The Certificate in Automotive Technology offers a common first year with the option of specialising in your second year with strands in Light Vehicle, Electrical and Electronics or Heavy Vehicle. With significant skill shortages for skilled automotive engineers in New Zealand, we offer a range of specialisations so that you can study towards a specific career path. Designed for those interested in the electrical or electronics field within the automotive industry, this programme includes fundamentals in diagnosis and repair of electronic/electrical control systems on vehicles. Gain core skills in a wide range of electrical and electronic systems in our purpose-built workshops as you learn how to use diagnostic equipment to locate electrical and electronic faults, repair and replace automotive electrical and engine management systems. Programme Overview Learn about workshop engineering Learn skills in automotive administration systems and customer service Gain knowledge in electrical and electronic principles Learn to work with starting and charging systems Gain knowledge working with ignition systems Learn how to tune engines Learn about fuel injection Gain skills in heavy vehicle starting systems Learn about wiper and instrumentation systems Gain knowledge in heating and ventilation Learn how to manage body and drive train electronics Learn how to inspect and repair auxiliary systems Gain an understanding of automotive service and administration Gain real-world work experience

You may find work as an automotive engineer, automotive electrical engineer or an automotive diesel engineer.