Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
About the programmeCharge 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. You'll study online and complete block courses either at the Dunedin Campus or in your workplace.
Graduates will be able to work in a range of workplaces that involve advanced diagnostic and repair of electric vehicle faults.
Entry criteria
Academic requirementsYou must hold an Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR provide evidence that you have equivalent skills and knowledge.
International equivalenceTo enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
Please note: This programme is available for international students who are already onshore in New Zealand.
Please email international@op.ac.nz for more information.
English Language requirementsIf 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.
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