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New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment)
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Study for free
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Locations and dates
Marlborough:
1 October 20211 January 20221 April 20221 July 20221 October 2022Nelson:
1 October 20211 January 20221 April 20221 July 20221 October 2022 -
Length
Apprenticeship programme, varying lengths
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Total credits
240
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Fees
This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF).
A Compulsory Student Services Fee also applies ($240 for fulltime students).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection. View course details for individual fees. -
National qualification code
NZ3118
If you are servicing and repairing heavy road transport vehicles, this managed apprenticeship programme is for you.
| This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Find full details about the fund here.(external link) |
On successful completion of this programme you will benefit by having an automotive qualification that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge to help you increase your job performance. You will be capable of working in a self‐managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the work of others.
You can take this programme after completing the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3). You can also do it if you have attained equivalent Level 3 skills and experience gained from working within industry, and wish to study towards a formal qualification.
You will need to be in a permanent employment agreement as part of your study in the programme.
This allows you to integrate practical on-site learning with tutorial learning at NMIT. This apprenticeship is a partnership between you, your employer, and NMIT.
You will learn:
- Effective workplace maintenance and safety
- High risk automotive safety systems
- Safe and effective service
- Repair of vehicles in the context of road transport (trucks, buses, heavy trailers and combination units) – engines,
- Transmissions
- Steering and suspension
- Electrical
- Foundation and auxiliary braking systems,
- Hydraulics
- Towing systems
- CoF inspections standards
- Cab safety
- Body control systems.
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