New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering
Are you interested in a career as an Automotive Electrical Engineer? Technology and electronics in the automotive industry are fast developing and growing, meaning skilled Automotive Electricians are highly desirable. If you're working in the industry, this programme is for you.
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.
How do I gain my qualification?
Do I need to be in work while I complete this qualification?
Yes. To become a qualified Automotive Engineer or Automotive Electrical Engineer, you must be an apprentice mechanic or working in approved* automotive premises in order to complete this qualification.
Most employers prefer workers/apprentices who have done some training before they start, and the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) is ideal preparation. It will give you the skills to start working for an employer while you complete the on-the-job training and study towards your apprenticeship in this Level 4 programme - New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering.
What’s next?
Once you’ve completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3), you can get entry into the following Level 4 qualifications: New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering and the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering.
What if I already work in the industry?
If you're already working in an appropriate workplace, you can study the New Zealand Certificates in Automotive Engineering part-time at Unitec.
Contact
If you have any questions about this programme or undertaking an apprenticeship please contact Duncan Wales, Automotive Industry Liaison, dwales@unitec.ac.nz 0274 361 223.
Admission 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
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