This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), Motor Industry and Competenz Training Organisations.
Check out details of this programme which is designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in the automotive and engineering industry.
Practical work and theory are closely linked. For much of the time you will be working on self-paced units, involving 50% practical and 50% theory components.
On successful completion of the programme you will have the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate in Automotive and Engineering Trades including the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) and National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
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If you have the skills listed below and have either completed a STAR course or gained some or all of the credits on the Units list you will be better prepared to succeed in this programme.
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Skills that will assist you to succeed on this programme:
- Ability to calculate compression ratios
- Ability to do mental arithmetic
- Ability to follow instructions
- Can calculate percentages
- Can handle money, e.g. discounts
- Can work with electrical volts, amps, ohms
- Good writing, e.g. for job cards
- Good written and verbal communication
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Entry Requirements:
- Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability
- Applicants will have gained NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet this criterion will be invited to sit a written comprehension test.
- Students for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS Level 5.5 (or equivalent).
Selection criteria apply. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please note that adult students with equivalent life skills are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Applicants eligible for selection into this course will need to be aware they will be required to provide their own safety overalls, footwear, and glasses.
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Automotive and Engineering Trades Positions
- Automotive apprenticeship
- Automotive apprenticeship
- Automotive electrics
- Heavy plant
- Motorcycles
- Vehicle servicing
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Automotive and Engineering Trades Units
Take the first step to your career through the Automotive and Engineering Trades programme by studying some or all of these units at school or via a STAR Course.
| Unit No. |
Unit Name |
Level |
Credit |
| 16113 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop |
2 |
2 |
| 21669 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications |
2 |
2 |
| 21858 |
Demonstrate good work habits and perform safe work practices in the motor and related industries |
2 |
4 |
| 21859 |
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application |
2 |
2 |
| 21869 |
Remove and replace road wheels in the motor industry |
1 |
1 |
| 229 |
Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components |
2 |
5 |
| 231 |
Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines |
2 |
4 |
| 2395 |
Select, use and care for, engineering hand tools |
2 |
4 |
| 2396 |
Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools |
2 |
4 |
| 2670 |
Avoid welding hazards with safe work practices |
2 |
1 |
| 2824 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, safe working practices on an engineering worksite |
2 |
3 |
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