New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

Certificate

Do you have a passion for cars or trucks and want to work in the automotive industry? This is the programme to start your automotive engineering career, and you can study while you are working.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,200 per year

International Fees

$25,000 per year

About this course

Build your foundational knowledge, learn how to service general automotive systems and work within commercial work environments.

As a graduate of this programme you will be able to:

Comply with workplace policies, procedures, and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop
Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks
Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems
Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems
Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of steering, suspension, and braking systems.

Highlights

Flexible study options are available. We have full-time (Evening full-time study options available from 3.30 PM to 8.30 PM) and part-time study options.
Practice while you learn in our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, and the Giltrap (Volkswagen) sponsored automotive lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.
Work with advanced automotive technical training equipment
Work on natural systems, including engines, transmissions, and live vehicles
Hands-on working environment - the workshop IS the classroom
Learn how to service a range of automotive electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems

About part-time study

Our part-time option is designed for students who wish to gain this qualification while working in the automotive industry. If you have any queries about this option, please contact

Duncan Wales, Automotive Industry Liaison, dwales@unitec.ac.nz, 0274 361 223
Prabhat Chand, Academic Leader, pchand@unitec.ac.nz, (09) 892 8118

Funding your study

Find out how to fund your study, including which loans and allowances are available, the fees-free tertiary study policy, grants, and hardship, and click here to view options for funding your study.

Qualification pathway

Graduates of this programme can take a pathway into becoming a trainee or start your automotive apprenticeship in a light automotive or automotive electrical programme, or even enroll in our Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering programme

International students/graduates: Graduates of this programme will not be eligible for a post-study work visa. However, you do have options to progress into further qualifications. E-mail our Visa Team to understand the qualifications eligible for Student or Post Study Work Visas.

Entry requirements

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester, and you'll need to:

NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science; Or
Equivalent.
And have the necessary English language proficiency, a minimum of NCEA (Level 1) English or have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Simply apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must meet at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
And English entry requirements;
- If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
  - Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5 in each band; Or
  - Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and a range of English Language programmes can help you qualify.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Trainee/apprentice mechanic - Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer

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