Level 2 Unitec Automotive Engineering VP
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rutherford.
UNITEC AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING VP - YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: UNITECA
Students must also select the following course - this is the School Based component:
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING VOCATIONAL PATHWAY - YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 23
CODE: 12AUTVP
This course enables students to have Manufacturing and Technology awarded as their vocational pathway on their Record of Achievement and gain credits towards a National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering)
SECTOR-RELATED TRAINING
Students will spend one day a week involved in sector-related training.
This will involve a mixture of:
• Attending UNITEC (20 credits available)
• Students will attend UNITEC for 20 days over 20 weeks
• Attending on-site work experience for 10 to 13 days (subject to progress in school based subjects)
• Special Courses run at School such as;
First Aid
Site Safe – required for students to enter manufacturing sites.
Driving Courses – To aid students getting driver's licence
SCHOOL-BASED SUBJECTS
In addition to the Unitec component of this course students will study five school-based subjects. Where possible school-based subjects will be taught in an engineering context.
Students will automatically be placed in the following courses:
ENGLISH VOCATIONAL PATHWAY - YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 16
CODE: 12ENGVP
English at Level 2 aims to strengthen skills in in a range of written, oral and visual contexts. English will also help you to achieve University Entrance Literacy this year, and will support your growth as a writer across the curriculum. While this is an internally assessed course, it is still considered to be an academic course. You will be required to read and appreciate literature and language. As well, you will develop analytical skills and be required to interpret text.
MATHEMATICS VOCATIONAL PATHWAY – YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 16
CODE: 12MATVP
Mathematics will be necessary for virtually any career, particularly one in commerce or science. It will also extend anyone with an enquiring and logical mind and will examine a number of problem solving techniques.
SCIENCE VOCATIONAL PATHWAY – YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 14
CODE: 12SCIVP
In this course students investigate a wide range of topics that cover all of the Science disciplines outlined in the National Curriculum. The course is an academic course aimed at students who wish to continue studying Science, but who do not wish to specialise in any one branch of Science such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Learning activities include both research investigations and practical experimental work. This course leads on to Level 3 Science and ultimately tertiary courses.
A total of 89 credits are on offer in this Building & Construction Vocational Pathway.
Students will select one other course of your choice.
For further information see: Mr Rutherford
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
$50 (students will be required to pay a $50 bond for the gear which is issued as part of the course.)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Identify the general locations and functions of vehicle systems and main components
NZQA Info
Change the fluid and bleed a brake hydraulic system
NZQA Info
Fill and sand a repair in the motor body industry
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
NZQA Info
Provide first aid
NZQA Info
Provide basic life support
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic brake fluid, fluid replacement, and brake bleeding procedures
NZQA Info
Balance a wheel off a vehicle in the motor industry
NZQA Info
Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application
Pathway Tags
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Electrician, Engineering Machinist, Industrial Spray Painter, Locksmith, Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner, Recycler/Dismantler, Signmaker, Tow Truck Operator, Tyre Technician, Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Heavy Truck Driver, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Bus Driver, Line Mechanic, Textile Process Operator, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Flooring Installer, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Watchmaker and Repairer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Technician, Industrial Designer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Curator, Visual Merchandiser, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Environmental Engineer, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Plastics Worker, Ranger, Marine Engineer, Forestry and Logging Worker, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Glass Processor, Joiner, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Plastics Technician, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Fire Engineer,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.