LEVEL 2 AUTOMOTIVE AND ENGINEERING – L2AUT

Learning Area: Technology

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

This course follows on from Level 1 and is aimed at preparing students for a career in this field. Health and safety will be emphasized again and students will focus on more detailed skills in both Engineering and Automotive. The practical aspect will involve dismantling a vehicle and re-building it. Students will look at how various parts of the vehicle work, including the  brakes and engine. The Engineering side will use measuring, welding and lath skills. The final project will involve using a recycled product to produce an item which encompasses all the skills used over the year.

Course Components:

This course will be an introduction to basic Automotive skills, this will include performing basic repair work on vehicles and having an understanding of different parts of a car. The Engineering aspect of the course will focus on using different measuring skills and performing basic welding skills. 

External Credits:      N/A

Internal Credits:       18

Entry Recommendations:   A desire to have a career in either Automotive or Engineering or a keenness for cars or creating things.