The course offers a range of unit standards from the Level 3 and 4 National Certificates in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering). Successful domestic graduates will need to spend about one year as apprentices in industry following the course to complete the National Certificate. International students can enrol for 2 further semesters (1 year) and complete remaining credits of the National Certificates. Class times are Monday to Wednesday 8 am–2.30 pm and Thursday 8 am–12 noon, and follow the primary school holidays. This time is split between classroom-based theory and practical work. One day per week may be spent working with automotive workshops in the region. This gives time to put the skills and knowledge that you gain into practice. It also helps to develop your customer skills, essential if you plan to earn a living!

Although the major focus of this course is Automotive Engineering (cars and light commercial vehicles) graduates will also be able to seek employment as apprentices in a range of motor trades such as: Automotive Heavy Engineering Automotive Electrical Engineering Automotive Machining Small Engine Servicing Brake Service Engineering Motorcycle Engineering Power Boat Servicing