Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 7)
Electrical
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
A one-year full-time (part-time available) Graduate Diploma programme designed for qualified engineers seeking specialist skills in electrical engineering, particularly in power systems. It equips students to advance their engineering careers with practical and advanced knowledge.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Power Electronics Knowledge
Describe power switching devices, conversion systems (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, AC/AC), and small to medium renewable energy systems.
Engineering Project Skills
Synthesize solutions, design, project manage, and complete engineering projects to specified professional standards.
Control Systems Analysis
Model, evaluate, and tune industrial control systems under varying conditions.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) at Manukau Institute of Technology is tailored for engineering graduates and experienced engineers looking to broaden their skill set in electrical engineering with a focus on power. It covers applied and theoretical aspects of power electronics, systems and control, power generation and transmission, professional engineering practice, and engineering project work. The programme comprises compulsory and elective courses to total 120 credits, with a minimum of 75 credits at Level 7. The programme prepares graduates to be qualified Technology Engineers capable of employment across the power field.
Course Content
- Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics (15 credits, Level 6): Concepts and applications of power electronics and renewable energy systems.
- Engineering Development Project (30 credits, Level 7): Year-long engineering problem investigation and solution development project.
- Systems and Control (15 credits, Level 7): Prediction and implementation of industrial control systems behavior.
- Power Systems (15 credits, Level 7): Understanding generation, transmission, and distribution of three-phase power systems in New Zealand.
- Engineering Project (15 credits, Level 6): Planning and completing an engineering project relevant to a strand (mechanical, electrical, electronics).
- Protection (15 credits, Level 6): Electrical power system fault protection concepts for MV and HV systems.
- Mathematics Level 6 (15 credits): Advanced calculus, transforms, probability, statistics, and numerical methods for engineering.
- PLC Programming 2 (15 credits, Level 6): Advanced PLC systems, programming, and fieldbus communication.
- Automation (15 credits, Level 6): Modern automation systems and industrial network programming.
- High Power Electrical Motors for Transport (30 credits, Level 6): Design principles of electric machines for transport applications.
- Professional Engineering Practice (15 credits, Level 7): Knowledge and application of professional engineering roles and ethics.
- Electrical Machine Dynamics (15 credits, Level 7): AC electrical machine dynamics, control, and transformer theory.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Engineering Consultancy
Future employment opportunities might be
Technology Engineer in electrical power systems
Engineering project management roles
Specialist roles in power electronics and control systems