21674
17-Apr-20
1 of 3
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry level: credit: planned review date: sub-field: purpose:
2
2
December 2009
Motor Industry
This theory-based unit standard is for people who wish to understand common technical terms used in the motor industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of terminology used 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: 1 Terminology can vary between manufacturers and between countries.
2 Vehicle range includes but is not limited to – car, light and heavy commercial vehicles, motorcycle, forklift, outdoor power equipment, and trailer boats.
3 Technical terms can be found in manufacturer’s manuals, textbooks, and technical papers. The following sources may be useful: vehicle workshop manuals; for textbooks – contact your local book retailer, school or polytechnic library or the public library lending service; useful websites include but are not limited to:
–
Automotive Books Ltd http://www.autobooks.co.nz;
– Capital Books http://www.capitalbooks.co.nz;
– How Stuff Works http://www.howstuffworks.com;
–
New Zealand Book Find http://www.nzbookfind.com;
– public libraries http://www.libraries.co.nz;

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

21674
17-Apr-20
2 of 3
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry
–
Technical Books http://www.techbooks.co.nz;
– Whitcoulls http://www.whitcoulls.co.nz.
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry. performance criteria
1.1 Terms associated with vehicle inspection, service, repair, and adjustment procedures are described according to the vehicle and/or machine manufacturer’s specifications.
1.2 Terms associated with vehicle and/or machine transmission and driveline components are described according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: manual, semi-automatic, automatic; clutch assembly, driveline, final drive units, axles and shafts.
1.3 Terms associated with vehicle engines are described according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: 2 stroke, 4 stroke; petrol, diesel, alternative fuelled, hybrid, electric.
1.4 Terms associated with vehicle body and/or frames are described according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: panels, glass, doors, chassis and/or frames, body construction.
1.5 Terms associated with vehicle braking, steering, and suspension systems are described according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Range: brakes
– mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric; steering – manual, power assisted; suspension – front, rear.
1.6 Terms associated with vehicle interior and exterior trim are described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

21674
17-Apr-20
3 of 3
AUTOMOTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry
1.7 Terms associated with vehicle accessories are described according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
1.8 Terms associated with workshop hand and power tools, equipment, and materials used in the motor industry are described according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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