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Automotive Engineering 3
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
TC1707
Course details
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Feb 2021Jul 2021
- One year
- Full-time
- Fees-free in 2021*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free, Fees-free in 2020, 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 | 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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Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
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 February 2021
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 10 February 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 you whānau along with you. Pizza will be provided.
Induction day
Date: Monday 15 February 2021
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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 you 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
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