New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) - Heavy and Light
Mechanical
A course by
SIT
Gain foundational skills and knowledge in automotive engineering for entry-level roles in the industry. This qualification covers heavy and light vehicles and prepares graduates for further apprenticeships.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Workplace safety and compliance
Follow workplace policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the automotive industry.
Workshop operations
Use appropriate tools and equipment to complete basic engineering tasks in the workshop.
Engine servicing and diagnostics
Service and maintain engines and driveline systems, including tuning, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) - Heavy and Light is a pre-employment qualification designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to work in the automotive industry. Covering both heavy and light vehicles, students gain hands-on experience and technical understanding of motor vehicle systems, servicing, maintenance, and repair to prepare for an entry-level position or an automotive apprenticeship.
Course Content
- Automotive workplace requirements
- Workshop engineering and use of hand/power tools
- Engine principles, service, tuning, disassembly, and reassembly
- Vehicle clutches, transmissions, and final drives
- Automotive electrical principles
- Automotive batteries, starting and charging systems
- Automotive lighting, wiring systems, and electronics
- HVAC systems
- Vehicle braking systems
- Vehicle suspension and steering systems
- Wheels and tyres
- Basic workshop engineering tasks
- Servicing engines and driveline systems
- Minor electrical and electronic repairs
- Servicing steering, suspension and brake systems
What you need to know first
Four years’ minimum secondary education
Attained NCEA Level 2
Desire to work in the automotive industry
Recommended as a co-requisite: Class 1 full driver's licence
Mature applicants: Evidence of ability to succeed (programme at Level 3 or above, or industry employment for 1+ years) and personal commitment
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Engineering
Transport
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in automotive workshops
Preparation for apprenticeship in automotive industry
Roles in road transport, plant and equipment, agricultural equipment, materials handling, automotive electrical/light vehicles/motorcycles