New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)

Program Overview

This one-year part-time program provides technicians with the skills to diagnose and repair complex electric vehicle faults. It includes four core courses: Automotive Management, Drive Systems, Battery Systems, and High Voltage Auxiliary Systems. Graduates are qualified for advanced diagnostic and repair roles in workplaces specializing in electric vehicles. The program is offered in partnership with Otago Polytechnic and requires students to purchase specific equipment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5) is a one-year part-time program designed to upskill technicians who want to specialize in electric vehicles. The program focuses on diagnosing and repairing uncommon and complex specialist system faults in electric vehicles. It is intended for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role specializing in electric vehicles. Graduates will be able to work in a range of workplaces that involve advanced diagnostic and repair of electric vehicle faults.

Outline:

The program is delivered as both online night classes and day block courses. It is delivered in partnership with Otago Polytechnic. The program consists of four core courses:

• EVA5.001 Automotive Management: This course teaches students how to oversee team responsibilities, including compliance.
• EVA5.002 Drive Systems: This course focuses on diagnosing, analyzing, and repairing uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards.
• EVA5.003 Battery Systems: This course covers diagnosing, analyzing, and repairing uncommon and complex electric vehicle battery system faults to meet industry standards.
• EVA5.004 High Voltage Auxiliary Systems: This course teaches students how to diagnose, analyze, and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle auxiliary system faults to meet industry standards.

Careers:

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

Other:

The program is delivered in partnership with Otago Polytechnic. The demand for technicians with electric vehicle knowledge is increasing. The program requires students to purchase a uniform, safety boots, a minimum specification tool kit, and a Google Chromebook.