Graduates will be able to: 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 and electronic systems. Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems. Career Opportunities This qualification provides the automotive industry with individuals who can service general automotive systems. It is designed for people who are beginning a career in the industry. Graduates of this programme will be able to work under limited supervision. SIT has some of the best automotive facilities in the country and great relationships with local employers. This course has been endorsed by the MITO and the Automotive Advisory Committee (Invercargill) which represents the local industry. Satisfactory Completion The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) full time over 34 tutorial weeks or part-time over two years. To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully: Achieve all the graduate outcomes in the graduate profile showing competence to a minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3). Complete required practical and theoretical course work and assignments. Complete a minimum of 136 hours of approved work experience