Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil

Civil

Advance your engineering career with the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil), a qualification designed to prepare you for a wide range of civil engineering roles nationally and internationally.

NZ$32,488

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Whitireia and WelTec (likely Petone Campus, engineering), Wellington

It will take a total of 3 years

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Apply civil engineering science and knowledge

Develop and utilise fundamental and advanced knowledge in civil engineering domains including structural, water, and geotechnical engineering.

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Analyse complex engineering problems

Identify, analyse, and develop solutions to complex problems in the field of civil engineering.

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Design sustainable and safe solutions

Create engineering designs that prioritise sustainability, safety, and best practice methodologies.

What You're Signing Up For

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) at Whitireia and WelTec equips students with skills in water and wastewater management, geotechnical and structural engineering, building information modelling, and sustainable resource utilization. The programme culminates in a capstone development project, fostering both technical competence and professional skills for success within the civil engineering sector. Graduates are prepared for a variety of infrastructure design and construction roles, with opportunities to progress to further study.

Course Content

  • Water and wastewater management
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Sustainable resource utilization
  • Project management
  • Capstone civil engineering development project
  • Professional engineering practice

What you need to know first

University Entrance including NCEA Level 3 with Physics (14 credits), Calculus (14 credits), and one additional approved subject (14 credits); Literacy (10 Level 2+ credits: 5 reading, 5 writing); Numeracy (10 Level 1+ credits).

Equivalent qualifications such as University Bursary with 45%+ in Physics and Calculus/Algebra, equivalent Cambridge, or International Baccalaureate.

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5, writing and speaking no less than 6.0) or equivalent for EAL/International students.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Construction

  • Infrastructure

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Civil Engineer

  • Structural Engineer

  • Geotechnical Engineer

  • Water/Wastewater Engineer

  • Project Manager (Engineering)