New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
This programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role, specialising in electric vehicles. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair faults in electric and hybrid vehicles and machines.
Domestic
Online with block course(s)
Online
October
July
April
About the programme
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.
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.
International
Online with block course(s)
Online
May
October
July
About the programme
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.
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.
What You Study
Courses
| Course | Aim | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Management | Learn how to oversee team responsibilities, including compliance | 10 |
| Drive systems | Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards | 20 |
| Energy supply systems | Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults to meet industry standards | 20 |
| High voltage auxiliary systems | Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle auxiliary system faults to meet industry standards | 20 |
Workload
Block courses
If you're studying online, you'll need to attend some block courses throughout the programme.
Entry
Entry requirements
- You must hold an Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR provide evidence that you have equivalent skills and knowledge.
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Recommended
- A current workplace first-aid certificate.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, contact us at EngTrades@op.ac.nz to enquire about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification.
Fees
Domestic fees
International fees
Fees Free
If you’re a domestic student and this is your first time doing tertiary study in New Zealand (over 60 credits at Level 3 or higher), you may be able to get free tuition fees for this programme.
All the details and criteria are on the Fees Free website and you can check whether you’re going to be able to access funding by entering your National Student Number.
If you can access it, we’ll organise your fees with the Tertiary Education Commission when you’re enrolled to study with us. This funding doesn’t include additional costs or living costs.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.
Application
Need more info?
If you want to chat about this programme before applying, please email EngTrades@op.ac.nz
A change for 2023 enrolments
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
