Program Overview

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing

Programme Overview

The New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) is a one-year, full-time programme that teaches students the fundamental skills needed to become successful in the automotive collision repair industry. Students will learn how to apply collision repair and refinishing knowledge to repair minor damage in a supervised setting. Completing this programme allows students to start an apprenticeship.

Programme Details

Level

3

Duration

1 year, full-time

Domestic Fees

$8,482 (indicative for 2025 intake)

Programme Handbook

Available upon request

What You Will Learn

• Gain foundation spray-painting and collision repair skills, ready to build skills in your specialisation
• Learn in our professionally fitted workshops
• Our industry partners have helped us develop the perfect facilities for panel and refinishing training
  • Develop skills to prepare a vehicle for painting
  • Learn spray-painting techniques
  • Learn about light engineering
  • Gains skills in panel preparation and collision repair
  • Learn about automotive electrical and vehicle systems
  • Workplace health and safety

Career Options

• Auto body painter
• Auto refinisher
• Panel beater
• Collision repairer
• Automotive repair technician

Entry Requirements

Under 20 years

• 10 credits NCEA Level 1 numeracy
• 10 credits NCEA Level 1 literacy with at least 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing

20+ years

• If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme
• Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria

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Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.