New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

Summary

Get your career started in the automotive industry with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering.

Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: 1 year (40 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Palmerston North
09 Feb 2026 - 13 Nov 2026
03 Aug 2026 - 07 May 2027

Whanganui
09 Feb 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Masterton
23 Feb 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Domestic Fees: *
2026 fees TBC

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
2026 fees TBC

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learn how to service general automotive systems and gain the essential skills needed for an entry-level position in automotive engineering.

Take your passion for cars or bikes, develop technical skills, and hone your problem-solving of engineering issues to lay the foundation for an exciting career.

The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering is an ideal place to start in the industry, which is riding the wave of technical innovation.