New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering)

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Qualification Structure

To achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering), you need to complete 16 courses.  

We recommend you begin your  study with DE4101 Engineering Fundamentals and / or DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1. These courses are the foundation of the NZDE and introduces the areas of study that make up the diploma.   

If you have met the required pre-requisites, you can plan your own study path or contact your student advisor for guidance. Pre-requisites are shown on the course pages.  

A note regarding DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1 

Before selecting DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1, we encourage you to first try our self-assessment  here  

Full-time and part-time study options

Enrolment in this programme can be full-time or part-time. If you are studying fulltime you can enrol in a  maximum of  four (4) courses per course offering.

If you are studying part time you can enol in a maximum two (2) courses per course offering. Part time study  does not meet the StudyLink requirements. 


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Engineering Fundamentals DE4101 4 15
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Structures 1 DE5201 5 15
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Geotechnical Engineering 2 DE6201 6 15
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Highway Engineering 2 DE6202 6 15
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This diploma is currently under development. The following courses will become  available as you progress through your studies:

  • DE5208 Civil Materials 
  • DE5209 Land Surveying 1
  • DE5202 Civil and Structural Drawing
  • DE5204 Highway Engineering 1
  • DE5203Fluid Mechanics (Civil)
  • DE6102 Engineering Project (Civil)
  • DE6101 Engineering Management
  • DE6203 Traffic Engineering
  • DE6206 Water and Waste Management

 

 



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