8AUT

Year 13 8AUT – Automotive (NCEA L3)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.

Why this course:    

  • Applied learning.
  • Career focussed.
  • Gain industry qualifications, knowledge and skills as preparation for securing an Apprenticeship or place in a pre-trades course at Polytech.

Due to resourcing constraints we will be unable to run Automotive as an option at WHS in 2025. We have been working on resolving this and unfortunately have had to make the decision to remove this option. 


Students with a strong interest in the Automotive industry should contact Linda Richards, our Head of Careers to discuss the possibility of the trades program through Otago Polytechnic which offers Automotive (8ACA).



Prerequisites

Completion of the 7AUT course or Year 12 Automotive course run by SIT is required for entry into 8AUT to enable students to have access for the Level 3 standards of this course. Entry is at the discretion of the HoLA.

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 920 v5
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of light vehicle manual and semi-automatic transmission construction and operation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17591 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) in the workplace
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30568 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of brake systems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30570 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of welding in the motor industry
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30574 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of ignition systems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0