New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
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.
Entry requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
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
- Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0; Or
- Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students
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?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
- You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
Simply apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
Download the full programme regulations
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.