New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Repair

This programme consists of 60 credits.
 
Health & Safety (15 credits)
Develop your knowledge and skills to apply policies, procedures and regulations that ensure consistent, safe and effective working practices in the automotive collision repair industry.
 
Assess for Appropriate Repair Procedures (10 credits)
Select the appropriate tools, products and equipment to assess and apply assessment procedures to minor vehicle repairs.
 
Repair Minor Damage (10 credits)
Develop the fundamental knowledge and skills to select and use products and equipment to perform a range of tasks within an automotive collision repair environment.
 
Vehicle Interior, Exterior and Critical Components (20 credits)
Select and apply the appropriate tools, products and equipment to remove and refit interior, exterior and critical vehicle components and store them according to company policies and manufacturers’ recommended procedures.
 
Work Experience (5 credits)
To enable you to apply and demonstrate safe and effective work practices in an authentic collision repair environment by following policies, procedures and relevant regulations in line with industry expectations.

Open entry.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be accepted into the programme in the order that applications are received.

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international students.
 
English language proficiency
International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

Learners need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in an automotive environment and are advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Academic Portfolio manager before the programme begins.

Work experience - you are required to complete 50 hours of work experience.
Learners engaging in UCOL directed work experience will need to successfully complete the induction of Health, Safety and Tools as per programme requirements.

Timetable
Your personalised timetable will be available just prior to classes starting, and includes the following class times:
February intake:

• Monday 8am - 5pm
• Tuesday 8am - 5pm
• Wednesday 8am - 1pm