A career in motor body trades is a smart choice, with the demand
for employees currently outstripping supply. Employers are looking
for employees who have credible experience of industry standard
equipment, technical proficiency and an ability to work
immediately.
This qualification will teach you the skills that will help you
gain entry either to the collision repair (panel beating) or
refinishing (spray painting) sectors of the motor industry. You
will use industry standard equipment in our modern and
well-equipped workshops and be taught by tutors with extensive
experience in the industry.
What will this programme cover?
- Using and maintaining hand tools and workshop equipment
- Performing workplace requirements according to instructions,
company policy, quality control standards and applicable
legislation
- Protecting vehicle electronic systems
- Removing and refitting engine components
- Wheels, suspension and steering components
- Selecting, using and maintaining power tools and work shop
equipment
- MIG welding
- General engineering tasks in a motor body environment
- Body work fault rectification including removal and replacement
of components, panel repair and preparation
- Use of fillers, sealants and adhesives
- Anti-chip coatings
- Body work preparation, including paint removal
- Use and maintenance of spray guns and workshop equipment
- Paint defects and rectification
- Paint colours and top coats
- Understanding of technical data and knowledge in the area of
motor body trades.
Related Careers
- Spray painting
- Collision repair
- Panelbeating
- Workshop apprenticeship
What do you need to apply?
To enter this programme it is desirable that you have at least 3
years secondary education and successful completion of NCEA level 1
with a minimum of 12 credits in literacy and 12 credits in
numeracy; or equivalent.
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
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation National Certificate In
Motor Industry (Collision Repair)
(Level 4)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate In Motor Industry (Refinishing
Strand)
(Level 4)