New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Start your future
If cars and engines are your passion, why not follow your heart and make them your career? Our vehicle workshops are modern and fully equipped. You’ll learn all about engines and transmissions, automotive electronics and air conditioning. You’ll also learn to provide great customer service and administration. Our programme can help you to gain an apprenticeship, and then continue your learning while working as an apprentice.
What you will learn
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
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Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop.
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Use tools and equipment to complete basic workshop engineering tasks.
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Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service engine, and driveline systems.
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Check operation of, and perform minor repairs on, electrical and electronic systems
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Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems.
Courses in this programme
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have and IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.