OSTC Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
If you’re at secondary school and want to learn some practical, hands-on skills that will help you on your career pathway, you can learn at our Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC).
Interested in a career in the automotive industry? This course could be for you.
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How to apply
See application section below for more information.
About this course
This course is designed for people who are beginning a career in the automotive industry. You will gain the generic and industry-specific skills you need to work in a range of roles. Upon successful completion, you will graduate as a work-ready, highly competent individual who will be able to hit the ground running from day one.
This course continues on from the OSTC Automotive level 2 course. You will need to have completed it to apply for this course. Exceptions will only be made for students with extensive experience of the automotive industry, and with the permission of the course tutor.
What You Study
What you will learn
You will work in the automotive workshop repairing and servicing cars.
The things you will learn about and repair include:
- electrical components of a car
- car wiring
- brakes
- car tyres of various types
- car lighting.
You will learn various welding techniques, including gas, MIG and arc welding. You will also service cars and carry out many of the common operations of a commercial garage.
What could I study next?
You could apply for an automotive engineering apprenticeship or another Level 3 Engineering programme.
What jobs could I do?
- Automotive engineer
- Motorcycle technician
- Mechanic
- Marine engineer
- Hydraulic engineer
- Car sales
- Rental franchisee.
Workload
Your workload
Unit standards covered in this course
| Unit standards | OSTC Automotive Engineering | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
244 |
Disassemble and reassemble a four-stroke multi-cylinder engine to a running state |
6 |
2 |
|
21685 |
Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry |
3 |
2 |
|
23992 |
Use a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) plant in the motor and related industries |
3 |
3 |
|
21684 |
Use a MIG welding plant in the motor industry |
3 |
3 |
|
5742 |
Protect electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine in the motor industry |
2 |
3 |
|
24093 |
Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps |
3 |
3 |
|
30558 |
Carry out automotive wiring repairs and replace a wiring circuit |
2 |
3 |
|
30434 |
Carry out general service checks in the motor industry |
2 |
3 |
|
23943 |
Demonstrate knowledge of flat towing a light vehicle |
1 |
3 |
|
30517 |
Remove and replace light vehicle brake pads and shoes |
2 |
3 |
|
912 |
Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components |
2 |
3 |
|
24458 |
Prepare to repair, and repair punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres on light vehicles |
5 |
3 |
|
30567 |
Demonstrate knowledge of light vehicle tyres and wheels |
4 |
3 |
|
Total |
29 |
All fees and costs are approximate.
Fees
In most instances, study at OSTC will be fully funded, with no cost to you or secondary school. However, please note that OSTC is only funded for a limited number of places.
Additional places may be offered, however your school will be charged a fee.
Please clarify any costs with your school.
Application
How to apply
Talk to your school's careers advisor and they will guide you through the application process.
You can download the application form below, but we can only accept applications through your school – speak to your school's career’s advisor.