Automotive Engineering 3
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Be guided in this year-long course by our industry-expert tutors and master the fundamental skills to begin your automotive career.In our supportive workshop environment, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and background knowledge, working on mechanical and electrical systems across a range of vehicles. Learn how to carry out basic automotive engine servicing, service a four-stroke spark-ignition engine, carry out basic automotive underbody service procedures, and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems. In the future, you may progress to work on repairing cars or large/heavy vehicles. You may also specialise in areas such as air conditioning, sound systems, or electric windows and brakes.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.