New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering Technology
Competenz
Subject area
Plastics Processing Technology
Qualification
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Entry requirements
It is expected that the learning of technical knowledge and skills will be reinforced through application in a commercial environment.
Should unit standards be specified in a programme of study or industry training programme leading to this qualification, please consult the explanatory notes section of the unit standards concerned, as there may be legislative and health and safety requirements.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plastics processing industry with people with advanced technical expertise in the plastics processing environment to maximise productivity and production efficiency.
The qualification is designed for people who have already completed the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) or have equivalent knowledge and wish to further develop their technical and/or operational knowledge and skills within their chosen plastics processing discipline.
Graduates will be able to provide technical leadership in plastics processing and may have some responsibility for the management of learning and performance of others.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$32,000
Median earnings one year after study
$34,000
Median earnings two years after study
$42,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Not Available
Employment rate two years after study
79%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women
Provided by:
Capstone Editing - Director and Head Editor
Website:
https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/
Value:
Up to A$5,000
Rural Women New Zealand Education Fund
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
Up to $500.00
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 526 1800
Phone: 0800 526 1800
Fax: (09) 539 9899
Email: info@competenz.org.nz
Web: http://www.competenz.org.nz
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