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.