New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)

  • 2 intakes per year: February & July
  • Level 6
  • 2 years full-time equivalent part-time up to 10 years, delivered via block courses and supported distance learning
  • 16 courses x $640 per course (GST Inclusive) - Domestic student
    $17,500 - International student

Qualification overview

The aim of the Diploma in Engineering (Civil) programme is to provide the engineering profession with skilled and competent Civil Engineering Technicians. These Technicians possess skills that will enable them to apply engineering theory to practice, and competently perform technical operations to the ethical and professional standards required by the engineering profession.

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

Entry requirements

  • a minimum total of 48 credits at Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in Mathematics, or
  • Equivalent qualifications (eg International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or
  • Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience 
  • Minimum of 8 Literacy credits at Level 1 or higher including 4 Reading and 4 Writing.

Career Options

Civil Engineering technician.

Further study options

Graduates can undertake further study towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) degree.