New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)
Christchurch , New Zealand
Tuition Fee
NZD 3,300
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Collision Repair
Area of study
Manufacturing and Processing
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 3,300
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-10 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) is a one-year program that combines classroom instruction with work experience. Students learn the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as removers/refitters of vehicle components and/or refinishing preparers. The program is delivered by experienced lecturers and industry professionals and is Fees Free for first-year tertiary students. Graduates have the potential to progress to supervisory or management roles.
Program Outline
Outline:
The New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) is a one-year full-time program designed for individuals beginning their career in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry. The program combines three days of classroom instruction per week with two days of work experience, providing students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as removers/refitters of vehicle components and/or refinishing preparers.
Program Content:
- Removing and replacing fixed and movable automotive glass
- Emergency procedures in the motor and related industries
- Vehicle identification plates and specifications
- Protecting electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine
- Vehicle body construction and the effect of impact on vehicles
- Motor vehicle safety systems and working on damaged systems
- Using a MIG welding plant in the motor industry
- Using an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry
- Tools and equipment used in the collision repair industry
- Masking a repair for priming; priming, filling, and sanding a repair
- Applying finish coats of paint to a complete panel
- Preparing a painted surface and preparing bare metal for painting
- Storing and using hazardous materials
- Exterior and interior motor body parts and trim
- Preparing a vehicle body surface for painting and preparing bare metal
- Filling and sanding a repair
- Colors and finish coats
- Fastening systems used in the motor industry
- Selecting and using fastening systems
- Hazardous materials
- Using and maintaining a hydraulic jack and attachments
- Removing, repairing, and replacing damaged motor vehicle plastic bumpers
- Resistance spot welding process used in vehicle repairs
- Using and maintaining a resistance spot welding plant
- Masking an area for two pack painting
- Primers, fillers, and sealers
- Using primers, fillers, and sealers, and preparing paint for top coats
- Automotive spray guns, spraying and spray gun defects, and spray gun maintenance
- Methods of and precautions when removing paint from vehicle body panel surfaces
- Removing paint from vehicle panels
- Removing and replacing motor body parts in the collision repair industry
- Digital imaging requirements
- Removing and refitting automotive air conditioning, cooling and oil cooling system components
- Good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
Course Schedule:
The program runs for one year (34 weeks) with three days of classroom instruction per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) and two days of work experience.
Assessment:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Practical assessments
- Theoretical assessments
- Assignments
- Work experience Students must achieve all graduate outcomes in the graduate profile showing competence to a minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the program schedule.
Teaching:
The program is delivered by experienced lecturers and industry professionals who provide students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry.
Careers:
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) will be able to work as removers/refitters of vehicle components and/or refinishing preparers. They will be able to work under limited supervision and have the potential to progress to supervisory or management roles.
Other:
- The program is Fees Free for first-year tertiary students.
- The full cost of the program is $3300.
- Students are expected to attend 80% of timetabled program hours.
- The program can be completed full-time or part-time.
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About University
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Overview:
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a tertiary education provider in New Zealand, dedicated to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a wide range of subjects and qualifications.
Services Offered:
SIT offers a variety of services to students, including:
Campuses:
SIT has campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Christchurch (including the Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ), and online.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation is available at Invercargill and Queenstown campuses.Library:
The Invercargill campus has a library with resources for students.Bookshop:
The Invercargill campus has a bookshop for purchasing textbooks and other materials.Childcare Centre:
The Invercargill campus has a childcare centre for students with young children.Student Support:
SIT provides various student support services, including academic support, health and wellbeing resources, and employment services.Scholarships:
SIT offers scholarships to eligible students.Zero Fees Scheme:
SIT offers a Zero Fees Scheme for eligible New Zealand domestic students, allowing them to study without paying tuition fees.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Zero Fees Scheme:
SIT's Zero Fees Scheme allows eligible students to study without paying tuition fees.Wide Range of Programs:
SIT offers a wide range of programs across various fields, including creative industries, hospitality, business, trades, technology, education, and more.Multiple Campuses:
SIT has campuses in various locations throughout New Zealand, offering students flexibility in choosing their study environment.Distance Learning:
SIT offers online learning options through its SIT2LRN Distance Learning platform.Academic Programs:
SIT offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Creative Industries:
Art, Design & Photography, Audio Production, Film, Animation & Game Design, MAINZ, MusicHospitality, Hotel & Travel:
Hospitality, Travel, Tourism & Hotel ManagementBusiness, Commerce & Management:
Business & Commerce, Communications & PR, HR & Coaching, Marketing & Management, Project ManagementMASSAGE, NURSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORT & EXERCISE:
Massage Therapy, Nursing, Social Services (including Mental Health), Sport & Exercise (including Postgraduate Health Sciences)Trades & Technology:
Architectural Technology, Automotive & Road Transport, Construction, Electrotechnology, Engineering, Health & Safety, JoineryEducation & Language:
Education, English Language, Māori Language & ArtsHair & Beauty:
Beauty Therapy & Makeup Artistry, HairdressingAgriculture, Environmental & Life Sciences:
Agriculture & Horticulture, Environmental Management, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care & EquineInformation Technology:
Computing & ITOther:
SIT is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Total programs
203
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- NCEA Level 2 (recommended), minimum 10 credits.
- NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy, three years minimum secondary education and a desire to work in the Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing industry.
Mature Applicants:
- Applicants over 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 2 or above in a related discipline, and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one's own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
International Students:
- NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
- an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A-level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
- Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL); or
- Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
- Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
- Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment:
- IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
- TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
- Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
- OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
- NZCEL
- Expiring Level - 3 (General) or (Workplace)
- Current - Level 3 (General)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
- Language Cert - B1 Achiever International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English is the language of instruction for the New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3).
- Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:
- IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
- TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
- Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
- OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
- NZCEL
- Expiring Level - 3 (General) or (Workplace)
- Current - Level 3 (General)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
- Language Cert - B1 Achiever International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
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