Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 7)
Mechanical
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical caters for engineering graduates and working professionals wishing to gain specialist knowledge in mechanical engineering. It prepares graduates for roles as qualified Technology Engineers in their specialisation.
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
Engineering Problem Solving and Design
Synthesize solutions for engineering problems, design and evaluate concepts, use software applications as engineering tools, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Computational Modelling
Use and critically analyse computational tools to model engineering performance and behaviour.
Energy Engineering
Discuss various energy resources, analyse lifecycle energy use, evaluate thermodynamic systems, and consider environmental and economic impacts.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time (or up to 4 years part-time) Graduate Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical is designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking advanced specialist knowledge in mechanical engineering. The programme includes compulsory and elective courses covering core mechanical engineering topics such as engineering development projects, computational modelling, energy engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and professional practice. The qualification enables graduates to become qualified Technology Engineers ready for employment in the mechanical engineering sector.
Course Content
- 115.719 Engineering Development Project (30 credits) - investigating engineering problems, design, development, and prototyping.
- 241.704 Applied Computational Modelling (15 credits) - using computational tools to model engineering systems.
- 243.703 Energy Engineering (15 credits) - evaluation of energy use and alternative energy sources.
- 271.701 Fluids Power and Advanced Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) - design and evaluation of fluid power systems.
- Elective courses (choose three) including: Engineering Project, Mathematics Level 6, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Mechanics of Machines, Fluids Mechanics, Strengths of Materials 2, Advanced Thermodynamics, Professional Engineering Practice.
What you need to know first
3 year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Future employment opportunities might be
Technology Engineer positions in mechanical engineering specialisations
Engineering project management and development roles
Manufacturing and design engineering roles