Certificate in Engineering Technology

  • 2 Intakes per year: February & July
  • Level 4
  • 20 weeks full-time or part-time up to two years, delivered via block course and supported distance learning
  • 4 courses x $640 per course (GST Inclusive) - Domestic student

Qualification overview

This Certificate aims to provide a good grounding in engineering science and technical methods.  Depending on which strand, graduates will have a broad knowledge covering one of the following areas: Engineering fundamentals;Civil engineering planning;Highway Construction; Water utility operations.  All courses within this programme will be delivered in a flexible format requiring attendance at a distance based block course (e.g. Palmerston North) followed by self directed study before a final end of course examination. 

This qualification is delivered in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology.

Entry requirements

  • A minimum of three years of secondary education;and/or
  • 48 or more credits at NCEA level 1, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of four subjects;and/or
  • Equivalent NQF Unit Standards.

Career Options

Infrastructure industry employment in roles such as Engineering Cadet, Worksite Team Leader, Assistant Project Engineer.

Further study options

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil).