Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

40 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

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Summary

Our vehicle workshops are modern and fully equipped. You'll learn all about engines and transmissions, automotive electronics and air conditioning. You'll also learn to provide great customer service and administration. Our programme can help you to gain an apprenticeship, and then continue your learning while working as an apprentice.

What you will learn

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop.
Use tools and equipment to complete basic workshop engineering tasks.
Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service engine, and driveline systems.
Check operation of, and perform minor repairs on, electrical and electronic systems
Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems.

Entry criteria

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

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