Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
200
NZSCED
030503
Engineering and Related Technologies > Automotive
Engineering and Technology > Vehicle Mechanics
Qualification developer
MITO New Zealand Inc.
Next review
December 2021
Approval date
April 2016
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification provides the automotive engineering
industry with individuals who have attained the knowledge
and skills required to safely and effectively diagnose and
repair faults that are commonly encountered on light
vehicles, including cars, light commercial vehicles and light
trailers.
The qualification has been designed for individuals who are
interested in a career as a light automotive engineer.
Graduates of this qualification can work independently and
may have some responsibility for monitoring the workplace.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification are able to:
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Outcome Statement
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Education pathway
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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 light automotive
systems
Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle
engines and driveline systems
Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle
electrical and electronic systems
Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle
steering, suspension and braking systems.
This qualification follows on from the New Zealand
Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 3097].
This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 3451].
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Employment pathway
Graduates will be able to work in a range of workplaces in
positions that involve service and repair of light vehicles,
for example as a light automotive engineer.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
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 requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence will include:
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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.
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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:
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New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
(Level 3) [Ref: 3097], or equivalent skills and
experience.
Recommended:
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A current workplace first aid certificate prior to
enrolment in a programme leading to this qualification;
and
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A Class 1 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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Programmes must be delivered in the context of a
workshop operating at a commercially acceptable
industry standard.
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Programmes must reflect current legislation, regulations
and Australia/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS).
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Industry expects that programmes will reflect additional
guidance on specific conditions relating to some or all of
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the graduate profile outcomes as published on MITO’s
website.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
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 light automotive systems.
Credits 10
3
Diagnose and repair a broad range of general faults on
light vehicle engines and driveline systems
Credits 55
4
Diagnose and repair a broad range of general faults on
light vehicle electrical and electronic systems
Credits 60
5
Diagnose and repair a broad range of general faults on
light vehicle steering, suspension and braking systems
Credits 60
Transition information
Replacement information
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This qualification replaces the:
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National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 3)
with strands in Electrical and Electronics, Light
Vehicle, Motorcycle [1421]
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National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 4)
with strands in Electrical and Electronics, Light
Vehicle, Motorcycle [1422].
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Qualification details
The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to replaced qualification is
31 December 2017.
The last date to meet the requirements of the replaced qualification is 31 December 2019, when
the qualification will be discontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the
qualification.
People currently working towards the replaced qualification 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
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