Level 2 Automotive Academy
12AAA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs W. McCarthy.
Recommended Prior LearningBy application. Students need excellent time management skills and a genuine interest in automotive mechanics.
Students are required to complete an application and interview process to be considered for the Level 2 Automotive Academy.
Automotive Academy
Level 2 Automotive Academy [12AAA] Waitakere College– Tuesdays 2.00pm–6.00pm and Unitec– Fridays 8.30am– 3.00pm
Level 2 Automotive is an Academy class. Students are required to attend Automotive classes at Waitakere College one afternoon per week (2:00pm– 6:00pm) for Terms 1, 2 & 3.
As Level 2 Automotive is an Academy class we must provide a tertiary component for the course. We have developed a strong working partnership with UNITEC, Mt Albert, this allows our students to enrol in their Level 2 Automotive Academy.
Students will be required to attend UNITEC Automotive classes 1 day per week (8:30am– 3:00pm) during Terms 1, 2 & 3.
Automotive Course includes theory and workshop practical work. Students will also be given the opportunity to gain their Site Safe qualification, First Aid Certificate and their Health & Safety Certificate as part of their Level 2 Automotive Academy course.
Personal Protection Equipment– overalls, safety work boots, safety glasses and earmuffs will be provided for workshop work. Transport– transport will be provided to transport students to their classes at Waitakere College each week and to and from UNITEC each week.
The key differences between an academy and the traditional school subjects are:
1. Academy students may be taught collaboratively by both Secondary and Tertiary teachers.
2. Some time may be spent at school (including the other schools mentioned) and a tertiary campus.
3. Academies may have a work experience component integrated into the program.
4. There are a number of different academy timetables ranging from full time within the school day to also running outside of normal school hours, for example 2-6pm.
5. Students may attend an academy that is run by another school.
6. Students can choose any of the academies online in the Student Portal, as with other subjects, but will be required to have an interview to confirm placement in chosen academies.
The shared academies for 2025 are:
- Automotive Levels 2 and 3
- Building Level 3
- Health Pathways Levels 2 and 3
- Mechatronics Levels 2 and 3
- Mahi-a-Toi Levels 1, 2 and 3
Academies to be administered by Rutherford College: Automotive Level 3, Mechatronics Level 2 and 3, Mahi-a-Toi Level 1, 2 and 3
Academy administered by Waitakere College: Automotive Level 2
Academies administered by Pathways West: Health Pathways Levels 2 and 3
Academies administered by Massey High School: Building Level 3– see Mrs McCarthy or Mr Greaney
Course Overview
Term 1
Students are required to attend Automotive classes at Waitakere College one afternoon per week (2:00pm– 6:00pm) for Terms 1, 2 & 3.
Term 2
Students are required to attend Automotive classes at Waitakere College one afternoon per week (2:00pm– 6:00pm) for Terms 1, 2 & 3.
Term 3
Students are required to attend Automotive classes at Waitakere College one afternoon per week (2:00pm– 6:00pm) for Terms 1, 2 & 3.
Pathway Career Pathways
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
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPersonal Protection Equipment– overalls, safety work boots, safety glasses and earmuffs will be provided for workshop work.
Transport– transport will be provided to transport students to their classes at Waitakere College each week and to and from UNITEC each week.