LEVEL 4
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN LIGHT AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Total credits 200 (1.67 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates Applications accepted and programme starts throughout the year Duration Part-time for three to five years Annual tuition fees Please see programme page on our website. Approximately $11 per credit plus Student Services Fee
This programme is your launchpad into a career as a light automotive engineer. You'll become skilled and knowledgeable in the fast developing and growing automotive industry where there is high demand for skilled automotive engineers.
Programme overview
Career opportunities
If you're working in the industry or you're ready to enter a work arrangement with an employer, this programme will further your understanding of light automotive engineering. You'll learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic faults in a range of vehicles.
• Light automotive engineer
You'll learn to:
If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/english).
Highlights
• Monitor the workplace and respond to issues as required to maintain a safe and effective workplace.
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
(Approximate domestic fee only)
• Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with top of the line emulation and simulation technologies. • Improved job prospects: this programme is nationally developed and recognised. • We assist you with employment relationships: we work with your employer to recognise the work you do on-site that contributes to your qualification. • Support and mentoring for students and employers throughout your study
• Apply the appropriate precautionary measures when servicing and repairing high risk light automotive systems. • Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle engines and driveline systems, electrical and electronic systems and steering, suspension, and braking systems. As a qualified Light Automotive Engineer, you can apply to be assessed for a Warrant of Fitness License via the Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course – you can find out more about this short course on our website.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. The New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) (see pg. 7) or demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
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• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Other options If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/automotive International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
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