Students in this programme will gain valuable hands-on experience working on the mechanical and electrical systems of a range of vehicles.
Students will spend four days a week on campus participating in various projects and are encouraged to find industry work experience to practice the skills learnt in class.
Using the latest technology and equipment, students will learn testing and diagnostic procedures, study fuel injected motors and work on late model vehicles, trucks and test equipment.
This programme will teach students skills in the following areas of the motor industry:
Students study will involve five compulsory 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 | 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 |
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.
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.
Your first day will be:
Date: 29 July
Time: 8am - 4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Whānau night
Bring your family and come along to whānau night where you'll get to meet the trades team, find out about what support is on offer while you're studying, and get answers to all your questions. Pizza included ...
When: Wednesday 24 July. 5-6pm
Where: G block, Rotokauri Campus
It is not compulsory to attend whānau night.
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