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Vocational Pathway - Manufacturing and Technology Sector (Level 2)

About the programme

In this programme, you will build a project gaining knowledge in a variety of skills relating to automotive, electrical, and mechanical engineering. This hands-on practical course provides entry-level skills that can take students to the next level of study or work in manufacturing and technology. Personal protective gear will be provided.

Vocational pathway: Manufacturing and technology

Programme code: YP1503

Programme modules: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and automotive engineering

NCEA level: Level 2 (Level 3 in Year 2)

Entry criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with normal school work. The unit standards achieved at the WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2, or 3.​

Number of credits: 29

Duration of programme: 32 weeks. February to November with the option to re-enrol for a second year in August.

Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.

Location: Depending on your closest location, it will be one of the following:

  • Rotokauri Campus
  • Kopu Workshop, 25 Kopu Road, Thames
  • Ōtorohanga Workshop, 39 Phillips Avenue, Ōtorohanga

Cost: Free to the student

Transport: To be arranged with your school and covered by WTA (if applicable)

Further details: Waikato Trades Academy or www.youthguarantee.net.nz

Contacts: You must enrol through your school. Please see your careers advisor.

Year 2 entry criteria: To move on to Year 2 you will need to have completed 80% of the available credits in year one.

Programme content

Unit StandardTitleVersionLevelCreditsWintec code
229Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components1024TC00229
29730Apply good work practices when performing basic fabrication operations under supervision226TC29730
02395Select, use, and care for, engineering hand tools924TE02395B
15849Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work622TE15849
5922Use cutting tools and machines in the performance of electrical installation and maintenance622TC5922
21688Demonstrate knowledge of disassembling and reassembling a four stroke multi-cylinder engine423TC21688
30514Carry out minor servicing tasks on an ignition system122TC30514
21718Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor and related industries222TE21718
940Inspect and rectify governor faults on a small engine
622TC00940
21911Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites322T21911
 Total NZQA Credits  29 

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