National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) with strands in Automotive Electrical and Mechanical, and Collision Repair

Course details

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) with strands in Automotive Electrical and Mechanical, and Collision Repair
NZQF Level 2

About the course

This certificate is designed for school leavers interested in a career in the motor industry.

The qualification provides both generic and industry specific skills covering the range of work roles available in the motor industry. It demands a level of performance that will enable new recruits to the industry to be immediately productive.

The core compulsory section of the qualification covers the essential knowledge and skills required by the motor industry including work and study skills, knowledge of automotive administration, protection of vehicle electronics, knowledge of vehicle systems and components, and automotive workshop engineering skills.

The core elective section provides an opportunity for people to gain recognition for skills and knowledge in the areas of keyboarding, literacy, communication and customer service, problem solving, automotive electrical, and workshop engineering.

The elective strands cover a range of knowledge and skills particular to automotive electrical and mechanical roles and to collision repair roles in the motor industry.

This qualification prepares people for entry into further National Certificates in the motor industry. It shares some standards in common with other qualifications to provide multiple entry points for people to the industry. The Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) publication, Career Prospectus, gives guidance on career pathways (contact MITO, details on page 11).

About the provider

We are one of the New Zealand's largest Private Training Establishment operating from three modern branches. Our training is generally unit based, with each unit offering credits towards nationally recognised qualifications.

We offer a selection of courses which include training for the Industrial, Business and Financial sectors. Our courses aim to develop student's skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. We also offer practical training that is job related and is aimed at producing skills needed for the workplace. Communication, job search and life skills are incorporated into all the courses we offer.