Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering

Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Vehicle inspector

• Vehicle service technician

• Vehicle service centre operations manager

• Sports vehicle technician

• Vehicle business owner

• Automotive trainer

• Vehicle service advisor

• Warranty and insurance claim officer

• Automotive product manager

Highlights

• Critically learn to manage disruptive technology

• Analyse, compare and contrast existing automotive systems, and update them where applicable.

• Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops, laboratories and internal combustion engines including hybrid and electrical vehicles.

• Access to a range of vehicle diagnostic tools for project work.

• Develop entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities.

• Undertake a major industry project in yout final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry.

• Analyse industry practices as a part of the learning experience

• Learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected and research-active.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for three years or part-time (day) options available

Annual fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme is designed for those who want to gain a higher qualification and work in the automotive industry. You’ll learn to keep pace with the rapid advances in automotive engineering and apply skills across a wide range of technical and business decisions.

Programme overview

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications.

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis and how to manage industry disruption.

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You’ll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. A relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline as approved by the Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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 that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• 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.

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