Certificate in Automotive Engineering


Qualification Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Level 3
Dates

2013 intakes: January, February, March, June and August

Duration

40 weeks full time - 4 days per week class time, one day per week work experience

Location Christchurch
  James O'Connor
SIT’s automotive department is the best in the South Island - by a long shot.

Course Outline

This programme would suit someone who likes to work with their hands and enjoys problem solving in an industry with technology that is constantly being updated. Students learn basic engineering skills and how engines, gear boxes, differentials and brakes, etc work. Our training is a prerequisite for starting apprenticeships in Automotive Engineering, Automotive Engineering (Heavy Equipment) Automotive Electrical Engineering, Automotive Machining and Motorcycle Engineering.

Course Content

AEC101 Safety and Wheels

A minimum of 13 credits is required from the following:

16113  Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop

21722  Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry

24457  Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry

24458  Prepare to repair, and repair punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres on light vehicles

                                                                                                        

AEC102 Servicing

A minimum of 15 credits is required from the following:

231     Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines

233     Service an automotive battery

15406  Carry out general service checks on light vehicles

21671  Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry

21716  Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications

21859  Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

AEC103 Fuel and Cooling

A minimum of 14 credits is required from the following:

240     Demonstrate knowledge of petrol fuel systems

3877   Demonstrate knowledge of protecting vehicle electronics in the motor industry

21677  Demonstrate knowledge of a diesel fuel system

21686  Demonstrate knowledge of automotive cooling systems

21692  Perform minor servicing tasks on a diesel fuel system

21717  Service automotive cooling systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

AEC104 Electrical 1

A minimum of 16 credits is required from the following:

898      Identify a wiring diagram and translate information to a circuit in the motor and related industries

21667  Demonstrate knowledge of testing automotive electrical circuits

21676  Select test equipment and test an automotive electrical circuit

21707  Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical principles

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

AEC105 Brakes and Steering

A minimum of 13 credits is required from the following:

242     Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system

5466    Remove and replace light vehicle brake pads and shoes

21689  Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic brake fluid, fluid replacement, and brake bleeding procedures

21720  Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle braking systems

21721  Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle steering and suspension systems

24564  Remove and replace steering and suspension components on motor vehicles or machines

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

AEC106 Exhausts and Transmissions

A minimum of 16 credits is required from the following:

239     Demonstrate knowledge of automotive manual transmissions

21678  Remove, repair, and/or replace a vehicle and/or machine exhaust system

21682  Demonstrate knowledge of an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry

21683  Demonstrate knowledge of MIG welding in the motor industry

21685  Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry

23992  Use and maintain a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) plant in the motor and related industries

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

AEC107 Tuning and Rebuilding

A minimum of 17 credits is required from the following:

243     Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine under supervision

244     Disassemble and reassemble a four cylinder four stroke engine to a running state

3400   Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment

15446  Remove and replace a light vehicle engine cam belt

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

AEC108 Elecrical 2

A minimum of 16 credits is required from the following:

234     Describe automotive starting and charging systems and their operation

235     Describe automotive ignition systems and their operation

912     Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components

24093  Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps

24106  Carry out automotive wiring repairs and replace a wiring circuit

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Career Opportunities

At the successful completion of this programme, students will have the required competencies to function successfully and effectively at operational levels within the automotive sector. Graduates could progress to:

  • Automotive engineering
  • Heavy automotive engineering including work in the agricultural, plant and equipment or road transport industries
  • Automotive engine reconditioning
  • Diesel fuel injection engineering

Application Criteria

All applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in automotive engineering and haveacademic attributes which demonstrate that they have a reasonable likelihood of successful completion of the programme.

 

A minimum of 16 years of age, with a minimum of 3 years secondary education.  Students should have attained a minimum of 12 credits in English at NCEA level 1 and 12 credits in maths at NCEA level 1, or equivalent. Mature students (aged 20 years and over) are welcome to apply.

 

Applicants should hold a minimum of Learner's Class 1 driver's licence, and preferably a full Class 1 driver's licence.

 

For those students for whom English is not their first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 is required.

Satisfactory Completion

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and be eligible for award of the qualification Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 they must have:

  • Attended for not less than 80% of the timetabled class hours and other scheduled learning activities relating to the programme.
  • Completed all scheduled course work requirements and assessments.
  • Successfully completed assessment requirements for all modules/unit standards and achieved a total of 120 credits.



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