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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This is a practical programme using real-life scenarios as part of your learning. You will graduate as a work-ready Mechanical Engineering Technician with the knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering processes and theory. Employers often headhunt directly from this programme.You'll gain great knowledge, understanding, and practical appreciation of mechanical engineering processes and theory by developing your ability to apply learning in a practical and innovative way. There are a variety of exciting, hands-on projects throughout this programme that you'll get involved in such as building a full-size, two-seater airplane battery-powered skateboard, or an electric car. This industry is growing fast and there is high demand for Engineering Technicians with training like this. Many of our graduates secure employment before they even finish their qualification. Or, you could move into our Bachelor of Engineering Technology to deepen your learning and widen your career options.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$30,000.00 (US$ 17,895) per year
Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

Forth Street,

Dunedin,

Otago,

9054, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$30,000.00 (US$ 17,895) per year
Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

Forth Street,

Dunedin,

Otago,

9054, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealands NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement). Entry requirements vary from country to country.

International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet diploma-level entry requirements.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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