New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) (Heavy)
Mechanical
A course by
SIT
A hands-on, full-time one-year pre-apprenticeship qualification preparing you for entry-level work in the heavy automotive industry, covering key mechanical systems, workshop procedures, and basic automotive electrical principles.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate safely and effectively in an automotive workshop
Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to ensure safety and effectiveness while working in an automotive workshop.
Use tools and equipment for workshop engineering
Utilise hand and power tools to complete basic engineering tasks in the workshop setting.
About This Course
This one-year certificate prepares students for entry into the heavy automotive industry, providing practical and theoretical knowledge required for work with trucks, agricultural machinery, and plant equipment. Graduates gain foundational skills in workshop engineering, servicing engines and driveline systems, minor repairs on electrical systems, and workplace safety. The course blends classroom learning, hands-on workshops, and work experience placements, laying the groundwork for an apprenticeship or employment in the automotive sector.
Course Content
- Automotive Workplace Requirements (workshop policies, safety, regulations)
- Workshop Engineering, Hand and Power Tools
- Engine Principles, Service, Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
- Vehicle Clutches, Transmissions and Final Drives
- Automotive Electrical Principles
- Automotive Batteries, Starting and Charging Systems
- Automotive Lighting and Wiring Systems
- Automotive Electronics and HVAC
- Vehicle Braking Systems
- Vehicle Suspension and Steering Systems
- Wheels and Tyres
Entry Requirements
Four years’ minimum secondary education
Build towards these roles
Entry-level position in the heavy automotive industryProgression to automotive apprenticeshipWorkshop assistantService technician
Build skills in these industries
AutomotiveEngineeringHeavy TransportAgriculture Equipment
