New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
Mechanical
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Designed for experienced automotive technicians, this programme develops advanced skills in diagnosing and repairing faults in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Diagnose and repair EV faults
Develop advanced diagnostic skills and techniques to identify and repair uncommon and complex faults in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Specialise in electric vehicle systems
Gain expertise in the key electric and hybrid vehicle systems, including drive, energy supply, and high voltage auxiliary components.
Lead in automotive management
Learn to oversee team responsibilities and ensure compliance with relevant standards in an automotive environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This advanced certificate equips experienced automotive engineering technicians with the skills needed to specialise in electric vehicle (EV) systems. Students develop expertise in diagnosing and repairing faults in battery electric and hybrid vehicles across drive systems, energy supply, and high-voltage auxiliary systems. The programme covers both on-campus and online learning with block courses, preparing graduates for advanced roles in the evolving automotive industry.
Course Content
- Automotive Management: team oversight and compliance responsibilities
- Drive Systems: diagnosing, analysing, and repairing complex EV drive system faults
- Energy Supply Systems: diagnosing, analysing, and repairing complex EV energy supply system faults
- High Voltage Auxiliary Systems: diagnosing, analysing, and repairing complex EV auxiliary system faults
- Block courses (required for online students)
What you need to know first
Hold an Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR provide evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
For international students: an equivalent secondary school qualification to New Zealand's NCEA levels.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Engineering
Transport
Electric Vehicles
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced automotive technician specialising in electric vehicles
Electric vehicle diagnostic and repair specialist
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