Try a range of hands-on activities in an automotive workshop and see if this is the right career for you. This one day course will cover the fundamentals of vehicle servicing in a practical workshop environment. This offering is for year 11-13 students only.

Automotive One - Introduction to Vehicle Servicing

Try a range of hands-on experiences in an automotive workshop and see if being a mechanic is the right career for you. This one-day course will cover elements of small engine repairs in a practical workshop environment. This offering is for year 11-13 students only.

Automotive Two - Introduction to Engines

Explore machine-shop fundamentals and try a range of hands-on experiences in the mechanical engineering industry to see if being a mechanical engineer is the right career for you.

Experience a day in the life of a mechanical engineer.

Mechanical Engineer for a Day

<div>Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you're still at school. Gain an introduction to the automotive and engineering trades through hands-on experience in a range of skills including welding, collision repair, machine and hand tool operation, general engineering tasks and basic automotive servicing skills. This programme will enable you to make an informed decision about your future study and career pathways. This programme is delivered two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm). Location: Woolston, SIT *Places are limited and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the learner's eligibility. </div>

Explore automotive and engineering while gaining a foundation of knowledge for further study.

Manufacturing and Technology Vocational Pathway (Automotive & Engineering) Two Day DE

<div>Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you're still at school. This varied course covers a wide range of skills used in the automotive industry and will help you decide which area you'd like to focus on. You'll learn how to prepare a vehicle or machine for shut down, explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines and how welding is used in the motor industry. This programme is delivered one day per week (Christchurch: Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm) (Timaru: Thursdays or Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm). Location: Woolston, Timaru *Places are limited and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the learner's eligibility.</div>

Experience automotive trades and gain hands-on skills.

Manufacturing and Technology Vocational Pathway (Automotive & Engineering) One Day DE

<div>Our Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) Mechanical Major is a three year degree comprising of core and elective courses with a focus on the design and implementation of engineering technology. The BEngTech (Mechanical) is fully accredited by Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) and is recognised internationally under the Sydney Accord. In your first year of study you'll develop core engineering skills in computing, mathematics, management and the engineering sciences, plus some discipline specific topics. This forms the foundation upon which you'll build your degree. Critical thinking, problem solving and innovation will be a key part of your success. In your second and third years you'll continue to deepen your understanding in mechanical engineering and engage in projects to apply your knowledge. A capstone project is run with close ties to industry, with many projects being sponsored by key industry parties. This offers the chance to test your skills against industry standards in a real-world scenario, while building your professional portfolio and developing important industry contacts. Part-time up to 10 years. </div>

Prepare for an exciting career in mechanical design and development.

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