Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Available at Manukau Campus and Queen Street

About the Programme

The Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering is designed to encompass the requirements of the National Diploma in Engineering. This is the standard qualification for engineering technicians. The diploma is taught at two locations, the Manukau Campus and one specialisation - Electronic Engineering - is offered at our Queen Street campus.

The diploma has three specialisations:

• Computer and Network Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering

The Computer and Network Engineering specialisation prepares graduates for work such as computer hardware and software installation and maintenance, network installation and maintenance, and leads to the internationally recognised CISCO qualification CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Students completing the Electrical Engineering specialisation are prepared to enter the workforce in power generation and distribution or factory automation.

The Electronic Engineering specialisation graduate can be involved in a variety of work such as maintenance, production, prototyping and assisting with electronic design.

Offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Electrical Engineering and Trades

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Minimum of 12 New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NQF) credits in each of three subjects at Level 2 or higher and
• New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NQF) - 12 Level 2 credits in mathematics or an equivalent range of unit standards or other credits from a senior secondary Year 12 or 13 programme in mathematics or equivalent or
• Be without appropriate entry qualifications but, on the basis of maturity and work experience, be likely to succeed.

Applicants may be required to undertake formal assessments to measure their potential to succeed 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 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.Applicants who are unable to meet any of the above criteria, may bridge to the diploma by first completing the Certificate in Electrotechnology.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss the following: Career counselling and advice regarding the applicant’s proposed programme of study; entitlement to cross-credit or credit transfer.

Note: Applicants are welcome to bring a support person to the interview.

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Cost

$2,530 per semester (approx)

International Student Fees

$18,000 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering teaches students the skills to be able to:

• Communicate with the client to determine requirements
• Analyse engineering problems
• Develop solutions of high quality, consistent with best current practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of the design and implementation process
• Use modern tools and efficient development techniques
• Design rigorous fault-finding and testing procedures
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work to deadlines

For a complete course outline please visit www.manukau.ac.nz/ee

Courses

Further Training or Study

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 6)
Bachelor of Engineering (Level 8)

Career Opportunities

Positions such as a Computer Networking Technician, Electronics Technician, Electrical Technician, Mechatronics Technician.

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