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Dunedin1 January 2024
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Build on the skills and knowledge you gained in the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3).
This qualification is ideal for learners who are starting, or already doing, an apprenticeship in the workplace. Plus, you’ll be able to study for free due to the Government’s Trades Training and Apprenticeship Fund.
During this programme, you will gain the industry-specific skills you need to work in a wide range of roles in the motor industry. You will learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly encountered on heavy vehicles. You will complete either the Road Transport or Plant and Equipment strand.
Upon successful completion, you will graduate as a Qualified Automotive Technician and would be well placed to pursue senior positions in a heavy automotive workshop.
Entry requirements
- Level 3 Automotive Engineering qualification (such as the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)) OR evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
- You must be employed in a heavy automotive engineering workplace which is operating at a commercially-acceptable industry standard.
- You, your employer and Otago Polytechnic must enter into a training agreement.
- You must hold a current workplace First Aid certificate (prior to enrolment).
- You must achieve a Class 4 Licence before your programme ends.
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis until the programme has reached full capacity.
You will study - Road Transport
| Course name (you will need to complete all of these courses) | Credits |
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Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety
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15 |
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Multi-Cylinder Diesel Engines
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20 |
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Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems
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15 |
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Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
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15 |
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Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems
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15 |
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CoF Inspections and Vehicle Recovery
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10 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Clutches and Transmissions
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Drivelines and Final Drive Assemblies
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Suspension and Chassis Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Steering Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Starting, Charging and Lighting Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Foundation Brake Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Pneumatic Brake Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Electronic Brake and Stability Control Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Cab and Body Control Systems
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15 |
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Heavy Vehicle On-Road Telematics and Hybrid Systems
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15 |
| Total | 240 |
You will study - Plant and Equipment
| Course name (you will need to complete all of these courses) | Credits |
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Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety
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15 |
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Multi-Cylinder Diesel Engines
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20 |
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Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems
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15 |
|
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
|
15 |
|
Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Safety Inspections and Vehicle Recovery
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10 |
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Plant and Equipment Clutches and Transmissions
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15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Drivelines and Final Drive Assemblies
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15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Hydraulic Systems
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20 |
|
Plant and Equipment Suspension, Chassis and Track Drive Undercarriage Systems
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Steering Systems
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Starting, Charging and Lighting Systems
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Brake Systems
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Attached Equipment
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Machine Electronic Control Systems and Electronic Safety Systems
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15 |
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Plant and Equipment Onboard Network Systems, Telematics and Autonomous Machine Operation
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15 |
| Total | 240 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you already have extensive knowledge and skills gained from practical experience in this area, enquire about our recognition of prior learning process at Capable NZ. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification in the course of your life.
Your workload
You will be required to attend night classes and block courses. You will do approximately six hours per week of directed study (outside of your employment commitments).
Additional costs
Safety equipment and clothing (may be supplied by your employer).
You need to buy all of your textbooks, stationery, tools.
Textbooks (optional - online digital access will be provided while studying):
- CDX Fundamentals of Automotive Technology (ISBN: 978-1-284-10689-3)
- CDX Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel Engines (ISBN: 978-1-284-06705-7)
- CDX Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Systems (ISBN: 978-1-284-04116-3)
- CDX Mobile Heavy Equipment (ISBN: 978-1-284-11291-7)
Stationery (compulsory):
- 1 x calculator
- Pens/pencils/eraser etc.
- 8 GB flash drive
Smart device (Recommended):
- Laptop, cellphone or tablet which is Wifi capable, able to take photos and use Windows 365 applications.
Paying for your study
TTAF
The Government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) is currently running but will end in December 2022. That means only your part-time study undertaken in 2022 will be covered. You may be able to get some financial help for your remaining study through the Fees Free scheme if you’re eligible (see info below).
Whilst this programme is free for you to study during 2022, the TTAF fund only covers tuition fees and compulsory costs such as student levies. It does not cover any additional costs or living costs.
You can pay for additional and living costs yourself if this is possible.
As a part-time learner, you're generally not eligible for student loans and allowances through Studylink but some help may be possible depending on your circumstances (for domestic students). Check the Studylink website for more information.
Fees Free
The Government is also running a funding scheme called Fees Free for domestic learners. This scheme normally pays for your first year of study if you’ve never been enrolled in tertiary study over 60 credits at Level 3 or higher in New Zealand. They have confirmed that TTAF does not impact on a learner’s entitlement to also access the Fees Free scheme.
So, you’ll be covered by TTAF for your first year of part-time study and, if you would have originally been eligible for Fees Free, you’ll be able to access that to cover some of your remaining part-time study.
You can check your Fees Free eligibility here >
Fees Free only covers your tuition fees. You would still need to pay for things like accommodation, living costs and placement transport costs.
