Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Civil
A course by
Wintec
A three-year degree preparing students for a career as a civil engineering technologist, focusing on infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, water and waste facilities. Accredited by IPENZ and Engineering New Zealand.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
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Apply engineering principles to civil infrastructure
Graduates can apply mathematical, natural science, and engineering fundamentals to design and implement solutions for civil infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, harbours, and water/wastewater facilities.
Specialise in chosen civil engineering fields
Students can specialise in areas such as water and waste engineering, roading and transportation, geotechnical, structural, or environmental engineering, gaining pathway-specific skills and expertise.
Develop and manage engineering projects
Graduates will have the skills to design, manage and complete practical, industry-based engineering projects, including tailoring projects to workplace scenarios if employed.
What You're Signing Up For
Civil engineering technologists apply mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles to create and maintain civil infrastructure. This programme covers the design, execution, and management of engineering projects in areas such as water and waste, roading and transportation, geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in industry-standard labs and facilities, with opportunities for workplace-related projects and industry collaboration. Graduates are highly regarded, with skills sought by industry for roles in civil engineering technology.
Course Content
- Engineering computing
- Engineering mechanics
- Engineering communication
- Engineering mathematics
- Engineering design and drawing
- Engineering management
- Professional engineering practice
- Engineering development project
- Land surveying
- Fluid mechanics (Civil)
- Engineering site investigation
- Highway engineering
- Civil materials
- Basic structures
- Civil engineering detailing and modelling
- Civil engineering construction practices
- Structural principles
- Structural steel and timber
- Structural concrete
- Design of structures
- Water and waste engineering
- Hydrology and erosion management
- Water and waste treatment
- Urban drainage systems
- Geotechnical engineering A/B/C
- Engineering geology
- Highway design and maintenance
- Traffic engineering
- Urban transport planning
- Fundamentals of environmental engineering
- Sensitive environment
- Sustainable resource utilisation
- Resource and environmental management
- Project management
- Risk management
- Heritage, culture and sustainability in engineering
- Special topics
- Mathematics 2
- Design Factory module (optional, multidisciplinary problem-solving)
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) including 14+ credits at NCEA Level 3 in Physics and Calculus, one other UE subject at Level 3, literacy (10 credits at Level 2+), and numeracy (10 credits at Level 1+)
OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Level 6 (NZDE) with a 60% or better overall grade average
OR at least two years relevant work experience post-graduation
OR equivalent academic qualifications (e.g., Cambridge, International Baccalaureate)
Special and Provisional Admission options available for non-traditional applicants
Selection may include interview, portfolio, or academic achievement review
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Civil Engineering
Construction
Environmental Engineering
Infrastructure
Future employment opportunities might be
Civil engineering technologist
Site engineer
Project manager (civil infrastructure/projects)
Roles in water and waste management
Roading and transportation engineering positions
Structural engineering technician
Geotechnical engineering
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