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LEVEL 3 PROGRAMME
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (TRADE)
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING C R E D I T S 120 (1.0 EFTS)
S TA R T D AT E S February or July
A N N U A L F E E S $ 6,800 (NZD
C A M P U S Mt Albert
D U R AT I O N Full-time for one year or part-time options available
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
If you have a passion for all things on wheels, this programme will kick start your training towards a career in the automotive industry.
• Trainee/apprentice mechanic • Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer
Highlights • Great preparation for trainee or apprentice automotive training
Programme overview
Admission requirements
In this certificate, you’ll build foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems to work within commercial environments.
For this programme, you’ll need:
• 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.
You’ll learn to:
• Work with state-of-the-art automotive technical training equipment
• Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks.
• 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.
• 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.
Academic 1. NZCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science, or equivalent qualifications to entry in to this programme.
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 • 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. 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
