OSTC Automotive (Motor Industry) (Level 2)

Are you at high school and are interested in vehicles, working with your hands and fixing things? The motor industry could be for you!

Domestic

Level
2
Credits
29
Fees
$0*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Dunedin

International

Credits
0
Fees
$0*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee

What You Study

  • Strip and reassemble single and multi-cylinder engines
  • Remove and refit car and body equipment
  • Service and repair vehicles
  • Build and test electrical circuits
  • Make small electronic devices 

What could I do next?

  • Study a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) at Otago Polytechnic
  • Gain an apprenticeship for paid, on-the-job training 

Where could this take me?

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Motorcycle Technician
  • Mechanic 

Workload

Unit standards covered in this course

Unit standards OSTC Automotive Course Credits Level

229

Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components

4

2

247

Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after use

2

2

21668

Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning automotive components

2

2

21671

Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry

4

2

21674

Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry

2

2

21676

Test and repair automotive electrical circuits

4

2

21679

Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry

2

2

21685

Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry

3

2

21690

Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle

3

2
 

Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry

4

2

21701

Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts and trim in the motor industry

2

2
 

Total 

29

  

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.

Or download and complete the right application form below:

A change for 2023 enrolments

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.

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 you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/ostc/ostc-automotive-motor-industry-level-2/