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Pre-Apprenticeship
in Automotive Engineering
Level 3
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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.
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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)
What to bring when you show:
Identification (birth certificate or drivers license or passport)
Bank account number
IRD number
Proof of current address
Drill in
What you will be learning
Pre-Apprenticeship Automotive Engineering
Training Schedule
2021
Week 1 - 2
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.
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.