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STAR Collision Repair

Level 2

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​Do you love cars? If repairing and painting cars sounds like fun, then come along and have a go at the UCOL STAR Collision Repair course, and study while still in secondary school.

A UCOL student in protective gears painting a car
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Level: 2

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: One day per week for five weeks (Thurday).

Dates:
29 May 2025 – 26 Jun 2025

Domestic Fees:
Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.

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Join the UCOL STAR Collision Repair course to undertake a variety of theory and hands-on project work in our workshop.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Collision Repair course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Collision Repair course is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in the automotive and/or collision repair industries. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for Automotive Technicians and Electricians, see careers.govt.nz

This course comprises 3 credits.

Unit Standard 21869 (Level 2) (1 Credit)
Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle.

Unit Standard 21701 (Level 2) (2 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts and trim in the motor industry.

Fully equipped automotive and panel & paint workshops, and access to digital learning.

For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

 

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

Not applicable.

The UCOL STAR Collision Repair course is part of a suite of courses offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Collision Repair course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Costs
Fees-free for learners. Upon successful application, your school will pay UCOL a fee.

There are no additional costs associated with this course. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.

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