Current learners
Contact
MyOP Login
  • Level 5
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $899 NZ Domestic
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Prerequisites
    Contact us to check your prerequisites
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
    Not available
    Oct
    		Not available
    Nov
    		Not available
    Dec
    		2027 Not available
    Jan
    		Not available
    Feb
    		Not available
    Apr
    		Not available
    May
    		Not available
    Jun
    		Not available
    Jul
    		Not available
    Aug
    		Not available
    Sep

This course will help you to develop an understanding of the essential elements of strengths of materials.

What you will learn

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of complex states of stress and the effects of dynamic loadings on a mechanical system. 
  • Design jointing systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of beam failure modes and calculate deflections and shear stresses. 
  • Calculate failure loads for concentrically loaded columns.

Laboratory requirements

This course includes a two and a half day laboratory workshop, which is an essential part of this course.

This may require travel to a provider outside your region, which you will be responsible for covering the cost of.

Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the specific dates during the first week of the course.

Assessment

  • 20% internally assessed
  • 30% practical
  • 50% exam, which you need to attend in person.

Exam dates

2027 offerings
  • Courses starting Mar - 16 Jun 2027
More about examinations

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to apply

Apply to study a programme

You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.

Apply to study this course

If you would like to study just this course and not enrol in a certificate, diploma or degree you can apply here.

Learn more about course only study