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)
April
July
October
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)
May
July
October
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.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 (academic, no 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 internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
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
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.
Fees Free
If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to access Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.
If you started studying before 2025, you may be able to continue to use your remaining first-year entitlement in 2025.
Visit our Fees and Funding page to learn more about the Fees Free programme Fees and Funding
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.
The international tuition fee does not include your Student Levy. This will be calculated when you enrol with us.
Click below to find out more about the Student Levy costs and services provided.
Application
Need more info?
If you want to chat about this programme before applying, please email EngTrades@op.ac.nz
