Certificate in Motorsport (Level 3)
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The Certificate in Motorsport (Level 3) is designed to introduce students to the world of managed motorsport events. As well as gaining the skills required to modify a vehicle for participation in motorsport, this certificate also provides students with the opportunity to move into other areas in the automotive engineering, automotive electrical, motor body and vehicle refinishing trades.
Based in Pukekohe, this innovative and flexible programme is designed to give students experience in a range of trade disciplines within the automotive industry, and to gain sufficient knowledge and skills under supervision to prepare an automotive vehicle for participation in motorsport.
| Programme Code | MN4509 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time |
| Qualification | MIT Certificate |
| Duration | One year |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | TBA |
| Level | 3 |
| Credits | 120 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Automotive and Vehicle Technology
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have successfully completed one of the following: MIT Certificate in Motorsport Level 2, MIT Certificates in Automotive Electrical Level 2, MIT Certificate in Automotive Technology Level 2, National Certificate in Motor industry (Entry Skills ) (Level 2) with strands in Automotive Electrical and Mechanical and Collision Repair or equivalent
OR - Have relevant industry experience. Applicants will be required to present a portfolio of evidence. Note: This portfolio of evidence will be evaluated prior to student interview.
AND - Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme .
AND - Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 with no band below 5.00 or equivalent.
AND - Be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills, motivation, attitudes and attributes required to work in the motorsport environment. These attributes will be assessed through an interview process. The interview will also provide an opportunity to discuss the programme philosophy, clarify the applicant's career path expectations to ensure their choice of programme is correct. Applicants who have completed any of the 5 (five) mentioned certificates will not require a formal interview
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Cost
$5,200 (approx)
International Student Fees
$17,450
Courses
| 201.306 | Carry out general repairs to an engine short block |
| 201.307 | Pit Crew Protocol |
| 202.304 | Demonstrate knowledge of fuel systems and fuel system requirements for competition race vehicles |
| 202.305 | Demonstrate knowledge of braking principles and system component operation for light vehicles |
| 202.306 | Demonstrate knowledge of braking system fault diagnosis and repair requirements for light vehicles |
| 202.307 | Demonstrate knowledge of driveline components on light vehicles |
| 202.308 | Demonstrate knowledge of light vehicle final drive assembly operation |
| 202.309 | Check and rectify faults in manual single plate clutches used on light vehicles |
| 202.310 | Overhaul an ignition distributor |
| 202.401 | Diagnose and rectify faults in a contact breaker (CB) ignition system on an engine |
| 203.303 | Demonstrate knowledge of wiring and wiring diagrams used in automotive circuits |
| 203.304 | Carry out automotive wiring repairs and replace a wiring circuit |
| 204.306 | Remove and replace light vehicle brake pads and shoes |
| 204.307 | Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul vehicle manual steering boxes and rack assemblies |
| 204.308 | Rectify driveline faults on light vehicles, and overhaul universal and constant velocity (CV) joints |
| 204.309 | Assemble and mechanically join tube, pipe and sections under supervision |
| 204.310 | Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and refit an engine cylinder head |
| 204.311 | Carry out general repairs to a cylinder head that does not require machining |
| 204.312 | Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble an engine short block under general supervision |
| 204.313 | Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle exhaust systems |
| 204.314 | Check a four stroke petrol engine for condition using hand held test equipment |
| 204.315 | Disassemble and reassemble a four cylinder four stroke engine to a running state |
| 206.316 | Demonstrate knowledge of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and working with GRP repair kits for motor vehicles |
| 206.317 | Use a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) repair kit to repair a damaged motor vehicle panel |
| 206.318 | Weld aluminium in the downhand positions using the gas tungsten arc welding process |
| 206.319 | Use and maintain a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) plant in the motor and related industries |
| 206.320 | Join metals using the torch brazing and soldering processes |
Further Training or Study
Apprenticeship in Automotive industry training to work towards a National Certificate.
Career Opportunities
Employment under supervision as a technician in a motorsport environment.



