If you want to get into the Automotive Industry as a Mechanic, then the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Light is for you. This pre-apprenticeship qualification will prepare you for the industry and teach you all the automotive engineering fundamentals that you will need to know. Hands-on practical workshops and work experience placements are an essential part of this course. You will learn how to: Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop, Use tools and equipment to complete basic workshop engineering tasks, Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service engine, and driveline systems, Check operation of, and perform minor repairs on, electrical and electronic systems and Apply fundamental automotive engineering knowledge to service steering, suspension and brake systems.
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
NZ$19,000.00 (9,56,264)
per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Invercargill Campus
133 Tay Street,
Invercargill,
Southland,
9810, South Island, New Zealand
Entry requirements
For international students
School leaversStudents must be a minimum of 17 years at the start of their course and ideally have NCEA Level 2.Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in applied arts as a realistic career choice or personal development.All applicants are required to submit a portfolio and take part in an interview process.Mature ApplicantsApplicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme.English Language Requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.