Are you passionate about cars? Learning automotive engineering and panel beating from UCOL Te Pūkenga will lead you to a rewarding career in the New Zealand automotive industry.
Automotive technology is evolving fast to meet the demand for more efficient and high-performing vehicles. The recent innovations in electric engines and batteries are revolutionizing the automotive industry. The New Zealand automotive industry seeks highly skilled mechanics and panel beaters to keep our cars on the road and other terrains.
UCOL Te Pūkenga offers a range of automotive engineering and panel & paint programmes leading to nationally recognized qualifications. Our recent addition includes certificates in light automotive engineering, electric vehicle automotive engineering, and commercial road transport.
Many of our programmes are eligible for fees-free study too! Learn more about the programmes listed below and reach out to us for a chat.

Commercial Road Transport

Commercial Road Transport
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 19 weeks full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Palmerston North in Manawatū
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration:
Start:
Mar 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North

Automotive and Panel & Paint

Automotive and Panel & Paint
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 1 year (40 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Aug 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 3
Duration: 1 year (40 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Aug 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 5
Duration: 1 year part-time (45 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration: Three days in a week.
One day per week for three weeks (Friday).
One day per week for three weeks (Thursday).
Start:
Aug & Oct 2023
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Te Pūkenga Horowhenua in Levin
Level 2
Duration: 1 day a week
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Horowhenua in Levin, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 2
Duration:
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 2
Duration: One day a week for five weeks (Thursdays).
Start:
May 2023
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 2
Duration: One day per week for five weeks (Thurday).
Start:
Oct 2023
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North