Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 7) is developed for candidates who have knowledge and background of electrical engineering with a completed course of study in electrical engineering at Level 5, or with equivalent skills and knowledge, and want to develop more specialist knowledge and skills, as per requirements of the industry.
The purpose of qualification is to provide skilled graduates to different sectors of the electrical engineering industry including telecommunication and networks; and electronics and embedded systems. The program aims to produce graduates which are fit to provide services in the global and New Zealand's electrical industry.
Graduates with specialisation in telecommunication and networks will have the knowledge and practical skills needed to fulfil current requirements of the telecommunication and enterprise networks industry including the needs of: optical fibre installers; telecommunication and network engineers and technicians; and enterprise network administrators.
Graduates with specialization in electronics and embedded systems will be able to provide services in electronic product development, design, implementation, PCB construction, and testing in the global and New Zealand's industry of electronics and embedded systems.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 5 or equivalent knowledge and skills. If English is not their first language and for International students an overall IELTS band score of at least 6.0 is required with no band score lower than 5.5, or evidence must be provided of equivalent English language proficiency.
About the provider
The International College of Auckland (ICA) is an NZQA accredited Private Training Establishment (PTE) established under the Education Act of 1989 in 2002 with two campuses - Auckland and Hamilton.
ICA offers courses in English Language (New Zealand Certificate in English Language and Migrant English), Information Technology, and Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) programmes. ICA is also the only private training establishment to offer the full range of engineering courses under one roof.