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

About the Programme

The newly-developed national qualification, the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Discipline), is New Zealand's standard qualification

for engineering technicians.

At MIT we offer the NZDE in two specialisations:

• Power
• Electronics

Students completing the Power Specialisation are prepared to enter the workforce in power generation and distribution or factory automation.

The Electronics Engineering Specialisation graduate can be involved in a variety of work such as maintenance, production, prototyping and

assisting with electronic design. This specialisation is also offered at our Queen Street campus.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• A minimum total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics, or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge)
  or
• Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience
  and
• Minimum of 8 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher including four in reading and four in writing
  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. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to 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.

International Student Fees

$18,700

Programme Summary

In the first year of the programme students complete the following four Level 4 compulsory courses:

• Engineering Fundamentals
• Mathematics 1
• Technical Literacy
• Electrical and Electronic Principles.

Following these courses the path of study differs depending on the chosen specialisation.

To graduate, a student needs to complete 240 credits comprised of:

• The NZDE common compulsory courses
• The NZDE (Electrical Discipline) compulsory courses
• The courses required for the chosen specialisation.

Students who graduate with this diploma can:

• 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

The diploma is a significant feeder programme into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. This is done through our staircasing philosophy – students can enter into the degree programme by having completed the diploma or if they have passed core subjects relevant to the programme.

Further Training or Study

Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

Career Opportunities

Electronics Technician, Electrical Technician.

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