NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
EIT
A hands-on, pre-employment programme for those passionate about cars and motors. Gain skills required for entry into the automotive industry through a one-year certificate that prepares you for trade apprenticeships.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate automotive workshop safety
Understand and apply safe practices in a professional automotive workshop environment.
Perform basic workshop engineering tasks
Carry out fundamental engineering activities safely and correctly using standard automotive workshop equipment.
Operate tools and equipment
Identify, select, and correctly use a range of automotive tools and equipment.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time NZQA Level 3 certificate programme provides practical and theoretical training in automotive engineering. With a strong emphasis on workshop safety and real-world experience, students cover a broad range of essential automotive systems, preparing them to move directly into apprenticeships or technician roles across cars, trucks, machinery, motorcycles, marine, or automotive electrical fields. Graduates gain supervised experience through local work placements and can progress to further trade qualifications.
Course Content
- Automotive workshop safety
- Basic workshop engineering tasks
- Use of tools and equipment
- Engines and engine systems
- Driveline systems
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Starting and charging systems
- Electronic controls
- High voltage systems and HVAC
- Brake systems
- Steering and suspension systems
- Real world workshop experience with local firms
What you need to know first
Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements, or provide evidence of achievement at equivalent level.
OR Successful completion of NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Automotive and Engineering) [Level 2] and alternative academic entry test.
OR Successful interview with academic staff and completion of alternative academic entry test.
English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS 5.5 Academic with no band lower than 5.5, New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3, or equivalent).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Automotive apprentice
Technician (light vehicles, trucks, machinery, motorcycles, marine, or automotive electrics)
Further motor industry apprenticeships