New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)
Electrical
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain broad skills in electrical engineering and develop specialist knowledge in power to launch your career as an engineering technician.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
MIT TechPark, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Apply broad electrical engineering fundamentals
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply core principles in statics, dynamics, electrical voltage, current, resistance, and heat transfer.
Use mathematics to solve engineering problems
Apply algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and statistical techniques within engineering contexts.
Communicate effectively in an engineering context
Develop technical research, oral presentation, written reporting, and technical drawing skills.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 6 diploma prepares you to work as an electrical engineering technician. You will learn a broad range of electrical engineering fundamentals and develop specialist skills in power systems, electronics, and control systems. Graduates can work in engineering roles supporting New Zealand's infrastructure and power distribution needs, meeting benchmarks such as the Dublin Accord. You will study at MIT's award-winning TechPark campus in Auckland with both hands-on and theoretical learning.
Course Content
- Engineering fundamentals: statics, dynamics, mechanical energy, fluids, heat transfer
- Engineering mathematics: algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics
- Technical literacy: technical research, technical communication, drawings
- Engineering management: project planning, cost estimation, contracts
- Electrical and electronic applications: switching supplies, diagnostics, product testing
- Electrical principles: DC, AC, three-phase theory, measuring equipment
- Computer-aided drawing (CAD) for electrical engineering
- Electronic principles: circuits, digital, analogue, power supplies
- Power engineering: three-phase circuits, distribution, metering, earthing and protection
- Electrical machines: transformers, motors (DC and AC), speed control, induction machines
- PLC programming (levels 1 and 2): PLC hardware/software, programming languages
- Instrumentation and control: transmitters, feedback control systems, actuators
- Power systems: generation, transmission, distribution, HV/MV networks, fault analysis
- Protection: fault protection for power systems, safety, substation basics
- Sustainable energy & power electronics: converters, renewables (up to 100kW)
- High power electrical motors for transport: electric drive topologies, cryogenics
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2, including minimum 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or above (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013)
A minimum total of 48 credits at level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry)
Equivalent qualifications (eg International Baccalaureate or Cambridge) accepted
Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills/experience
English language: IELTS Academic overall band 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent for non-native speakers
Physically capable of completing practical aspects of the programme
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Engineering
Power Generation
Utilities
Engineering Consulting
Future employment opportunities might be
Electrical Engineering Technician
Distribution network technician
Engineering support technician
Electrical maintenance contractor
Power generation company technician
Design estimator in electrical distribution