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
- Learn how to oversee team responsibilities, including compliance management.
Drive Systems
- Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle drive system faults to meet industry standards.
Energy Supply Systems
- Learn to diagnose, analyse and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle energy supply system faults to meet industry standards.
High Voltage Auxiliary Systems
- Learn to diagnose, analyse, and repair uncommon and complex electric vehicle auxiliary system faults to industry standards, while developing expertise in high-voltage safety and equipment inspections to internationally recognised standards. Gain practical skills in insulation testing and milli-ohm analysis to support safe and effective fault diagnosis and repair.
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.
- Rolling intake model designed to allow course completion within 12 months
- Start dates are throughout the year (typically intakes in March, May, July, October) and finish at the completion of all four modules
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Online theory one night per week via Microsoft Teams (Thursdays)
- Three 2-day practical block courses (held after each technical module)
- All sessions are recorded and available to download and watch at your convenience
- Additional learning materials (PowerPoints, etc.) are also available to download
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.
- 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: 8/6/2026
