New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Engineering (Level 5)

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Study options

Part-time
Length

45 weeks part-time including 3 weeks of study breaks
Total credits

70
Fees

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ3915

Charge up your knowledge of Electric Vehicles (EV) with this advanced automotive technician programme.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair faults in battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles and machines.

This programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role, specialising in electric vehicles.

Graduates will be able to work in a range of workplaces that involve advanced diagnostic and repair of electric vehicle faults.

You will graduate with the following skills that will meet industry standards:

The capability to oversee team responsibilities
To diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults
To diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle battery system faults
To diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle auxiliary system faults

Online and on-campus block courses are delivered throughout the year.

Entry requirements

You must hold an Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR provide evidence that you have equivalent skills and knowledge.

English requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.

Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.5 issued within the last two years with no less than 5.0 in any band or equivalent.

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