Automotive Management & Technology draft

Program Overview

This three-year program prepares students for careers in the automotive industry. Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to work in various automotive companies, from dealerships to repair shops.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year One

• Semester 1
• Automotive Technology 1
• Automotive Workshop Practice 1
• Communications 1
• Management Studies 1
• Motor Trade Law and Legislation
• Semester 2
• Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 1
• (Supervisory) Management 2
• Automotive Workshop Practice 1
• Mathematics 1
• Marketing
• Motor Vehicle Science 1
• Vehicle Body Technology

Year Two

• Semester 1
• Automotive Workshop Practice 2
• Engine Technology 1
• Vehicle sales Competency
• Mathematics 2
• Legal Studies 2
• Semester 2
• Automotive Workshop Practice 2
• Automotive Service & Repair Operations
• Automotive Science Lab 1
• Automotive Technology 2
• Communications 2
• Automotive Science 2
• Automotive Bodyshop Management

Year Three

• Semester 1
• Automotive Workshop Practice 3
• Automotive Engineering Technology Project
• Automotive Technology 3
• Communications 3
• Financial Maths & Statistics
• Management 3 (HRM)
• Semester 2
• Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 2
• Automotive Workshop Practice 3
• Automotive Science 3
• Automotive Science Lab 2
• Automotive Engineering Technology Project
• E-Mobility and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Careers:

• Accident Investigator
• Aftersales Manager
• Bodyshop Manager
• Customer Service
• Dealer Principal
• Engineer, Fleet Manager
• Fleet Sales Manager/Fleet Manager
• Forecourt manager
• IT Support Admin
• Insurance assessor
• IT Support Administrator
• Junior Sales Manager
• Parts Adviser
• Parts Department Manager
• Parts Logistics Provider/Delivery
• Press Correspondent
• Sales Representative
• Sales/Marketing Manager
• Service Advisor/Service Receptionist
• Service Department Manager
• Technical Support
• Vehicle Rental/Leasing Manager
• Vehicle Sales Executive
• Warranty Administrator

Other:

• The course prepares students for employment in companies ranging from Multi-Brand vehicle dealerships to, small body repair workshops and specialist repairers.