Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
MIT TechPark
Summary
Get qualified to work as a professional engineering technician – an area critical to the economy in New Zealand and around the world.
As part of your studies, you’ll work on real-world projects. Some of these projects could include a wastewater treatment plant in Samoa and a road widening project in Auckland. And, just like some of our graduates, this real-world experience could get your foot in the door to companies such as Downer and Kiwirail.
This qualification meets New Zealand and international benchmarks for engineering technicians. Graduates can work at a technician level as outlined by the Dublin Accord (International Engineering Alliance, 2002).
Entry criteria
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic
NCEA Level 2
Including a minimum of 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or above (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013);
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);
Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting the minimum entry criteria, those applicants for whom English is a second language (including International students) must meet the IELTS overall language requirement: Overall Band Score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, with no individual score less than 5.5, or equivalent.
Other entry requirements
Applicants must be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme, by being able to work effectively, efficiently and safely.
Although not part of the entry requirements, applicants will attend an interview as part of the process of assisting them to select the right specialisation.
Successful applicants will be accepted in order of application. The above attributes will be assessed through an interview process to which applicants may bring family and/or whānau support.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be counselled to an appropriate Foundation programme.
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