Automotive
Study Automotive Engineering and learn to repair, maintain, modify and sell vehicles and vehicle parts. Become a mechanic, automotive engineer, repair technician or workshop foreman with our hands-on qualifications and apprenticeship options.
Working on real jobs at our on-campus automotive workshop facility, you will gain the practical experience you need to succeed in automotive engineering. If you’re keen to get into this industry, you can get your career rolling with our pre-trade New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3). If you are already working in the industry, you can choose from one of our level 4 and 5 apprenticeship programmes.
The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is our real-world approach to learning. Working for clients on actual jobs as part of your studies will give you the skills to seamlessly transition to employment or promotion within the automotive industry.
Automotive Engineering qualifications
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