Certificate in Engineering Technology (TK1003)
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Aims
This certificate aims to provide a good grounding in engineering science and technical methods. Depending on the strand chosen graduates will gain broad knowledge covering one of the following areas:
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Engineering fundamentals
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Civil engineering planning
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Highway construction
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Water utility operations
Certificate courses give a good foundation for further engineering studies at Level 5 and 6:
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Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) and
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NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil).
Graduates of this Programme may be employed in the civil infrastructure industry in various roles such as engineering cadet, worksite team leader and assistant project engineer.
NZIHT, through the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), offers this programme on a part time basis using a mixed-mode delivery format. This method of delivery caters specifically for the needs of students who are unable to attend a conventional full-time programme. More details on the method of delivery are given in Section 5.
Graduate Profile
Strand A: Core Engineering Courses
A graduate from this Programme will be able to:
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use a wide range of knowledge to display an understanding of technical literacy, engineering communication and interpersonal communication skills
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demonstrate knowledge of basic engineering drawing techniques and standards to communicate and present ideas
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demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental mathematical and engineering science skills required to engage in higher level diploma studies
Strand B: Highway Engineering Courses
A graduate from this Programme will be able to:
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apply engineering knowledge and skills to measure, estimate, calculate, investigate and plan general civil engineering projects of moderate scope
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identify and evaluate information from a variety of documents including technical specifications, engineering standards and codes of practice
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relate theory to the solution of standard and non-standard engineering problems of moderate scope in a highway engineering environment
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be accountable for the quality and quantity of their own work output and on occasions take responsibility for the work output of others
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demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental highway engineering skills required to engage in higher level diploma studies in this discipline
Strand C: Civil Engineering Courses
A graduate from this Programme will be able to:
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apply engineering knowledge and skills to measure, estimate, calculate, investigate and plan general civil engineering projects of moderate scope
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identify and evaluate information from a variety of documents including technical specifications, engineering standards and codes of practice
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relate theory to the solution of standard and non-standard engineering problems of moderate scope in a civil engineering environment
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be accountable for the quality and quantity of their own work output and on occasions take responsibility for the work output of others.
Strand D: Water Utilities Engineering Courses
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display an understanding of technical literacy and basic engineering science knowledge relevant to the water industry
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demonstrate computational skills required to carry out computations relevant to the water utilities industry
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apply engineering knowledge and skills to supervise the installation and maintenance of water and wastewater reticulations systems
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evaluate the requirements of and design water, waste water and storm water reticulation systems
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Demonstrate knowledge of the basic fundamentals of water, waste water and solid waste treatment and disposal methods
Courses within this Programme may be credited towards a higher level diploma programme of study.
Entry Criteria
Academic Achievement
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study, shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
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A minimum of three years of secondary education; and
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48 or more credits at NCEA Level 1, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of four subjects; and/or
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Equivalent NQF Unit Standards
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed such tests of English language competence as the Academic Board will from time to time approve.
Life Skills/Work Experience
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria above may be admitted to the Programme of study if they are able to demonstrate:
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Equivalent knowledge and skills; and/or
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Previous and relevant life skills or work experience; and/or
Other formal or informal study such as to suggest likelihood of successful Programme completion
Selection criteria
Entry to the Programme will be in order of receipt of enrolments by applicants who meet the entry criteria above.
Applicants seeking entry to the Programme under the Life Skills/Work Experience clause of the entry criteria above, may be required to attend an interview, and/or supply references or other supporting documentation.
Acceptance
Candidates wishing toenrolfor the Certificate in Engineering Technology must complete the Entry Assessment Form and return it with supporting documentation to the Programme Administrator for evaluation.
Following the review of the applications by the Programme Manager each candidate will be informed in writing of the result. There is a requirement that candidates accepted onto the Programme must, for the purposes of obtaining the Certificate, complete a Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Student Study Contract (enrolment form).
Applicants will receive the Student Study Contract for WITT when they are notified of their acceptance onto the Programme.
Please note a student is confirmed onto the Programme when NZIHT has received a Student Study Contract from the student. A confirmation letter giving final course details will be issued prior to the start of the first block course.
Programme Structure
Students must elect to do one or more of the following certificate strands:
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Water Utilities Engineering
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Note: Foundation course electives are offered to help students in their study of each strand. Students may elect to do any number of foundation courses. However, only ONE 15 credit foundation course will count towards the total 60 credits required for a certificate. Foundation courses may not contribute towards the 60 credits required via RPL.
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Course Fees
The cost of each course is $640 including GST.
Programme length
This is a 20 week, full-time programme of study which can also be completed part time over two years.
Method of Delivery
Block Courses
A combination of contact sessions, called Study Blocks, and structured self-directed study is used to deliver the programme. The self-directed study component is undertaken in the student’s own time at home with the aid of course notes and a proposed work programme. Interaction with the course presenter as and when required is via e-mail or telephone. Interaction with the course presenter and fellow students can also be made through the Course Management System website (NZIHT CMS).
The length of the Study Blocks varies according to the nature of individual courses. The typical duration is about 5 days per course.
This method of delivery enables candidates to acquire the qualification on a part-time basis. A person in full-time employment, who is willing to work hard, should be able to undertake 2 to 3 courses per semester. On this basis the programme can be completed in 1 year.
The current venues where Study Blocks are delivered, subject to demand, are Hamilton, Christchurch, Auckland, Palmerston North and Dunedin. Invercargill has been added for a trial period in 2011.
Block Courses
A combination of contact sessions, called Study Blocks, and structured self-directed study is used to deliver theprogramme. The self-directed study component is undertaken in the student’s own time at home with the aid of course notes and a proposed workprogramme. Interaction with the course presenter as and when required is via e-mail or telephone. Interaction with the course presenter and fellow students can also be made through the Course Management System website (NZIHTCMS).
The length of the Study Blocks varies according to the nature of individual courses. The typical duration is about 5 days per course.
This method of delivery enables candidates to acquire the qualification on a part-time basis. A person in full-time employment, who is willing to work hard, should be able to undertake 2 to 3 courses per semester. On this basis theprogrammecan be completed in 1 year.
The current venues where Study Blocks are delivered, subject to demand, are Hamilton, Christchurch, Auckland and Palmerston North.
Block Course Format
The learning activities for each course comprise the following components:
1. Contact session(s), referred to as Study Blocks,totallingbetween 3 and 7 days approximately, normally broken into two blocks of equal duration per course. (3 Study Block for CET3.002 Mathematics Introduction and CET4.112 Mathematics 1)
2. Structured self-directed study involving Self Evaluation Exercises and Assignments.
3. Final Examination.
The Study Block time tables for courses offered in 2012 are given in Appendix A.
While the block course format, in essence, is a part-time study format specifically designed to cater for persons who are not in a position to attend full-time programmes, it is not a pure “correspondence course”.
The course materials have not been designed to be completely “stand-alone”. The Study Blocks fulfil an important supplementary role to the self-directed study component. Experience has shown that block course attendance is important for all courses.
There are, however, special circumstances where attendance of block courses can be waived by the Programme Manager, for instance where students can offer prior learning or appropriate work-place experience in lieu. Please contact the course administrator for more information.
Course Management System
Candidates accepted onto the Programme need independent access to the internet. NZIHT has introduced a Course Management System Website (CMS for short) to facilitate the interaction between fellow students, tutors and administrators of the Programme.
The address is www.nzihtcms.co.nz
CMS is a website where:
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Administration staff post some of the admin resources commonly required by the student and communicates logistics, including venue and timetable information
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Students can ask course related questions of the course presenters
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Course presenters can discuss course related matters or disseminate additional information (including model answers for tests and assignments)
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Question-and-answer discussion trails (discussion forum) can be facilitated among members of a class group (including the course presenter)
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Marksfor tests and assignments are posted during the progress of courses
Students are provided with a user name and password to gain access to the site and its facilities.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
Transition Arrangements
Students who still qualify for study towards the Certificate in Industrial Draughting may:
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complete Certificate in Industrial Draughting studies before the end of 2012 and graduate under the provisions of the old January 2009 regulations or
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transfer to complete their studies under the Certificate in Engineering Technology regulations. Such students may apply for RPL for the courses as detailed in Table 2.
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How to Apply
Complete the attached Entry Assessment Form and send it to the address given below. Attach any additional information or documents (e.g. CV) that may assist the Programme Manager in determining your eligibility to enroll for the Programme and advice on which courses you should enrol for.
Once your eligibility and subject choices have been confirmed, you will be sent an enrolment form.
Enrolment:
Semester 1 courses:
Enrolment forms are received from November until late January. Please enroll as early as possible.
Students may enroll for Semester 1 & 2 at the beginning of the academic year.
Semester 2 courses:
June through middle July.
Study Block Schedule - 2012
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Entry Assessment Form
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