Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 7)
Mechanical
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical caters for engineering graduates and working professionals wishing to gain specialist knowledge in mechanical engineering. It prepares graduates for roles as qualified Technology Engineers in their specialisation.
NZ$7,900
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Engineering Problem Solving and Design
Synthesize solutions for engineering problems, design and evaluate concepts, use software applications as engineering tools, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Computational Modelling
Use and critically analyse computational tools to model engineering performance and behaviour.
About This Course
This one-year full-time (or up to 4 years part-time) Graduate Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical is designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking advanced specialist knowledge in mechanical engineering. The programme includes compulsory and elective courses covering core mechanical engineering topics such as engineering development projects, computational modelling, energy engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and professional practice. The qualification enables graduates to become qualified Technology Engineers ready for employment in the mechanical engineering sector.
Course Content
- 115.719 Engineering Development Project (30 credits) - investigating engineering problems, design, development, and prototyping.
- 241.704 Applied Computational Modelling (15 credits) - using computational tools to model engineering systems.
- 243.703 Energy Engineering (15 credits) - evaluation of energy use and alternative energy sources.
- 271.701 Fluids Power and Advanced Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) - design and evaluation of fluid power systems.
- Elective courses (choose three) including: Engineering Project, Mathematics Level 6, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Mechanics of Machines, Fluids Mechanics, Strengths of Materials 2, Advanced Thermodynamics, Professional Engineering Practice.
Entry Requirements
3 year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience
Build towards these roles
Technology Engineer positions in mechanical engineering specialisationsEngineering project management and development rolesManufacturing and design engineering roles
Build skills in these industries
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturing
