Automotive Engineering 3

Course details

Jul 2021

Feb 2022
One year
Full-time
Fees-free in 2021*
You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy or MPTT
Level 3
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

Summary

Be guided in this year-long, fee-free course by our industry-expert tutors. They will support you to gain valuable hands-on experience, and background knowledge, working on the mechanical and electrical systems of a range of vehicles. In the future, you may progress to work on repairing cars or large/heavy vehicles. Or you may specialise in areas such as air conditioning, sound systems, or electric windows and brakes.

View programme modules

Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits
AUTO301	Automotive Engineering Health and Safety	3	10
AUTO302	Workshop Tools and Engineering	3	15
AUTO303	Engine and Driveline Systems	3	30
AUTO304	Electrical and Electronic Systems	3	40
AUTO305	Steering, Suspension and Brake Fundamentals	3	25

Career/further opportunities

Graduates may be employed in entry-level positions or an apprenticeship within the light or heavy automotive trade sectors or enter a pathway into higher relevant training.

Events

No events.

Disclaimers

* Fees disclaimer applies

Entry criteria

There is open entry to this programme although students must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.

Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to participate in an interview process.

To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must by physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.

English language requirements

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.

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Pathways

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Your first day

Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.

Students starting July 2021

Whānau evening

Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus

Join us for a whānau evening where you can meet your tutors and prepare for your first induction day. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have and we encourage you to bring your whānau along with you. Pizza will be provided.

Induction day

Date: Monday 26 July 2021
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus

What you will need

As part of the Centre for Trades Safety Guidelines, you will be required at all times while in the workshop to wear:

NZ Approved Safety Steel Cap Footwear
Full covered overalls (cotton)

Please bring these with you on your induction day (first day), as you will be unable to enter the workshop without them.

NZ approved Safety Glass will also be required to be worn at all times and these will be provided to you on your first morning.

We recommend you purchase a laptop or tablet.

Timetable information

All Wintec timetables are available online here.

How to find your way around

Campus maps can be found here.

Parking and bus information

Both the Rotokauri and City campuses have parking available - permits are required. Learn more about parking and find out about discounted bus services here.

He reo pōwhiri - Your official welcome to Wintec

Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe e piki nei, e kake nei ki te Kuratini o Waikato.

You are warmly invited to attend the official welcome to Wintec for all new students, staff and whānau (family) at either our marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa or Rotokauri campus. The pōwhiri is a welcoming ceremony involving mihimihi (speeches), waiata (singing), and will conclude with kai timotimo (light refreshments). Please gather at the campus hubs, and a staff member will guide you through our pōwhiri.

Click here to find out when the next pōwhiri will be.

Paying for your study

Course-related costs

Additional information

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Purchasing textbooks

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New Zealand-based suppliers

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Health status

Uniform

Equipment

Clinical placement

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