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As an electrical engineer you could work in planning and development or systems maintenance. Residential construction, pulp and paper, power companies and the defence force all need electrical engineers.
This course is practical and hands-on, with small class sizes and passionate tutors. You'll enjoy one on one support and attention and learn in well-equipped labs. You'll design and interpret technical, electronic instructions. And you'll develop, install, test and maintain the different types of equipment that produce, transmit and use power.
Topics include technical literacy, power generation and sustainable energy. You'll cover electrical and electronic principles and applications too.
Shortages of electrical engineers both here and overseas mean there are strong job prospects for qualified people. This course could be your start.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)
To gain entry into this course, you are required to have:
NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013), AND
a minimum total 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 qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), OR
equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Engineering Fundamentals - fundamentals of a range of engineering disciplines
Engineering Mathematics 1 - mathematical skills, concepts and understandings required to perform calculations and solve problems within engineering contexts
Technical Literacy - technical research skills, as well as oral, written, graphical interpersonal communication skills
Electrical Principles - general fundamental electrical circuit principles
Electrical and Electronic Applications - application of general fundamental electrical and electronic principles
PLC Programming 1 - programming PLCs to solve simple industrial problems
Electronic Principles - develop further understanding of the application of fundamental electronic principles
Power Engineering - three phase circuit theory as applied to power engineering
Engineering Mathematics 2 - mathematical principles and engineering mathematical skills to solve engineering problems
PLC Programming 2 - advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods
Electrical Machines - single and three phase electrical machines
Introduction to Networks - introduction to the architecture, structure and functions and models of the internet to enable students to build a simple LAN
Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics - concepts and applications of power electronics involved in small scale renewable energy systems
Power Systems - three phase power systems and distribution systems
Engineering Management - administering and managing projects effectively
Engineering Project (Electrical) - an electrotechnology project derived from given specifications
IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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