Programme overview
This is an apprenticeship programme where you spend your days on the job, and in the workshop. You’ll come into Unitec for sessions that build the technical knowledge behind what you’re doing on the job.
This programme gives you the skills to diagnose and fix electrical and electronic faults in various vehicles.
You’ll train in industry-standard facilities and apply what you learn, during your apprenticeship.
As a graduate of this qualification, you will be able to;
- Diagnose, repair, and replace sensors, actuators, control units, associated wiring, and communication networks
- Use specialist tools and diagrams to locate, repair, and replace components
- Design, build, install, test and modify a range of electrical systems, electrical accessory systems, and communication systems.
Highlights
- Practical learning in purpose-built trades facility Mataaho. This includes workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap (Volkswagen) sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.
- Opportunity to earn while you learn through your apprenticeship.
- Learn in workshops using modern vehicles and diagnostic tools
- Use cutting-edge emulation and simulation technologies.
- Unitec works with your employer to recognise what you do on the job as part of your qualification.
- An Automotive Industry Liason will be allocated to you, providing support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
- This qualification is nationally recognised by the industry.
How do I gain my qualification?
If you’re already working in an appropriate workplace, you can study alongside and become qualified.
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester, and you’ll need to:
- Achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or
- Equivalent skills and experience
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
Equivalence of a minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; Or
- Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0; Or
- Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students
Non Academic requirements
Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
- You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
Simply apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2027; please check back again soon.
There are currently no courses listed for the current or following semesters. For information about Block courses, please see above in the Semester Dates section.
