Gain knowledge of motor systems and automotive operations. Learn about the functions of both petrol and diesel engines as well as ignition systems, manual transmissions and safe working practices in an automotive workshop.
26 weeks full-time
2022 Semester 1: 28 February to 26 August
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees
Compulsory - Numeracy/Literacy unit standards student must complete
26622 Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience
26623 Use number to solve problems
26624 Read texts with understanding
26625 Actively participate in spoken interactions
26626 Interpret statistical information for a purpose
26627 Use measurement to solve problems
Compulsory - Automotive unit standards student must complete
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
4435 Select, use, and care for engineering dimensional measuring equipment
15849 Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work
21671 Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry
21672 Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technology in the motor industry
21674 Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry
21679 Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry
21685 Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry
21687 Demonstrate knowledge of basic tuning on a four-stroke petrol engine
21688 Demonstrate knowledge of disassembling and reassembling a four stroke multi-cylinder engine
21692 Perform minor servicing tasks on a diesel fuel system
21722 Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry
21859 Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application
21869 Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle
21911 Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites
21912 Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite
29579 Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
29580 Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
30475 Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks
30476 Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry
Graduates will have developed the skills and knowledge to be employed under supervision in a range of entry level positions within the industry. Further study may include progression to Level 3 New Zealand Certificates.
Within the vocational pathway programme, learners will gain knowledge and understanding upon which to base their career development decisions, whether this be gaining employment experience, tertiary study at higher levels, trade qualifications, or any combination of these. For more information on Vocational Pathways and the different careers that this course can lead to, please visit http://vp.org.nz/#/
To be eligible, applicants must:
Enrolment may be subject to an interview process.
To satisfactorily complete the Vocational Pathway programmes and receive the relevant Vocational Pathway NCEA level 2 and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve: -
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.
