National Certificate in
Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2)

TE0807

(with strands in Automotive and Panel Beating (Level 2))

Starts February / July
For one semester
Domestic Student fees are $3,785 *
Study full-time
Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton

Are you interested in working with cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and other areas of the motor industry? The National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) incorporates a range of introductory automotive skills to prepare you for an apprenticeship in the automotive trades.

This programme will teach you skills in the following areas of the motor industry:

• Automotive engineering (car mechanics)
• Motorcycle engineering (motorcycle mechanics)
• Automotive electrical engineering (autoelectrical)
• Automotive heavy engineering (trucks and heavy machinery)
• Automotive refinishing (car painting)
• Automotive panel beating
• Coach building
• Engine re-conditioning
• Small engine servicing (lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc.)
• Power boat servicing

Programme Content

This programme offers two different strands; Mechanical / Electrical, and Collision Repair. This enables you to select the strand that suits you best and you are able to focus on gaining the required skills to enter the industry on completion.

You will study:

Mechanical / Electrical strand:

• Workshop engineering
• Preventative maintenance
• Engine servicing
• Carburettor and electronic fuel injection systems
• Engine tuning
• Electrical and electronics
• Engine cooling
• Transmission
• Steering and suspension
• Brakes
• Gas welding
• Wheels and tyres
• Diesel

Collision Repair Strand:

• Fabrication
• Repair minor damage
• MIG Welding
• Gas Welding
• Fastening Systems
• Plastic Repairs
• Preparation for paint
• Colours and finish coats

This programme runs five days per week. Four days per week are spent in class, approximately 8.00am to 4.00pm. Either Monday or Friday is set aside for industry work experience.

Career Opportunities

The National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) may lead to employment in an automotive trade apprenticeship in the motor industry fields of automotive engineering, automotive electrical, automotive machining, motorcycles, trailer boats, outdoor power equipment, body repair and automotive refinishing.

Entry Criteria

Open entry, although candidates must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.

Additional Information

You will study at Wintec's Rotokauri campus which is widely regarded as one of the best Trades training areas in the country. Its modern, open plan workshops contain up-to-date equipment to help you learn all the necessary practical skills. The tutors are well qualified, industry experienced and familiar with the latest technology. All this makes Wintec Trade graduates well sought after in the industry.

Secondary School Students

Want to experience automotive engineering for a day? Come to Wintec and do a two day Automotive Taster course.

If you want to get your automotive career underway while you are still at school a range of Automotive Unit Standards can be taught at your school.

Talk to your STAR Coordinator or Careers Advisor about any of the above options.