TE00229 – Locations and Functions of Systems

Module code

TE00229

Module title

Locations and Functions of Systems

Prescription

This unit standard is for people entering into automotive service occupations or for anyone who requires a general guide to the mechanics of the motor vehicle. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the locations of systems and main components on a motor vehicle, and demonstrate knowledge of the functions of motor vehicle systems and their components.

Programmes

BT0101
TK0502

NZQA Level

Level 2

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Not Web enabled

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 40

Resources required

Assessment Criteria: Element 1 Identify locations and layout of systems and main components on motor vehicles.
Range: car, heavy commercial vehicle, motorcycle.

Performance criteria
1.1 Location of the engine on vehicles and layout of its main components are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: cylinder block and/or barrel, cylinder head.

1.2 Locations of the drive train and transmission systems on vehicles and layout of its main components are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: manual clutch assembly, manual transmission, torque converter (car, heavy commercial vehicle only), automatic transmission (car, heavy commercial vehicle only), driveline, final drive assembly.

1.3 Layouts of body and chassis components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: sub-frames, chassis members, seats and interior trim, bumpers, body panels, (car, heavy commercial vehicle only).

1.4 Layout of braking system components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: brake pedal assembly, master cylinder, brake booster, brake lines, disc and drum brake assemblies.

1.5 Location of steering system assemblies on vehicles and layout of their main components are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: steering column assembly (car, heavy commercial vehicle only) front fork assembly (motorcycle only), steering box (car, heavy commercial vehicle only), steering rack (car, heavy commercial vehicle only), steering linkage assembly, wheel hubs.

1.6 Location of suspension systems on vehicles and layout of their main components are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range:springs, pivots and ball joints, shock absorbers, stabilisers.

1.7 Locations of electrical systems components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range:battery, wiring loom, alternator, starter motor, headlights, sidelights, tail lights, stop lights, indicator lights.

1.8 Location and layout of fuel system components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range:carburettor, intake manifold, fuel pump, fuel injection pump assembly, injectors, fuel filters, air filter.

1.9 Locations of engine cooling system components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range:direct air - air ducting, fan assembly; indirect air - radiator, thermostat, water pump, fan assembly.

Element 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of motor vehicle systems and their main components.
Performance criteria

2.1 The function of the engine and each of its main components are described according to textbook descriptions.
Range:cylinder block and/or barrel, cylinder head.

2.2 The function of the drive train and transmission and each of their main components are described according to textbook descriptions.
Range: manual clutch assembly, manual transmission, torque converter, automatic transmission, driveshaft (propeller shaft), axle, final drive assembly.

2.3 Functions of braking system components are described according to textbook descriptions.
Range: master cylinder, brake booster, disc and drum brake assemblies, parking brake.

2.4 Functions of steering system components are identified according to textbook descriptions.
Range:steering column assembly, steering box, steering rack, steering linkage assembly, wheel hubs.

2.5 Functions of suspension system components are identified according to textbook descriptions.
Range: springs, pivots and ball joints, shock absorbers, stabilisers.

2.6 Functions of electrical system components are identified according to textbook descriptions.
Range: battery, wiring loom, alternator, starter motor, headlights, sidelights, tail lights, stop lights, indicator lights.

2.7 Functions of fuel system components are identified according to textbook descriptions.
Range: carburettor, fuel injection pump, fuel pump, injector, fuel filter, air filter.

2.8 Functions of engine cooling system components are identified according to textbook descriptions.
Range: radiator, thermostat, water pump, fan.

2.9 Functions of body and chassis components on vehicles are identified according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range: sub-frames, chassis members, seats and interior trim, bumpers, glass, body panels (car, heavy commercial vehicle only).
Learning and Teaching Resource: Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations

A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.