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Automotive Engineering 3
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
TC1707
Course details
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Feb 2025Aug 2025
- One year
- Full-time
- $8,508*
- 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 course by our industry-expert tutors. They will support you in gaining valuable hands-on experience and background knowledge, working on mechanical and electrical systems across 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.
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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 | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Disclaimers
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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Your first day
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Semester 2 2024
Induction day:
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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