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Phone: 0800 948 896Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) from Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Entry requirements
Min 3 yrs sec school & 48 credits in 4 subjects at NCEA lv2, incl maths (algebra, trig, geometry preferred) or equiv quals. Applicants over 20 may be admitted with technical reading, writing & maths and satisfactory involvement in engineering
Common Questions
- Subject area:
- Engineering and Related Technologies
- Qualification:
- Diploma Level 6
- Credits gained on completion of this course:
- 0-120
What can I learn during this qualification?
Geotechnical Engineering. Highway Engineering. Traffic Engineering. Engineering Management (Civil). Engineering Project. Pavement Engineering. Transportation Engineering. Geometric Design. Materials (Civil). Land Surverying. Mathematics. Hydraulics (Civil)
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates wil be able to: creatively plan, design, control, budget & prioritise road construction & maintenance programmes. Supervise, direct & manage roading projects. Implement & complete projects with limited supervision. Undertake a wide range of support activities, including organisation, management administration, liaison & public relations. Analyse & evaluate technical & economical options. Design road alighment, drainage & pavement structures. Perform a significant supervisory role
What jobs can I do with this qualification?
Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic)
Scholarships for this qualification
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scholarship
- Provider:
- Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd - HR Assistant
- Website:
- http://www.ballance.co.nz/community/scholarships
- Value:
- $4000 per annum
Alliance Group Ltd Undergraduate Bursary
- Provider:
- Alliance Group Ltd
- Website:
- http://www.alliance.co.nz
- Value:
- $2,000 per annum
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki training provider details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896 Phone: (06) 757 3100 Fax: (06) 757 8261 Email: c.fenton@witt.ac.nz Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
Other locations
New Plymouth
New Plymouth
New Plymouth
Devon Street West
New Plymouth
Hamilton
Hamilton
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Source: New Zealand Qualifications Authority (www.nzqa.govt.nz)