Certificate in Education Achievement in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
About the programme
Rev up your employment opportunities by studying the NZ Motor Industry. This course will give you fast-track access to a range of ever-changing and exciting automotive-related careers.
The course includes an introduction to basic light vehicle servicing, protecting and diagnosing vehicle electronic system faults (using up-to-date testing equipment) with modern vehicles, braking system componentry diagnosis and service, fault identification and the repairing of modern vehicle wiring systems, battery testing and charging procedures, headlight adjustment and repairs.
Vocational pathway: Manufacturing and technology
Programme code: VP0019
NCEA level: 3
Number of credits: 26
Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.
Duration of programme: 32 weeks
Location: Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
Entry criteria: To move on to Year 2 you will need to have completed 80% of the available credits in year one, and 100% of the available credits relating to your chosen year two module. Candidates who do not meet this may be accepted at the discretion of the WTA.
Further details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz
You must enrol through your school. See your careers advisor.
Programme content
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits | Wintec code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5742 | Protecting electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine in the motor industry | 5 | 3 | 2 | TE05742 |
| 898 | Identify a wiring diagram and translate information to a circuit in the motor and related industries | 5 | 3 | 3 | TE00898 |
| 30556 | Service an automotive battery | 1 | 3 | 3 | TC30556 |
| 30517 | Service a brake system on a vehicle or machine | 1 | 3 | 4 | TC30517 |
| 30518 | Bleed a hydraulic brake system | 1 | 3 | 2 | TC30518 |
| 30890 | DKO equipment used to test engine mechanical condition | 1 | 3 | 2 | TC30890 |
| 15446 | Remove and replace a light vehicle engine cam belt | 4 | 3 | 3 | TC15446 |
| 24409 | Prepare and overhaul hydraulic braking system components from light vehicles | 2 | 3 | 2 | TC24409 |
| 30480 | Demonstrate knowledge of automotive cooling systems and engine coolant | 1 | 3 | 2 | TC30480 |
| 30434 | Service a vehicle or machine | 1 | 3 | 3 | TC30434 |
| Total NZQA Credits | 26 | ||||
