Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Marlborough Campus
Summary
This certificate is for you if you are an apprentice working in the light vehicle automotive repair industry.
The programme also allows you to choose from a wide variety of elective courses to cater to your area of interest. NMIT automotive apprentice programmes are completed through part-time study and are fully online, giving you the freedom to study around your work. You have the option of attending weekly evening classes, either online or face-to-face and can attend block courses that are scheduled throughout the year.
Entry criteria
A Level 3 qualification in Automotive Engineering
A Managed Apprentice must be employed in a light automotive engineering workshop.
Recommended• A current workplace first aid certificate prior to enrolment; and
• A Class 1 drivers licence achieved before programme completion
For applicants for whom English is not their first language, evidence of language competency may be required.
International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years. The level of competency required is:
• IELTS general or academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or
• Meet a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in [NZQF related Rules (Rule 18)](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA").
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