New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment)

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From 2023, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of
Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. See more here.
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023

Nelson:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023
Length

Apprenticeship programme, varying lengths
Total credits

240
Fees

2022: $152-$305 per course plus student services levy. 2023: Fees TBC

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

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). Please note fees will only be covered under TTAF until 30 June 2023. Find full details about the fund here.(external link) Students are advised to enquire about their eligibility for any other fees-free funding when enrolling.

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.

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) | 2023 update

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)(external link) funding ends on 31 December 2022.

This affects ākonga (students) currently on 2022 TTAF funded programmes(external link) that extend into 2023, plus those considering starting in the second half of 2022 on programmes that will extend into 2023.

The portion of fees not covered by TTAF funding will be met by Te Pukenga, with no cost to ākonga for the 6-month period to 30 June 2023.

This does not cover first-time enrolments in 2023 on programmes that were previously TTAF eligible.

However, some ākonga will have the 2023 portion covered by their Tertiary Education Commission Fees Free entitlement.

If you require any further clarification, please contact enrolments@nmit.ac.nz

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A Level 3 qualification in Automotive Engineering (e.g. New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering), or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.

Other requirements

A Managed Apprentice must be employed in a heavy automotive engineering workshop.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language, evidence of language competency may be required.
International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years. The level of competency required is:
• IELTS general or academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or
• Meet a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related Rules (Rule 18)(external link).

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