Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Infrastructure Asset Management Apprenticeship

About the programme

A first in New Zealand, this apprenticeship degree has been developed in partnership with industry to combat the looming skills shortage in the area of Infrastructure Asset Management.

The skills shortage is due to a lot of ageing infrastructure that needs replacing, new technological advances for sustainable infrastructure and processes, and a lack of newly trained asset managers. 

The industry is taking a proactive approach to safeguard New Zealand's infrastructure and you can be part of the solution!

Through this apprenticeship pathway, you'll gain experience in industry projects within your chosen specialty - Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. You will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills through a combination of theory and hands-on practice. 

Aimed at all levels of experience, the beauty of this pathway is that you learn by doing and will be fully-immersed in a real-world work environment.

It will take you two to five years to complete, depending on your pathway into the programme.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering New Zealand (ENZ) which ensures it meets national and international standards. Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to become a graduate member of ENZ. Internationally, the degree is accredited to the International Engineering Alliance's Sydney Accord. Supported by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA).

Entry

Entry requirements

Please note that this programme is not available to international students. 

For all domestic students: 

• NCEA Level 3
  • Three subjects at Level 3 including:
    • Physics with a minimum of 14 credits
    • Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits, and
    • one other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of NZQA-approved subjects, and
  • 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
    • 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
  • 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
    • specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR
    • package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).
• OR equivalent qualifications (may include University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra, equivalent Cambridge score or equivalent International Baccalaureate).
• If you are a school leaver or adult applicant with equivalent experience who does not meet all of the entry criteria, you may be given provisional entry at the discretion of the Head of College where it is considered that you have a reasonable chance of succeeding in this qualification.
• All applicants need to be in employment appropriate for a civil, mechanical or electrical major asset management pathway and have an employer that will support you in your study. Otago Polytechnic will determine the suitability of your employment in consultation with you and your workplace.

English Language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • New Zealand University Entrance OR
  • Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years)
    • Writing band 6.0
    • Speaking band 6.0
    • Reading band 5.5
    • Listening band 5.5, OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Selection process

Eligible applicants will be selected using the entry criteria. If the number of applications exceeds the number of places, applicants will be placed on to a waiting list in the order that they applied.