Programme summary

Career opportunities

Courses & timetables

Admission requirements

[CertAppTech]

4, 120 1.0
Full-time for one year or part-time (day) options available
Starts February or July
CA2296
Mt Albert campus | Northern campus

NZ$ 5278

International fees

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Programme summary

Want to start your apprenticeship in the automotive industry? Find out how to carry out general repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension, and fuel and electronic control systems.

Do you want to prepare yourself for your apprenticeship? In the Certificate in Applied Technology (Automotive Engineering) you learn to carry out repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension, and fuel and electronic control systems. Gain an understanding of automotive ignition systems, the function and operation of a vehicle braking system, security, and the identification and repair of transmissions, drivelines and final drives. You also learn to interpret general servicing schedules, and carry out customer and administrative services.

Highlights

• A great preparation for your apprenticeship. Once you’ve successfully completed this programme you’ll be ready to begin working as an apprentice mechanic.
• A solid grounding for your career in the automotive industry.
• Cross-credits towards your apprenticeship.
• Emphasis on practical projects.
• Access to our automotive facilities, which include engine management workshops, a rolling road and a modern fleet of vehicles.