Automotive

Are you looking to start your career in the motor Industry? Our National Certificates will give you the foundation qualifications and training to get you on the road to an exciting future. You won’t spend all of your time in the classroom – you’ll get lots of hands on experience in our fully operational workshops using tools and workshop equipment.

Courses We Offer

- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Foundation Skills) (Level 1)

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Foundation Skills) (Level 1)

About the Programme:

Students can choose between two options for this qualification: mechanical or Collision Repair. This qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge require for further training in the motor industry, and gives students career opportunities in entry level positions in the automotive industry.

Credits: 42
Duration: 24 weeks*
Intakes: Open Intake
Campuses: Christchurch
Available to: FFTO (Foundation Focussed Training Opportunity) and Youth Training
No Fees: for individuals meeting FFTO and Youth Training eligibility criteria

Course content includes:

(Dependant on Collision Repair or Mechanical Programme)

•  Workshop engineering
•  Understanding fundamentals of two and four stroke petrol diesel engines
•  Vehicle bodywork, including removing or replacing exterior / interior motor parts and trim
•  Automotive preventative maintenance
•  Collision repair/panelbeating
•  Operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines
•  Safe working practices
•  Structure of the New Zealand motor industry
•  Using hand tools and workshop equipment

Graduate Outcomes & Career Opportunities:

This qualification prepares students for entry into Level 2 programmes, including NZCC’s National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2), or into entry level positions or apprenticeships in the motor industry.

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Entry Criteria
Must meet FFTO or Youth Training criteria *Dependent on credit achievement.

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2)

About the Programme:

Students can choose between two options for this qualification: mechanical or Collision Repair.  This qualification is an ideal option for students who want to start a career in the motor industry, providing students with training and skills covering a range of occupations in the automotive industry.

Credits: 80
Duration: 48 weeks*
Intakes: Open Intake
Campuses: Christchurch
Available to: FFTO (Foundation Focussed Training Opportunity) and Youth Training
No Fees: For individuals meeting TOPS and Youth Training eligibility criteria

Course content includes:

(Dependent on Collision Repair or Mechanical programme)

•  Vehicle bodywork, including removing and replacing exterior and interior motor body parts and trim
•  Collision repair/panelbeating, filling and sanding repairs
•  New and emerging automotive technology Oxy-acetylene and MIG welding.
•  Understanding and protecting vehicle electronics Engine repairs, including disassembling and reassembling a single cylinder or multi-cylinder four stroke engine
•  Cooling, braking, steering and suspension systems
•  Automotive preventative maintenance Using hand tools and workshop equipment
•  Health and safety Structure of the New Zealand motor industry

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 Graduate Outcomes & Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this level 2 programme will be prepared for entry into further study in Level 3 programmes, or a range of entry level positions and apprenticeships in the motor industry.Entry Criteria:Must meet FFTO or Youth Training criteria
*Dependent on credit achievement.