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Demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems and fuel system requirements
for competition race vehicles
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
This theory-based unit standard is for people who work in a motorsport
environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of fuel systems used in competition race vehicles, and fuel
system requirements for competition race vehicles.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust
Status
Registered
Status date
25 June 2007
Date version published
25 June 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited
to – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992, MotorSport New Zealand regulations, New Zealand
MotorSport Manual No 33.
2
The MotorSport New Zealand regulations (motorsport regulations) and the New
Zealand MotorSport Manual (motorsport manual) are available from the MotorSport
New Zealand website http://www.motorsport.org.nz/. The Motorsport Manual is
subject to frequent amendment, and any amendments will take precedence for
assessment purposes, pending the review of this unit standard.
3
Definitions
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Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and
procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality
specifications, and legislative requirements.
Fuel systems in the context of this unit standard refers to all sub-systems and
components including quick-fill fuel cells, metal tanks, tank bladders, fuel pumps,
pressure regulators and by-passes, shut-off valves, roll-over valves, filters, fuel
coolers, management control system, carburettor(s), injection equipment, pipes and
connectors, forced air induction (turbo charging and supercharging) systems.
Fuel system requirements may include but are not limited to air delivery, fuel
pressure, fuel delivery volume, filtering, cooling, system suitability and capability for
type of event.
Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a
vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing
procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and
descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This can be accessed in hard copy or
electronic format and is normally sourced from the manufacturer.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems used in competition race vehicles.
Performance criteria
1.1
Components of a competition race vehicle fuel system are identified and their
locations on a vehicle are described in accordance with service information and
company requirements.
1.2
Mounting requirements for fuel systems are described in accordance with
company requirements motorsport regulations.
1.3
Fuel tank and/or cell construction is described in accordance with service
information.
Range
1.4
metal construction, composite construction, baffle or surge tanks,
quick-fill, bladders, valves, vents.
Fuel pump operation is described in accordance with service information.
Range
mechanical, electric.
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Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of fuel system requirements for competition race vehicles.
Performance criteria
2.1
Legislative and regulatory compliance requirements for competition race vehicle
fuel systems are identified in accordance with company requirements and
motorsport regulations.
2.2
Fuel delivery system requirements to support engine horsepower and tuning
specifications are described in accordance with service information.
Range
2.3
flow volume of fuel, fuel pressure, air delivery, filtering, atomisation,
type and properties of fuel, fume extraction.
High pressure pipe, hose, and fitting requirements are identified in accordance
with company requirements and motorsport regulations.
Range
quick disconnect, unrestricted flow, mounting and security, vibration
and fire proofing.
Please note
Providers must be 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 accredited by NZQA 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 organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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.
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