Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 7)
Civil
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
A one-year graduate diploma designed for qualified engineers to gain specialist skills in civil engineering with specialisations in Structural and Water and Water Waste, providing skills in design, specification, and project management.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Structural strand skills
Apply design methods for steel, timber, and concrete structures, analyse their properties and behaviour, and design structural elements to practical standards.
Water and Waste strand skills
Design water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, apply water treatment and quality standards, and integrate environmental and cultural considerations.
Engineering project management
Investigate engineering problems, design and develop solutions including prototypes, and manage engineering projects effectively.
What You're Signing Up For
This qualification is intended for engineering graduates and professionals seeking further specialist knowledge in civil engineering disciplines. It offers specialisations in Structural or Water and Water Waste, providing comprehensive skills in high-level design, specification, project management, and professional engineering practice. The programme includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses covering structural design, water systems design, professional practice, and project management, delivered over one year full-time or part-time up to four years. Graduates are prepared to work as Technology Engineers in their specialisation area and are equipped with practical and theoretical knowledge to excel in the engineering industry.
Course Content
- Structural strand specialisations: Structural Steel and Timber, Structural Concrete, Engineering Development Project, Professional Engineering Practice, Design of Structures, plus electives including Civil Engineering Detailing and Modelling, Civil Engineering Construction Practices, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management.
- Water and Waste strand specialisations: Water and Waste Systems, Water and Waste Management, Engineering Development Project, Urban Drainage Systems, Professional Engineering Practice, plus electives including Civil Engineering Detailing and Modelling, Hydrology and Erosion Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) options available to gain credit for prior knowledge and experience.
- Entry requirements include a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, English language competency, and physical capability to perform practical work.
- Programme delivered at MIT TechPark, with full-time (1 year) and part-time (up to 4 years) study options.
- Domestic fees approx. NZD $7,900; International fees approx. NZD $33,280.
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction
Future employment opportunities might be
Technology Engineer in Civil Engineering specialisations
Roles in structural design, water and wastewater infrastructure, project management