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NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
Your next step into an electric future
The NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5) is aimed at people working, or intending to work in an advanced technical role within an electric vehicle automotive context. It has been designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians.
This programme provides the automotive engineering industry with individuals who have attained the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively diagnose and repair faults in electric vehicles. Electric vehicles include both battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles or machines.
Graduates may have some responsibility for representing the business and for the overall performance of the workshop. Graduates of this programme will not be recognised as manufacturer-specific technicians.
Outline
This programme is delivered part-time over one year through online learning and on-campus block courses.
It is predicted that most learners will be employed as automotive technicians and therefore the programme is structured in a way to meet the needs of these learners.
There will be night classes, online learning, teaching activities and block courses for the practical application.
Courses are delivered sequentially apart from Automotive Management which is delivered over the year.
Block courses
- High Voltage Auxiliary Systems
- Energy Supply Systems
- Drive Systems
- Automotive Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- An Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4, or equivalent skills and knowledge.
Other requirements
- A current workplace first aid certificate is recommended.
English language entry requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT’s Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP))
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement)
- IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores (see equivalency tables in the DELP)
Entry with credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at any other tertiary institution, life or work experiences and workplace training can also be considered. If you think you qualify, you can apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
As part of your application you will be asked to provide details which you would like considered as credit towards your intended programme of study.
You must apply prior to enrolment. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Jodi Te Hina on 06 830 1945.
Dates
There are four entry points per year:
- January
- April
- July
- October
Your future career opportunities
Upon graduating you will be able to oversee team responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislative and company requirements to maintain a safe and effective workplace. You will also be able to diagnose and repair uncommon and complex specialist system faults in electric vehicles as an advanced technician.
Academic learning services
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.