Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology

LEVEL 7 BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Career opportunities • Technical manager • Project leader • Design draftsperson • Sales consultant • Roles that require both electrical and business knowledge • Digital systems technologist • Computing and IT technologist • Electrical technologist • Electronics technologist • Mechatronics technologist

Highlights • Great industry links: thanks to our strong ties with industry sponsors, you get to hone your skills using the latest electronics software, workbench-simulated circuits, mechatronics and electronic workbenches and microprocessor hardware. There’s even an opportunity for them to sponsor your final-year project. • You'll undertake a major industry project in your final year, giving you a chance to make valuable contacts. • The mix of theory and practical work will provide you with the knowledge to confidently apply your skills in a wide range of situations - and turn your inventive ideas into reality.

The fast-growing field of electrical and electronic technology demands more professionals who not only understand the technician’s field of work - but also have a good grasp on business. This unique programme can help prepare you for a range of technology-related roles.

Programme overview Keep pace with the rapid advances in technology, as well as the technical, business and interpersonal skills required in the field of electrical and electronic technology. This programme will help you to discover what it takes to develop and service electrical and electronics equipment. You’ll also learn how to extend your technical, business and interpersonal skills to be able to critically evaluate, problem solve, and work cross-functionally to prepare for supervisory and/or management roles.

When you graduate, you’ll have a good understanding of the industry and will have gained transferable skills and confidence in management and problem solving. You’ll also be able to use conceptual thinking and innovative technology practice to provide effective industry solutions. These are highly desirable skills and knowledge sought after in the industry, which means that your learnings from this programme could lead to career progression, creative invention or thought leadership, as well as entrepreneurial enterprise.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. 42 NCEA credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in any two of the following subjects: physics, mathematics, statistics and modelling, or any other technical domain • 14 credits from two additional subjects

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in

Mathematics or Pāngarau

English

If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need one or more 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:

A relevant Level 3 or above qualification on the NZQF or equivalent 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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