Certificate in Automotive Workshop Practices
(Level 3)
We have created this training programme to 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, learners must hold at least their Class 1 Drivers Licence. The programme meets both the student’s and future employer’s requirements by giving them base knowledge and some practical experience in the automotive trades. We aspire to engage and motivate learners to keep learning by making the course content relevant, to raise the student’s achievement of NCEA level 2 or 3 and to give them a clear pathway to employment.
The Dual Enrolment programme would greatly benefit those students who have previously attended a STAR and/or Gateway automotive course as these learners have had some experience in the field and are familiar with the learning environment. This will help ensure their transition into the Trades Academy programme and then hopefully onto employment will be smooth.
This is a Fees Free Training Scheme, that meets Dual Enrolment, Trades Academy funding criteria. Therefore, there is no cost to the school or the student when participating in the course. The Training Program aims to improve the transition of students from school to work or 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.
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 concurrently be enrolled in another formal secondary-tertiary programme. 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 licence.
We have created this training scheme 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 programme will meet both the student’s and future employer’s requirements by giving them base knowledge and experience in the automotive trades. If the student requires extra learning support, this should be noted on the Training Application Form, so that we can implement appropriate resources and support to assist them. We aspire to motivate students to keep learning by making the course content relevant, to raise the student’s achievement of NCEA level 2 or 3 and to give them a clear pathway to employment.
The training scheme would greatly benefit those students who have previously attended a STAR and/or Gateway automotive course as these students have already had some experience in the field and are familiar with the learning environment. This will help ensure their transition into the training scheme and then onto employment will be smooth.
Upon completion of the training scheme, students can go onto further pre-trade automotive tertiary courses or into entry level employment opportunities – including automotive apprenticeships. 11 out of the 14-unit standards delivered in this training scheme are acknowledged by MITO as Recognition of Current Competency towards their NZ Certificate in Light Automotive (Level 3).
Information regarding this and other industry training can be found online at www.mito.org.nz
How it works:
The training scheme, including work experience, will be delivered over 40 weeks – beginning week 1 of term 1 and will run concurrently with the school terms. It will run on Thursdays and Fridays at Avon City Ford 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 scheme. All learning is done during the training scheme’s set hours onsite, therefore no extramural learning
is anticipated.
During the work experience component, the hours of work will be negotiated with the employer, however, the minimum time on site will be 5.5hrs - as per a normal class day. The 43-credit training scheme is comprised of 25 practical credits & 18 theory credits. The cost of the student’s travel from home to the dealership and return will be covered by the Trades Academy Funding. The training scheme allows for flexibility for school exam timetables later in the year. Tutors will
be onsite to arrange to make up any time missed for students who need to use this facility.
Expectations of Students
- 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)
- All school rules apply while students are attending courses
- Cell phone texting or usage is not permitted during course hours, so phones must be handed to the tutor
- 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
ENROLMENT
FORM
Once completed send to training@acford.co.nz
Certificate in Automotive Workshop Practices (Level 3) - Student Learning Plan
During the training scheme, we will create or update the students C.V. so that they or we can take out to employers who are keen to open their businesses to our students to allow them to complete the work experience component of the training scheme.
We will try to match the student with a workplace that best meets their desired career outcome and/or employer requirements. We will also be creating an employer profile to ensure that when we match up students with employers, they will be compatible - especially for those employers who are seeking to employ a
student full time.
We will work with and support the employer and student to ensure everybody is happy and comfortable in the workplace. Then, if an opportunity for employment and/or apprenticeship arises, we will help secure this opening for all parties concerned.
While the students are on the training program, we will be also teaching employment skills. These include personal presentation, hygiene and workplace behaviour. We aim to ensure the students have good time management and communication skills, are very aware of their Health & Safety obligations and follow company and legislation requirements. This includes wearing their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
When students have completed at least four modules with us, we will endeavor to find a suitable 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 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 if any issues need to be addressed.
Our aim at the end of the training scheme is to place the student into full time employment and to encourage and support employers to sign the student into an apprenticeship or other Tertiary type training. This will ensure that not only do we achieve the EPI’s that the government has set but will also ensure we provide an opportunity for the student to realise and achieve their dreams to gain a career in the automotive industry.
