Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Motor Industry unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Motor Industry |
Automotive Preventive Maintenance |
24341, 24342 |
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Tractor and Machine Systems |
15471, 23937-23939 |
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Tyres |
21722, 24458-24460 |
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Vehicle Bodywork |
399, 912, 2345, 5467, 21713, 22798, 24081, 24082 |
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Vehicle Braking Systems |
936, 974, 15473, 15474, 15476, 15477, 15479, 24407-24411, 24414, 24416-24423, 24425 |
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Vehicle Recovery |
3387, 23941, 23943 |
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Vehicle Steering and Suspension |
883, 884, 972, 2312, 3398, 24025, 24426-24428, 24433-24435, 24438, 24441 |
MITO New Zealand Incorporated (trading as MITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2021
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
MITO reviewed and revised motor industry unit standards to ensure they are fit-for-purpose for the industry sectors.
MITO was supported by the motor industry’s working groups including subject matter experts and MITO representatives. The standards were circulated to the working groups’ networks, and a consultation period was held. Feedback received was actioned where appropriate.
Main changes
· Purpose statements, guidance information, references, outcomes, performance criteria, and range statements were amended to ensure they are accurate and fit for purpose, reflect the standard content and to ensure clarity for users.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Automotive Preventive Maintenance
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
24341 |
Carry out general service checks on non-electric forklifts and forklift attachments |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
24342 |
Carry out general service checks on electric forklifts and forklift attachments |
3 |
4 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Tractor and Machine Systems
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
15471 |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials handling machine types, their applications, operation, and safety precautions |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
23937 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tractor and agricultural machine safety frame and cab requirements, and inspection and repairs |
4 |
2 |
B |
|
23938 |
Inspect and fit tractor and agricultural machine safety frames, and repair guarding |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
23939 |
Install and repair materials handling equipment attachments Install and repair or replace materials handling equipment attachments |
3 |
4 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Tyres
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
21722 |
Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry Balance a wheel off a vehicle in the motor industry |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
24458 |
Prepare to repair, and repair punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres on light vehicles |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
24459 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tractor and agricultural machinery tyres and wheels |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
24460 |
Remove and refit wheels from tractors and agricultural machinery |
3 |
2 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Bodywork
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
399 |
Detail and groom a vehicle |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
912 |
Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
2345 |
Diagnose faults in heavy vehicle and equipment chassis |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
5467 |
Remove and replace light vehicle bolt-on mechanical components |
3 |
8 |
B |
|
21713 |
Use and maintain power tools and equipment in the motor body industry |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
22798 |
Remove and install direct glazed windscreens and side and rear glass on vehicles |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
24081 |
Prepare and fabricate a new motor body panel in the motor body industry |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
24082 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fabricating a new motor body panel in the motor body industry |
3 |
2 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Braking Systems
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
936 |
Make up brake pipes for a particular braking application |
3 |
1 |
B |
|
974 |
Diagnose and rectify faults in a car or light commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system (ABS) Diagnose and rectify faults in a car or light commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system |
5 |
4 |
B |
|
15473 |
Diagnose and rectify brake system faults on ride-on outdoor powered equipment |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
15474 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, diagnose, and rectify faults in a motorcycle anti-lock braking system |
5 |
4 |
B |
|
15476 |
Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic brakes on heavy vehicles and machines |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
15477 |
Demonstrate knowledge of braking systems on truck and trailer combinations |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
15479 |
Diagnose and rectify pneumatic brake faults on heavy vehicles, trailers, and machines |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
24407 |
Demonstrate knowledge of brake lining friction materials |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24408 |
Inspect braking system for safe operation on light vehicles, and inspect hydraulic components off the vehicle |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24409 |
Prepare and overhaul hydraulic braking system components from light vehicles |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24410 |
Demonstrate knowledge of machining brake disc rotors and brake drums |
3 |
1 |
B |
|
24411 |
Machine brake disc rotors and brake drums |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24414 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the brake bonding process |
4 |
1 |
B |
|
24416 |
Demonstrate knowledge of wheel tractor braking systems |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24417 |
Diagnose and rectify faults in wheel tractor braking systems Diagnose and repair faults in wheel tractor braking systems and carry out routine maintenance |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
24418 |
Demonstrate knowledge of foundation (drum) brakes on heavy vehicles and machines Demonstrate knowledge of drum brakes on heavy vehicles and machines |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24419 |
Inspect and repair foundation (drum) brakes on heavy vehicles and machines Inspect and repair drum brakes on heavy vehicles or machines |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24420 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic brakes and testing hydraulic brakes on heavy vehicles or machines |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24421 |
Test and repair hydraulic brake system components on heavy vehicles or machines |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
24422 |
Demonstrate knowledge of heavy vehicle and equipment disc brakes |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24423 |
Inspect and repair heavy vehicle and equipment disc brakes |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24425 |
Bleed a heavy equipment or tractor mineral oil braking system |
2 |
1 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Recovery
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
3387 |
Respond to vehicle and/or machine breakdown Respond to vehicle or machine breakdown |
3 |
1 |
B |
|
23941 |
Demonstrate knowledge of salvage and recovery procedures to recover heavy vehicles and on-road machines Demonstrate knowledge of recovery procedures to recover heavy vehicles and on-road machines |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
23943 |
Demonstrate knowledge of flat towing a light vehicle |
3 |
1 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Steering and Suspension
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
883 |
Check and adjust vehicle front and rear wheel alignment |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
884 |
Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul vehicle manual steering boxes and rack assemblies |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
972 |
Repair track gear systems on machines |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
2312 |
Repair road transport heavy vehicle steering systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
3398 |
Disassemble, inspect, and overhaul power steering boxes and power steering rack assemblies |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
24025 |
Diagnose suspension and manual steering faults on light vehicles |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24426 |
Demonstrate knowledge of diagnosing and rectifying vehicle power-assisted steering system faults |
4 |
2 |
B |
|
24427 |
Test, diagnose, and rectify vehicle hydraulic power-assisted steering system faults |
4 |
2 |
B |
|
24428 |
Overhaul a power steering pump |
4 |
2 |
B |
|
24433 |
Diagnose suspension failure on a heavy vehicle and repair components |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
24434 |
Demonstrate knowledge of heavy machine and equipment suspension systems, and diagnosing system failure |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24435 |
Diagnose and repair faults in heavy machine and equipment suspension systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
24438 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tractor or machine wheel steering systems and fault diagnosis and repair procedures |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
24441 |
Diagnose and rectify faults in steer axle and linkage systems on a forklift |
4 |
3 |
B |