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Tyre Technician - Senior Skills (Micro-Credential)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Automotive Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

All applicants must be:
* at least 16 years of age; and
* employed in an automotive position or a role that is leading to a Tyre Technician position where that role enables evidence gathering for the assessment tasks as detailed in the micro-credential.
Ākonga are required to have the support of their employer and the workplace must meet approved training capacity requirements.
A literacy and numeracy assessment will be completed prior to micro-credential commencement. Should any support requirements be identified at this stage, entry will be reviewed, and a support plan will be developed and implemented if required.
This work-based programme is not available to International Students.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of tyre technician senior skills is to cover key automotive industry skills, including knowledge of warranties, estimates, tyre and wheel basics, wheel alignment, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

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