3AUT

Level 3 Automotive Engineering

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Yearbury.

This is a UNITEC Partnership course being offered at Lynfield College. It will enable students to complete NZQA Motor Industry Training Organisation. Students will learn how manual and automatic transmissions operate, will investigate new automotive developments and will learn cooling system operation and vehicle lighting systems and basic automotive electrical applications.

This course links to the manufacturing and technology, service, and construction and infrastructure sector pathway. These pathways encompass careers in vehicle fabrication, automotive mechanic, automotive electrician, welding,
mechanical engineering, marine, assemble apprenticeships, engineer, fitter/turner and small engine mechanic. Students advance their knowledge of vehicle servicing and build the foundation skills need for all automotive trade career paths.



Who would be interested in this course?

Students who successfully completed L2 Automotive, or HOD approval.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24093 v3
NZQA Info
Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30477 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engines
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30480 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive cooling systems and engine coolant
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30556 v1
NZQA Info
Service an automotive battery
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30561 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of drivelines and final drives
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30564 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive lighting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0