Course details

Summary

If you want the skills and knowledge​​​ for a career as a Civil Engineering Technologist, then this programme is right for you. You'll apply your trained analytical mind to a broad range of civil engineering problems using the technical principles and processes that you'll learn from our qualified tutors.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) apply mathematical, natural science and engineering fundamentals to civil engineering infrastructure such as roads, bridges, harbors, water and waste water facilities. You will be asked to design and oversee the execution of solutions for a broad range of engineering problems. You’ll get to research and investigate possibilities in order to propose the best options and most appropriate techniques and resources.

You will choose between two pathways in civil engineering: Water and Water Waste Engineering or Roading and Transportation Engineering.

If you are in employment, the project will be tailored to your workplace.

Six of the largest Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in New Zealand have consulted with industry leaders to create this up-to-date, industry-relevant programme. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).

What You'll Learn

First Year

In the first year you'll study six broad engineering papers and two papers specific to your major, water and waste engineering or roading and transportation engineering.

Water and Waste Engineering

Specialising in civil water and waste engineering you will gain an in depth knowledge of the principles and practice relating to: Water reticulation systems; the treatment and disposal of liquid and solid wastes; catchment run-off, erosion, water balances and sustainable land use; urban wastewater and storm water systems. You will be able to apply your expertise to projects in professional civil engineering environments. Roading & Transportation Engineering

Roading and Transportation Engineering

Specialising in civil roading and transportation engineering, you will be able to work from a sound engineering base with sufficient skills to competently manage technical operations; liaise effectively with design and management professionals, clients, regulatory authorities and contractors; and have an understanding of different cultures and in particular an awareness and clear understanding of the tangata whenua and the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Resource Management Act.

Second Year

In your second year all your papers will be specific to your specialisation, being either civil water and waste engineering or roading and transportation engineering.

Third Year

In your third and final year, you'll put all the skills and processes you've learned into completing a practical, industry based project. If you've gained employment then your project can be tailored to suit your workplace.

Core modules for all Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical) students:

• Engineering Computing
• Engineering Communication
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Design and Drawing
• Professional Engineering Development
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Engineering Development Project

Entry criteria

To enter this programme you will need:

• A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of two subjects with a further 14 credits at level 3 or higher taken from one or two additional domains on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework including a minimum of 14 credits in Physics and 14 credits in Mathematics (Algebra and/or Calculus); and
• A minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo 毛利; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing; or
• The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) with a 60% or better overall grade average or have completed at least two years relevant work experience post-graduation; or
• Admission approved by the programme committee/head of school/centre director; or
• Equivalent academic qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0 or better in the academic module, with a minimum of 6.0 in the written and speaking bands, and a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and listening bands, or equivalent.

TOEFL IBT 60, TOEFL PBT score of 550 or Pearson score of 50.