NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Automotive and Engineering) (Level 2)
Other Engineering
A course by
EIT
Gain essential skills to prepare for further study or entry-level work in automotive and engineering trades with this practical, hands-on Level 2 foundation certificate.
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Effective use of automotive hand tools
Students will be able to select, use, and care for standard automotive hand tools for basic workshop tasks.
Basic automotive maintenance
Students will acquire skills to carry out standard maintenance procedures on vehicles.
About This Course
The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Automotive and Engineering) (Level 2) at EIT provides practical, project-based learning to prepare students for further study or starting out in the automotive or engineering industries. The programme blends hands-on experience and supporting theory, covering essential skills such as tool use, safety, job sheet reading, communication, measuring and recording work activities. Graduates are equipped for entry-level positions or progression into Level 3 pre-apprenticeship trade qualifications.
Course Content
- Automotive hand tool use
- Basic automotive maintenance
- Safe welding (various methods)
- Use of engineering hand tools
- Reading and understanding job sheets and job cards
- Communicating job requirements (written and verbal)
- Following instructions and reading specifications
- Recording daily work activities
- Measuring and calculating materials for projects
Entry Requirements
Minimum three years secondary education
Personal interview as part of application process
Build towards these roles
Automotive Workshop AssistantEngineering LabourerTrade Assistant
Build skills in these industries
AutomotiveEngineeringTrades
