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Automotive and Panel & Paint

Are you passionate about cars? Learning automotive engineering and panel beating from UCOL will lead you to a rewarding career in the New Zealand automotive industry.

Automotive technology is evolving fast to meet the demand for more efficient and high-performing vehicles. The recent innovations in electric engines and batteries are revolutionizing the automotive industry. The New Zealand automotive industry seeks highly skilled mechanics and panel beaters to keep our cars on the road and other terrains.

UCOL offers a range of automotive engineering and panel & paint programmes leading to nationally recognized qualifications. Our recent addition includes certificates in light automotive engineering, electric vehicle automotive engineering, and commercial road transport.

Many of our programmes are eligible for fees-free study too! Learn more about the programmes listed below and reach out to us for a chat.

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    Commercial Road Transport
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    Commercial Road Transport
  • A photograph of the automotive workshop at UCOL in Palmerston North featuring students and lecturers working on cars and equipment
    Automotive and Panel & Paint
    A photograph of the automotive workshop at UCOL in Palmerston North featuring students and lecturers working on cars and equipment
    Automotive and Panel & Paint
    • Certificates
    • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
      • STAR Forklift Safety
        Level 3
        Duration: Three days a week.
        One day per week for three weeks (Friday).
        One day per week for three weeks (Thursday).
        Start:  Mar 2023
        Location: UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui
         
      • Academy Automotive
        Level 2
        Duration: 1 day a week
        Start:  February
        Location: UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL | Te PūkengaHorowhenua in Levin, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
         
      • Academy Collision Repair
        Level 2
        Duration: One day a week
        Start:  February
        Location: UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
      • STAR Automotive
        Level 2
        Duration: One day a week for five weeks (Thursdays).
        Start:  TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
         
      • STAR Automotive Panel & Paint
        Level 2
        Duration: One day per week for five weeks (Thurday).
        Start:  TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
    • Other Programmes
  • Certificate in Automotive Engineering Graduate in workshop

    Maarten Paans

    Certificate in Automotive Engineering Graduate

    Getting a taste of the automotive industry before leaving school inspired Maarten to carry on his studies with UCOL Wairarapa.

    Meet Maarten
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    Holly Antrobus

    Automotive Engineering Graduate

    Holly Antrobus’ passion for cars grew from watching her grandad work on his collection of vintage vehicles. Now Holly has a head start on her apprenticeship after completing UCOL’s NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 programme.

    Meet Holly
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