About New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (civil) (level 6) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
This qualification aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment as an Engineering Technician in the mechanical engineering field. Engineering Technicians are generally involved in design and operations. Dublin Accord signatory (International Recognition). Engineering New Zealand (previously IPENZ)
Civil Engineering strand graduates will also be able to:
- Apply engineering theory to practice working within well‐defined* engineering problemsrelevant to their specialist field of civil engineering
- Use their engineering knowledge to make informed problem solving decisions in civil engineering and to implement these decisions
Career Options
- Civil Engineering Technician
The NZDE (Civil) prepares a student for a career in the civil engineering industry at technician level. Civil
engineers plan, design and construct the infrastructure in which we live and work. This includes the establishment of facilities
like roads, railways, airports, water supply, drainage, wastewater disposal, bridges, dams, multi‐storey buildings, tunnels and
other public works. Civil engineers are employed by a range of different organizations including district and city councils,
engineering consultants, contractors, transportation agencies such as NZ Transport Agency, academic institutions,
environmental agencies etc.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Score of 50 with no band less than 42
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights
| Application Portal |
Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
N/A |
| Mode of Payment |
Debit or Credit Cards |
| Alumni |
100,000 |
| Number of staff |
4,403 |
| Professors and Associate Professors |
119 and 100 |
| Degree and postgraduate qualifications |
6,272 |
| UG students in work placement/ internship |
93% |
| Graduates employed within nine months |
84% |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester- based |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, Part-time, Online |
| English language proficiency score |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Intake Seasons |
Summer, Winter |
| Work Experience |
Required |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 9100 - NZD 9435 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
18 month |
NZD 17000 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17200 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17340 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 17340 - NZD 19500 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
