21672
15-Apr-20
1 of 4 level: credit: planned review date: sub-field: purpose:
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technology in the motor industry
2
5
December 2009
Motor Industry
This theory-based unit standard gives people an introduction to motor vehicle technology. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting vehicle technology changes, and new and emerging vehicle technology in the motor industry. entry information: accreditation option: moderation option:
Open.
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA and industry.
A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by the NZ Motor Industry Training
Organisation. special notes: For this unit standard, new and emerging technology includes automotive systems, materials and processes on all types and classes of vehicles recently introduced or will or could be introduced by vehicle and component manufacturers within the next 10 years.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

21672
15-Apr-20
2 of 4
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technology in the motor industry
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting vehicle technology changes. performance criteria
1.1 Effect of legislation on vehicle technology is explained.
Range: includes but is not limited to – vehicle safety, environmental safety, occupant protection.
1.2 Industry and market trends and drivers to improve vehicle technology are defined.
Range: includes but is not limited to – social, economic, environmental, political, infrastructural. element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging vehicle technology in the motor industry. performance criteria
2.1 Motive power of vehicles a re described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: includes but is not limited to
– petrol, diesel, bio-diesel, LPG,
CNG, LNG, ethanol, methanol, hybrid, electric, hydrogen and fuel cells.
2.2 Vehicle body/construction technology is described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s information.
Range: includes but is not limited to
– exterior and interior construction and design; steel alloy, aluminium alloy, composite materials, hard and soft trim.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
21672
15-Apr-20
3 of 4
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technology in the motor industry
Electronic and communication technology is described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: includes but is not limited to – in-vehicle information systems, computer controlled systems that affect vehicle performance and occupant safety.
Engine and drive train technology is described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: includes but is not limited to
– engine, transmission and drive system design, fuel injection, total management systems; emissions (pollution and noise), efficiency, performance and driveability, reliability and durability, weight and size, reduction in manufacturing and servicing costs.
Suspension and braking technology is described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: includes but is not limited to – electronically controlled ABS (antilock braking system) and suspension, ride stability, traction control.
Vehicle safety system technology is described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: includes but is not limited to – passive and active safety systems, body design, occupant protection cells, energy absorption, pedestrian safety.
Impacts of new technology on existing automotive workplaces are identified.
Range: includes but is not limited to – staff, shop layout, tools and equipment, company procedures.
Sources of information about new and emerging vehicle technology are identified.
Range: includes but is not limited to – industry and manufacturer’s training courses, training providers, internet, magazines, technical literature.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

21672
15-Apr-20
4 of 4
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technology in the motor industry
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation jlane@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0014 which can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020