OSTC Automotive (Motor Industry) (Level 2)
OSTC courses are for students who are enrolled in secondary school. If you wish to apply, please see your school’s career advisor, or contact Liz Gilmore, OSTC Liaison Officer – Elizabeth.Gilmore@op.ac.nz | Ph: 03 479 6092

Location

Dunedin and Cromwell

Delivery

One day a week for the school year. 

Keen on cars?

If you’re interested in vehicles, working with your hands and fixing things, the motor industry could be for you!

For more information about OSTC, visit www.op.ac.nz/ostc 

What will I do?

  • Strip and reassemble single and multi-cylinder engines
  • Remove and refit car and body equipment
  • Service and repair vehicles
  • Build and test electrical circuits
  • Make small electronic devices 

What could I do next?

  • Study a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) at Otago Polytechnic
  • Gain an apprenticeship for paid, on-the-job training 

Where could this take me?

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Motorcycle Technician
  • Mechanic 

Unit standards covered in this course

Unit Standard

OSTC Automotive Course

Credits

level

Version

229

Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components

4

2

10

247

Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after use

2

2

9

248

Describe an apprenticeship employment agreement for the automotive and related industries

1

2

9

21668

Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning automotive components

2

2

2

21671

Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry

4

2

2

21674

Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry

2

2

1

21676

Select test equipment and test an automotive electrical circuit

4

2

3

21679

Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry

2

2

2

21685

Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry

3

2

1

21690

Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle

3

2

2

21701

Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts and trim in the motor industry

2

2

3

 

Total 

29

   

We are doing our best to ensure that this information is accurate.  However, there may be some content changes to our programmes, and all our programmes will run subject to demand and capacity.