Industry Training
You know your business inside out and we know apprenticeship training. That’s why local employers trust us to deliver quality results – because we know what Otago needs.
Our lecturers are respected industry experts with years of experience. As your apprentices continue to work, our experts provide additional training to fully develop your team; locals helping locals grow Otago’s workforce.
We make the process easy from start to finish, with established pathways and plenty of tailored support for you and your appr entices.
Get in touch and let’s chat about how an Otago Polytechnic Industry Training programme can boost your business.
- Email at industry.training@op.ac.nz
- Call 0800 762 786
Information for apprentices
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- Dunedin Campus
- Full-time: 1 year Part-time: In work option
- Intake in February
This pre-apprenticeship programme is a great first step if you love working with cars.
You’ll get hands-on practice in our automotive workshop facilities. Among other things, you will learn how to carry out basic servicing, repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems, work with ignition systems and gain engineering and welding skills.
Graduate ready to hit the ground running as a trainee automotive engineering worker or take the next step into one of our managed apprenticeships.
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
- Online with block courses/weekly night classes at Dunedin or Cromwell Campus
- Full-time: Not available Part-time: 3 years
- Flexible start date
Learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly found in light vehicles including cars, light commercial vehicles and light trailers.
Graduate as a qualified Automotive Technician.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)
- Online with block courses/weekly night classes at Dunedin or Cromwell Campus
- Full-time: Not available Part-time: 2.5 years
- Flexible start date
Graduate as an Automotive Electrical Engineer well-placed to pursue senior positions in an automotive workshop.
Learn to safely and effectively diagnose and repair electrical and electronics faults in a range of vehicles.
New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Road Transport) or (Plant and Equipment) (Level 4)
- Online with block courses/weekly night classes at Dunedin Campus
- Full-time: Not available Part-time: 3.5 years
- Flexible start date
Learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly found in heavy vehicles.
Graduate as a Qualified Automotive Technician well-placed to pursue senior positions in a heavy automotive workshop.
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
- In the workplace with off-site training at the Dunedin Campus or Cromwell Campus
- Full-time: 3.5 – 4 years Part-time: Not available
- Flexible
This Certificate is a gateway programme to becoming a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). It’s a highly respected and in-demand programme.
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- On campus with online learning and in-person block courses at Dunedin campus
- Part-time: 4 years
- Intakes in February and June
Mechanical Engineering is a diverse and innovative field. Our hands-on apprenticeship programme will give you the real-world skills and knowledge to thrive in this in-demand industry.
You will be able to use this qualification to support your workplace efficiency and improve your skillset, making you a valuable asset to any employer in the mechanical engineering industry, now and in the future.
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4)
With strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Steel Construction
- On campus with online learning and in-person block courses at Dunedin campus
- Part-time: 4 years
- Intakes in February and June
Study a range of courses from machining processes, engineering core skills, calculations and drawing, welding and fabrication, all while gaining valuable, practical work experience.
Classes are flexible and are taught by qualified professional tradespeople. We have a range of learning options available for this programme, including day release study, night classes, block courses and online learning.
When you graduate, you will be confident and capable of working independently as Engineering Fabrication tradespeople in your chosen discipline within engineering fabrication.
Meet our experts
Nick Moss
Kevin O’Neill
Alan Fraser
John Stocks
"I'm in my second year now. It's been enjoyable learning from our tutor Jarrod. I like learning different ways to do the same tasks. Each workshop has their own way of working, but it's nice learning a different way. I do three or four of these a year."
Jack Aitken, New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
"I like how in depth it can go, and all the different subjects, and sort of parts of the cars you go over. The tutors are real good as well – good to talk too, real helpful. And I like how the course runs as a whole."
Brodie Holley, New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Contact us
If you want to know more about what we offer or you would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.