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Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Certificate in Automotive Engineering

Certificate in Automotive Engineering

  • ID:NMIT640045
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Academic Requirements
  • For this programme, you will need the following:
  • NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science, or equivalent

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

  • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
  • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
  • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

 

Course Information

Do you have a passion for everything on wheels and want to work in the automotive industry? This is the programme to get your career started in automotive engineering. 

Programme overview

Build your foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems to be able to work within commercial work environments.

As a graduate of this programme you will be able to:

  • Comply with workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop

  • Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks

  • Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems

  • Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems

  • Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of steering, suspension and braking systems

Highlights

  • Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies

  • Work with state of the art automotive technical training equipment

  • Work on real systems including engines, transmissions, and live vehicles

  • Hands-on working environment – the workshop IS the classroom

  • Service a range of automotive electrical, electronic and mechanical systems

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  • Automotive Workshop Safety (APTE3101), 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS), To introduce workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop.
  • Workshop Engineering Tools and Equipment - Compulsory (APTE3102), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To introduce students the use tools and equipment to complete basic workshop engineering tasks.
  • Engines and Cooling System (APTE3103), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable students to describe engine operation and carry out an engine overhaul and service an engine cooling system.
  • Engine Tuning and Fuel Systems (APTE3104), 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS), To enable students to describe and diagnose engine tuning and fuel systems.
  • Automotive Brakes and Steering (APTE3105), 25.0 credits (0.208 EFTS), To apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems
  • Automotive Transmissions and Driveline Systems (APTE3106), 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS), To enable students to describe the function, purpose and location of transmissions and service systems.
  • Automotive Electrical Technology (APTE3107), 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS), To develop students’ knowledge of electrical principles in vehicle circuits.
  • Automotive Electronic and HVAC Systems (APTE3108), 25.0 credits (0.208 EFTS), To enable students to describe and service electronic circuits and demonstrate knowledge of HVAC systems.
  • Business responsibilities towards customers within the automotive industry (APTEU15370), 4.0 credits (0.033 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of business responsibilities towards customers within the automotive industry
  • Hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications (APTEU21669), 2.0 credits (0.017 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications
  • Diesel fuel systems (APTEU21677), 2.0 credits (0.017 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of a diesel fuel system
  • Performing minor servicing tasks on a diesel fuel system (APTEU21692), 2.0 credits (0.017 EFTS), Perform minor servicing tasks on a diesel fuel system
  • Lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications (APTEU21716), 1.0 credits (0.008 EFTS), Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications
  • Servicing automotive cooling systems (APTEU21717), 3.0 credits (0.025 EFTS), Service automotive cooling systems
  • Warranties and guarantees that apply to the motor and related industries (APTEU22789), 4.0 credits (0.033 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of warranties and guarantees that apply to the motor and related industries
  • General legislation and regulations in the motor industry (APTEU23743), 2.0 credits (0.017 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of general legislation and regulations in the motor industry
  • Electronic components and their application in the automotive industry (APTEU24131), 5.0 credits (0.042 EFTS), Demonstrate knowledge of electronic components and their application in the automotive industry
  • Communicating information in a specified workplace (APTEUS1277), 3.0 credits (0.025 EFTS), Communicate information in a specified workplace
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Trainee/apprentice mechanic
  • Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year

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