Automotive Engineering
If you enjoy working on cars and problem-solving then Automotive Engineering could be just the career for you.
This programme will give you a real taste for the industry. You’ll spend your time getting your hands dirty in NMIT’s automotive workshops learning how cars and engines work and finding out about fault-finding and what automotive engineers do in their jobs. You’ll have the opportunity to pull apart and reassemble car engines, change tyres and balance wheels, while learning about the location and function of vehicle systems and components.
Give it a go and see if Automotive Engineering is for you!
Student Stories
Ruan Geyser
Ruan has recently moved to Marlborough from his homeland of South Africa. He enjoys his Trades Academy classes, meeting new people and learning new skills. Ruan has always been interested in all things mechanical and he is impressed with the machinery that he has access to on the course.
Jack Heath
This is Jack’s second year of Automotive Engineering, and it’s the practical and technical aspects of the programme that he particularly enjoys.
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Identify emergency procedures in the motor and related industries.
- Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components.
- Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engines.
- Disassemble and reassemble a single cylinder or multi-cylinder four stroke engine under supervision.
- Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry.
- Remove, replace, balance road wheels and replace vehicle lamps.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am – 2.30pm Thursday (Marlborough) or Friday (Nelson)
NMIT Marlborough and Nelson
Training Pathways
- Industry Employment/ Apprenticeships and ITO Training
- Tertiary Pre-Employment Training at NMIT in L3 Automotive Engineering
- UNIVERSITY STUDIES:
- Engineering
- Energy and Fuel Research
Employment Opportunities
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Vehicle Groomer or Sales
- Automotive Dismantler
- Automotive Electrician
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Brake Service Technician
- Powerboat Technician
- Fuel Injector Engineer
- Wheel Alignment Technician
- Hydraulic Engineer
- Marine Engineer
- Automotive Engineering (light, heavy, diesel, marine, road)
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