Title
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Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lighting and rectify lighting circuit faults
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Level
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4
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Credits
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5
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Purpose
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This unit standard is for people in the automotive electrical repair industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lamp application; demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lighting regulations; demonstrate knowledge of vehicle interior light requirements; demonstrate knowledge of vehicle light circuitry; adjust vehicle headlights to comply with Traffic Regulations; and diagnose and rectify vehicle and machine light circuit faults.
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Classification
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Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics
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Entry information
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Critical health and safety prerequisites
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Unit 899, Carry out automotive wiring and circuit repairs, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
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Explanatory notes
1 The following legislation, regulations, publications, and amendments are required to be consulted and followed where applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992
– Traffic Regulations, 1976
– Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations, 1990
– Passenger Service Vehicle Construction Regulations, 1978
– Dixon's Road Traffic Law, Part 7 Equipment
– Volume 1 – Revised 1992
– NZ Gazette notices
– Guide to Vehicle Standards, Volumes 1 and 2,
– Land Transport Safety Authority.
2 Reference to suitable test equipment means industry approved test equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lamp application.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Types of lamps that can be mounted on a vehicle to conform with regulations are defined according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range headlamps (main beam, dipped beam), park lamps and side lamps, auxiliary headlamps, tail lamps, stop lamp, high level stop lamp, reversing lamp, number plate lamp, direction indicator lamps, hazard warning lamps, daylight running lights, night parking lamps.
1.2 The operating principles to convert electric power to light are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range tungsten bulbs, halogen bulbs, gas discharge lamps.
1.3 The method of headlamp construction is described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range parabolic reflector type, ellipsoid reflector type;
bi-focus, multi-focus, DE system, FF system, super DE system.
1.4 The quality of the reflector and the pattern of the lens in relation to light output are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range reflective capabilities, directional focus, regulation requirements.
1.5 The importance and effect of light focusing in respect to light output are described according to regulations.
Range Traffic Regulations, light output, creating a hazardous situation to road users.
1.6 Types of light pattern created by lenses are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range parabolic, ellipsoid, driving lamp lenses, fog lamp lenses.
1.7 Types of bulbs, their applications and efficiency are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range contact configuration, base sizes, pin position-parallel, offset, capless;
tungsten, halogen, gas discharge.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle lighting regulations.
Evidence requirements
2.1 The operation and use of head and driving lamps on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 58 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 15 and No. 24.
Range 2 and 4 headlight systems, circuitry and switching, light patterns, reflectors, spot and driving lamp requirements, fog lamp requirements, method and type of adjustment.
2.2 The operation and use of front and rear park lamps on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulations No. 59 and No. 60 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 16.
Range specific purposes, size and position on vehicle, colour and type of lens, visibility.
2.3 The operation and use of stop lamps on vehicles are described according to Traffic regulations No. 61 and No. 61a and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 18.
Range purpose, specific applications, fitting requirements for high level lamps (commencement date, position), operation by footbrake, lens colour, number of lamps allowed, visibility.
2.4 The operation and use of direction indicators are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 63 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 20.
Range power, frequency, colour of lens, position, visibility, operator warning of lamp failure, repeater lamps.
2.5 The use and operation of hazard warning lights on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 66.
Range simultaneous operation, when a vehicle is immobilised, when a vehicle is stationary at a traffic hazard, goods service vehicle double parked for loading and unloading.
2.6 The use and operation of flashing lights on specialist vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 67 and NZ Gazette notices.
Range flashing lights, revolving lights;
visibility, specific colours for specific vehicles.
2.7 The use and operation of reversing lamps on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 65 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 21.
Range operation, number of lamps allowed, lens colour, use of indicator lamps, dipped position.
2.8 The use and operation of registration illumination on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 62 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 22.
Range lens colour, visibility of registration (number) plate, direction of beam.
2.9 The use and operation of a night parking lamp on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 37.
Range position, lens colour, power consumption, visibility.
2.10 The use and operation of auxiliary lamps on vehicles are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 65, Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 23, No. 24 and No. 25 and NZ Gazette notices.
Range daytime running lamps, cornering lamps, scene lamps;
power consumption, position, types, visibility, safety measure.
2.11 The use and operation of marker lamps on vehicles and trailers are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 64.
Range side marker lamps, cab roof lamps;
application, lens colour, position, visibility, positioning.
2.12 The use and application of red rear reflectors are described according to Traffic Regulation No. 62 and Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations No. 17.
Range size, position, separate type, combination lens type.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle interior light requirements.
Evidence requirements
3.1 The purpose and value of vehicle instrument panel warning lamps are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range to indicate a change of condition, a medium to attract the driver's attention, to prevent damage occurring, using in conjunction with gauges, using in conjunction with voice and buzzer alarms.
3.2 Instrument panel warning light operation is described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range types of sensors used, method of switching, circuit operation, warning light indicating more than one fault.
3.3 Types and operation of courtesy lamps are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range types of sensors used, method of switching, delayed systems.
3.4 The use and operation of interior lights on buses and passenger service vehicles are described according to Passenger Service Vehicle Construction Regulations 1978.
Range reading lights, passenger warning lights, aisle illumination, footwell illumination.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle light circuitry.
Evidence requirements
4.1 The principles and operation of vehicle lighting circuits are described according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Range circuits with relays and relay operation, circuits with switches in both the supply and return lines, two and four headlight systems, circuits for daylight running lamps, operating circuits for retractable headlamps, remote height adjustable headlamps, circuit requirements for fitting auxiliary fog and long range lamps, circuits for moveable spot lights, circuits for gas discharge lamps, circuits for cornering lamps, rotating headlights (with steering).
Outcome 5
Adjust vehicle headlights to comply with Traffic Regulations.
Evidence requirements
5.1 Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range personal safety, safety of others, equipment and vehicle safety.
5.2 The type of vehicle headlights to be adjusted is identified.
Range pre-focus, parabolic, ellipsoid.
5.3 The method of headlamp adjustment is determined from the dip beam pattern and cut off, and the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range main beam adjustment, dip beam adjustment;
beam setter method, light board method.
5.4 Beam setter equipment is used to align the vehicle's headlights according to Traffic Regulations.
Range vehicle positioning and loading, alignment of machine, adjustment of light screen, interpreting light meter readings, positioning the vehicle's light pattern to conform to the reference marks.
5.5 Light board equipment is used to align the vehicle's headlights according to Traffic Regulations.
Range vehicle positioning and loading, alignment of board, transferring measurements to position reference lines on the board, positioning the vehicle's light pattern to conform to the reference marks.
5.6 Auxiliary headlamps are adjusted to conform with Traffic Regulations.
Range identifying type of lamp (fog, spot), adjusting to comply with regulation No. 65, identifying operation with respect to headlight operation.
Outcome 6
Diagnose and rectify vehicle and machine light circuit faults.
Evidence requirements
6.1 Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range personal safety, safety of others, equipment safety, vehicle and machine safety.
6.2 The lighting fault is identified as existing in a particular circuit as indicated by the supervisor and/or customer.
6.3 The extent of the lighting problem is verified by inspection.
Range one lamp, all lamps, constant fault, intermittent fault.
6.4 The probable type of the lighting fault is established by observation.
Range light out, light dim, light intermittent.
6.5 Suitable test equipment is selected and used that enable the fault to be diagnosed without causing damage to the lighting system, vehicle, and machine components.
Range voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, test light.
6.6 The circuit is tested and the cause of the fault located without causing further damage to the lighting system and vehicle and machine components.
Range supply voltage, voltage at the user, voltage drop across the supply line, voltage drop across the negative line, current flowing in the circuit, circuit insulation, high resistance.
6.7 The lighting fault is rectified to restore system to vehicle and machine manufacturer's specifications.
Range replacement of the faulty component, repair of the faulty component, repair and replacement of faulty wiring and connections.
Replacement information
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This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 24127 and unit standard 24128.
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This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
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Version
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Date
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Last Date for Assessment
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Registration
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1
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27 February 1995
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31 December 2016
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Review
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2
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21 February 1999
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31 December 2016
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Review
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3
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25 January 2008
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31 December 2016
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Rollover
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4
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19 November 2010
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31 December 2016
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Rollover
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5
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18 February 2016
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31 December 2020
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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0014
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This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Conesnt and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
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Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018
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