Automotive (Level 3)
Are you serious about a career in the automotive industry?
Location: Cromwell
Delivery: Two days a week for the school year.
What will I do?
You will work in the Automotive workshop repairing and servicing cars.
The things you will learn about, and repair include:
> electrical components of a car
> car wiring
> brakes
> car tyres of various types
> car lighting
You learn various welding techniques, including gas, MIG and arc welding. You will also service cars and carry out many of the common operations of a commercial garage.
What could I do next?
You could apply for an Automotive Engineering Apprenticeship or other Level 3 Engineering programme.
Unit standards covered in this course
| Unit Standard | OSTC Automotive Engineering (Level 3) | Credits | level | Version |
| 244 | Disassemble and reassemble a four stroke multi-cylinder engine to a running state | 6 | 2 | - |
| 21685 | Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry | 3 | 2 | - |
| 23992 | Use a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) plant in the motor and related industries | 3 | 3 | - |
| 21684 | Use a MIG welding plant in the motor industry | 3 | 3 | - |
| 5742 | Protect electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine in the motor industry | 2 | 3 | - |
| 24093 | Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps | 3 | 3 | - |
| 24106 | Carry out automotive wiring repairs and replace a wiring circuit | 2 | 3 | - |
| 15406 | Carry out general service checks in the motor industry | 2 | 3 | - |
| 23943 | Demonstrate knowledge of flat towing a light vehicle | 1 | 3 | - |
| 5466 | Remove and replace light vehicle brake pads and shoes | 2 | 3 | - |
| 912 | Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components | 2 | 3 | |
| 24458 | Prepare to repair, and repair punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres on light vehicles | 5 | 3 | |
| 24457 | Demonstrate knowledge of light vehicle tyres and wheels | 4 | 3 | |
| Total | 29 |
We are doing our best to ensure that this information is accurate. However, there may be some content changes to our programmes, and all our programmes will run subject to demand and capacity.
I’m keen! What do I do now?
Go and have a talk to your School’s Career advisor and mention this course with Otago Polytechic.
They will be able to take you through the application process or help with any further questions.
For more information about OSTC, visit www.op.ac.nz/ostc
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
Bannockburn Road,
PO BOX 16, Cromwell 9342,
New Zealand
