Programme overview
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 find out more about safe and effective diagnosis and repair of electrical and electronic faults in a range of 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 trades 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
The New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) is a prerequisite for this programme.
In order to complete this Level 4 programme, you must be working in an approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.
Once you’ve successfully completed this programme, you’ll receive the Level 4 qualification: New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering. From here you will be able to work as a qualified Automotive Electrical Engineer.
How do I gain my qualification?
Admission requirements
For this programme, you'll need one of the following:
1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or
2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and experience
3. If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
- Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
- Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
- Entry by Discretionary Admission
For more information download the programme regulations:
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2024; please check back again soon.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Workplace Maintenance & Safety (ENVS4501) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to apply knowledge to monitor the automotive workplace to maintain a safe and effective workplace, and respond to issues as required. |
| Electronic Steering and Suspension Systems (ENVS4515) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to apply knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair faults in steering and suspension electronic control systems. |
| Braking and Electronic Control (ENVS4516) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to acquire the skill set necessary to diagnose and repair faults in braking electronic control systems. |
| Body Control Electronics & System Software (ENVS4520) | 20.0 credits (0.167 EFTS) | To enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair faults in electronic body control systems, and configure and customise system software |
| Electronic Driveline Systems (ENVS4523) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled drive trains. |
| Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ENVS4528) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to diagnose electronic faults in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and repair or/and replace them. |
| Starting, Charging and Batteries (ENVS4529) | 20.0 credits (0.167 EFTS) | To enable students to apply knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair electronic faults in starting, charging and battery systems. |
| Petrol, Fuel and Emission Control Systems (ENVS4530) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to acquire the skill set necessary to diagnose and repair electronically controlled fuel and emission systems. |
| Vehicle Safety Systems (ENVS4531) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to acquire the skill set necessary to diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled safety systems. |
| High Voltage Systems (ENVS4532) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to service and repair faults in electronically controlled high voltage systems. |
| Electrical and Electronic Systems (ENVS4533) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to gain their knowledge and skills to design, build, install, test and modify a range of electrical systems to vehicles. |
| Diesel Fuel and Emission Control Systems (ENVS4534) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is for students to be able to acquire the skill set necessary to diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled hydraulic systems |
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