Qualification Overview
Qualification Title | Graduate Diploma in Engineering with strands in Mechatronics, Water and Waste Engineering, Strutures, and Building Services | ||
Qualification Type | Graduate Diploma | ||
Level | 7 | ||
Credits | 120 | ||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering is to create multi-disciplinary technology professionals who have the ability to undertake high-level design, specification and project management within a specific selection of subject areas.
In addition, the Graduate Diploma provides technology professionals with multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge from strands including Mechatronics, Water and Wastewater, Structures and Building Services. This enables graduates to provide optimal design solutions and apply the technical skills to specify and manage projects by comparing and evaluating differing alternatives provided within the discipline strand. |
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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 Water and Waste Engineering Strand will also be able to: Analyse and generate solutions for water and waste problems Design, specify and plan implementation of water and waste systems Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations Recognise and consider social, political and environment impacts on water and waste management. Students completing the Structures Strand will also be able to: Investigate the behavior of structural systems and elements Design structures using timber, masonry, steel, and concrete Articulate understanding of real-world open-ended design issues. Students completing the Building Services Strand will also be able to: Provide advice for effective and efficient processes and principles, and quality systems, to the production of components and/or provision of mechanical building services Interpret drawings and/or specifications and select and use the appropriate engineering materials, processes, tools and equipment for the mechanical building services task being undertaken. Graduates will also have the appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study and professional development opportunities. |
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Education pathways |
Students graduating with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering could progress to post graduate study at other tertiary institutes or enter the work force.
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Entry Requirements |
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Mechatronics Academic Either: A bachelors degree in an electrical engineering discipline, excluding a Mechatronics specialisation, or Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. English Language: The minimum requirements are: IELTS, Academic, score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 or Equivalent Other: Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and spreadsheets
Graduate Diploma in Engineering, Water and Waste Engineering Academic Either A bachelors degree in an civil engineering discipline, excluding a Water and Waste specialisation, or Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. English Language The minimum requirements are: IELTS, Academic, score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 or equivalent Other Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and spread sheets |
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Education Organisation | 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | ||
Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | ||
Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | ||
Number | 2569 | ||
Status | Current | ||
Created | September 2014 | ||
Last Reviewed | October 2017 | ||
Next Review | December 2018 | ||
Content |
The Graduate Diploma has been developed using both existing courses already being taught within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology programme and additional new specialist courses for Water and Waste Engineering. The combination of courses into a Graduate Diploma is to provide a specialised body of knowledge within the Engineering field. Students must complete 120 credits at Levels 6 and 7 with a minimum of 75 credits at Level 7. Each strand has compulsory and elective requirements. All strands have a compulsory 30 credit core compulsory course being either Engineering Development Project or Applied Research. Students choose either the Project or Applied Research course in consultation with teaching staff. The concept of applied learning is core to the Graduate Diploma, students apply knowledge, skills and capabilities in a variety of ways and contexts as they progress through their study. Students build upon sound relevant theoretical knowledge and apply this within the context of the Engineering Development Project or the Applied Research course. The 30-credit Engineering Development Project course is normally completed in the final trimester of study - this is the capstone of the programme. The Project allows students to apply their knowledge to a workplace context and for them to reflect on their learning experience. It also prepares students for work through professional practice components. Their performance throughout the project is monitored and support processes will be implemented where necessary. The 30-credit Applied Research course in contrast takes the form of a systematic inquiry involving the practical application of the specialist knowledge. It will access accumulated theories, knowledge, methods and techniques for a specific purpose.
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