Star Programmes - 2025 (Term 1 & 2)
We provide 3 Automotive Short Courses for STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) students.
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It is important that we engage with students early, so that they can consider a range of automotive or engineering career options. We have developed an assortment of theory and practical courses for those students who are interested in becoming an Automotive Technician. The information, knowledge and practical experience gathered by the students, can be pivotal in making the right decision regarding which career the student wants to pursue. This way, the students understand how important NCEA Levels 1 & 2 are to achieve before they leave school. This also helps to give students a clear pathway into Tertiary Education or an Apprenticeship.
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All courses require a minimum of 8 students but only allow for a maximum of 12 students.
Our 3-Day Intro block courses are designed for students to have an introduction to the automotive industry. They are intended for students who are interested in the automotive trade, or who want to gain some practical knowledge and experience. The entry level courses start with our 3-Day Vehicle Servicing Course and then advance on to our 3-Day Advanced Engine Concepts Block Course.
We also run a 4-Day block course during the school holidays for those students who cannot leave school during term time or want to do something over the holiday break.
Expectations of Students​
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-Behaviour - we expect you to accept responsibility for your behaviour and act accordingly
-All school rules apply while students are attending courses
-Cell phone texting or usage is not allowed during course hours and phones must be turned off
-PPE must be worn by students (this will be provided). Students should wear sturdy footwear
-Students are required to be motivated and to participate in all practical activities
-Any unruly behaviour from students may result in instant removal from the course
ENROLMENT
FORM
Once completed send to training@acford.co.nz
Practical Wheels & Replace Vehicle Lamp Course
3 Days
This course is for students that are hands on learners who may have a keen interest in cars and are looking at a career in the automotive industry in the future. This is a completely practical course that will give students some automotive skills and the chance to work in an automotive workshop. Students can also get advice from tutors on career paths and job opportunities.
Practical
Activites
- Safely remove and refit wheels to vehicles
- Identify different tyre types and sizes
- Use a wheel balancer
- Learn how automotive exterior and interior lights work
- Remove and replace vehicle lamps, carry out checks.
Unit Standards Covered:
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21869 - Level 2, Credit 1: - Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle
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21722 - Level 2, Credit 2: - Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry
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21719 - Level 2, Credit 3: - Remove and replace a lamp on a vehicle
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Total Level 2 Credits: 5. Cost: $425.00 per student inclusive of GST
Vehicle Servicing Course​​
3 Days
This course is the next step for students that have completed the Automotive Wheels Course and are interested in a career in the automotive industry. This is a mainly practical course that will give the students the knowledge and skills that are required when a vehicle is serviced, to ensure the vehicle is safe to start and use on the road.
Students will be able to carry out a vehicle service and use a range of tools.
They will also get advice from tutors on career paths and job opportunities.
Practical
Activites
- Carry out outside vehicle service checks
- Carry out under bonnet service checks
- Carry out under vehicle service checks
- Carry out a basic oil and filter service
- Learn how to safely start and shut down a vehicle
Unit Standards Covered:
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247 - Level 2, Credit 2: - Prepare a vehicle or machine for use and shutdown after use
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21690 - Level 2, Credit 3: - Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle
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Total Level 2 Credits: 5. Cost: $425.00 per student inclusive of GST
Wheels and Vehicle Servicing Block Course
4 Days
This course is for students that may have a keen interest in cars and are thinking about a
career in the automotive industry. This is a mainly practical course that will give the student’s knowledge and skills in both the servicing and tyre industry. Students will be able to carry out a vehicle service and use workshop machinery and tools used in the tyre industry. Students can also get advice from tutors on career pathways and job opportunities.
Practical
Activites
- Safely remove and refit the wheels to vehicles
- Identify different tyre types and sizes
- Use a wheel balancer
- Carry out vehicle service checks
- Carry out under bonnet service checks
- Carry out basic oil filter service
- Learn how to safely start and shut down a vehicle
Unit Standards Covered:
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247 - Level 2, Credit 2: - Prepare a vehicle or machine for use and shutdown after use
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21869 - Level 2, Credit 1: - Remove and replace road wheels on a vehicle
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21722 - Level 2, Credit 2: - Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry
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21690 - Level 2, Credit 3: - Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle
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Total Level 2 Credits: 8. Cost: $535.00 per student inclusive of GST
Advanced Engine Concepts Course
(This course is for students who have previously completed block courses with us during the year)
3 Days
This course is designed for students who have already completed an automotive block
course with us and would like to further their knowledge and experience.
A prerequisite for this course is that the student must have completed the wheels and tyres unit standards (21869 & 21722) or completed vehicle servicing unit standard (21690). The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to select and use hand tools, measuring and workshop equipment in an automotive setting. The students will also be able to dismantle and reassemble an engine to test their practical abilities and problem-solving techniques. The students will understand how an engine works and the range of components in the engine.
Practical
Activites
- Safely remove and refit the wheels to vehicles
- Identify different tyre types and sizes
- Use a wheel balancer
- Carry out vehicle service checks
- Carry out under bonnet service checks
- Carry out basic oil filter service
- Learn how to safely start and shut down a vehicle
Unit Standards Covered:
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21859 - Level 2, Credit 4: - Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an .............................................................automotive application
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21691 - Level 2, Credit 2: - Disassemble and reassemble a single or multi-cylinder four stroke ............................................................engine under supervision
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Total Level 2 Credits: 6. Cost: $425.00 per student inclusive of GST
