New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

Automotive Workshop Safety (10 Credits)

Learn to identify and consistently apply policies, procedures and regulations that ensure safe and effective working practices in an automotive workshop.

Basic Repair and Modification of Automotive Components (15 Credits)

Safely and correctly use hand and power tools and workshop engineering equipment to complete basic automotive engineering workshop tasks. The course covers:

• Material types and properties
• SI symbols (International System of Units)
• Principles behind basic fabrication techniques
• Principles behind use of specialist tools
• Hand tools - hacksaw, internal and external threading tools, stud extractor, files, measuring and marking out tools
• Power tools - drilling machinery
• Basic equipment - electric welding equipment, gas welding equipment
• Workshop engineering equipment - material types/properties, basic fabrication (heating, cutting, welding, threading, fastening systems)

Engines (15 Credits)

Learn to identify the components of an engine; strip, measure, reassemble and start an engine; and carry out tuning for four stroke spark ignition (SI) and/or compression ignition (CI) engines.

Engine Systems (10 Credits)

Learn the function, purpose and location of engine systems and undertake basic servicing of engine systems. The course covers:

• Intake
• Cooling
• Engine management system
• Exhaust systems 
• Fuel - petrol and diesel
• Lubrication, lubricants and sealants

Driveline Systems (10 Credits)

Learn the function, purpose and location of driveline systems and undertake basic servicing of driveline systems.

Electrical and Electronics (15 Credits)

Learn automotive electrical and electronic principles and how to conduct basic checks and repairs on wiring and lighting systems.

Starting and Charging Systems (10 Credits)

Learn about starting, charging and ignition systems with appropriate tools, equipment and processes.

Electronic Controls, High Voltage Systems and HVAC (10 Credits)

Learn about the function and purpose of control systems, the tools and processes to check the operation of electronic control systems and the operation and safety processes of high voltage systems.

Brake Systems (10 Credits)

Learn about the function, purpose and location of brake systems and use appropriate tools and processes to service brake systems.

Steering and Suspension Systems (15 Credits)

Learn about the function, purpose and location of steering and suspension systems and use appropriate tools and processes to service steering and suspension systems.

Domestic Entry Requirements

NCEA Level 1 (including 10 Literacy Credits and 10 Numeracy Credits at Level 1) 

OR

Equivalent academic achievement

OR

On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants:

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).  UCOL is a TOEFL iBT testing centre.

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Domestic Fees: *
$6468.0

International Fees:*
$20,500.0

Successful graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering will have the following theoretical and practical skills:

• Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop
• Use tools and equipment to complete basic workshop engineering tasks
• Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service engine and driveline systems
• Check operation of and perform minor repairs on electrical systems
• Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems.