Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
This qualification is ideal for learners who are starting, or already doing, an apprenticeship in the workplace. During this programme, you will learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair electrical and electronics faults in a range of vehicles.
About the programmeThis qualification is ideal for learners who are starting, or already doing, an apprenticeship in the workplace.
During this programme, you will learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair electrical and electronics faults in a range of vehicles.
You'll graduate as a Automotive Electrical Engineer and will be able to take on senior positions in an automotive workshop.
Entry criteria
Entry Entry requirements Academic requirements- A Level 3 Automotive Engineering qualification (such as the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)) OR evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
- For the managed apprentice option, you must also be employed in a light automotive engineering workshop which is operating at a commercially-acceptable industry standard. The apprentice, employer and provider must enter into a training agreement.
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.
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