Racequal - MIT Certificate in Motorsport Level 2
Unique to MIT the Certificate in Motorsport (level 2) offers students practical and specialized training that includes the modification of a vehicle to participate in the local club racing circuit. The programme is being taught at a satellite facility in Pukekohe, so students are close to the action and could even end up working in pit crews for existing racing teams.
The programme is designed to introduce participants to the world of managed motorsport events and driver training. As well as gathering the skills required to modify a vehicle for participation in motorsport, this certificate also gives participants the opportunity to move into other areas in automotive engineering, automotive electrical, motor body and vehicle finishing trades.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be required to have:
- An English language ability to a minimum academic IELTS test score of 5.5 with no band below 5
Or
- A minimum TOEFL test score of 450 for students for whom English is not their first language
Or
- Three years secondary education in English
All applicants must be physically able to carry out any workshop tasks offered in the programme.
Programme summary
This innovative and flexible programme is designed to give participants experience in a range of trade disciplines within the automotive industry and to gain sufficient knowledge and skills under supervision to prepare a vehicle for participation in motorsport.
Programme structure and length
Participants study full time from Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday and must successfully complete all 120 credits in the programme to gain the Certificate in Motorsport Level 2. All courses are compulsory and are completed in two semesters. The programme includes both theory and practical training using the latest vehicle technology workshops. As part of the programme students will be divided into crews , each crew will develop and madify a vehicle which will be raced at the end of the programme.
Participants must successfully complete five courses to gain the MIT Certificate of Motorsport.
Course outlines
Automotive Electrical Systems
Topics include electrical circuits, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, ignition systems, lighting systems, wiring circuits and wiring repairs.
Engine Construction & Operation
Topics include petrol engines, cooling systems, petrol fuel systems, tuning a petrol engine, disassembling and assembling an engine and cam belt replacement.
Vehicle Construction & Panelbeating
Topics include repairing a minor panel damage, shrinking a repair, preparing a painted surface, preparing bare metal, knowledge of fillers, filling and sanding.
Automotive Workshop Procedures
Topics include problem solving, apprentice agreements, emergency procedures and safe working practices.
Further Training or Study
MIT Certificate in Automotive Electrical Level 3.
MIT Certificate in Motor Body Technology Level 3
MIT Certificate in Vehicle Refinishing Level 3
MIT Certificate in Light Automotive Technology Level 3
MIT Certificate in Heavy Automotive Technology Level 4
Career Opportunities
Graduates can enter as technicians into an apprenticeship with the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) in automotive engineering, panelbeating, vehicle refinishing or automotive electrical.