New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic

LEVEL 6 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (ELECTRONIC)

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 • Electronics engineer • Computer engineer • Control systems engineer • Telecommunications engineer • Robotics/automation engineer • Network administrator • Network designer • Network technician • Systems engineer

Highlights • This programme is a nationally developed and internationally recognised engineering qualification. • Internationally recognised under the

Dublin Accord: this qualification is recognised in the US, UK, Australia,

Canada, South Africa and many more. • Work towards your EST registration to work independently as a registered electrical worker. • Option to work towards your CCNA exam with CISCO and be recognised as a qualified network engineer/ technician (pending minimum numbers). • Small classes: the average class size is 35 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 electronic engineering. • Cross-credits available into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) with an Electronics specialisation (see pg. 17).

In this programme you’ll learn about the fundamentals of electronic engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the field of electronics. It can also prepare you for EST registration with the EWRB.

Programme overview This diploma is your entry into a career working in telecommunications or electronics. You’ll learn about computer programming, microcontrollers and electronic circuits, and their applications. When you graduate, you’ll be able to work as an engineering technician in the electronics field.

You’ll be able to:

Apply engineering theory to practice, working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to your specialist field of electronic engineering. Use your new engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions in electronic engineering - and implement these decisions. Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the field of electronic engineering. Sit the certification exam with the EWRB and gain Electrical Engineer registration.

This programme also prepares you to sit the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) theory and regulations exam for the Electrical Service Technician (EST) class of registration. This registration allows you to work independently as a registered electrical worker and improves employability in your field.

Cisco certification

You have the option to take the four electives that are required to sit the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching exam.

Once you’ve successfully completed your diploma, you can then sit the CCNA certification exam with a Cisco accredited test centre.

Cisco makes a huge difference to your job prospects as it’s the most in-demand certification in the world. Employers are looking for network engineers with this certification. The CCNA certification is also a prerequisite for professional and expert level training in network engineering. With high scores in the CCNA exam, you may also receive a discount on your certification exam. You can find more information on our website.

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 in 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:

An equivalent qualification Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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