Engineering & Welding

Year One

4101 Engineering Fundamentals
An introduction to the basic fundamentals of a range of engineering disciplines.

4102 Engineering Mathematics 1
Develop mathematical skills, concepts and understandings in order to perform calculations and solve problems within engineering contexts.

4103 Technical Literacy
Develop technical research skills along with oral, written, graphical and interpersonal communication skills.

3301 Engineering Practice
Gain an understanding of the skills involved in safely using engineering workshop machines and equipment and an awareness of common manufacturing  processes.

4303 Material Properties
Develop an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering.

4302 Mechanics
Develop a sound understanding of the principles of mechanics.

5301 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Learn about thermodynamic principles including gas laws, measurement of pressure and temperature, mass and energy conservation and energy sources in the  New Zealand context, and the mechanisms of heat transfer including the uses of heat exchangers.

4301 Engineering CAD
Gain basic CAD draughting skills required for an engineering technician.

Year Two (pre-requisites in brackets)

5302 Strength of Materials 1 (4302)
Understand the essential elements of strengths of materials in mechanical systems, including failure mechanisms, loading analysis of materials used in beams,  columns and joints.

5303 Manufacturing Processes (4303)
Gain knowledge of common engineering manufacturing processes.

6301 Fluid Mechanics (4101, 4102, 4302)
Understand and apply the principles of fluid statics and dynamics to common engineering problems.

6308 Strength of Materials 2 (5302)
Solve complex problems involving strength of materials.

6101 Engineering Management
Develop the knowledge and skills to administer and manage projects effectively in a specific discipline of engineering.

6399 Engineering Project (Mechanical) (4301, 4303)
Determine and apply processes to analyse mechanical engineering design problems and identify possible solutions.

SPECIALISATION
You select one of the following specialisations relevant to the area of the industry that you wish to specialise within:

5304 Electrical Fundamentals (4101, 4102, 4103)
Develop a sound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and how these are applied to mechanical engineering systems.

6302 Mechanics of Machines (5302)
Solve complex problems involved with machinery dynamics such as power transmission, balancing, noise and lubrication systems.

Metallurgy (Pending approval)
Advanced Materials (4303, 5303)
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of engineering materials and identify types of corrosion.

Particulate Material Dynamics (6301)
Demonstrate knowledge of particulate materials and of fluid-particle dynamics. Prerequisite: Course 11

For entry to this programme, applicants are required to have:

• a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher including 4 reading and 4 writing
• a minimum total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in maths
• OR equivalent qualifications, trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience

Preferred achievement standards include:

• algebra - 90284, 90285, 90290
• physics - 90255, 90257, 90252
• calculus - 90286

For full details on the entry requirements please see the programme brochure

Applicants without the mathematics or physics requirements may be invited to sit a diagnostics test at the time of interview that would indicate their current  knowledge and likelihood to succeed in the programme. Alternatively applicants will be invited to attend summer school to make up a shortfall in knowledge, or  be advised to return to school to re-enrol in the subjects.

Computing Skills
Applicants should have computer skills in basic word processing and operating a spreadsheet.

English Language Requirements If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

Recognition of Prior Learning
People with advanced trade qualifications can gain recognition of prior learning for some courses and progress more quickly to the higher level subjects.

English Language Requirements If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 or TOEFL score of 550.

• $6,566 Year One full-time, incl. course related costs
• $5,916 Year Two full-time, incl. course related costs
• $808 per course, part-time, incl. course related costs

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Upon successful completion of the programme you will receive the:

• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) Level 6

Engineering design, research and development, production supervisor, maintenance, quality control.

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Wintec, Unitec, MIT
• Bachelor of Engineering – the University of Waikato