Engineering Maths Summer School

Maths

A four-week summer course designed to provide NCEA Level 2 maths skills required for admission into Otago Polytechnic engineering diplomas.

NZ$525

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

T Block, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin

It will take a total of 4 weeks

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Achieve NCEA Level 2 Maths Equivalency

Successfully meet the maths requirement for engineering diploma applications by completing Level 2 equivalent content.

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Progress from Level 1 to Level 3 Mathematics

Build up mathematical knowledge from Level 1 concepts to Level 3 over a four-week intensive study period.

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Prepare for Engineering Diplomas

Gain the mathematics skills and foundational knowledge for further study in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering diplomas.

What You're Signing Up For

This short course helps students who lack NCEA Level 2 mathematics to gain the requirement for New Zealand Diploma in Engineering admission (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical). In four weeks, the course covers algebra and introductory engineering mathematics, bridging from Level 1 to Level 3 topics, enabling learners to meet engineering diploma maths criteria.

Course Content

  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 3
  • Introductory Mathematics for Engineers
  • Maths exercises and group work
  • Independent maths study

What you need to know first

Any credits at NCEA Level 1 Maths

Do not need to have Statistics and/or Probability

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Engineering

  • Mathematics Education

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Pathway to further engineering study (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Diplomas)