Computer-based training is used alongside tutor-led learning to provide the ultimate learning experience. Students will use up-to-date industry equipment, including oscilloscopes (visual voltmeter) and automation systems.
In the first two years of lab-based kinetic learning, students will service electronic equipment and learn the basic skills needed for this industry from tutors who are experienced in specialised fields. There are nine compulsory modules that students must complete over the two-year programme and a mixture of elective modules that students can choose to study. Students will be able to discuss choices with the programme manager as modules will depend on chosen pathways.
Common compulsory modules
| 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 | DE6101 |
Electrical Engineering strand
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Principles | 4 | 15 | |||
| DE5403 | Electronic Principles | 5 | 15 | ||
| DE4402 | Electrical and Electronic Applications | 4 | 15 | DE4401 | DE5403 |
Introduction to Networks or CAD Electrical | 5 5 | 15 15 | |||
| DE5401 | Power Engineering | 5 | 15 | DE4401, DE4102 | DE5403 |
| DE5402 | PLC Programming 1 | 5 | 15 | DE4401, DE5403, DE4102 | |
| DE5404 | PLC Programming 1 | 5 | 15 |
Electrical specialisation electives
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four to be selected, with a minimum of three at Level 6 | |||||
| DE5415 | Illumination Engineering | 5 | 15 | DE4401, DE5403 | |
| DE5417 | Instrumentation and Controls 1 | 5 | 15 | DE4101, DE4401, DE5403, DE4102 | |
| DE5418 | Engineering Mathematics Level 5 | 5 | 15 | DE4102 | |
| DE6401 | Power Systems 1 | 6 | 15 | DE4401, DE4102 | |
| DE6409 | Electrical Building Services | 6 | 15 | DE5401, DE5404 | |
| DE6410 | High Power Electrical Motors for Transport | 6 | 15 | DE5403, DE5404 | |
| DE6411 | PLC Programming 2 | 6 | 15 | DE5402 | |
| DE6414 | Instrumentation and Controls 2 | 6 | 15 | DE4010, DE4401, DE5403, DE5418 | DE6411, DE5417 |
| DE6419 | Maintenance Engineering Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| DE6420 | Protection | 6 | 15 | DE4401, DE4102 | |
| DE6421 | Sustainable energy and power electronics | 6 | 15 | DE4401, DE5403, DE4102 | |
Other electives are available within the electrical strand. For a full range see list of Course Descriptors see Section 5 of Curriculum Document. Relevant courses start with DE54XX or DE64XX. An elective from outside the strand may be selected with approval from the Centre Director or designated nominee.
The diploma is run to the requirements of The Skills Organisation and Connexis (Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for New Zealand’s infrastructure industries). Wintec also has industry connections with the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ) that link us to organisations such as WEL Networks and Gallagher Group.
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering can gain employment as engineering technicians in workplaces with a technical/engineering basis relevant to their specialist engineering strand (mechanical, civil, electrical, or electronics).
Electrical engineering roles include working in power distribution, industrial automation, and building services infrastructure.
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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Returning students
Semester 1 classes start on Monday 17 February 2025.
Semester 2 classes start on Monday 21 July 2025.
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