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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle electronics in the motor industry
Level / 2 / Credits / 2
Purpose / This theory-based 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 demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle electronics, the causes and cost of damage to motor vehicle electronic control units, and protecting motor vehicle electronic control units.
Classification / Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1 Evidence 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.
2 Legislation, 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.
3 Definitions
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.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle electronics.
Performance criteria
1.1 Purpose of vehicle electronics is identified.
Range engine management, ignition, fuel injection, braking, instrumentation, comfort controls, cruise controls, traction devices, safety devices, anti-theft devices, anti-collision devices, anti-pollution.
1.2 How electronic control units are safe guarded is identified.
Range spike protection, removing unit, storage.
1.3 Safety precautions required when working with vehicles equipped with electronic control units are described.
Range removing and replacing battery, jump starting, welding.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and cost of damage to motor vehicle electronic control units.
Performance criteria
2.1 Cost and implications of replacing damaged electronic control units are identified.
2.2 Cause of damage to electronic control units is identified.
Range excessive voltage, incorrect battery polarity, excessive current, excessive heat, excessive vibration, incorrect handling, jump starting.
2.3 Importance of adhering to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications when working on vehicles equipped with electronics is described.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of protecting motor vehicle electronic control units.
Performance criteria
3.1 Importance of following the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications to identify where electronic control units are situated is described.
3.2 Ways of protecting electronic control units are described.
Range removing and replacing battery, welding, removing and replacing wiring, starting vehicle, cleaning, heat.
Replacement information / This unit standard and unit standard 21675 were replaced by unit standard 30572.This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against this unit standard must take place by the last date for assessments set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / 18 June 1995 / 31 December 2018
Revision / 2 / 30 October 1997 / 31 December 2018
Revision / 3 / 28 May 1998 / 31 December 2018
Review / 4 / 10 February 1999 / 31 December 2018
Revision / 5 / 13 March 2001 / 31 December 2018
Review / 6 / 27 July 2005 / 31 December 2018
Review / 7 / 21 April 2016 / 31 December 2020
Review / 8 / 26 October 2017 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0014
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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