Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture

About the Programme

The Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture is designed for students wishing to update their traditional engineering skills to the latest manufacturing technologies. It concentrates on the application of modern technologies and the development of problem solving and design skills.

The programme offers flexibility to those employed fulltime within the engineering industry. The majority of tuition is in the evenings and most students choose a flexible part-time study schedule. Alternatively, students may enrol only in those courses directly relevant to their workplace, receiving a certificate of achievement on successful completion of each course. Students may obtain up to three certificates of achievement without enrolling in the diploma programme.

Offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Trades

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have successfully completed MIT Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) or completion of at least one year of tertiary study (120 credits) in a relevant mechanical engineering field or
• A minimum of at least one year relevant industry experience in mechanical or production engineering environment and
• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

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Cost

$5,500 (approx)

International Student Fees

$18,700 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture has a strong emphasis on CAD/CAM and CNC technology, and is awarded on successful completion of five compulsory courses plus four optional courses. The optional courses chosen must include sufficient credits to ensure a total credit value of 120, at least 72 of which must be at Level 5. Students looking simply to develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the core technologies may choose to exit the diploma programme and graduate with the Certificate in Computer Integrated Manufacture (Level 4) after successfully completing the four compulsory Level 4 courses (CIM CAD 1, CAM 1, Solid Modelling 1 and CNC Programming).

Compulsory Courses

• CIM CAD 1
• CAM 1
• Solid Modelling 1
• CNC Programming
• Manufacturing Processes

Optional Courses

• CIM CAD 2
• CAM 2
• Solid Modelling 2
• CNC Setting
• Computer Concepts
• Management and Supervision Concepts
• Workshop Practice

Further Training or Study

Where possible the Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture is aligned to National Certificate unit standards at NZQA Levels 4 and 5. The programme has been designed to provide significant credit towards the Level 5 National Certificate in Engineering Machining and Toolmaking. Successful completion of appropriate optional subjects may allow the completion of up to 80 out of the total 110 credits required for award of this National Certificate. It is expected that the balance of credits will be achieved in the workplace and assessed by a registered Workplace Assessor. The Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture may also contribute up to 53 of the required 110 credits for award of the Level 5 National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering.

Career Opportunities

Staff with up-to-date computer skills are required throughout the design and production process. Relevant positions include CAD/CAM Technician and Designer, Cad/Cam Operator, Cnc Programmer and Machine Setter, Toolmaker and Plastics Engineer, Machine and Product Designer, Quality Control Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Representative, and Production Planner.

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