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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.

Level
4
Credits
190 (1.58 EFTS)
Campus
Mt Albert
Start dates
Enrolments accepted and start throughout the year
Duration
Part-time for 3 to 5 years

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 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.

*How do I know if my workplace is appropriate?

Contact our Automotive Industry Liaison Duncan Wales, dwales@unitec.ac.nz 0274 361 223.

How can Unitec prepare me?

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

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 must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.

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:

Programme Regulations

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.

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