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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil
LEVEL 6 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (CIVIL)
Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities • Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering consulting practice • Engineering laboratory operation and management • Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering contractor • Site and project engineer
Highlights • Unitec is the largest provider of civil engineering training in New Zealand at diploma level. • Supported by the civil engineering industry including Engineering
New Zealand. • A step towards Engineering
New Zealand membership: once you've gained a suitable period of work experience as a qualified civil engineer at diploma level, you'll be eligible for
Associate Membership (AIPENZ). • 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, land surveying, and workshops. • Undertake a project where you tackle an engineering problem. • Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in civil engineering. • Cross-credits available towards the
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
The focus of this qualification is on developing the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to perform meaningful civil engineering work.
Programme overview Get a solid grounding in civil engineering to cleverly design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure. Through applying mathematics and physics to civil engineering problems, you’ll learn to develop the expertise needed to successfully manage civil engineering projects.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to use your knowledge to make informed decisions and implement them, competently perform technical work using national and international standards, and apply civil engineering theory to design, contract administration and construction practice. You'll gain a solid understanding of water, structural, geotechnical, and road engineering, and develop invaluable civil and structural drawing skills.
This diploma allows you to specialise in any one of the following four areas:
Structures: the designs and construction of small, medium and high-rise buildings.
Water Resources: water and wastewater treatment systems, hydrology, flood protection, harbour development, erosion control, water reticulation, storm water and wastewater management.
Roading: design, construction and maintenance of roads, pavement design and road drainage.
Geotechnical: assessing suitability of soil or rock foundation to support various structures, effect of water on soils, foundation design, stability of slopes, retaining walls and ground improvement.
Admission requirements For this programme you'll need
Academic
1. NCEA Level 2 including: • 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects. • This includes 12 credits from
Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry).
2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 prior to 2013 only).
English
If English is not your first language, you’ll need one of the following:
Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Other options
If you don’t meet this requirements, you’ll need one of the following:
Completed a relevant endorsement of the Certificate in Applied Technology A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent and demonstrate your practical abilities by providing a small portfolio of evidence.
Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/civil
International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
