New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
Northland Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Vehicle Mechanics
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification provides the automotive engineering industry with individuals who have attained the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults that are commonly encountered on light vehicles, including cars, light commercial vehicles and light trailers.
The qualification has been designed for individuals who are interested in a career as a light automotive engineer.
Graduates of this qualification can work independently and may have some responsibility for monitoring the workplace.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Automotive Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$32,000
Median earnings one year after study
$35,000
Median earnings two years after study
$46,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
57%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
First Foundation Scholarship
Provided by:
First Foundation - Student Programme Manager
Website:
http://firstfoundation.org.nz/
Value:
$12,000
Spark Scholarship
Provided by:
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara - Scholarships
Website:
http://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships
Value:
$5,000 per annum
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: registry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.