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EDUCATIONGUIDE 2016
Southern Institute of Technology Automotive courses with zero fees WHAT YOU CAN STUDY Invercargill Campus
Certificate in Automotive Engineering Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Certificate in Automotive Heavy Trades ertificate in Collision Repair incorporating C the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) STAR Automotive
Looking to kick-start your career in the automotive industry? Check out the Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) Certificate in Automotive Engineering and Certificate in Automotive Heavy Trades programmes at the Invercargill campus. SIT is the home of the Zero Fees Scheme, which means students pay no tuition fees — just the direct material costs for the programme! The Certificate in Automotive Engineering runs three days a week; on the other two days, students are out on practical work placement. Graduates of this programme will have the knowledge and skills to enter any sector of the motor industry and be able to employ safe, appropriate work practices. The Certificate in Automotive Heavy Trades — commonly known as ‘diesel mechanics’ — gives graduates skills in the service and repair of a wide range and variety of on-road and off-road machinery. This is across industries such as agriculture, materials-handling equipment, plant and equipment, and road transport. It is the only programme of its kind in the South Island, and SIT is the only South Island training provider accredited by NZQA to teach and assess specific automotive heavy-equipment unit standards.
Invercargill Campus Certificate in Automotive Engineering Certificate in Automotive Heavy Trades
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Christchurch Campus
Shift your future into gear with the Certificate in Automotive Engineering at the SIT’s Christchurch campus. This programme would suit someone who likes to work with their hands and enjoys problem-solving in an industry with technology that is constantly being updated. Students learn basic engineering skills and how engines, gear boxes, differentials, brakes, and so on work. The training is a prerequisite for starting apprenticeships in Automotive Engineering, Automotive Engineering (Heavy Equipment), Automotive Electrical Engineering, Automotive Machining, and Motorcycle Engineering. Best of all, this programme is available under the Zero Fees Scheme, which means you can study while remaining debt-free! Looking for something a bit different? Enrol in the Certificate in Collision Repair incorporating the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills). This programme also comes under the Zero Fees Scheme at the SIT Christchurch campus. It would suit a person who is passionate about cars and has some artistic flair. The programme can lead to a career in panel beating, refinishing, coachbuilding, or restoration. The creative aspects of potential employment are custom car–building, painting, and airbrushing.
So, what are you waiting for? To enrol or find out more about these and other programmes on offer under the Zero Fees Scheme at SIT, head online to sit.ac.nz or email info@sit.ac.nz.
Christchurch Campus Certificate in Automotive Engineering Certificate in Collision Repair
Certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate study options
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Julius Bloem Motorsport technician and workshop manager at Possum Bourne Motorsport National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) Light Vehicle
Passionate about performance WHAT YOU CAN STUDY • Automotive body • ATech® • Automotive heavy engineering • Automotive electrical and mechanical engineering • Vehicle servicing • Vehicle inspection • Sales • Business skills
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As a motorsport technician and workshop manager at Possum Bourne Motorsport in Auckland, 22-year-old Julius Bloem is doing a job he loves in an industry he loves. While at school, Julius wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. But with a passion for cars, he took part in MITO’s StartUp® programme, which enabled him to spend one day a week in an automotive workshop. “It was then I knew I wanted to be a mechanic, working specifically on performance and race cars,” says Julius. He left school at 18 and started work at a highperformance car specialist, where he was offered an apprenticeship. After completing this apprenticeship, Julius gained a National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) Light Vehicle (Levels 3 and 4). In 2013, he won the MTA Apprentice of the Year, with a prize package that included a trip to Sydney for some hands-on experience with a V8 racing team in the final round of the 2013 V8 Supercars. New Zealand V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy even called him to let him know he’d won! “My Sydney experience was awesome. I assisted in a number of panel repairs caused by the tight street circuit, as well as maintenance of the car and pit crewing. Greg’s dad, Kevin, was my personal tour guide — it was an amazing experience,” Julius tells us. At Possum Bourne Motorsport, Julius completed MITO’s Business Skills (First Line Management) programme, and is now the workshop manager with
a team of seven. “I’m so glad I did my apprenticeship and would recommend it. The financial aspect really appealed, and I am in a much better position than my university friends — I’ll be buying a home this year,” he says. MITO works with the automotive, transport, logistics, and extractives industries to facilitate the achievement of high-quality, nationally recognized qualifications. Each year, MITO helps thousands of New Zealand learners gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
To find out more about MITO, call 0800 88 21 21 or visit mito.org.nz.
“ I’m so glad I did my apprenticeship and would recommend it.”
STEER YOUR CAREER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Passionate about the automotive industry and want to get qualified? Earn while you learn with a MITO on-the-job training programme.
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WAIARIKI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WAIARIKI.AC.NZ
James Putoko, carpentry tutor: “ Don’t be put off by what you can’t do. If you have the desire, that’s all you need. If you have that, take it, run with it, and we can boost you.”
Waiariki Institute of Technology When it comes to trades training at Waiariki, practical, hands-on learning always comes first. WHAT YOU CAN STUDY • Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Fault Diagnosis, Repair and Administration) • Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Transmission and Electrics) • Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Repair and Electronics) • Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Service and Electronic Control) • Certificate in Automotive Workshop and Repair • Certificate in Collision Repair
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Wood processing is taught within a fully functioning on-campus timber mill. Chainsaw operations are taught in more than 10 locations, from Blenheim to Helensville. Automotive students learn in the only MTA-authorized warrant-of-fitness workshops within a polytechnic, and carpentry students spend more than 80 per cent of their time building the next Waiariki Charity House. “There is no point in sitting in a classroom when it’s more relevant to get out and actually build a home,” says Kevin Uncles, dean of Waiariki’s Faculty of Applied Technology and Primary Industries. Each year, a three-bedroom relocatable charity house is built on campus, giving carpentry, electrical, and interior-design students the opportunity to apply their theoretical skills directly to the project. Their efforts support the community when, on completion, the house is auctioned and all proceeds are donated to local charities. This construction-industry primer also gives students the opportunity to rub shoulders with potential employers, through the project’s partnerships with local tradespeople. Waiariki’s welding and fabrication students, by comparison, get to watch their handiwork competitively roar around the nation’s racetracks. “By building a stock car chassis, we get students to work to a skill and quality requirement so that any driver is going to survive a crash,” says Mr Uncles.
Miranda Ellis is a product of these high standards. As owner of E&H Mechanical, she has gone from being a Waiariki automotive and engineering graduate to employing graduates herself. “There are two types of people in my world,” she explains, “those who make me money and those who cost me money. Waiariki students make me money straight away.” Such instant success also comes to many of Waiariki’s work-ready agriculture graduates, especially as demand grows for jobs outdoors, away from the stresses of city life. “I love being out here,” says employed farmer Shane Boynton. “I learnt way more at Waiariki than just going out and finding a job. I learnt skills so that by the time I started work, I could hit the ground running — and that’s pretty much how it went.” Mr Uncles says, “People don’t appreciate how technologically advanced trades are now. There is currently a global shortage of skilled tradespeople. Only students can help us address that.” Carpentry tutor James Putoko says, “Don’t be put off by what you can’t do. If you have the desire, that’s all you need. If you have that, take it, run with it, and we can boost you.”
To find out more about Waiariki Institute of Technology, call 0800 924 274 or visit waiariki.ac.nz.
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WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WELTEC.AC.NZ
George Francis Bachelor of Engineering Technology
WelTec School of Engineering Fighting bush fires more safely
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY • Bachelor of Engineering Technology • New Zealand Diploma in Engineering • Certificate in Foundation Studies (Engineering) • Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) • Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Water and Waste) • Certificate in Engineering • National Certificate in Engineering (Fabrication) • National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering • Certificate in Automotive Technology • Certificate in Motor Body Trades (with strands in collision repair or refinishing)
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A device designed by WelTec student George Francis is improving the safety of those fighting bush fires in Australia. George’s electronic remote-control unit allows firefighters to remain in the safety of their fire trucks while controlling their fire hoses. The device was designed as part of George’s final-year project for his Bachelor of Engineering Technology and is now in service in Australia. “The water cannon sits on the front bumper of the fire engine and is controlled by a joystick from within the cab,” says George, who has been working at Fraser Engineering in the Hutt Valley for seven years. Fraser Engineering is world famous for producing sophisticated yet rugged fire engines. George studied engineering at Massey University for two years, then wanted to gain industry experience before continuing with his studies. “I wanted to learn hands-on engineering, so started on the workshop floor at Fraser’s,” he says. “I decided that the Bachelor of Engineering Technology was better suited to me, as I wanted to advance my technical and electrical-engineering skills.” Another attraction was the final-year project that is part of the degree at WelTec. Working with his electrical-engineering tutor at WelTec, Frans Weehuizen, George built specifications for the device, produced a design and prototypes, and then built a production-ready version. “Having the backup of WelTec and Frans gave me confidence to get into a project such as this. It
was great to be able to complete the project as part of my course. “Now I’ve graduated with my degree, but I’m still working on the device in my role at Fraser’s, as it needs some refinements. It’s been in use over summer when bush fires are most common, and the company is producing more units for customers at the moment. “It’s definitely satisfying to come up with something that saves time and money — and lives,” George says. Martin Simpson, general manager of Fraser Engineering, says the future of companies like Fraser’s depends on innovation and smart engineering solutions: “As an industry, we need smart, practical graduates like George, who come along and assist with projects that really make a difference to our business. “This monitor is relevant to all firefighting situations. We aim to see one on every fire truck, especially in Australia, where there are huge safety benefits in being able to fight fires from inside a vehicle’s cab.”
To find out more about WelTec’s engineering trades and degree programmes, call 0800 WelTec (935 832) or visit weltec.ac.nz/.engineering
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BCITO
Carpentry apprentice Cody Webby’s got it made
BCITO PROVIDES MANAGED APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES: • Architectural aluminium joinery • Brick and block laying • Carpentry • Concrete • Construction management • Exterior plastering • Flooring • Frame and truss • Glass and glazing • Interior systems • Kitchen and bathroom design • Masonry/Stonemasonry • Painting and decorating • Tiling • Timber joinery
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Cody Webby is well on his way to becoming a fully qualified builder. At only 21, he’s in the final year of his carpentry apprenticeship with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO). Cody left school when he was 16. Being a handson type of guy and a keen outdoorsperson, he decided to look into building and construction as a possible career path. Through BCITO’s dedicated job-matching service, Cody got in touch with his current employer, Licensed Renovations. Two weeks after an initial telephone interview, he was on the tools. From then on, Cody knew that carpentry was the right career path for him. “I’m really glad I started so young, straight from school. Now I’m 21 and nearly qualified, I couldn’t be any happier,” he says. Earning a wage while learning on the job has enabled Cody to have a great work–life balance. “Compared with some of my friends who left school and continued with further study, there’s a huge financial difference. I’m so much better off than them,” says Cody. “I’ve been able to buy the tools I need to do my job and some of the ‘toys’ I’ve always dreamed of having. Pretty soon, I’ll have enough saved for a deposit on my first house. “It’s an awesome feeling when you know you’re getting somewhere in life and it’s not going to take till your mid 30s to get there. I’ve started young, and I’m going to make it young.” Cody takes pride in his work: “It’s one of the best things about my job — being able to stand back and see what you’ve accomplished and what you’ve created out of a few lengths of timber and materials. Next thing you know, you’ve built a house! By far the most satisfying thing about the job is seeing the look on the client’s face each day when they come and see the progress made on-site.” Cody knows his future is secure. There’s a huge demand for skilled, qualified tradespeople as the building boom is happening right now, and there’s a huge shortage of skilled labour across all trades. “There’s plenty of work out there,” says Cody. “Five years ago, I could just dig a hole. Now I can just about build a house! Last year I won Carters / Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year
“ Five years ago, I could just dig a hole. Now I can just about build a house!” for the Auckland region, and I went on to compete in the national final. My boss already has me tagged as a potential site manager.” Cody’s advice to career seekers: “The sooner you get a trade under your belt, the sooner you’ll be heading towards a successful future.”
If you’re looking to join the construction industry, visit BCITO.org.nz/register and complete a work profile. BCITO may be able to match you with an employer in the industry who is looking to take on a new apprentice, or call BCITO on 0800 4 BCITO for more information.
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Rotorua Boys’ High School — Kings of national building challenge Rotorua Boys’ High School has been named the Supreme Winner of the BCITO Build-Ability challenge, winning all three of the national awards, including the People’s Choice and Best Video awards. Twenty-four schools went head-to-head in the nationwide competition. The teams had to not only design and build a playhouse to be gifted to a local community group but were also required to maintain a video diary and blog about their progress throughout the challenge online at buildability.co.nz. Rotorua Boys’ High School built an impressive castle-themed playhouse for Kidz Rock Early Learning Centre. The castle not only won over the judges but was also a crowd favourite in the People’s Choice category. The school embraced the technology aspect of the competition, successfully documenting their progress, and also took out the Best Video award as a result. The judges were extremely impressed with the quality of all of the projects this year — particularly the winning entry. BCITO chief executive Ruma Karaitiana says, “Rotorua Boys’ High School ticked all the boxes in the 2015 challenge. We were blown away by their project. Not only were research, design, and build executed impeccably, but the story of their journey was clear for all to see on their blog. “Although Build-Ability is a competition, the real purpose behind the challenge is to get young
people working together, whilst generating interest in the construction industry.” According to Karaitiana, the entries into the competition more than tripled last year’s number, and that’s a real demonstration of secondary schools’ commitment to the construction industry. “The industry is calling out for more apprentices ... so it’s fantastic to see so many schools participate in this competition giving students the opportunity to gain experience in building and construction,” Karaitiana says. Here’s the three best reasons to get into a building and construction apprenticeship through BCITO right now:
2. Create amazing things Many apprentices say the best part of their job is seeing what they’ve created with their own two hands. You’ll also build a great career, lifestyle, and success. 3. Low fees, no student loans You don’t need to do a pre-trade course or go to university. The total fees for most BCITO apprenticeships are $3K–$4K. You’ll also be paid from day one by your employer.
1. Job security We are at the start of a $100 billion construction boom that will last well beyond 2020. As a qualified tradesperson, you’ll be in high demand and will earn good money.
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