New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
Electrical
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
This certificate programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians to gain advanced skills in electric vehicle diagnosis and repair, including battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles and machines.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Advanced Diagnostic Skills in EV Systems
Ability to diagnose and repair faults in battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles and machines.
Technical Expertise in EV Drive Systems
Mastery in analysing and repairing complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards.
Competence in Managing Energy Supply Systems
Skills to diagnose and fix complex energy supply system faults within electric vehicles.
What You're Signing Up For
Charge up your knowledge of Electric Vehicles (EV) with this advanced automotive technician programme. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair faults in battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles and machines. Designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians aiming to specialise in electric vehicles, graduates can work in various workplaces involving advanced diagnostic and repair of electric vehicle faults.
Course Content
- Automotive Management: overseeing team responsibilities including compliance (10 credits)
- Drive systems: diagnose, analyse and repair complex electric vehicle drive system faults to industry standards (20 credits)
- Energy supply systems: diagnose, analyse and repair complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults (20 credits)
- High voltage auxiliary systems: diagnose, analyse and repair advanced electric vehicle auxiliary system faults (20 credits)
What you need to know first
Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 or equivalent skills and knowledge
English language proficiency (New Zealand University Entrance or Academic IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 in last two years or equivalent)
Recommended: Current workplace first-aid certificate
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive Industry
Electric Vehicle Technology
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Future employment opportunities might be
Electric Vehicle Automotive Technician
Advanced Automotive Engineering Technician
Electric Vehicle Fault Diagnostic Specialist
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