Do you have a passion for everything on wheels and want to work in the automotive industry? This is the programme to get your career started in automotive engineering. Programme overview Build your foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems to be able to work within commercial work environments. As a graduate of this programme you will be able to: Comply with workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to maintenance of steering, suspension and braking systems Highlights Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose built building just for trades. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies Work with state of the art automotive technical training equipment Work on real automotive components including engines, transmissions, and live vehicles Hands-on working environment – the workshop is the classroom Service a range of automotive electrical, electronic and mechanical systems Qualification pathway Once you’ve successfully completed this programme you can go into work as a trainee or apprentice and complete the New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering Level 4 or the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering Level 4. You can also choose to continue study in the related programme Bachelor of Applied Technology in the Transport Management or Automotive Engineering pathways. CAREER OPTIONS Trainee/apprentice mechanic Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer