STAR Automotive

  • Terms 1, 2 & 3
  • Level 2
  • $14.00 per hour per student

Qualification overview

These courses provide the opportunity for students to obtain unit standards towards the Certificate in Automotive Trades programme offered at WITT.  It is suitable for those who either want to gain practical knowledge and trade skills or want to enter the automotive industry.  One unit standard or a combination of all unit standards can be taken by students throughout the year. 

Unit Std Term Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Fee per Hour/Student
231 1 23 Feb 12 Apr Thurs 12.30-3.30pm 8 $14.00
21689 & 21722 2 3 May 14 Jun Thurs 12.30-3.30pm 7 $14.00
229 3 19 Jul 30 Aug Thurs 12.30-3.30pm 7 $14.00
3467 3 20 Sept 4 Oct Thurs 12.30-3.30pm 3 $14.00

 

Unit Title Level Credit Version
231 Engines: Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines 2 4 9
21869 Wheels: Remove and replace road wheels in the motor industry 1 1 2
21722 Tyres: Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry 2 2 1
229 Automotive Maintenance: Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components 2 4 9
3467 Driving Knowledge & Skills: Dynamics and techniques for managing dynamics of light motor vehicles 2 4 5

A minimum of 10 students are required to run this course.

For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheets below:

US 231 Information Sheet, US 21869 & 21722 Information Sheet, US 229 Information Sheet, US 3467 Information Sheet

Special Requirements:

Students must wear long trousers, long sleeved top and filled-in shoes.

To register for a STAR course please contact your school STAR co-ordinator or contact WITT at:

06 757 3100 ext 8977 or v.andrews@witt.ac.nz

 

Further study options

WITT's Certificate in Automotive Trades