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Automotive Engineering 3
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
TC1707
Course details
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Feb 2020Jul 2020
- One year
- Full-time
- Fee Free in 2020*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fee-Free, Fee-free in 2020, Fees-Free Policy or MPTT
- Level 3
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus or Ōtorohanga
Summary
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:
- Automotive engineering (mechanic)
- Electrical engineering (auto electrical)
- Automotive heavy engineering (trucks and heavy machinery)
- Engine reconditioning
What you'll study
Students study will involve five compulsory modules.
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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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Pathways
Your first day
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Students starting February 2020
Date: Monday 10 February 2020
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Students starting July 2020
Date: Monday 27 July 2020
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Prospectus (course guide)
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