Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Infrastructure Asset Management Apprenticeship
Civil
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A New Zealand-first, this industry-apprenticeship degree prepares you for asset management of critical infrastructure through real-world industry projects in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, meeting national and international standards.
NZ$9,881
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply asset management principles in engineering contexts
Grads will be able to manage and maintain public and industrial infrastructure assets using current asset management strategies.
Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking
Students develop and demonstrate advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills in real-world engineering scenarios.
About This Course
This apprenticeship pathway degree, developed with industry partners to address skills shortages in Infrastructure Asset Management, blends work-based learning with academic study. Graduates will gain experience in managing public and industrial assets—such as water, roads, and communications networks—through projects in their chosen specialty (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering). The degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand and the International Engineering Alliance's Sydney Accord, supporting entry into engineering and asset management roles across New Zealand and internationally.
Course Content
- Fundamental principles of asset management
- Communications and economics for engineering and management
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Social and environmental impacts of engineering
- Technology and design in chosen engineering specialisation
- Modern design techniques
- Advanced technology and project development
- Data analytics for decision making
- Engineering Communication
- Engineering Computing
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Design and Drawing
- Engineering Management Principles
- Engineering Development Project
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Mathematics
- Introduction to Asset Management
- Asset Management Planning
- Data Analytics and Statistics for Asset Managers
- Risk Management
- Resource and Environmental Management
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Infrastructure Asset ManagerCivil EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerWater and Waste EngineerEnvironmental EngineerNatural Resources EngineerStructural EngineerDraughtspersonAsset Management Consultant
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