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Level 3 Programme
New Zealand Certificate In Automotive Engineering Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)
Start dates February or July
Annual fees $ 7,000 (NZD
Campus Mt Albert
Duration 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 in automotive training • Flexible study options available, we have full-time (Evening full-time study option available from 3.30 PM to 8.30 PM) and part-time study options available. • 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 on real systems including engines, transmissions and live vehicles. • Hands-on working environment – the workshop is the classroom.
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:
You’ll learn to: • 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.
• Service a range of automotive electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems.
• Part-time study options: designed for students who wish to gain this qualification while working in the automotive industry.
• 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 enter this programme.
English Applicants will need one or more of the following: • Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as NCEA (Level 1) English or 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, visit unitec.ac.nz/international
