AUTO305 – Steering, Suspension and Brake Fundamentals
Module code
AUTO305
Module title
Steering, Suspension and Brake Fundamentals
Prescription
To prepare students to apply fundamental automotive engineering skills and knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems.
Programmes
- TC1707
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
25
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 250
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of braking principles and system component operation.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of steering systems.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of suspension systems.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of road wheels. - Content
- -Brake servicing
-Bleeding brakes
-Brake pads and shoes
-Inspecting brakes
-Brake systems and electronics
-Power assisted steering (hydraulic and electric)
-Mechanical steering
-Suspension system design and maintenance
-Suspension terminology
-Sustainable practices and safe disposal of chemicals
-Safe working practices
-Time management
-Effective communication
-Teamwork - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The primary method of delivering the learning material is Project-based Learning. The teaching and learning material may incorporate workshop activities, laboratory tasks, lectures, online research, training videos, tutor directed learning, student managed learning, individual and group work.
Assessments will be a mix of formal and informal, conducted in group and individual settings. Observational assessments will also be used where appropriate.
Regular feedback to students will be provided including assessment results.
Over the course of a series of projects, it is anticipated that students will develop the skills and knowledge to meet or exceed the learning outcomes. These projects will provide the students with the opportunity to progressively develop their confidence and proficiency. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of evidence100
Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, the student must complete and submit all components and gain a mark of at least 50 for each achievement-based component within the portfolio. Students must also meet all of the requirements of the competency-based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks achieved in the achievement-based tasks.
