More details about this qualification:
This programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role, specialising in electric vehicles. You’ll learn:
- Automotive Management: Learn how to oversee team responsibilities, including compliance.
- Drive systems: Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards.
- Energy supply systems: Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults to meet industry standards.
- High voltage auxiliary systems: Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle auxiliary system faults to meet industry standards.
This programme is delivered by regular night classes and short block courses, supported by online resources.
Career options:
Continuation into electric vehicle specialisation within existing or future place of work.
Entry requirements:
- An Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4, or equivalent skills and knowledge.
- A current workplace first aid certificate is recommended.
Related study options
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
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