Academic Programmes

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 (domestic students only)

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)

(Block Course Delivery)

The aim of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering is to provide skilled and competent engineering technicians specialised in mechanical, civil, electrical or electronic engineering for the New Zealand engineering sector. Graduates will be capable of operating at a technician level scope of practice as outlined by the Dublin Accord (international Engineering Alliance, 2002).

• Level 6
• 2 years full-time or Part-Time equivalent up to 10 years (domestic only).

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4)

Ensuring workplace safety in potentially hazardous environments where there is a high risk of explosions from dust, gas and chemicals is the key purpose of this programme.

This qualification is designed for electrical workers, mechanical fitters and process workers who need to meet safety regulations to work in hazardous areas, now referred to as ‘explosive atmospheres.’ During the course, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and find out how to apply safety principles, procedures, and statutory requirements to safely enter and operate an explosive atmospheres site. These include the oil and gas sector, dairy industry - milk powder production, and wastewater treatment, to name a few.

This qualification is only offered through WITT, and is available to students throughout New Zealand, including in-house training.

• Level 4
• 10 weeks