New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and (Civil Engineering)

To provide skilled & competent engineering technicians who: apply engineering theory to practice & competently perform technical operations to the standards, ethical & professional responsibilities required by the engineering profession; have a knowledge sufficient to permit informed, rational decision making in specialist fields of engineering & to omplement these decisions; will work collaboratively with construction workers, clients authorieites, agencies, industry & other professionals to provide a comprehensive engineering service in the relevant specialist area; & have an understanding of all cultures and in particular an awareness and clear understanding of the tangata whenua & the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi & the Resource Management Act

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 English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.