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Qualification Title Graduate Diploma in Engineering with strands in Mechatronics, Electronics, Power, Mechanical, and Civil
Qualification Type Graduate Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology » Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering is to create a set of multi-disciplinary technology professionals who have the ability to undertake the high-level design, specification and project management within a specific selection of subject areas. In addition, the Graduate Diploma will provide technology professionals with multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge covering a number of strands including Mechatronics, Electronics, Power, Mechanical, and Civil. This range of knowledge will enable graduates to provide optimal design solutions by being able to compare and evaluate the differing alternatives provided by, and within, each discipline area. They will have an understanding of the practical application of each discipline and the technical skills to specify and manage projects. The Graduate Diploma in Engineering aims to cater for engineering graduates and working engineering professionals wishing to gain further specialist knowledge in a discipline area. The Graduate Diploma aims to cater for both full and part time students primarily but not exclusively from the Auckland region and abroad, including: * Engineering professionals currently employed with relevant industry experience wishing to upskill in a further engineering specialisation: broaden their engineering knowledge; update their current knowledge base * Degree graduates - (domestic and international) wishing to supplement their previous area of study.
Graduate profile
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering, students will have the ability to: * Apply specialised technical knowledge and skills to a specific engineering field * Apply skills in an organised approach to problem solving * Display well-developed critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour to enable strategic thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing global environment * Recognise, adopt and where necessary, instil in others ethical dimensions inherent in business decision making having particular regard for issues of social responsibility and sustainable practice * Exercise self-direction and adopt independent working practices, and an ability to foster these in others * Accept responsibility for the quality of their own work outcomes, and, where applicable, for the quality of others' work outcomes * Apply independent learning skills that encourage the regular accessing of new knowledge and information * Use effective written communication and well-developed inter-personal skills * Use technology and communication systems effectively. Students completing the Mechatronics Strand will also be able to: * Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement a mechatronic system * Manage and work effectively with a team of domain specialists in the core technologies of Mechanical Systems, Power Systems, Control Systems and Automation Systems * Integrate and test multi-disciplinary mechatronic projects * Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to mechatronic system designs * Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations. Students completing the Electronics Strand will also be able to: * Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement an Electronic system * Manage and work effectively with a team of domain specialists in the core technologies of Electrical Systems, Embedded Systems, Control Systems and Electronic Design Systems * Integrate and test multi-disciplinary Electronic projects * Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to Electronic system designs * Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations. Students completing the Power Strand will also be able to: * Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement a Power system * Manage and work effectively with a team of domain specialists in the core technologies of Electrical Systems, Power Systems, Control Systems and Automation Systems * Integrate and test multi-disciplinary mechatronic projects * Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to mechatronic system designs * Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations. Students completing the Mechanical Strand will also be able to: * Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement a Mechanical System * Manage and work effectively with a team of domain specialists in the core technologies of Applied Computational Modelling, Energy Engineering, Advanced Fluid and Thermodynamics systems. * Integrate and test multi-disciplinary mechanical projects * Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to mechanical system designs * Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations. Students completing the Civil Strand will also be able to: Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement aCivil Engineering Project * Manage and work effectively with a team of domain specialists in the core technologies of structrual, water and water waste, roading/transportation/environmental and geotechnical * Integrate and test multi-disciplinary Civil projects * Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to Civil system designs * Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations. Graduates will also have the appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study and professional development opportunities.
Education pathways
Graduates will also have the appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study and professional development opportunities.
Entry Requirements
General Special entry may be granted by the Head of School responsible for the programme to an applicant who does not meet all entry criteria, where the Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the programme of study. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of previous study, i.e. transcripts, work evidence, and/or a portfolio to demonstrate they have the capability to achieve the programme. Academic GradDip Mechatronics, Electronics, Power strands: Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: Either A 3 year bachelor's degree in an electrical or electronic engineering discipline; or Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. GradDip Mechanical Strand: Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: Either A 3 year bachelor's degree in a mechanical engineering discipline; or Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. GradDip Civil Strand: Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: Either A 3 year bachelor's degree in a civil engineering discipline; or Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. Interviews An interview is not required. English Language entry requirements: Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. This will be demonstrated by meeting the current NZQA requirements here and here
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3071
Status Current
Created 2015-09-17 08:45:12.0
Last Reviewed 2017-12-01 12:12:39.0
Next Review 2027-12-20 00:00:00.0

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