New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- 20 February & 16 July
- Level 6
- 2 years full-time study or part-time equivalent
- $680 per paper - Domestic student
$2,188 per paper - International student
Qualification overview
This qualification aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment as an Engineering Technician in the mechanical engineering field. Engineering Technicians are generally involved in design and operations. This qualification is designed to allow students to engage with the local engineering design industry and to build a broad foundation of required knowledge and the specialisation in different subject areas.
For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheet below:
Information Sheet
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Entry requirements
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A minimum total of 44 credits at Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 in mathematics, or
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Equivalent qualifications or
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Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/ or demonstrated skills and experience and minimum of 8 Literacy credits at Level 1 or higher including 4 reading and 4 writing.
Career Options
Mechanical Engineering Cadetship, Engineering Technician, Engineering Design Assistant, Project Manager, Engineering Management, Engineering Related Sales.
Further study options
Graduates can cross-credit into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology with the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Open Polytechnic. Graduates will be eligible for consideration of credit into a Massey University Bachelor of EngineeringStudents graduating from WITT with a completed Nat Dip Eng (Mechanical) will be eligible for consideration of credit into a Massey University Bachelor of Engineering.