About Bachelor Of Engineering Technology (civil) in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

Civil engineering technologists apply mathematical, natural science and engineering fundamentals to civil engineering infrastructure such as roads, bridges, harbours, water and waste water facilities. They design and oversee the execution of solutions for a broad range of engineering problems, and research and investigate possibilities to propose the best options and most appropriate techniques and resources.

This programme is for those who want a career in civil engineering. Students will learn theory and practical skills using technology in our engineering labs. Students can choose between two pathways in civil engineering: Water and Water Waste Engineering or Roading and Transportation Engineering. If they are in employment, students can tailor the project module to their workplace.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).

What you'll learn

First year
In the first year students will study six broad engineering papers and two papers specific to their major, water and waste engineering, or roading and transportation engineering.

• Water and waste engineering
  Specialising in civil water and waste engineering students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practice relating to: Water reticulation systems; the treatment and disposal of liquid and solid wastes; catchment run-off, erosion, water balances and sustainable land use; urban wastewater and storm water systems. Students will be able to apply their expertise to projects in professional civil engineering environments.
• Roading and transportation engineering
  Specialising in civil roading and transportation engineering, students will be able to work from a sound engineering base with sufficient skills to competently manage technical operations; liaise effectively with design and management professionals, clients, regulatory authorities and contractors; and have an understanding of different cultures and in particular an awareness and clear understanding of the tangata whenua and the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Resource Management Act.

Second year
In the second year all modules will be specific to the student's specialisation, being either civil water and waste engineering, or roading and transportation engineering.

Third year
In the third and final year, students will put all the skills and processes they've learned into completing a practical, industry based project. If students have gained employment then the project can be tailored to suit their workplace.

Graduate profiles

Shaun Hennessey

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

“As a site engineer with Fletcher Construction, I worked as part of an alliance made up of several companies that are constructing the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway. My role was within the utilities team which allowed me to work across the whole project with every team and do something new every day.

In my final year of the degree, my then-employer contacted my tutor and asked for CVs to be sent in. Within a week I had an interview, and within a month I was at work. My course at Wintec was the key to me being able to hit the ground running in work life. Wintec has tutors who have real life experience in the industry and understand what we as students need to be successful. You can see a difference in what we’re taught compared to other institutions, because Wintec teaches you using the real tools and software that we use in the industry.”

Academic qualification equivalents

• Achieved an overall average of 65% in the Higher Secondary School Examination or All‐India Senior School Certificate with a minimum of 60% in English;

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS           :        Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5           
• TOEFL         :        Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)    
• PTE              :        score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

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.