Academic Programmes
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7)
Combine engineering theory with practical career skills in this hands-on three-year degree and start your career as an in-demand engineering technologist – an area critical to the economy in New Zealand and overseas. Specialisations available in civil or mechanical engineering.
- Level 7
- 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (Level 7)
Add valuable highway engineering and applied management skills to your engineering qualification and take your career places. With the combination of specialised technical knowledge and management skills you will increase your career options and be able to gain sought after management roles.
- Level 7
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time (for domestic students only) delivered via block course and supported distance learning
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
Become a skilled and competent engineering technician and be able to apply skills relevant to the industry. Civil engineering roles include working on roads, railways, airports, water supply, drainage, wastewater disposal, bridges, dams, multi-storey buildings, tunnels and other public works.
- Level 6
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years (domestic only).
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6)
Gain the theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment as an engineering technician in the mechanical engineering field and help to ‘make the world’. Engineering Technicians are generally involved in design and operations. This qualification is an International Dublin Accord qualification under the accreditation of Engineering New Zealand.
- Level 6
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (domestic only)
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
Starting a career in the infrastructure works industry? You may be new to the industry, or already working in the industry without a qualification. Get an understanding of the infrastructure works industry and the health, safety and environmental knowledge required to work safely on site and with others and work under direct supervision.
- Level 2
- 10 weeks full-time at the NZIHT/WITT Infrastructure Park
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3)
Get relevant knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of infrastructure works processes. This is the cornerstone qualification if you want to move into an infrastructure career pathway. Graduates of this qualification are able to carry out infrastructure works operations safely and to a quality standard in a variety of infrastructure work contexts.
- Level 3
- 20 weeks full time / 1 year part-time
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