New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4), Plant and Equipment Strand - Managed Apprentices Information
Further your expertise in the world of automotive engineering with our apprentice focussed courses, specialising in Plant and Equipment.
This specialised strand will allow you to become a fully qualified automotive engineer, ensuring New Zealand’s heavy machinery is safe and functional.
Throughout your study you’ll learn how to perform safe and effective service and repairs of heavy off-road machinery and earth moving equipment. All while continuing to work in your place of employment. This course does require a full-time apprenticeship with an employer, where you get plenty of hands-on workshop experience working on heavy machinery.
Part-Time Study Options
Next Intake: August 2026 - Wider BOP/Other
Course Fees:
Effective Workplace Maintenance and Safety - $418
Multi Cylinder Diesel Engines - $558
Diesel Engine Intake & Exhaust Systems - $418
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems - $418
Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Safety Inspections and Vehicle Recovery - $280
Plant and Equipment Clutches and Transmissions - $418
Plant and Equipment Drivelines and Final Drive Assemblies - $418
Plant and Equipment Hydraulic Systems - $558
Plant and Equipment Suspension, Chassis and Track Drive Undercarriage Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Steering Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Starting, Charging and Lighting Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Brake Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Attached Equipment - $418
Plant and Equipment in Cab Electronic Control Systems and Electronic Safety Systems - $418
Plant and Equipment Onboard Network Systems, Telematics and Autonomous Machine Operation - $280
*Student levy is not included in these fees.
Part-Time Timetable: You must be employed in a heavy automotive engineering workplace, which is operating at a commercially acceptable industry standard. Visits will be arranged between tutor and student with online assignments being completed in your own time.
*Timetabling information is subject to change.