Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)

The Diploma in Engineering (Civil) at Western Institute of Technology is a six-month program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of civil engineering. The course covers a wide range of topics, including structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and construction management. Students will learn through a combination of lectures, practical assignments, and project-based learning, giving them hands-on experience with real-world engineering problems. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to pursue further studies or enter the workforce as entry-level civil engineers.

Additional Information

The course is designed for students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree and wish to specialize in civil engineering. The program is delivered through a combination of online and on-campus learning, allowing students to study at their own pace and according to their own schedule. The program culminates in a research project that allows students to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the course.

Unlock Your Full Potential at Western Institute of Technology: A Leading Provider of Engineering Education

Western Institute of Technology is a leading provider of engineering education, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and highly skilled engineers. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teaching staff provide students with an ideal learning environment. In addition, the program's focus on practical application and real-world problem-solving prepares graduates to excel in their chosen careers.

Learn about the design and development of civil infrastructure including water supply and treatment, irrigation and hydropower systems, highways, subdivisions and structural architecture in this practical programme. This two-year standardised diploma has been designed by industry to meet the needs of the New Zealand engineering sector. It includes core and elective courses focused on the design and implementation of engineering technology and will utilise your maths and physics ability and your problem-solving skills.

You will gain a solid grounding in engineering theory and the principles of engineering science including design and drawing, materials, surveying hydraulics, geotech structures and highways.

Engineers are in demand and successful graduates will be able to seek work as Engineering Technicians.

This programme is internationally benchmarked and recognised under the well-respected Dublin Accord, which opens up opportunities to working both in New Zealand and internationally.

• NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics; or

• Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.