New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
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UCOL
Gain essential skills for a career as a panel-beater or painter in the panel-beating or crash repair industry with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing.
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Core skills this course teaches
Workplace Health & Safety
Apply workplace policies, procedures, and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry.
Component Removal and Replacement
Identify, remove, and replace various vehicle systems and HVAC components to current industry standards.
About This Course
This Level 3 certificate programme provides students with the foundational skills required to work in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry. Students will learn about health and safety, use of tools and workshop equipment, automotive component removal and replacement, basic panel repair, and the preparation of vehicles for refinishing. Graduates will be ready for entry-level positions in automotive repair, including panel beating and refinishing roles.
Course Content
- Health, Safety and Tools: Following workplace policies, procedures and regulations for safe and effective work.
- Cooling and HVAC: Identify, remove, replace, and store HVAC and cooling systems components.
- Light Engineering: Use hand/power tools and equipment for workshop engineering tasks.
- Vehicle Exterior and Interior Components: Remove, replace, and store vehicle components as per company policy.
- Critical Vehicle Systems: Identify and work on critical systems like brakes, steering, suspension, safety, and electrical components.
- Assess for Appropriate Repair Procedure: Tools, products, and equipment for minor repair assessment.
- Repair Minor Panel Damage: Conduct minor panel damage repair on vehicles.
- Prepare Vehicle Components for Refinishing: Prepare and repair vehicle components for refinishing using industry practices.
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent academic achievement, or at the discretion of the Executive Dean.
Build towards these roles
Panel beaterAutomotive refinishing preparerCollision repair component remover and refitterCoachbuildingMotor trimmingChassis repairFabrication and automotive refinishingPlastic repair
Build skills in these industries
UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
