Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology
Mechanical
A course by
Wintec
A one-year Level 7 graduate diploma for engineering graduates and professionals to gain specialist knowledge in an additional engineering discipline, with strands in Mechanical or Highway (Civil) Engineering.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist Engineering Knowledge
Develop advanced knowledge in a chosen engineering discipline (Mechanical or Highway Engineering), enhancing previous engineering qualifications.
Application of Theory in Practical Projects
Undertake a 30-credit research or work-based engineering development project, applying theoretical learning to practical issues.
Discipline-specific Skills
Acquire technical expertise in areas such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, computational modelling (Mechanical strand), or highway and traffic engineering, urban transport, and hydrology (Highway strand).
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology at Wintec is designed for engineering graduates and professionals wishing to upskill or specialise in either Mechanical or Highway (Civil) Engineering. The programme features advanced, strand-specific modules and a significant engineering project, providing practical and theoretical expertise. Designed for those seeking to add a new discipline or formal recognition of experience, it prepares students for technical roles or further postgraduate study in engineering.
Course Content
- Engineering Development Project (research or work-based placement)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Applied Computational Modelling
- Energy Engineering
- Fluid Power & Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- Highway Design & Maintenance
- Traffic Engineering
- Hydrology and Erosion Management
- Urban Transport Planning
- Special Topics
- Mathematics 2
- Project Management
- Risk Management
What you need to know first
Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline (excluding strand of specialization), from a New Zealand institution, with a pass mark of 65% or more
or Bachelor degree in engineering from an approved overseas institution, with a 65%+ pass mark (or GPA 6.5+), completed within 5 years
or New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) in a different discipline plus relevant experience
or evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience (by approval)
Applicants may be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio
Domestic applicants aged 20+ without formal qualifications may be considered via special admission
IELTS 6.0 (academic) with minimum sub-scores, or equivalent, if English is not first language
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Highway/Roading Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering roles in mechanical or highway disciplines
Technical specialist in mechanical or highway engineering
Engineering technologist
Progression into postgraduate engineering study