AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 22F - Full Year

Automotive is mainly run at school by working through Mito booklets. This course is a Level 2 micro-credential that covers content from automotive industry practices, health and safety and a practical off-site standard on tool use and safety. 

The course aims to have a practical element of servicing a 4-stroke engine for the top students looking to transition into duel enrollment at level 3 an opportunity for an additional off-site standard with Avon City Ford. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor industry
• Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand motor industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of automotive braking, steering and suspension system components in the collision repair industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of digital imaging requirements in the collision repair industry
• Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry

This requires students to read, study and complete a work booklet before attempting testing for each standard.   

It is expected that successful students will achieve between 20+ unit standard credits during the course.  The standards listed below are a sample of those available and will give an idea of the variety offered within this course.

NB: Students who show the above attributes are favorably considered for the Automotive Trades Academy Course (Dual Enrolment).