New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)

If you enjoy maths, analysis, and making things work, you might enjoy this electrical engineering course.

As an electrical engineer you could work in planning and development or systems maintenance. Residential construction, pulp and paper, power companies and the defence force all need electrical engineers.

This course is practical and hands-on, with small class sizes and passionate tutors. You'll enjoy one on one support and attention and learn in well-equipped labs. You'll design and interpret technical, electronic instructions. And you'll develop, install, test and maintain the different types of equipment that produce, transmit and use power.

Topics include technical literacy, power generation and sustainable energy. You'll cover electrical and electronic principles and applications too.

Shortages of electrical engineers both here and overseas mean there are strong job prospects for qualified people. This course could be your start.

Year 1 topics include:

• Engineering Fundamentals - fundamentals of a range of engineering disciplines
• Engineering Mathematics 1 - mathematical skills, concepts and understandings required to perform calculations and solve problems within engineering contexts
• Technical Literacy - technical research skills, as well as oral, written, graphical interpersonal communication skills
• Electrical Principles - general fundamental electrical circuit principles
• Electrical and Electronic Applications - application of general fundamental electrical and electronic principles
• PLC Programming 1 - programming PLCs to solve simple industrial problems
• Electronic Principles - develop further understanding of the application of fundamental electronic principles
• Power Engineering - three phase circuit theory as applied to power engineering

Year 2 topics include:

• Engineering Mathematics 2 - mathematical principles and engineering mathematical skills to solve engineering problems
• PLC Programming 2 - advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods
• Electrical Machines - single and three phase electrical machines
• Introduction to Networks - introduction to the architecture, structure and functions and models of the internet to enable students to build a simple LAN
• Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics - concepts and applications of power electronics involved in small scale renewable energy systems
• Power Systems - three phase power systems and distribution systems
• Engineering Management - administering and managing projects effectively
• Engineering Project (Electrical) - an electrotechnology project derived from given specifications

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)