New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport) or (Plant and Equipment)
Continue developing your career in the automotive industry by learning how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly encountered on heavy vehicles. This programme is ideal for learners who are starting, or already doing, an apprenticeship in the workplace.
Domestic
About the programme
This qualification is ideal for learners who are starting, or already doing, an apprenticeship in the workplace.
During this programme, you'll gain the industry-specific skills you need to work in a wide range of roles in the motor industry. You will learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly encountered on heavy vehicles. You will complete either the Road Transport or Plant and Equipment strand.
You'll graduate as a Qualified Automotive Technician and would be well placed to pursue senior positions in a heavy automotive workshop.
What You Study
Road Transport courses
| Course name (you will need to complete all of these courses) | Credits |
|---|---|
Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety
|
15 |
|
Multi-Cylinder Diesel Engines
|
20 |
|
Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems
|
15 |
|
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
|
15 |
|
Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems
|
15 |
|
CoF Inspections and Vehicle Recovery
|
10 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Clutches and Transmissions
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Drivelines and Final Drive Assemblies
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Suspension and Chassis Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Steering Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Starting, Charging and Lighting Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Foundation Brake Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Pneumatic Brake Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Electronic Brake and Stability Control Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Cab and Body Control Systems
|
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle On-Road Telematics and Hybrid Systems
|
15 |
Plant and Equipment courses
| Course name (you will need to complete all of these courses) | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety
|
15 |
|
Multi-Cylinder Diesel Engines
|
20 |
|
Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems
|
15 |
|
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
|
15 |
|
Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Safety Inspections and Vehicle Recovery
|
10 |
|
Plant and Equipment Clutches and Transmissions
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Drivelines and Final Drive Assemblies
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Hydraulic Systems
|
20 |
|
Plant and Equipment Suspension, Chassis and Track Drive Undercarriage Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Steering Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Starting, Charging and Lighting Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Brake Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Attached Equipment
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Machine Electronic Control Systems and Electronic Safety Systems
|
15 |
|
Plant and Equipment Onboard Network Systems, Telematics and Autonomous Machine Operation
|
15 |
Workload
Your workload
You will be required to attend a weekly night class and additional one-week block courses. You'll do approximately six hours per week of directed study (outside of your employment commitments).
Entry
Entry requirements
- Level 3 Automotive Engineering qualification (such as the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)) OR evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
- You must be employed in a heavy automotive engineering workplace which is operating at a commercially-acceptable industry standard.
- You, your employer and Otago Polytechnic must enter into a training agreement.
- You must hold a current workplace First Aid certificate (prior to enrolment).
- You must achieve a Class 4 Licence before your programme ends.
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Please note this programme isn't available to international students.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis until the programme has reached full capacity.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email info@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
Fees
Domestic fees
Study for free during 2022!
You can study this programme for free during 2022 due to the Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF).
- You'll still need to pay for any additional course-related costs such as textbooks or protective footwear (see more info in Additional Costs section).
This programme is studied part-time over a number of years.
TTAF will only cover your study during 2022. You may be eligible for some additional tuition fees cover under the Government's Fees Free scheme. See the Paying for your study section below for more info.
Additional costs
Safety equipment and clothing (may be supplied by your employer).
You need to buy all of your textbooks, stationery, tools.
Textbooks
(Optional - online digital access will be provided while studying)
- CDX Fundamentals of Automotive Technology (ISBN: 978-1-284-10689-3)
- CDX Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel Engines (ISBN: 978-1-284-06705-7)
- CDX Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Systems (ISBN: 978-1-284-04116-3)
- CDX Mobile Heavy Equipment (ISBN: 978-1-284-11291-7)
Stationery
(Compulsory)
- 1 x calculator
- Pens/pencils/eraser etc.
- 8 GB flash drive
Smart device
(Recommended)
- Laptop, cellphone or tablet which is Wifi capable, able to take photos and use Windows 365 applications.
Paying for your study
TTAF
The Government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) is currently running but will end in December 2022. That means your study during 2022 will be covered but not beyond. However, if you're eligible, you may receive additional tuition fees cover through the Fees Free scheme (see below).
Whilst this programme is free for you to study, the TTAF fund only covers tuition fees and compulsory costs such as student levies. It does not cover any additional costs or living costs. You can pay for additional and living costs by yourself if that is possible or by applying for a loan or allowance through Studylink (which is only available for domestic learners).
It is important to apply for your student loan/allowance at the same time as you apply for this programme, due to the length of time Studylink take to process. Loan/allowance applications can be cancelled at any time if you decide to withdraw your programme application or if it is unsuccessful.
For information about student loans and allowances please visit Studylink.
Fees Free
The Government is also running a funding scheme called Fees Free for domestic learners. This scheme normally pays for your first year of study if you’ve never been enrolled in tertiary study over 60 credits at Level 3 or higher in New Zealand. They have confirmed that TTAF does not impact on a learner’s entitlement to also access the Fees Free scheme.
So, you’ll be covered by TTAF for your first year of part-time study and, if you would have originally been eligible for Fees Free, you’ll be able to access that to cover some further tuition fee costs.
You can check your Fees Free eligibility here >
Fees Free only covers your tuition fees. You would still need to pay for things like accommodation, living costs and placement transport costs.
Again, you can pay for these costs by yourself if possible or by applying for a loan or allowance through Studylink (only available for domestic learners).
If you have any questions about student loans and allowances, please email our Studylink Advisor: Amanda.McAra@op.ac.nz
Tuition fees
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Application
How to apply
If you'd like to apply for this programme, please email EngTrades@op.ac.nz and we'll guide you through the application process.
Due to this being studied alongside an apprenticeship, the process is a little different to our standard programmes.
Need more info?
If you'd like to chat about this study option before applying, please email EngTrades@op.ac.nz
Or, you can get in touch with the Programme Leader, Hamish - hamish.miller@op.ac.nz | 03 4796115
A change for 2023 enrolments
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
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.
