Kaipara College Kaipara College

L2 Automotive Engineering

2AUT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Hale.

NCEA Level 2 Automotive Engineering

This course is for students who are interested in vehicles and automotive engineering. You will work as an individual or in a small group to design and build a Go-Kart.

This course will teach you  how to operate fixed workshop machines and learn how to use a MIG welder and an Oxy/Acetylene gas plant. All completed Unit Standards go towards you achieving a National Certificate in Automotive Engineering.

Leads on to L3 Automotive Engineering.

Career pathways include Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Engineer, Automotive Specialist Engineer.




Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 2 Courses, Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Career Pathways

Welder, Automotive Technician, Metal Worker, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Line Mechanic, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Scaffolder, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Locksmith, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Plastics Technician, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Roading Construction Worker, Roofer, Building and Construction Manager, Saw Doctor, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Wood Processing Worker, Textile Process Operator, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Carpenter, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Watchmaker and Repairer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Telecommunications Technician, Industrial Designer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Air Force Aviator, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Driller, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Engineering Machinist, Building Surveyor, Environmental Engineer, Architect, Plasterer, Fencer, Plastics Worker, Army Soldier, Heavy Truck Driver, Marine Engineer, Forestry and Logging Worker, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Refinisher, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Glass Processor, Joiner


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There will be a cost associated with taking projects home. This will be determined on a project-by-project basis.


Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.