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National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Servicing)
Level
2
Credits
67-68
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2016.
Purpose
This certificate is designed as the national qualification for people working in the
Automotive Servicing branch of the Motor Industry. Holders of this qualification are able to
carry out general service work in an automotive workshop or service bay.
The certificate is designed for those wishing to work in a safe and professional manner, to
maintain standards in the automotive engineering industry, and to provide a means of
recognising prior learning for those already working in the industry.
Details regarding industry recognition and industry registration can be obtained from the
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation in the first instance. Unit standards in this
qualification have relevance to other automotive engineering qualifications, and those
people who wish to consider additional unit standards or qualifications should contact the
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation for advice.
Replacement Information
This qualification, the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Brake Service Engineering)
[Ref: 0096], National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Radiator Repair)
[Ref: 0188], National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Steering, Suspension, and
Alignment) with an optional strand in Heavy Commercial Vehicles [Ref: 0246], National
Certificate in Motor Industry (Exhaust Servicing) [Ref: 0372], and the National Certificate in
Motor Industry (Tyre Servicing) with optional strands in Light and Heavy Commercial
Vehicle Tyres, Agricultural Equipment Tyres, Off-The-Road Equipment Tyres, Industrial
Tyres, and Steering and Suspension [Ref: 0373] have been replaced by the National
Certificate in Motor Industry (Vehicle Servicing) with strands in Brake and Clutch, Exhaust
Systems, Radiator Repair, Steering and Suspension, Tyres, Underbody and General
Service, and Vehicle Security, and with an optional strand in Heavy Vehicle Steering and
Suspension [Ref: 1420].
Special Notes
It is expected that most people will undertake training towards this qualification in the form
of a traineeship with the use of record of achievement books and training manuals. It is
recommended that in the first instance, a “training plan” be developed with the assistance
of a NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation representative.
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Applications for recognition of prior learning should be made to the NZ Motor Industry
Training Organisation or accredited training providers. Credits are not automatic and
normally an assessment of ability is required.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Minimum credits
Compulsory
2
50
13
65
Elective
0-2
0-3
0-3
2-3
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Core Generic > Core Generic > Self-Management
ID
Title
12349
Demonstrate time management
Level
Credit
2
3
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Administration
ID
Title
Level
225
249
Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New 1
Zealand Automotive Industry
Carry out automotive industry personal workplace
2
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Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics
ID
Title
Level
Credit
233
Service an automotive battery
2
2
3877
Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle
electronics in the motor industry
2
2
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
ID
Title
Level
Credit
241
11738
Describe the operation of a diesel fuel system and
perform minor servicing tasks
Replace exhaust system components
2
3
2
3
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Preventative Maintenance
ID
Title
Level
Credit
229
237
245
247
942
15406
Identify the functions and general locations of motor
vehicle systems and components
Describe automotive brake, steering, and suspension
systems, and their operation
Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive
and related industry applications
Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after use
Carry out a pre-delivery check and rectify defects on
cars or light commercial vehicles
Carry out a periodic maintenance check and service on
cars and light commercial vehicles
2
5
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Workshop Engineering
ID
Title
Level
Credit
228
924
16113
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for
an automotive application
Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning
equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an
automotive workshop
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Engine Repairs
ID
Title
2
5
2
1
2
2
Level
Credit
236
Service automotive cooling systems
2
4
243
Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine
2
4
3400
Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using
hand held test equipment
3
4
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Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Tyres
ID
Title
238
Remove and replace wheels and tyres, and balance
wheels
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Bodywork
ID
Title
5468
Fit car and light commercial vehicle accessories
Level
Credit
2
2
Level
Credit
3
4
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Braking Systems
ID
Title
Level
242
Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system
2
Credit
2
Elective
A minimum of 1 standard
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics
ID
Title
Level
Credit
898
Identify an automotive wiring diagram and translate
information to a motor vehicle circuit
3
3
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Transmission Systems
ID
Title
Level
Credit
935
Service an automatic transmission or transaxle
assembly
3
2
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Workshop Engineering
ID
Title
Level
Credit
230
Repair and manufacture automotive components by
oxy-acetylene gas welding
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Engine Repairs
ID
Title
15446
Remove and replace a car or light commercial vehicle
engine cambelt
Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Selling Skills
ID
Title
58
Complete a sales transaction in a given situation
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SSB Code 101542
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3
Level
Credit
3
3
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Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
56
57
Attend to customer enquiries face-to-face and on the
telephone
Provide customer service in given situations
Credit
1
2
2
2
Transition Arrangements
Version 4
Version 4 was issued to extend the expiry date of this qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 3 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
This qualification, the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Brake Service Engineering)
[Ref: 0096], National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Radiator Repair) [Ref:
0188], National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Steering, Suspension, and
Alignment) with an optional strand in Heavy Commercial Vehicles [Ref: 0246], National
Certificate in Motor Industry (Exhaust Servicing) [Ref: 0372], and the National Certificate in
Motor Industry (Tyre Servicing) with optional strands in Light and Heavy Commercial
Vehicle Tyres, Agricultural Equipment Tyres, Off-The-Road Equipment Tyres, Industrial
Tyres, and Steering and Suspension [Ref: 0373] have been replaced by the National
Certificate in Motor Industry (Vehicle Servicing) with strands in Brake and Clutch, Exhaust
Systems, Radiator Repair, Steering and Suspension, Tyres, Underbody and General
Service, and Vehicle Security, and with an optional strand in Heavy Vehicle Steering and
Suspension [Ref: 1420].
Version 2 was reviewed and issued as part of the Motor Industry unit standard review.
Changes to structure and content
 removal of prerequisite qualification the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to
Automotive Trades) [Ref: 0017];
 the addition of unit standards 225, 228, 229, 233, 236, 237, 238, 241, 242, 243, 245,
247 and 249 to the compulsory section, and unit standards 56, 57 and 230 to the
elective section. These unit standards were previously covered by being included in the
prerequisite qualification;
 the structure has been amended to provide for an elective section;
 addition of new unit standards 3400, 3877, 11738, 15406, and 16113 to the compulsory
section, and unit standards 58, 898, 935 and 15446 to the elective section;
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 removal of unit standards 392, 393, 399, 916, 933, 943, 5466, 5467 and 5469 from the
compulsory section. People holding credit for those unit standards may choose to
complete version 1 within the period of transition;
 unit standard 503 replaced by 12349;
 credit total for the qualification increased from 41 to 67-68.
Summary of exemptions
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
503
12349
Some unit standards specified in this qualification are considered similar in nature to other
MITO unit standards. MITO recommends that people holding credit for those unit
standards should apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) as indicated in the table
below.
Credit held for unit standards
Apply for RPL for unit standards
226
16113
933
11738
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Revision
Version
1
2
3
4
Date
January 1996
September 1999
August 2008
November 2010
Last Date for Assessment
December 2000
December 2010
December 2010
December 2016
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
PO Box 10803
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone
Facsimile
Email
0800 88 21 21
04 494 0006
info@mito.org.nz
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Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Retail ITO
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against
standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
257
Engineering and Technology >
Motor Industry
030503
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Automotive
Engineering and Technology >
Vehicle Mechanics
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers
and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system
that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the
associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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Prerequisite diagram of the compulsory and elective unit standards in
the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Servicing)
version 2
Appropriate driver's licence for the
vehicle being driven
Unit 249
Level 2
Unit 935
Unit 942
Unit 15406
Level 3
Key:
Not included in this qualification
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