New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the practical and diagnostic skills needed to work as a light automotive technician, including complex repairs and customer service experience, through an apprenticeship-based, nationally recognised qualification.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
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Perform diagnostics and complex repair work
Carry out diagnostics and undertake complex repairs on light automotive systems to industry standards.
Operate safely in automotive workshop environments
Demonstrate effective workplace safety practices for high risk automotive systems and protocols.
Communicate with customers and manage jobs
Interact with customers professionally, including job scheduling and completing quotations.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme, which includes an apprenticeship, equips students to work as auto technicians capable of undertaking diagnostics and complex repair work at an intermediate to advanced level. The course includes the development of customer interaction skills, scheduling, and job quotation. As part of the qualification, learners must be employed in a light automotive workshop, working as a managed apprentice. Successful completion opens up opportunities to work in specialist auto electrical businesses or broader mechanical repair workshops.
Course Content
- Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety
- High-Risk Automotive Systems Safety
- Wheels and Tyres
- Steering Systems
- Suspension Systems
- Braking Systems
- Wiring Systems
- Vehicle Safety Systems
- Driveline Systems
- Engine Systems
- Fuel and Emission Systems
- Body Control Systems
- Climate Control
- Transmission Systems
What you need to know first
NZ3097 New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) or equivalent
Be employed as a managed apprentice in a light automotive engineering workshop
Three-way training agreement with candidate, employer, and Ara
Current Class 1 Driver Licence
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Engineering
Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Automotive technician
Auto electrical business technician
Mechanical repair workshop technician
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