Courses

DEC4.101

Engineering Fundamentals

Learn the basic fundamentals of a range of engineering disciplines.

DEC4.102

Engineering Mathematics 1

Learn mathematical skills, concepts and understandings in order to perform calculations and solve problems within engineering contexts.

DEC4.103

Technical Literacy

Develop technical research skills along with oral, written, graphical and interpersonal communication skills.

DEC4.201

Materials (Civil)

Introduce the fundamentals of geological and geomorphological processes and the properties and application of a range of civil engineering materials.

DEC4.202

Land Surveying 1

Understand and apply the theoretical and practical concepts of Land Surveying.

DEC5.201

Structures 1

Analyse structural elements and simple structures, and to design simple beams.

DEC5.202

Civil and Structural Drawing

Develop skills required to produce civil engineering and structural drawings.

DEC5.203

Hydraulics (Civil)

Introduce the principles of fluid mechanics and apply them in civil engineering hydraulic applications.

DEC5.204

Highway Engineering 1

Introduce the fundamentals of road materials, road construction practices and road maintenance techniques, as well as the principles of drainage design.

DEC5.205

Engineering Surveying

Develop further knowledge and understanding of surveying with specific reference to engineering applications.

DEC5.207

Geotechnical Engineering 1

Introduce the fundamentals of soil composition, the engineering properties of soils, and site investigation procedures.

DEC6.101

Engineering Management

Develop the knowledge and skills required to administer and manage projects efficiently in a specific discipline of engineering.

DEC6.102

Engineering Project

Determine and apply the processes required to analyse mechanical engineering design problems and identify possible solutions.

DEC6.201

Geotechnical Engineering 2

Develop further knowledge of the principles and practice of geotechnical engineering.

DEC6.202

Highway Engineering 2

Develop knowledge of road design, roading project evaluations and maintenance management.

DEC6.203

Traffic Engineering

Introduce traffic engineering concepts and fundamentals.

DEC6.205

Water and Wastewater Systems

Evaluate the requirements of, and design water, waste water and storm water reticulation systems.

DEC6.206

Water and Waste Management

Develop knowledge and understanding of drinking water quality control parameters and treatment methods, and of current and emerging treatment technologies for liquid and solid wastes.

 

Entry Requirements

• NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics; or

• Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study. 

Any applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (academic) with no less than 5.5 in any band, or equivalent.