Course Overview

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications.

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis, and how to manage industry disruption.

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

General Eligibility

Admission requirements

For this programme you will need:

1. To have successfully completed a relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader.

If you do not have (1) above, we also accept entry by special or discretionary admission:

Special: 

• Be 20 years on when you start this programme; AND

• Demonstrate your practical abilities by providing a small portfolio of evidence as approved by the Academic Leader

OR

Discretionary: 

• Be under 20 years old at the start of the programme; AND

• Demonstrate your background of automotive engineering at this required level, as assessed and approved by the Academic Leader.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

  If English is not your first language, you will 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