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Level 7 Programme
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)
Start dates February or July
Annual fees $7,200 (NZD)
Campus Mt Albert
Duration Full-time for three years or part-time (day) options available
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
This programme is designed for those who want to gain a higher qualification and work in the automotive industry. You’ll learn to keep pace with the rapid advances in automotive engineering and apply skills across a wide range of technical and business decisions.
• Vehicle inspector • Vehicle service technician • Vehicle service centre operations manager • Sports vehicle technician • Vehicle business owner • Automotive trainer • Vehicle service advisor • Warranty and insurance claim officer • Automotive product manager
Highlights • Critically learn to manage disruptive technology • Analyse, compare and contrast existing automotive systems, and update them where applicable. • Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops, laboratories and internal combustion engines including hybrid and electrical vehicles. • Access to a range of vehicle diagnostic tools for project work. • Develop entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities.
Programme overview
Other options
Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission.
Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis and how to manage industry disruption.
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/automotive
Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You’ll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.
International Students, visit unitec.ac.nz/international
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic
• Undertake a major industry project in your final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry.
1. A relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline as approved by the Academic Leader.
• Analyse industry practices as a part of the learning experience
English
• Learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected and research-active.
Applicants will need one or more of the following: • 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) • Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.
