Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course

Overview

This short course is designed for people in the automotive industry who want to carry out vehicle inspections. Upon completion of this course, participants may apply to New Zealand Transport Agency for assessment.

Topics covered on this short course include:

• Customer service protocols
• Assessment of vehicle structural integrity
• Lighting and signalling system
• Vision requirements
• Door and hinged panel
• Vehicle interior systems
• Brake systems
• Steering and suspension
• Wheels and tyres
• Exhaust systems
• Documentation of inspection

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Unitec Certificate of Attendance.

Course details

Pre-requisites

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are the licensing provider for this license. Before enrolling you must check their latest requirements to become a NZTA Authorised Vehicle Inspector. Alternatively you can contact Sefanaia Naqama on (09) 8154321 ext 8824 or at snaqama@unitec.ac.nz.

Duration

4 days over 1 or 2 weeks; see times under each class schedule in the “Classes Schedule” section below.

Fee

• Domestic Student Fee: $1,080.88 (This fee is inclusive of 15% GST and Student Services fee).
• International Student Fee: $1,166.18 (This fee is inclusive of 15% GST and Student Services fee).

Note: International applicants may need insurance for this short course. Please see our Insurance page for more information

Minimum Enrolment Number

6 students.
This is the minimum number of students required to run the class. Should this not be reached, the class will be cancelled. Students will be notified ahead of closure should this occur. Before you make any travel or accommodation arrangements, please check that your course is running.

Maximum Enrolment Number

10 students.

Course Code

TTECS075

How to apply

To apply for Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course please select ‘Apply Now’ and under Short Course in Auto Engineering select Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course

Apply Now

As part of applying, you will need to submit a certified copy of your New Zealand citizenship or residency. Learn how to certify your document. 

Note: Making payment does not guarantee your enrolment or ability to attend classes. However, providing all your certified documents and accepting offer of place via email when received helps complete this process.

Class Schedule

TTEC/S075/3277 – Class from: 24/02/2026 – 7/03/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/3278 – Class from: 17/03/2026 – 28/03/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/3279 – Class from: 21/04/2026 – 02/05/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/3280 – Class from: 12/05/2026 – 23/05/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/3281 – Class from: 09/06/2026 – 20/06/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7067 – BLOCK Class from: 29/06/2026 – 03/07/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7061 – Class from: 14/07/2026 – 25/07/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7062 – Class from: 4/08/2026 – 15/08/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7063 – Class from: 25/08/2026 – 5/09/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7068 – BLOCK Class from: 28/09/2026 – 2/10/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7064 – Class from: 15/09/2026 – 26/09/2026 – View schedule

TTEC/S075/7065 – Class from: 6/10/2026 – 17/10/2026 – View schedule