Overview

Build your foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems and be able to work within commercial work environments.

Outcomes

As a graduate of this Automotive Engineering programme at Unitec Institute of Technology you will be able to:

Comply with workplace policies, procedures, and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop
Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks
Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems
Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems
Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of steering, suspension, and braking systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Automotive Workshop Safety
Workshop Engineering Tools and Equipment
Engines and Cooling System
Engine Tuning and Fuel Systems
Automotive Brakes and Steering
Automotive Transmissions and Driveline Systems
Automotive Electrical Technology
Automotive Electronic and HVAC Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

35

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

35

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science, or equivalent

If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

As part of the selection process for this programme, you may be asked to take part in an interview

Tuition Fee

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International

25000 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25000 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

7200 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7200 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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