Students will learn the core knowledge and practical skills required to meet the increasing demands and needs of the civil engineering industry.
This two-year programme will provide students with theoretical and technical knowledge to apply practical solutions for working on the design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure, from roads and bridges to harbours, water, and wastewater facilities.
There are 12 compulsory modules that students must complete over the two-year programme.
Additionally, there are a number of elective modules that students can choose to study. Students will be able to discuss this choice with the Programme Manager, as these will depend on your preferred pathway.
Common Compulsory
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4101 | Engineering Fundamentals | 4 | 15 | ||
| DE4102 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 4 | 15 | ||
| DE4103 | Technical Literacy | 4 | 15 | ||
| DE6101 | Engineering Management | 6 | 15 | Min of 105 credits from NZDE | |
| DE6102 | Engineering Project | 6 | 15 | DE4103 Min of 45 credits at Level 5: DE5208 and DE5207 | DE6101 |
Civil Engineering Strand Compulsory
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE5208 | Civil Materials | 5 | 15 | ||
| DE5209 | Land Surveying 1 | 5 | 15 | ||
| DE5201 | Structures 1 | 5 | 15 | DE4101 | |
| DE5202 | Civil and Structural Drawing | 5 | 15 | DE4103 | |
| DE5203 | Fluid Mechanics (Civil) | 5 | 15 | DE4101 DE4102 | |
| DE5204 | Highway Engineering 1 | 5 | 15 | DE5207 DE4102 | |
| DE5207 | Geotechnical Engineering | 6 | 15 |
Civil Engineering Electives - four to be selected of which at least three must be at level 6
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE5205 | Engineering Surveying | 5 | 15 | DE5209 | |
| DE6209 | Structures 2 | 6 | 15 | DE5201 | |
| DE6201 | Geotechnical Engineering 2 | 6 | 15 | DE5207 | |
| DE6202 | Highway Engineering 2 | 6 | 15 | DE5204 | |
| DE6203 | Traffic Engineering | 6 | 15 | DE5204 | |
| DE6204 | Structures 3 | 6 | 15 | DE6209 | |
| DE6205 | Water and Wastewater Systems | 6 | 15 | DE5203 | |
| DE6206 | Water and Waste Management | 6 | 15 | DE5203 | |
| DE6207 | Land Surveying 2 | 6 | 15 | DE5209 | |
| DE6208 | Civil Engineering and Construction Practices | 6 | 15 |
Graduates may be employed as engineering technicians in workplaces with a technical/engineering basis relevant to civil engineering.
Roles may include working on structures like roads, buildings, bridges, water resources such as waste and stormwater systems, and geotechnical assessments such as earthwork testing and monitoring.
General academic admission
a) Candidates are required to have gained:
*a minimum of 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013).
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme, but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience, may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the Centre Director or designated nominee.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Venue: Student Street, G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Returning students
Semester 1 classes start on Monday 17 February 2025.
Semester 2 classes start on Monday 21 July 2025.
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