New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)

Topics you'll cover

Year One topics include:

• Engineering Fundamentals - fundamentals of a range of engineering disciplines

• Engineering Mathematics 1 - mathematical skills, concepts and understandings required to perform calculations and solve problems within engineering contexts

• Technical Literacy - technical research skills, as well as oral, written, graphical interpersonal communication skills

• Electrical Principles - general fundamental electrical circuit principles

• Electrical and Electronic Applications - application of general fundamental electrical and electronic principles

• PLC Programming 1 - programming PLCs to solve simple industrial problems

• Electronic Principles - develop further understanding of the application of fundamental electronic principles

• Power Engineering - three phase circuit theory as applied to power engineering

Year Two topics include:

• Engineering Mathematics 2 - mathematical principles and engineering mathematical skills to solve engineering problems

• PLC Programming 2 - advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods

• Electrical Machines - single and three phase electrical machines

• Introduction to Networks - introduction to the architecture, structure and functions and models of the internet to enable students to build a simple LAN

• Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics - concepts and applications of power electronics involved in small scale renewable energy systems

• Power Systems - three phase power systems and distribution systems

• Engineering Management - administering and managing projects effectively

• Engineering Project (Electrical) - an electrotechnology project derived from given specifications

To gain entry into this course, you are required to have:

• NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013), AND
• a minimum total of 48 credits at Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry), OR
• equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), OR
• equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

Indicative Fees *    
$37,000 for international students

Career opportunities

• technical support engineer
• supervising technician engineer
• technician engineer
• production engineer
• production manager
• production maintenance manager