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – grinder set-up, material being used.
Replacement information / Thisunit standard and unit standard 21670 replaced unit standard 227 and unit standard 3879.Planned review date / 31December2021
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 27 July 2005 / 31 December 2018
Review / 2 / 21 April 2016 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0014
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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