About New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (civil) (level 6) in Manukau Institute of Technology
Programme highlights
Get qualified to work as a professional engineering technician – an area in huge demand in New Zealand and around the world.
As part of your studies, you'll work on real-world projects. Some of these projects could include a wastewater treatment plan in Samoa and a road widening project in Auckland.
And, just like some of our graduates, this real-world experience could get your foot in the door to companies such as Downer and Kiwirail.
This qualification meets New Zealand and international benchmarks for engineering technicians.
Graduates can work at a technician level as outlined by the Dublin Accord (International Engineering Alliance, 2002).
Career Opportunities
Civil Engineering Technicians work with building and construction companies, municipal and environmental authorities, mining companies, harbour boards, or civil engineering consultancies. These types of positions can involve work such as the design and construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, sewerage and water supply systems, hydro-electric power projects, river and harbour works, soil conservation and structural drawing.
This programme will prepare you for a range of jobs in engineering including:
- Geotechnical laboratory technician
- Draftsperson
- Surveyor
- Site engineer
- Civil engineering technician.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, with merit achievement, deemed to be an average grade of B- (65%) or higher in all level 7 courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Academic) score of 50
Manukau Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19500 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
8 Month - 1 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
Manukau Institute of Technology Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1970 |
| No. of Students |
15000 |
| Cost of Attendance |
21,807-24,052 NZD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an 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 |
