New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
Other Engineering
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advanced part-time programme for experienced automotive technicians to diagnose and repair faults in electric and hybrid vehicles, delivered online with block courses and in the workplace.
NZ$1,252
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Diagnose electric vehicle faults
Identify and analyse faults in battery electric and hybrid electric vehicle drive, energy supply, and auxiliary systems to industry standards.
Repair high voltage systems safely
Repair, restore, and verify high voltage electric vehicle systems in line with advanced technical and safety standards.
About This Course
This Level 5 certificate is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians aiming to specialise in electric vehicles. It develops skills in diagnosing and repairing complex faults in battery electric and hybrid vehicles and machines, preparing graduates for advanced technical roles within the evolving automotive sector. The course is offered part-time, online with block courses, or in the workplace with online or on-campus classes. Graduates will be equipped for advanced industry roles involving electric vehicle fault diagnostics and repairs.
Course Content
- Automotive Management: team responsibilities and compliance
- Drive Systems: diagnosing and analysing common and complex electric vehicle drive system faults
- Energy Supply Systems: diagnosing and analysing uncommon and complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults
- High Voltage Auxiliary Systems: diagnosing and analysing uncommon and complex auxiliary EV system faults
- Electric Vehicle High Voltage Repairs: repairing, restoring, and verifying drive systems, energy systems, and auxiliary systems
Entry Requirements
Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR equivalent skills and knowledge
Build towards these roles
Automotive TechnicianElectric Vehicle TechnicianAutomotive Workshop Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
AutomotiveEngineeringEnergy
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