Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
130
NZSCED
030599
Engineering and Related Technologies > Automotive
Engineering and Technology > Automotive Engineering and
Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification developer
MITO New Zealand Inc.
Next review
December 2021
Approval date
April 2016
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification provides the diesel fuel injection sector with
individuals who have attained the knowledge and skills required
to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults in diesel fuel
injection systems.
The qualification has been designed for individuals who are
interested in a career as an automotive engineer in a diesel fuel
injection context.
Graduates of this qualification can work independently and may
have some responsibility for monitoring the workplace.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Graduates of this qualification are able to:
–
Monitor the workplace and respond to issues as required to
maintain a safe and effective workplace
–
Diagnose and repair diesel engine fuel delivery systems and
components
–
Diagnose and repair air intake systems and components
–
Diagnose and repair emission control systems and
components
–
Diagnose and repair engine management systems
components.
This qualification follows on from the New Zealand Certificate in
Automotive Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 3097]
It can lead to a business management qualification for example
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management)
(Level 4) [Ref: 2456].
Employment pathway
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in a range of
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workplaces in positions that involve diagnosing and repairing
diesel fuel injection systems.
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.
-
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 equivalent skills and experience.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
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It is expected that:
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Programmes will be delivered in the context of a
workshop operating at an industry acceptable standard.
-
Programmes must maintain pace with currently-accepted
industry techniques/technology.
-
Programme content must reflect current legislation,
regulations and Australia/New Zealand Standards
(AS/NZS).
-
Industry expects that programme content will reflect
additional guidance on specific conditions relating to
some or all of the graduate profile outcomes as
published on MITO NZ’s website.
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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
Diagnose and repair diesel engine fuel delivery systems
and components.
Credits 65
3
Diagnose and repair air intake systems and
components.
Credits 10
4
Diagnose and repair emission control systems and
components.
Credits 10
5
Diagnose and repair engine management systems and
components.
Credits 30
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaces the:
–
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 3) with strands in Automotive Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Automotive Machining; Diesel
Fuel Injection; and Motorsport [Ref: 1415].
–
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Automotive Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Automotive Machining; Diesel
Fuel Injection; and Motorsport [Ref: 1416].
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The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to 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 qualification.
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
Email
0800 88 21 21
info@mito.org.nz
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