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New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering

Level of Study

Certificate

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Summary

If you’re working in the industry or are ready to enter into a work arrangement with an employer, you can further your understanding of automotive electrical engineering with the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering. You’ll learn more about safe and effective diagnosis and repair of electrical and electronic faults on various vehicles.

As a graduate of this qualification, you will be able to;

  • Diagnose, repair, and replace sensors, actuators, control units, associated wiring, and communication networks
  • Use specialist tools and diagrams to locate, repair, and replace components
  • Design, build, install, test and modify a range of electrical systems, electrical accessory systems, and communication systems.
Highlights
  • Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trade facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap (Volkswagen) sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies
  • Improved job prospects: This programme is nationally developed and recognised
  • We assist you with employment relationships: This means we work with your employer to recognise the work you do on-site that contributes to your qualification
  • Support and mentoring for students and employers throughout your study
Qualification Pathway

Once you’ve completed this programme, you’ll receive the Level 4 qualification: New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering. From here, you can work as a qualified Automotive Electrical Engineer and move on to many other automotive career options.

Career Options
  • Automotive Air Conditioning specialist
  • Automotive electrical engineer
  • Automotive electrician
  • EV Technician
Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

Approximately $13.20 per credit plus Student Services Fee

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

This programme is not open to international students - check our international study options instead.

Semester Dates

Throughout the year

Downloads and resources

Programme regulations - New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering Order a personalised brochure Scholarships and awardsStudent LifeFor Māori studentsFor Pacific studentsFor International students

Entry criteria

You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester, and you’ll need to:

  • Achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or
  • Equivalent skills and experience

And English entry requirements;

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Equivalence of a minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; Or

Non Academic requirements

Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.

Don’t meet theseAcademicrequirements?

Simply apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.

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