Introduction to Automotive Engineering
There’s never been a better time to turbo-charge your CV and consider a career in the automotive industry with our FREE NZQA-recognised MITO Micro®.
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Put your passion to work and add valuable knowledge to your CV.
Learn the basics in your own time
Work at your own speed with interactive online learning.
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Grow knowledge that could help you get a full apprenticeship.
What will I learn?
A MITO Micro® Introduction to Automotive Engineering will give you a solid knowledge foundation to build on in the future.
- Good work habits and safe work practices in the motor industry
- Tools and equipment used in the motor industry
- Petrol and diesel engines
- Drivelines and final drives
- Steering and suspension systems
- Automotive tyres and wheels
- Brake systems
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What's a MITO Micro?
It’s a bite-sized online course that recognises achievement of specific foundation knowledge. The MITO Micro® Introduction to Automotive Engineering is a great way to put your passion to work and may help you to get a foot in the door of the automotive industry. And you’ll be rewarded with an NZQA-recognised micro-credential for your efforts.
Why should I do it now?
This MITO Micro® is free. So, whether you’re just starting out or considering switching careers, there’s never been a better time to boost your CV with MITO.
N.B. This course has been designed for people who are no longer at secondary school.
How does it work?
This is an introductory course with Level 2 and 3 unit standards taken from a full NZQA-approved automotive programme, covering the foundation knowledge that will underpin any future learning. It is completed online with videos, interactive modules and theory assessments accessed via any device, so you can work wherever you have access to the internet. Because there’s no practical training involved, you don’t need to be employed in the automotive industry to complete this course.
How long will it take?
That depends on you. It can take up to five months (at a rate of 10 hours per week). If you have more time to burn you can get through it faster, but it must be completed within 6 months of your enrolment.
What's in it for me?
A MITO Micro® Introduction to Automotive Engineering on your CV demonstrates a sound knowledge of the basics. This can help you get the attention of employers who are looking for an automotive apprentice and could lead to a rewarding career in the industry.
What else can I do to get ahead?
MITO is the industry training organisation for the automotive industry, facilitating training across New Zealand. On the MITO Job Hub you can look for current job vacancies. Plus, you can create a free jobseeker profile and promote yourself to employers who may have current job opportunities.
Visit mito.nz/jobhub to create your online profile.