New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
It is a great time to join the automotive industry with the exciting developments in vehicles.
This programme aims to allow you to develop core automotive engineering skills in preparation for a career in the automotive industry.
This is a popular programme with limited places. Part-time study is only available to apprentices.
The automotive industry is rapidly changing. In the early 2000s, commercial vehicles had between one and four electronic modules. Today 20 to 50 modules are commonplace.
Today the automotive industry can provide a clean, technically challenging and constantly changing career. No two days can be the same, and the industry needs more capable automotive technicians.
If you like variation in your work, this is the career for you.
On this programme, you will learn in the workshop or a classroom three days a week, starting at 8 am, and two days a week, you will be in a work placement. You will need to find your own work placement.
The automotive industry in Nelson and Marlborough continues to be strong, with industry predictions that it will remain so in the immediate future. This is supported by findings in the Tertiary Education Regional Statement, which reports widespread skill and labour shortages in the Nelson / Marlborough region. The report notes that while sufficient capacity exists to meet training needs, demand for qualified trades workers remains high because the industry is competing with off-shore opportunities, particularly in Australia, which offers higher salaries for graduates. This has created a constant demand for labour and skills training.
NMIT’s relationship with the Motor Trade Association (MTA), the Regional Motor Trade Cluster Group and the Automotive Advisory Group means we can closely monitor industry trends.
After successful completion of the course, you can pathway into an apprenticeship in the following specialist fields:
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Heavy Engineering
- Road Transport – agricultural plant and equipment
- Automotive Electrical Engineering
- Automotive Machining
- Motorcycle Engineering
- Outdoor Power Equipment Servicing
- Power Boat Servicing
- Brake Service Engineering
- Automotive Air Conditioning
Graduates of the programme who chose not to enter into apprenticeship agreements are skilled enough to enter the workforce as trainee automotive engineering employees.
Academic requirements
- 10 credits in each of literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy at NCEA Level 1
Or
- Be able to demonstrate suitable knowledge and skills.
If you are aged 20 years or above and do not meet the academic entry requirements you may be granted entry where you can supply evidence to satisfy the relevant Academic Committee of your ability to succeed on the programme.
English language requirements
International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme.
The level of competency required is outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 and for a Level 3 certificate is: IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic; or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18.
For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language, competency may be required.
If you are already an apprentice but would like to study this qualification part-time around your work, NMIT has block-courses available for you to do so. They start throughout the year, contact the friendly Trades team for more information: [email protected]
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.