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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering major)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Invercargill Campus

Summary

Do you dream of buildings, bridges, railways, and water channels, helping to meet the needs of communities in safe and sustainable ways? Our two-year, high value course of study will enable you to conceive, design and build buildings, systems and infrastructure in the public and private sector; including roads, airports, tunnels, dam and sewage treatment.The course acts as a foundational year for advanced civil engineering and is designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities.You will:Build and evaluate geotechnical modelsAnalyse structural dynamics using computer technologiesStudy reinforced concrete and steel designDevelop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and managementWork collaboratively with construction workers, clients, and other industry professionalsEngineers can find themselves working in many different disciplines and environments, from overseeing maintenance operations to designing and building engineered solutions, the range of career options is vast, varied and challenging. Technology used on the course:SoftwareAdobe SuiteAutoCADBIM360Civil 3DInventor ProfessionalRevitAnsysEES Equation SolverMatlabMDSolidsSolid WorksSAP 2000Rapid Traffic Management Hardware3D PrinterTotal StationGNSS SystemLaser CutterRobotic Arm 3D Printer

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