Course details

Summary

Learn about the fundamentals of electronic or electrical engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the fields of electronics or power.

Programme overview

Want to pursue a career as an electrical engineer? The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) is an industry-recognised qualification that allows you to focus on one of two areas: electronics or power.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of electrical engineering theory and practice and will develop the knowledge and skills to work as an engineering technician on construction sites and in engineering workplaces.

Highlights

• A nationally developed – and internationally recognised – engineering qualification.
• Supported by the electrical engineering industry, including the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).
• A step towards IPENZ membership: completion of the programme, combined with a period of work experience, provides eligibility to apply for membership of IPENZ.
• Choose from two pathways: electronics or power.
• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students.
• Can serve as a pathway into graduate engineering qualifications.
• Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops and debates.
• Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.
• Cross-credits towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical).

Qualification

Once you've successfully completed this programme you'll receive the qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical).

This programme can cross-credit into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical).

Career Options

• Power systems engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Electrical services engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Computer engineer
• Control systems engineer
• Telecommunications engineer
• Robotics/automation engineer

Entry criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

NCEA Level 2 including:

• A total of 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in four different subjects.
• Your 48 credits must also include at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably with achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry) and a minimum of 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

English Language requirements:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4)
• IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL (pBT) Paper-based test score of 550 (essay 5 TWE)
• TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test score of 60 (writing 18)
• FCE or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
• Pearson Test of English (PToE) Academic with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42