Introduction
Get a Trade in the Automotive Industry
If you are interested in working with cars and engines then our Vehicle Servicing and Small Engines Workshop will give you a practical hands on introduction to the automotive trades by working on a range of vehicles, machine engines and GoKarts.
Learn about:
- An introduction to the automotive industry
- Preventative engine maintenance
- Using tools and workshop equipment
- Performing vehicle servicing
- Working with small engines
Enrol in our Automotive Trades Programme to:
- Complete NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathway – Manufacturing and Technology (Automotive)
- Gain basic skills in vehicle service & repair
- Learn about different engines including petrol, diesel, and 2 & 4 stroke engines
- Learn about all the key parts of a vehicle
What will I learn?
This automotive course covers:
- An introduction to the automotive industry
- Preventative engine maintenance
- Using tools and workshop equipment
- Performing vehicle servicing
- Working with small engines
What qualification will I get?
Graduates will receive “NCEA Level 2, Vocational Pathway – Automotive”.
What is the start date, timetable and course duration?
- Start dates:
- You can start any time
- Timetable:
- 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
- Course duration:
- 20-26 weeks
What are the costs?
This course is free. It is fully funded by the government Youth Guarantee fund,for those who meet the eligiblity criteria which we can discuss with you.
What is the location for this course?
This course is available in-person from our Mount Maunganui branch
Is this course available via distance learning?
Is this course available to international students?
Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?
We are focused on school leavers who are aged 15 years to 19 years of age who want to plan a pathway to employment or higher training.
Are there any prerequisites?
You must have achieved NCEA Level 1 or above to be eligible for this course