New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)

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Locations and dates

Marlborough:

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023

Nelson:

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023
Length

Apprenticeship programme, varying lengths
Total credits

200
Fees

2023: $177-265 per course

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

NZ3450

This certificate is for you if you are an apprentice working in the light vehicle automotive repair industry.

The programme also allows you to choose from the wide variety of elective courses below to cater to your area of interest. NMIT automotive apprentice programmes are completed through part-time study and are fully online, giving you the freedom to study around your work. You have the option of attending weekly evening classes, either online or face-to-face and can attend block courses that are scheduled throughout the year.

Entry requirements

A Level 3 qualification in Automotive Engineering

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

English language

For applicants for whom English is not their 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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