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Demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems and fuel system requirements for competition race vehicles

Level / 3
Credits / 3

PurposeThis theory-based unit standard is for people who work in a motorsport environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems used in competition race vehicles, and fuel system requirements for competition race vehicles.

Subfield / Motor Industry
Domain / Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
Status / Registered
Status date / 25 June 2007
Date version published / 25 June 2007
Planned review date / 31 December 2012
Entry information / Open.
Accreditation / Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
Standard setting body (SSB) / NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0014

This AMAP can be accessed at

Special notes

1Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, MotorSport New Zealand regulations, New Zealand MotorSport Manual No 33.

2The MotorSport New Zealand regulations (motorsport regulations) and the New Zealand MotorSport Manual (motorsport manual) are available from the MotorSport New Zealand website The Motorsport Manual is subject to frequent amendment, and any amendments will take precedence for assessment purposes, pending the review of this unit standard.

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.

Fuel systems in the context of this unit standard refers to all sub-systems and components including quick-fill fuel cells, metal tanks, tank bladders, fuel pumps, pressure regulators and by-passes, shut-off valves, roll-over valves, filters, fuel coolers, management control system, carburettor(s), injection equipment, pipes and connectors, forced air induction (turbo charging and supercharging) systems.

Fuel system requirements may include but are not limited to air delivery, fuel pressure, fuel delivery volume, filtering, cooling, system suitability and capability for type of event.

Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information ofa vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This can be accessed in hard copy or electronic format and is normally sourced from the manufacturer.

Elements and performance criteria

Element 1

Demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems used in competition race vehicles.

Performance criteria

1.1Components of a competition race vehicle fuel system are identified and their locations on a vehicle are described in accordance with service information and company requirements.

1.2Mounting requirements for fuel systems are described in accordance with company requirements motorsport regulations.

1.3Fuel tank and/or cell construction is described in accordance with service information.

Rangemetal construction, composite construction, baffle or surge tanks, quick-fill, bladders, valves, vents.

1.4Fuel pump operation is described in accordance with service information.

Rangemechanical, electric.

Element 2

Demonstrate knowledge of fuel system requirements for competition race vehicles.

Performance criteria

2.1Legislative and regulatory compliance requirements for competition race vehicle fuel systems are identified in accordance with company requirements and motorsport regulations.

2.2Fuel delivery system requirements to support engine horsepower and tuning specifications are described in accordance with service information.

Rangeflow volume of fuel, fuel pressure, air delivery, filtering, atomisation, type and properties of fuel, fume extraction.

2.3High pressure pipe, hose, and fitting requirements are identified in accordance with company requirements and motorsport regulations.

Rangequick disconnect, unrestricted flow, mounting and security, vibration and fire proofing.

Please note

Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP 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.

Comments on this unit standard

Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.

 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018