Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Trailer Boat Systems unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Motor Industry
|
Trailer Boat Systems |
15450, 15451, 15454, 15456, 15458, 15461-15463, 15465, 15466, 31201, 31204, 31205, 31208, 31210, 31211, 31199 |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics the Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2025
Planned review date December 2030
Summary
These unit standards were reviewed as part of the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Power Boat Systems Servicing and Repair (Technician) (Level 4) [Ref: 3848], the New Zealand Certificate in Power Boat Rigging (Level 4) [Ref: 3847] and the New Zealand Certificate in Yacht Rig Structures (Level 4) [Ref: 3126]. This review was triggered by the regular 5-year review cycle.
The review process was undertaken between August 2024 and February 2025 and involved a provider and industry stakeholder representatives.
Unit standards were reviewed and updated so that they are in line with current industry practice and to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Main changes
· Guidance Information was updated to reflect current legislation and assessment information, and definitions were added and updated for clarity.
· The titles of unit standards 15450, 15451, 15454, 15458, 15461, 15462,15463, 15465, 15466, 31201and 31208 were updated to include new terminologies.
· A shift in terminology across all unit standards from the words trailer boat to power boat to include all on water boats not just boats that can go onto a trailer.
· Standard Setting Body was changed from New Zealand Marine and Composites Industry Training Organisation to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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 |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Trailer Boat Systems
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
15450 |
Check and service trailer boat systems Check and service power boat systems |
4 |
10 |
B |
15451 |
Demonstrate knowledge of rigging requirements of power boats Explain rigging requirements of power boats |
3 |
10 |
B |
15454 |
Demonstrate knowledge of power boat propeller operation, types, and servicing Explain power boat propeller operation, types, and servicing |
3 |
4 |
B |
15456 |
Explain stern drive transmission |
3 |
5 |
B |
15458 |
Demonstrate knowledge of a trailer boat water jet propulsion system Explain water jet propulsion systems |
3 |
5 |
B |
15461 |
Plan equipment layout and rig a trailer boat Plan equipment layout and rig a power boat |
4 |
15 |
B |
15462 |
Inspect, test and repair an inboard engine cooling system on a trailer boat Inspect, test and repair an inboard engine cooling system on a power boat |
4 |
5 |
B |
15463 |
Carry out a sea trial for a trailer boat Carry out an on water trial for a power boat |
4 |
4 |
B |
15465 |
Check and determine the suitability of a propeller for a trailer boat Check and determine the suitability of a propeller for a power boat |
4 |
5 |
B |
15466 |
Inspect, test, and repair a trailer boat water jet propulsion system Inspect, test, and repair a water jet propulsion system |
4 |
5 |
B |
31199 |
Check and rectify manual starting system component faults on a small marine engine |
3 |
2 |
B |
31201 |
Diagnose and repair faults on four stroke marine engine Diagnose and repair faults on a four stroke marine engine |
4 |
15 |
B |
31204 |
Explain marine engine management systems |
3 |
4 |
B |
31205 |
Inspect, diagnose, and repair a two stroke marine engine |
4 |
6 |
B |
31208 |
Disassemble and rectify faults on a marine engine short block Disassemble and rectify faults on a marine engine long block |
4 |
5 |
B |
31210 |
Service outboard marine engine |
3 |
4 |
B |
31211 |
Inspect and test a four stroke petrol marine engine |
3 |
4 |
B |