Programmes Overview
What we provide
We offer a variety of fees free programmes suitable for every learning type and level. Our classes are designed to give you the skills and the knowledge you need to thrive in your career. Take a look below to learn more.
NCEA
Vocational Pathways
Level 2
Get Up To Speed
This course includes the required Literacy and Numeracy unit standards to gain NCEA. You will study automotive subjects and unit standards while being assessed for Literacy and Numeracy in order to gain NCEA Level 2. Successful completion of this certificate will give you a good grounding in motor vehicle operations and systems.
You will be able to carry out basic repairs and maintenance to light vehicles and would be able to work in a workshop under supervision.
Foundation
in Automotive Engineering
Level 2
Move into 2nd Gear
Endeavour Automotive Training offers this 20 week programme as an introduction into automotive studies. Successful completion of this certificate will give you a basic introduction into motor vehicle operations and systems while bringing your Literacy and Numeracy up to the level required to progress onto our Level 3 programmes.
Pre-Apprenticeship
in Automotive Engineering
Level 3
Move into 3rd Gear
This qualification can lead to employment as an Apprentice in an automotive or allied trade. The overall aim of the programme is to equip you with the necessary capabilities to enable you to make a significant contribution to both the Automotive and Allied Industries. When you have completed this course you will be able to carry out routine repairs and maintenance on light vehicles. You will be able to carry out these duties with minimal supervision in a workshop.

NCEA Vocational Pathways
Level 2
NZQA - NCEAP2
What to know before you show:
CREDITS: 80 Credits (24 Weeks)
TIMES: Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm
PREREQUISITES: A reasonable standard of Literacy and Numeracy
AGE: 16 to 19 years old (15 year olds may be eligible, conditions apply)
COST: Fees free, free boots, free transport, overalls and books provided
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Student Living Allowance may be available (conditions apply)
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What to bring when you show:
Identification (birth certificate or drivers license or passport)
Bank account number
IRD number
Proof of current address
NCEA Vocational Pathways
Training Schedule
2021
Week 1 - 2
Week 24 - 25
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Unit 29579
Unit 29580
Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the auto industry.
Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry.
Week 3 - 4
Week 26 - 27
Unit 924
Unit 21668
Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning automotive components
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Week 5 - 6
Week 28 - 29
Unit 30478
Unit 21716
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive lubricants.
Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications.
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Week 7 - 8
Week 30 - 31
Unit 247
Unit 21690
Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after.
Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle.
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Week 9
Week 32
Unit 30514
Carry out minor servicing tasks on an ignition system.
Week 10
Week 33
Unit 21674
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry.
Week 11 - 12
Week 34 - 35
Unit 30476
Unit 21859
Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry.
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.
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Week 13 - 15
Week 36 - 38
Unit 21869
Unit 21722
Unit 21679
Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle.
Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry
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Week 16 - 17
Week 39 - 40
Unit 30475
Unit 21671
Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks.
Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry.
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Week 18 - 19
Week 41 - 42
Unit 21671
Unit 243
Demonstrate knowledge of basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine.
Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine under supervision.
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Week 20
Week 43
Unit 30572
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle or machine batteries.
Week 21
Week 44
Unit 21719
Remove and replace motor vehicle lamps.
Week 22
Week 45
Unit 244
Disassemble & reassemble a four stroke multi-cylinder engine to a running state.
Foundation in Automotive Engineering
Level 2
NZQA - NZ2862
​What to know before you show:
CREDITS: 60 Credits (20 Weeks)
TIMES: Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm
PREREQUISITES: A reasonable standard of Literacy and Numeracy
AGE: 16 to 19 years old (15 year olds may be eligible, conditions apply)
COST: Fees free, free boots, free transport, overalls and books provided
Student Living Allowance may be available (conditions apply)
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What to bring when you show:
Identification (birth certificate or drivers license or passport)
Bank account number
IRD number
Proof of current address
Foundation in Automotive Engineering
Training Schedule
2021
Week 1 - 2
Week 24 - 25
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Unit 29579
Unit 29580
Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the auto industry.
Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry.
Week 3
Week 26
Unit 21718
Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor industry.
Week 4
Week 27
Unit 21674
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry.
Week 5
Week 28
Unit 21859
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.
Week 6 - 7
Week 29 - 30
Unit 21687
Unit 243
Demonstrate knowledge of basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine.
Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine under supervision.
Week 8
Week 31
Unit 248
Describe an apprenticeship employment agreement for the automotive and related industries.
Week 9
Week 32
Unit 21690
Unit 247
Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle.
Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after.
Week 10
Week 33
Unit 12349
Demonstrate knowledge of time management.
Week 11
Week 34
Unit 2989
Select, read, and assess texts on a topic.
Week 12
Week 35
Unit 7123
Apply a problem-solving method.
Week 13
Week 36
Unit 64
Unit 924
Perform calculations for a specified workplace.
Clean automotive components and maintain cleaning equipment.
Week 14
Week 37
Unit 32000
Enter prescribed text accurately using basic keyboarding skills & identify safe ergonomic practice.
Week 15
Week 38
Unit 30476
Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the motor industry.
Week 16
Week 39
Unit 7118
Manage own learning in a programme.
Week 17 - 18
Week 40 - 41
Unit 21869
Unit 21722
Unit 21679
Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle.
Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry.
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Week 19
Week 42
Unit 21716
Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications.
Week 20
Week 43
Unit 3503
Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task.
Week 21
Week 44
Unit 21691
Disassemble & reassemble a single cylinder or multi-cylinder four stroke engine under supervision.
Week 22 - 23
Week 45 - 46
Unit 21857
Unit 3501
Identify the occupational areas and structure of the New Zealand motor industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply listening techniques.
Pre-Apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering
Level 3
NZQA - NZ3097
​​What to know before you show:
CREDITS: 120 Credits (42 Weeks) No Priors
TIMES: Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm
PREREQUISITES: Prior study in automotive subjects or 20 years old and up.
AGE: 16 years old and above (15 year old's may be eligible, conditions apply)
COST: Fees free, free boots, overalls and books provided
Student Living Allowance may be available (conditions apply)
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​What to bring when you show:
Identification (birth certificate or drivers license or passport)
Bank account number
IRD number
Proof of current address
Pre-Apprenticeship Automotive Engineering
Training Schedule
2021
Week 1 - 2
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Unit 29579
Unit 29580
Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the auto industry.
Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry.
Week 3
Unit 3856
Identify emergency procedures in the motor and related industries.
Week 4
Unit 30570
Demonstrate knowledge of welding in the motor industry.
Week 5
Unit 21684
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.
Week 6
Unit 30475
Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks.
Week 7
Unit 21671
Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry.
Week 8
Unit 21859
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.
Week 9
Unit 924
Clean automotive components.
Week 10
Unit 30480
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive cooling systems and engine coolant.
Week 11
Unit 30479
Service an automotive cooling system.
Week 12
Unit 30477
Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engines.
Week 13
Unit 30436
Demonstrate knowledge of an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system.
Week 14
Unit 30435
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle emissions.
Week 16
Unit 30437
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of a diesel fuel system.
Week 17 - 18
Unit 21687
Unit 243
Demonstrate knowledge of basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine.
Carry out basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine under supervision.
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Week 19
Unit 30515
Remove and refit intake and exhaust system components.
Week 20
Unit 24275
Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble an engine short block under general supervision.
Week 21
Week 22
Unit 30572
Unit 30556
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle or machine batteries.
Service an automotive battery.
Week 23
Unit 30571
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and testing of automotive electrical circuits.
Week 24 - 26
Unit 30558
Test and repair automotive electrical circuits.
Week 27 - 28
Unit 24093
Unit 21719
Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps.
Remove and replace motor vehicle lamps.
Week 29
Unit 30563
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive charging and starting system.
Week 30
Unit 5742
Protect electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine in the motor industry.
Week 31
Unit 898
Identify a wiring diagram and translate information to a circuit in the motor industry.
Week 32
Unit 22799
Demonstrate safety precautions on vehicles fitted with air bags and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners.
Week 33
Unit 30574
Demonstrate knowledge of ignition systems.
Week 34
Unit 30565
Demonstrate knowledge of an automotive air conditioning system.
Week 35 - 36
Unit 21722
Unit 21679
Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry.
Week 38 - 39
Unit 30568
Unit 31063
Demonstrate knowledge of brake systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic brake system fault diagnosis.
Week 40
Unit 30566
Demonstrate knowledge of steering and suspension systems.
Week 41
Unit 30517
Service a brake system on a vehicle or machine.
Week 42
Unit 30518
Bleed a hydraulic brake system.
Week 43
Unit 30519
Service steering and suspension systems on a vehicle or machine.
Week 44
Unit 30434
Service a vehicle or machine.