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Title
Diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled systems used
on motorcycles
Level
4
Credits
5
Purpose
This unit standard is for people in the motorcycle repair
industry. People credited with this unit are able to:
demonstrate knowledge of electronic components used in
motorcycle applications; demonstrate knowledge of sensors
and actuators used in motorcycle electronic control systems;
demonstrate knowledge of motorcycle electronic control
systems; test an electronically controlled system for faults; and
rectify faults in an electronically controlled system.
Classification
Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 899, Carry out automotive wiring repairs and test circuits
for serviceability, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and amendments are required to be consulted and followed
where applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992.
2
Reference to suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and
equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to
complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe
working practices.
3
Because of the particular nature of this unit standard, it is essential that the practical
assessment evidence is obtained from commercial jobs in the workplace under
normal workplace conditions.
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SSB Code 101542
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of electronic components used in motorcycle applications.
Range
resistors, thermistors, capacitors, diodes, light emitting diodes, transistors,
silicon controlled rectifiers, integrated circuits, microprocessors.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The components are identified from workshop manuals, and their rating and
polarity identified with access to charts according to manufacturer’s instructions.
1.2
The function and a common use for each of the components are identified.
1.3
The circuit symbol for each of the components is sketched.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of sensors and actuators used in motorcycle electronic control
systems.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The kinds of changes that are detected by the sensors are identified.
Range
2.2
The most common types of sensor used to detect each kind of change, are
identified by their method of measuring the change.
Range
2.3
pressure, temperature, position, fluid level, rate of flow, speed –
linear and rotary, chemical, magnetic.
The types of electrical components that are used as actuators are identified and
their method of operation described according to manufacturer’s workshop
manual descriptions.
Range
2.4
changes in – pressure, temperature, position, fluid level, rate of
flow, speed – linear and rotary, chemical content of a gas,
magnetism.
motors, stepper motors, solenoids, relays.
The method of testing each kind of sensor and actuator is described according
to manufacturer’s workshop manual descriptions.
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Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of motorcycle electronic control systems.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The difference between closed and open loop control systems is defined in
general terms.
3.2
The purpose and function of a limp home system are described according to
manufacturer’s workshop manual descriptions.
3.3
The purpose and function of a self-test system are described according to
manufacturer’s workshop manual descriptions.
3.4
A method that can be used to reliably determine the serviceability of the
electronic control unit, without damaging the unit, is determined.
Outcome 4
Test an electronically controlled system for faults.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment safety, motorcycle
safety.
4.2
Suitable equipment is selected and used to enable the system to be tested.
4.3
The self-test codes are activated, read and interpreted, with reference to the
manufacturer's literature, and any faulty circuit identified.
Range
4.4
The faulty circuit and its components are tested, and the fault positively
identified and located.
Range
4.5
only those systems having a self-test feature.
systems having a self-test feature.
A logical, systematic test procedure is followed to identify the faulty circuit, and
identify and locate the fault.
Range
systems not having a self-test feature.
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Outcome 5
Rectify faults in an electronically controlled system.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment safety, motorcycle
safety.
5.2
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used to enable faults to be
rectified.
5.3
Faults in electrical connections are rectified to restore good conductivity, and
protect against further corrosion.
Range
clean by manufacturer’s approved methods, repair components,
replace components, seal components, position and secure wiring
and plugs.
5.4
Faulty sensors and actuators are removed and replaced with serviceable
components that meet manufacturer's specifications, to restore full
serviceability.
5.5
A faulty electronic control module is replaced with a specified replacement in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
5.6
Precautions to prevent damage to components when repairing, replacing, and
adjusting electronic controlled systems are identified.
Range
obtaining specifications and instructions, using compatible
equipment, isolating components, cleanliness, screening, earthing,
control unit memory retention.
Replacement information
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
24131 and unit standard 24135.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
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SSB Code 101542
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 February 1999
31 December 2016
Revision
2
16 April 2003
31 December 2016
Review
3
25 January 2008
31 December 2016
Rollover
4
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Rollover
5
18 February 2016
31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0014
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Conesnt and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR
also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016