Course details

Aeronautical Engineering
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Take your first step towards an exciting career in aviation engineering with a programme designed for hands-on learners ready to take flight.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements NCEA Level 1 (80 credits at level 1), including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
Alternative Requirements Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Area Manager or delegate.
English Language Requirements If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table:(external link)* IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each band) Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. IELTS scores must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Selection

An interview may be required under exceptional circumstances. Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the Aeronautical Engineering (Level 3) programme if they supply evidence to satisfy the Curriculum Area Manager (or delegate) of their likelihood of succeeding.

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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