If you've always wanted to turn your passion for cars into a
career for life, then this is the programme for you. Aoraki
Polytechnic has been educating students for the automotive industry
for many years and has now developed a motor industry
programme.
To ensure you gain a thorough understanding of automotive
engineering the initial part of this programme is studied alongside
our Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering programme. Once
this part is completed your specialist study begins, and you will
have the opportunity to decide which section of the industry you
would prefer to focus on.
Now's your chance to choose your specialty working with industry
professionals in excellent facilities.
What will this programme cover?
- Work safety and emergency procedures
- Use and care of hand tools and workshop equipment
- Performing workplace requirements according to quality control
standards and applicable legislation
- Measuring, testing, diagnosing and repairing motor vehicle
electrical, electronic, wiring and lighting systems
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing motor vehicle fuel
systems
- Knowledge of internal combustion engine operation
- Knowledge of transmission systems as applied to
cars
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing car braking
systems
- Applying lubricants, sealants and service bearings
- Carrying out engineering workshop tasks
- Cleaning components and maintaining cleaning equipment
- Appropriate literacy and numeracy requirements for the area of
car service.
Related Careers
- Employment opportunities in the motor industry
- Car service and repair
What do you need to apply?
For entry to our Certificate in Motor Industry it is desirable
that you have at least 3 years secondary education and at least 24
credits at NCEA Level One (or equivalent) made up of 12 credits in
English and 12 credits in Maths
If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about
whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to
determine if this is the right programme for you.
You may also be asked to attend an interview and complete a
pre-entry test to indicate your level of literacy, numeracy and
technical skills.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA and moderated by MITO.
Further Study Options
Enrol as a trainee with the NZ Motor Industry Training
Organisation and complete the following qualifications:
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Cars/Motorcycles)
(Level 4)