New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
WITT
Gain the knowledge and skills for employment in the automotive industry by learning to service and repair vehicles, including engines, transmission, brakes, electrical systems, and more.
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Core skills this course teaches
Work safely and effectively in automotive workshops
Follow workplace policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure safety and effective operation in an automotive environment.
Perform basic workshop engineering tasks
Use automotive hand and power tools and equipment to complete essential engineering tasks.
What You're Signing Up For
This hands-on qualification provides essential skills for working in the automotive engineering industry. Students learn how to safely work in a workshop, use the right tools and equipment, and service or repair engine, driveline, brake, steering, suspension, electrical, electronic, and HVAC systems, with a strong emphasis on workplace safety, industry experience, and real-world tasks.
Course Content
- Automotive workshop safety
- Basic workshop engineering tasks, tools and equipment
- Engine components and assembly
- Servicing engine and engine systems
- Servicing driveline systems
- Automotive electrical and electronic systems
- Starting and charging systems
- Electronic control, high voltage systems, and HVAC
- Brake systems
- Steering and suspension systems
- Work experience in automotive engineering industry
What you need to know first
10 credits in each of literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy at NCEA Level 1, OR equivalent knowledge and skill.
Recommended to hold at least a Class 1 Learner Drivers Licence.
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