LEVEL 3
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $ 7, 000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
If you have a passion for all things on wheels, this programme will kick start your training towards a career in the automotive industry.
Programme overview
Career opportunities
In this certificate, you’ll build foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems to work within commercial environments.
• Trainee/apprentice mechanic
You'll learn to:
• Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer
Highlights • Great preparation for trainee or apprentice automotive training • Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies. • Work with state-of-the-art automotive technical training equipment • Work on real systems including engines, transmissions and live vehicles • Hands-on working environment – the workshop is the classroom • Service a range of automotive electrical, electronic and mechanical systems • Part-time study options: designed for students who wish to gain this qualification while working in the automotive industry.
• Comply with workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop. • Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks. • Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems. • Assess the operation, and perform minor repairs, on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems. • Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of steering, suspension and braking systems. You’ll be prepared to shift straight into work as a trainee or apprentice automotive engineer. This programme also sets you up well for further automotive study.
Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need:
Academic 1. NCEA Level 1 in mathematics, English, and physics or general science, or equivalent
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 • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
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• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english). There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
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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