Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Windermere Campus
Summary
The construction industry is crying out for more civil engineering technicians, with some local companies offering generous scholarships to encourage more people to study this highly regarded diploma.
If you’re detail orientated, love maths and physics, and like thinking outside the square to solve problems, this is the place for you. It’s more than a course – it’s your chance to change the framework of our nation!
You’ll develop a range of skills, techniques and personal qualities that will equip you to work in civil engineering and its related fields as a technician, with knowledge of engineering sciences, materials and processes as well as management skills.
Using specialised equipment in our teaching labs, you'll learn computer aided design techniques, conduct materials and failure testing, and demonstrate practical applications of engineering theories. Three topics in year one and one topic in year two are also common to the electrical and mechanical disciplines.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
Entry criteria
To gain entry into this course, you are required to have:
- NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement, AND
- a minimum total of 48 credits at Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry), OR
- equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), OR
- equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience
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