Qualification details
Title
Version
Level
NZSCED
New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4)
1 Qualification type
Certificate
4
030503
Credits 160
Engineering and Related Technologies > Automotive
Engineering and Technology > Vehicle Mechanics
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
MITO New Zealand Inc.
December 2021
April 2016
This qualification provides the motorcycle engineering industry with individuals who have attained the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly encountered on motorcycles, which includes All-Terrain Vehicles, Utility Task Vehicles and Recreational Off highway Vehicles.
The qualification has been designed for individuals who are interested in a career as a motorcycle engineer.
Graduates of this qualification can work independently and may have some responsibility for monitoring the workplace.
Graduates of this qualification are able to:
– Monitor the workplace and respond to issues as required to maintain a safe and effective workplace
– Apply the appropriate precautionary measures when servicing and repairing high risk motorcycle systems
– Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle engines and driveline systems
– Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle electrical and electronic systems
– Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle steering, suspension and braking systems.
Education pathway
Qualification Reference 3447
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
This qualification follows on from the New Zealand
Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 3097]
It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle
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Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 3448].
Employment pathway Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in a range of workshops in positions that involve diagnosing and repairing motorcycles, for example as a motorcycle engineer.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
Evidence requirements for assuring consistency
This qualification can be awarded by any education organisation which has an approved programme of study or industry training programme leading to the qualification.
Evidence will include:
- End user surveys (e.g. graduates, employers, industry associations) to determine how well graduates are meeting the outcomes in the workplace
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Evidence of monitoring to ensure changes in industry practice are identified and incorporated into training requirements.
Evidence of effective internal and external moderation of assessment practice.
Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
Achieved
Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements)
Prerequisite:
- New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
(Level 3) [Ref: 3097], or have equivalent skills and knowledge.
Recommended:
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A current workplace first aid certificate prior to enrolment in a programme leading to this qualification; and
A Class 1 and Class 6 licence achieved before completion of a programme leading to this qualification.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for programme
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This qualification will be achieved in the context of a workshop operating at a commercially acceptable industry standard.
Programme content must reflect current legislation, regulations and Australia/New Zealand Standards
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
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(AS/NZS).
Industry expects that programmes will reflect additional guidance on specific conditions relating to some or all of the graduate profile outcomes as published on MITO’s website.
Conditions
1 Monitor the workplace and respond to issues as required to maintain a safe and effective workplace
Credits 15
2 Apply the appropriate precautionary measures when servicing and repairing high risk motorcycle systems
Credits 10
3 Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle engines and driveline systems
Credits 55
4 Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle electronic and electrical systems
Credits 45
5 Diagnose and repair common faults in motorcycle steering, suspension and braking systems
Credits 35
Transition information
Replacement information This qualification replaces the:
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 3) with strands in Electrical and Electronics, Light
Vehicle, Motorcycle [Ref: 1421]
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Electrical and Electronics, Light
Vehicle, Motorcycle [Ref: 1422].
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The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2017.
The last date to meet the requirements of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2019, when the qualifications will be discontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the qualifications.
People currently working towards the replaced qualifications must complete its requirements or transfer to a programme of study or training leading to a replacement qualification by 31
December 2019.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to
MITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated.)
PO Box 10 803
WELLINGTON
Telephone 0800 88 21 21
Email info@mito.org.nz
Qualification Reference 3447
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