What you will learn
This programme is designed for experienced automotive engineering technicians who want to work in an advanced technical role, specialising in electric vehicles. You’ll learn:
Automotive Management (10 credits)
- Learn how to oversee team responsibilities, including compliance.
Drive Systems (15 credits)
- Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards.
Energy Supply Systems (15 credits)
- Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults to meet industry standards.
High Voltage Auxiliary Systems (15 credits)
- Learn to diagnose and analyse uncommon or complex electric vehicle sub-system faults to meet industry standards.
Electric Vehicle High Voltage System Repairs (15 credits)
- Learn to repair uncommon or complex electric vehicle drive systems, energy supply systems, and sub-system faults to meet industry standards.
- Learn new skills with insulation testing and analysing milli ohms.
More details about this qualification
This programme is delivered through a combination of regular evening classes and short block courses, supported by online learning resources.
- Receive NZQA Level 5 qualification on completion of modules (70 credits total)
- Online theory one night per week using Microsoft teams (Thursdays)
- Three 2-day practical block courses (after each of the technical modules)
- Automotive management providing theoretical work scenarios
- Written assessments for each module will underpin your learning
- All meetings available to download and watch at your convenience
- Extra learning material power points etc also available to download
- Start your course at the beginning of any module (see start dates in website)
- Future proof your career
Career options:
Continuation into electric vehicle specialisation within existing or future place of work.
Entry requirements:
- An Automotive Engineering qualification at Level 4, or equivalent skills and knowledge, including automotive electrical diagnostic experience to a Level 4 standard and a sound understanding of basic electrical systems and the fundamentals of electricity.
- A current workplace first aid certificate is recommended.
Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.
Whitireia and WelTec is a business division of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).
Last updated: 21/9/2026
