AUT32

L3 Automotive Engineering

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

This practical enriched course of medium complexity is designed towards providing ‘hands on’ experience for students interested in the automotive industry and related trades. Students will work collaboratively in groups and learn how to dismantle, rebuild and tune a four cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine to a running state. Valuable skills encompassed in this course include auto electrical, mig, spot welding and gas welding. Students may also under supervision carry out basic maintenance on their own vehicles. Theoretical study is undertaken.

Level 2 and 3 industry unit standards are available for those who want to pursue a career path in Automotive Engineering or related trades.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of AUT22 or Leader of Learning's decision.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$90 Project

Standards Available

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

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3856 v10
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of carrying out emergency procedures in the automotive and related industries
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23743 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of general legislation and regulations in the motor industry
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30477 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engines
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30480 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive cooling systems and engine coolant
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30568 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of brake systems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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