Mechanical
A course by
Lifeskills
A Level 2 NCEA course providing introductory automotive skills and knowledge as a pathway to further study or entry-level work in the automotive industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 30 hours per week

Learn and apply practical trade skills relevant to automotive workshop environments, such as removing/replacing components and performing basic servicing.

Understand and demonstrate safe work habits and practices necessary for the automotive sector.

Acquire knowledge about automotive terminology, vehicle systems, and the use of hand tools and workshop equipment.
This qualification is designed to provide students with essential automotive-related skills and support a training pathway for further studies or entry-level roles in the automotive sector. Students gain foundational knowledge in mechanical automotive engineering, with practical trade skills, industry safety awareness, and literacy/numeracy support.
What you need to know first

Automotive
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Technology

Entry-level jobs in automotive workshops
Apprenticeship in automotive engineering
Mechanical
A course by
Lifeskills
A Level 2 NCEA course providing introductory automotive skills and knowledge as a pathway to further study or entry-level work in the automotive industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 30 hours per week

Learn and apply practical trade skills relevant to automotive workshop environments, such as removing/replacing components and performing basic servicing.

Understand and demonstrate safe work habits and practices necessary for the automotive sector.

Acquire knowledge about automotive terminology, vehicle systems, and the use of hand tools and workshop equipment.
This qualification is designed to provide students with essential automotive-related skills and support a training pathway for further studies or entry-level roles in the automotive sector. Students gain foundational knowledge in mechanical automotive engineering, with practical trade skills, industry safety awareness, and literacy/numeracy support.
What you need to know first

Automotive
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Technology

Entry-level jobs in automotive workshops
Apprenticeship in automotive engineering
Domestic learners only
Students must be between 16 and 24 years of age
Students should not have previously attained NCEA Level 2
Sufficient English language competence (assessed at enrolment)
Domestic learners only
Students must be between 16 and 24 years of age
Students should not have previously attained NCEA Level 2
Sufficient English language competence (assessed at enrolment)