Course details

Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (Level 7)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Graduates will be able to:

  • apply advanced technical knowledge in a highway design or construction environment.
  • innovatively apply and modify practices in the field of highway engineering.
  • creatively plan, design, control, budget and prioritise highway construction and maintenance programmes to standards required by the engineering profession.
  • provide managerial input into highway engineering projects and activities.
  • implement and complete projects without direct supervision.
  • undertake a wide range of support activities, including organisation, management, liaison and public relations.
  • analyse and evaluate technical and economic options.
  • display substantial personal and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • exercise responsibility for the work of others, including cost effective allocation of resources.
  • maintain individual quality standards.
  • continue studies towards higher professional or managerial qualifications.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must:

  • have an appropriate (e.g. engineering, science, geology, or similar) degree or higher tertiary qualification, and:
  • satisfy the Programme Manager, with advice from academic staff, that they have sufficient knowledge of mathematics to ensure successful completion of the programme.

Additional Expenses

Students are required to provide their own laptops.

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About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.

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