Automotive Workshop Practices
(Micro-Credential) (Level 3)
This is a Fees Free Micro-credential qualification, that meets Dual Enrolment funding criteria, this means there is no cost to the school or the student when participating in the Trades Academy course. Our Training Program aims to improve the transition of students from school to work or into tertiary education by providing a wider range of learning opportunities, making better use of the education network to create a clear pathway from school to work and/or study. As the training provider, we work in partnership with schools and employers to transition students to employment based tertiary education.
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Enrolment is open to year 11-13 students, currently enrolled at a state secondary school and working towards level 1, 2 or 3 NCEA. At the time students commence the training scheme, they must NOT be concurrently enrolled in another formal secondary-tertiary program. Due to the nature of the work involved, students must have high literacy and numeracy skills and would preferably hold a motor vehicle driver’s license.
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We have created this micro-credential to primarily benefit year 12 & 13 students who are interested in a career in the automotive industry and are intending to leave school at the completion of the course. The program will meet both the student’s and future employer’s requirements by giving learners base knowledge and experience in the automotive trades. If the learner requires extra learning support, this should be noted on the Training Application Form, so we can implement appropriate resources to assist them. We aspire to motivate and engage students to keep them learning by making the course content relevant, this is to raise the student’s achievement of NCEA level 2 or 3 and to give the learner a clear pathway to employment.
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The Dual Enrolment program would greatly benefit those students who have previously attended a STAR and/or Gateway automotive course as these students will have gained some experience in the field. This will help ensure their transition into the micro-credential programme and then onto employment will be smooth.
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Upon completion of the training program, students can go onto further pre-trade automotive tertiary courses or into entry level employment opportunities – including automotive apprenticeships. 10 out of the 13-unit standards taught in this training program are acknowledged by MITO as Recognition of Current Competency towards the current New Zealand Certificate in Automotive (Level 3) qualification. Information regarding this and other industry training can be found online at www.mito.org.nz
How it works:
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The Dual Enrolment program, including work experience, will be delivered over 39 weeks – beginning week 2 of Term One and will run concurrently with the school terms. It will run on Thursdays and Fridays at Avon City Training Services, Training Facility. The course runs from 8.30am – 2.30pm with a 15-minute morning tea break and a half hour lunch break at 12pm. Over these two days, students will be working through the theory and practical components of the training program all learning is done during the set hours, onsite, therefore no extramural learning is anticipated.
During the work experience component, the hours of work will be negotiated with the employer, the minimum time on site will be 8hrs - as per a normal working day. The 39-credit Micro-credential is comprised of 21 practical credits & 18 theory credits. The cost of the student’s travel from home to the dealership and return will be covered by the Dual Enrolment, (Trades Academy Funding). The training program allows for flexibility for school exam timetables during the year.
Expectations of Students​
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- All students are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner at all times
(any unruly behaviour may result in instant removal from the course)
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- All school rules apply while students are attending courses
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- Cell phone texting or usage is not permitted during course hours, so phones
must be handed to the tutor
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- Presentation – Clean, neat and tidy. Overalls are provided. Students need to wear Safety Boots
-Students are required to be motivated and to participate in all practical activities
Once completed send to training@acford.co.nz
Automotive Workshop Practices (Micro-Credential) (Level 3) - Student Learning Plan
We will ensure that the student CVs are up to date and relevant so they are available to employers who are keen to open their businesses to our learners, to experience an actual workshop to not only gain knowledge and practical skills but also to see if they enjoy the work. This will also help us match the learner with a workplace that best meets their desired career outcome and/or employer requirements.
While the students are on the training program, we will be teaching life, employment and work skills. These include personal presentation, hygiene, communication, the importance of time and workplace behaviour. We aim to ensure the students have good time management and communication skills, they are very aware of their Health & Safety obligations and follow company and legislation requirements. This includes wearing their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required, this is provided to the student once the probationary period has been completed.
When students have just about completed the course, we will endeavor to find a suitable work experience placement for them with a host work experience employer who best meets their career choice and profile. The work experience will be on the Thursday or/and Friday and the cost of getting to and from the place of work will also be covered by us. We will monitor, support, and assist the employer and the student through any unit standard assessments as well as any other issues that need to be addressed.
Our aim at the end of the training program is transition the student into full time employment also encourage and support employers to sign the student into an apprenticeship or other Tertiary training. This will ensure that not only do we achieve the outcomes that the government has set but will also ensure we provide an opportunity for the student to realise and achieve their dreams and/or goals to gain a career in the automotive industry.
