12AEG
Level 2 Automotive Engineering
Course Description
This course is aimed at students who want to gain a basic understanding of the principles and concepts involved in automotive engineering. The course will cover topics such as: safe work practices; knowledge of vehicle systems; cleaning automotive parts; knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment used in the automotive industry; and disassembly and re-assembly of engines.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Covered shoes are compulsory.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 229 v11
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 239 v10
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive manual transmissions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 242 v10
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16113 v7
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21668 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning automotive components
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21669 v4
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21688 v4
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of disassembling and reassembling a four stroke multi-cylinder engine
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21859 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0