Field: Engineering and Technology

 

Republication of Automotive Engineering New Zealand Qualifications

 

Republished qualifications

 

Ref

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Credits

3097

2

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

120

3450

2

New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)

200

3460

3

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)

190

3118

2

New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) with strands in Road Transport, Plant and Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, and Materials Handling

240

3447

2

New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4)

160

3915

2

New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)

70

 

Republication information

Qualification Developer

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Reason for the republication

To extend the last date for assessment of superseded versions

Republication date

September 2025

Outcome date

September 2025

Next review date

31/10/2027 (unchanged)

 

Summary of republication and consultation process

The automotive qualifications above were reviewed in October 2022. They were republished in September 2024 to extend the last date for assessment of superseded versions.

Programmes are currently delivered under superseded versions.  Development of programmes leading to the current versions has not progressed due to delays associated with sector restructuring, and no programmes are approved for current versions.

To ensure continuity of delivery and avoid disruption for learners currently enrolled in versions 1 or 2, the last date of assessment has been extended from 31 October 2026 to 31 December 2027.  This extension supports uninterrupted learner progression and allows time for programme development aligned to sector needs. This extension is supported by stakeholders in the automotive engineering industry.

 

Main changes resulting from republication

The last date of assessment for superseded versions of these qualifications was extended from 31 October 2026 to 31 December 2027.

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

3097

1

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2027

3450

1

New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)

N/A

31/12/2027

3460

2

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)

N/A

31/12/2027

3118

1

New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) with strands in Road Transport, Plant and Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, and Materials Handling

N/A

31/12/2027

3447

1

New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4)

N/A

31/12/2027

3915

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)

N/A

31/12/2027

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140

 

Email     info@hangaarorau.nz

Website www.hangaarorau.nz