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Whitireia and WelTec

Porirua , North Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical

Become a fully qualified mechanical engineering technician. Put engineering theory into practice and perform technical mechanical operations to professional standards. Become the driver of change, working on projects that are innovative and essential. The diploma is accredited both nationally and internationally.
What you will learn
Mathematics
Engineering fundamentals
Drawing
Report production
Engineering management
The mechanical engineering strand also teaches students the following:

CAD skills
Mechanics
Materials
Fluid mechanics
Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Strength of materials
Manufacturing processes
Electrical Fundamentals

Campus Information

Petone

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Whitireia and WelTec encourages our students to succeed and capture career opportunities. We can help you identify career and employment options that meet your interests and values. Visit our helpdesks on campus to book an appointment to discuss your CV, cover letter, and preparation for interviews. These services are available to potential students, current students and graduates.

We can help you with:

  • CV support
  • Career direction and planning
  • Job searching strategies
  • Cover letters
  • Interview preparation.

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India
Higher Secondary Certificate with passes of 60% aggregate

Under 20 years
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.

Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.

International students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent

Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.