NZQA Expiring unit standard
16115 version 5
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Title
Install a security system in a vehicle
Level
4
Credits
4
Purpose
This unit standard is for people in the automotive repair
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to
install a security system in a vehicle.
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; and Unit 16114, Demonstrate knowledge of
vehicle security systems and their installation; or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 909, Install, repair, and replace electrical accessories in
vehicles, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation, standard, and their amendments are required to be
consulted and followed where applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992
– NZ Standard: NZ3749 Intruder Alarm Systems – Road Vehicles, Part 2:
Installation and Maintenance.
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.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
16115 version 5
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Install a security system in a vehicle.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment and vehicle safety.
1.2
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used that enable the security
system to be installed.
1.3
An accessory kit that is suitable for the vehicle and meets with the customer's
requirements is procured.
1.4
Additional parts and materials that are required but not included in the kit, are
determined and procured to enable the system to be installed.
1.5
Trim, coverings, and components are removed to gain access for the
installation according to manufacturer’s instructions, and without damage.
1.6
The components are positioned and secured according to installation
instructions.
1.7
The wiring is positioned and secured as specified by the accessory and/or
vehicle manufacturer.
1.8
The security kit and any other electrical components are connected to the
wiring, and are installed and positioned in a manner prescribed by the
manufacturer.
1.9
The circuit is connected to a dedicated supply with effective circuit protection,
and the system is tested for correct operation according to manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
1.10
Instructions are given to the customer on the use of the security system
according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Replacement information
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
24138 and unit standard 24139.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
16115 version 5
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 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