Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

This programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role,specialising in electric vehicles.

Graduates will be able to work in a range of workplaces that involve advanced diagnostic and repair of electric vehicle faults.

Programme Specific Information:

This course will be delivered as both online night classes and day block courses.

This programme is delivered in partnership with Otago Polytechnic. 

Entry Requirements

You must hold an Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4 OR provide evidence that you have equivalent skills and knowledge.

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

  • New Zealand University Entrance OR —
  • Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR —
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS

Additional expenses

Closer to the programme starting, learners will receive a list of course materials to purchase.  Examples of course materials could include textbooks, stationary, printing; uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools and a laptop.

Changes for new learners

WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

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About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

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