New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Are you already servicing and repairing heavy road transport vehicles or plant and equipment?
Then it's time to take the next step with this managed apprenticeship programme to increase your skills and knowledge and gain an automotive qualification to back you up.
On successful completion of this programme you will benefit by having an automotive qualification that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge to help you increase your job performance. You will be capable of working in a self‐managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the work of others.
You can take this programme after completing the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3). You can also do it if you have attained equivalent Level 3 skills and experience gained from working within industry, and wish to study towards a formal qualification.
You will need to be in a permanent employment agreement as part of your study in the programme.
This allows you to integrate practical on-site learning with tutorial learning at NMIT. This apprenticeship is a partnership between you, your employer, and NMIT.
You will learn:
- Effective workplace maintenance and safety
- High risk automotive safety systems
- Safe and effective service
- Repair of vehicles in the context of road transport (trucks, buses, heavy trailers and combination units) – engines
- Transmissions
- Steering and suspension
- Electrical
- Foundation and auxiliary braking systems
- Hydraulics
- Towing systems
- CoF inspections standards
- Cab safety
- Body control systems
Academic requirements
A Level 3 qualification in Automotive Engineering (e.g. New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering), or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
Other requirements
A Managed Apprentice must be employed in a heavy automotive engineering workshop.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, evidence of language competency may be required.
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. The level of competency required is:
• IELTS general or academic score of 5.5 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
• Meet a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related Rules (Rule 18)(external link).
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.