Diploma in Highway Engineering (TK4979) Level 6

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Programme Overview

The Diploma in Highway Engineering is a specialist qualification in roading.  The major goal of the Diploma is to provide the roading industry with a specialist programme, custom built to meet the requirements of the industry at technicians level.

The programme is suitable for applicants currently in employment who wish to broaden their knowledge in the field of roading technology.

This programme is offered by NZIHT in association with the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), which is the accredited provider.  All academic processes associated with programme delivery are carried out in accordance with WITT's Quality Management System.

Dates

Semester 1 - February to June


Semester 2 - July to November

Programme Length

This is a one year-full time programme of study, or equivalent part-time.

Programme Fee

Fee for Domestic Students

$529.00 per course (including GST)

Additional Costs
Travel and accommodation to attend block courses

Contact
Diploma Co-ordinator
NZ Institute of Highway Technology
P O Box 4273
New Plymouth 4340
New Zealand
Phone : 06 759 7065 ext 709
Fax : 06 759 7066
Email : degree@nziht.co.nz

 

Fees for International Students

Fees available on request

 

Additional Costs

Travel and accommodation to attend block courses

 

Contact                                                                                                                                                                                   

WITT International Students' Office

20 Bell Street                                                                                                                        

Private Bag 2030

New Plymouth 4342

New Zealand

Phone: +64 6 757 3100

Fax: +64 6 757 2377

Email: info@witt.ac.nz

Web: www.witt.ac.nz

Graduate Profile

Graduate Profile

The purpose of the Diploma in Highway Engineering is to produce graduates who will be able to:

  • Creatively plan, design, control, budget and prioritise construction and maintenance programmes.
  • Supervise, direct and manage roading projects.
  • Implement and complete projects without direct supervision.
  • Undertake a wide range of support activities, including organisation, management, administration, liaison and public relations.
  • Analyse and evaluate technical and economical options.
  • Perform a significant supervisory role.
  • Design road alignment, drainage and pavement structures.

Delivery Format/Venues

Delivery

The Diploma in Highway Engineering comprises of 12 courses each with a block course of four or five days’ duration followed by self-directed study with distance learning support.

The academic year is divided into three trimesters of approximately two months duration each.  Each trimester encompasses the following format:

  • An independent study period when candidates work from home, completing course work and set assignments and preparing for the examinations.
  • A final examination of three hours per course.  The examinations for the courses completed during the first two trimesters of each year are conducted on the first day of the following trimester.  Examinations for the third trimester courses will be conducted at the end of those trimesters, usually in November.

 

Block Course Venue

Hamilton, New Zealand

 

Schedule of 2011 Courses Offered 
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Venue Locations - 2011
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International Students English Language Entry Requirements

English Language Entry Requirements are one of :

  • 5.5 IELTS (no less than 5.0 in any module, academic version).
  • 690 TOEIC with no less than 300 in the reading section.
  • TOEFL 525 plus TWE 4.5
  • 218/300 WITT Course Entrance Assessment.

Verification of Citizenship/Permanent Residency

Domestic students
Sighting of Birth Certificate or Passport showing proof of New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency is necessary for enrolment into this programme.

International students
Sighting of Passport and current visa/permit is necessary for enrolment into this programme.

2012 Schedules

Schedule of 2012 Courses Offered


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