New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Civil
Civil
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Prepare for a career as a civil engineering technician with this nationally and internationally accredited diploma covering geotechnical, transportation, water, and structural engineering.
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Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Apply core civil engineering knowledge
Gain practical and theoretical understanding of geotechnical, transportation, water, and structural engineering.
Real-world problem solving
Complete an industry-relevant engineering project, applying technical knowledge to real engineering problems.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) is a practical, industry-aligned programme providing students with technical skills in civil engineering areas such as geotechnical, hydraulics, transportation, surveying, and structural engineering. Graduates develop risk management, teamwork, applied maths, and physics skills, ready to work in the engineering industry or progress to further study. The qualification is recognised under the Dublin Accord, supporting international and local employability.
Course Content
- Mathematics
- Engineering fundamentals
- Drawing
- Report production
- Engineering management
- Land surveying
- Civil and structural drawing
- Hydraulics
- Highway engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Water systems
- Waste systems
- Structures
- Engineering project (applied to a real problem)
What you need to know first
Under 20: NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 48 credits at level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus, or trigonometry), or equivalent.
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