Automotive students celebrate course completion

Media release: Automotive students celebrate course completion at Kaikohe workshop

Students celebrated the completion of their NorthTec Certificate in Servicing Automotive Systems programme at NorthTec’s automotive workshop in Kaikohe yesterday (subs 10 November).

This is the third intake on the popular programme which has so far led to automotive apprenticeships for three graduates.

NorthTec automotive tutors at the Kaikohe workshop Roger Floyed and his fellow NorthTec automotive tutor Ed Johnson from the Department of Corrections’ facility at Ngawha presented letters of completion to the students. Kaikohe Administrator Jos Whikiriwhi-Thompson, other staff and students from the Kaikohe learning centre and whānau were also present to acknowledge the students’ achievement.

“The majority of the students from the programme want to do further study with NorthTec,” said Roger. “The programme is making a big difference to the students in terms of getting their car warranted and registered. Ten students have also got their driver licenses while on the first two programmes.”

In addition to teaching car servicing and maintenance skills students learn about building motors and servicing CAM belts. Roger also teaches work and personal ethics as part of the programme. “The students did well. They completed their assignments in excellent. This meant that we were able to extend their learning within the programme.”

Roger acknowledged each student’s contribution during the presentation. Nikora Hohepa came top of the class with Roger praising his good-natured approach to learning and the generosity he had displayed towards his classmates. Fellow class member Joseph Kire had assisted Roger during the programme with Aaron Tau and Jason Hiku being praised for their positive attitudes. “Jason is the first to get onto a job and get it done. He’ll work through his lunch break to complete a task.”

Student Elwyn “Jonesy” Jones spoke on behalf of the students to acknowledge the work that Roger has done with the class and the staff from the Kaikohe learning centre for their support. “I really want to thank NorthTec for the opportunity that it has provided for us to do this programme,” he said.

The semester one intake for the automotive programme in Kaikohe next year is already half full and Roger hopes to provide opportunities for graduates from that programme and previous intakes to further their learning in Kaikohe.

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