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Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

Are you passionate about a career in electronic or electrical engineering? The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) will equip you with the knowledge and skills for employment as an engineer, specialising in electronics, power, or mechatronics.

Level
7
Credits
360 (3.0 EFTS)
Campus
Mt Albert
Start dates
February or July
Duration
Full-time for three years or part-time options available

Programme overview

Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics engineer or electrical engineer and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing, and professional practice in this 3-year (full-time) programme.

Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation: electronics, power, or mechatronics engineering.

There are 3 pathways within this major. Choose from:

Mechatronics: If you want to work with robotics and automation to produce better products and processes, this pathway is for you. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that requires you to combine learning and work across several engineering fields, including mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications, systems engineering, and control engineering. 

Power: This field deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilisation of electric power and related electrical systems. Work in this field can include designing the equipment or systems that produce, use or distribute electricity. It could also lead to supervising, maintaining, or operating these systems and equipment.

Electronics: This is the science of electrically controlling electrical energy through circuits using active and passive electrical components and interconnection technology. This will lead to work in design, development, testing, and/or supervision of electrical equipment manufacturing.

Highlights

  • Get qualified in three years (full-time study), not four, and get into employment sooner.
  • A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).
  • Approved under a new New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering technology degrees.
  • Accredited by the Engineering New Zealand. Completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, will make you eligible to apply for membership in Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ).
  • Internationally recognised under the Sydney Accord, this qualification is recognised in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and more.
  • Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students.
  • Strong links with the engineering industry.
  • Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites and participate in lab work, workshops, and debates.
  • Visiting industry experts will give you a natural feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

Qualification pathway

If you have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic), you will receive cross credits into this programme.

Programme Structure

The programme structure for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) in 2024 is:
 
 Year 1Year 2Year 3
Course 1ENGGMG5001 Engineering Computing
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
ENGGMG6103 Engineering Management
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
ENGG7101MG-SA Engineering Development Project (Sem A)
Class number(s): 1343, 1345, 5355 or 5357
15 credits
Course 2ENGGMG5002 Engineering Mechanics
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
ENGGMG7121 Professional Engineering Practice
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Course 3ENGGMG5003 Engineering Communication
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Course 4ENGGMG5004 Engineering Mathematics 1
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 7
15 credits
Course 5ENGGMG5005 Engineering Design and Drawing
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
ENGGMG6136 Engineering Project
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
ENGG7101MG-SB Engineering Development Project (Sem B)
Class number(s): 1346, 1344, 5354 or 5356
15 credits
Course 6ENGGMG5034 Electrical Principles
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Course 7ENGGMG5035 Electronic Principles
Class number(s): No classes scheduled
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Course 8Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 5, 6 or 7
15 credits
Elective
Level 7
15 credits
 
This example programme overview is a guide only and assumes full-time study. Please check timetables carefully as not every course is offered each semester. Programme requirements and class numbers are subject to change.

Admission requirements

What you will need to study this programme. 


Domestic students

Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A minimum of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with​​ at least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations;
    • ​A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics and
    • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra and calculus); and
    • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved NZQA UE subjects and
    • A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listed at NZQA;  
  • Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
  • Equivalent academic qualifications may include:
    • University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra or
    • Equivalent Cambridge score; or
    • Equivalent International Baccalaureate
And meet one of the English entry requirements;

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 552 KB)


International students

Academic requirements 

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

  • Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5; or
  • University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or
  • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 552 KB)

 

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.

Courses Credits Aim
Engineering Computing (ENGGMG5001) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to develop an understanding of computing principles and their use in engineering practice.
Engineering Mechanics (ENGGMG5002) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and laws of mechanics.
Engineering Communication (ENGGMG5003) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to communicate effectively in their professional environment.
Engineering Mathematics 1 (ENGGMG5004) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of general mathematical principles and equip them with appropriate engineering mathematical skills to solve engineering problems.
Engineering Design and Drawing (ENGGMG5005) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of engineering design, drawing practice and modelling in an applied context.
Land Surveying (ENGGMG5006) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain introductory theoretical and practical concepts of land surveying.
Electrical Principles (ENGGMG5034) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to understand general electrical and power circuit theory principles and skills
Electronic Principles (ENGGMG5035) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To provide the students with an understanding of general electronics and the basic building blocks of electronics as required for subsequent courses.
Courses Credits Aim
Engineering Management (ENGGMG6103) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop the knowledge and skills required to administer and manage projects effectively in a specific strand of engineering
Engineering Project (ENGGMG6136) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to plan and complete an engineering project relevant to the strand studied (mechanical, electrical or electronics) to accepted practice and standards from a given specification.
Courses Credits Aim
Engineering Development Project (Sem A) (ENGG7101MG-SA) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to investigate an engineering problem; to propose, specify, design & develop a solution & where feasible, to construct & test a prototype.
Engineering Development Project (Sem B) (ENGG7101MG-SB) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to investigate an engineering problem; to propose, specify, design & develop a solution & where feasible, to construct & test a prototype.
Professional Engineering Practice (ENGGMG7121) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to critically apply knowledge & understanding of professional practice for engineers, professional engineering roles & activities & their interactions with society & the environment.
Courses Credits Aim
Elements of Power Engineering (ENGGMG5016) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop understanding of three phase circuit theory as applied to power engineering and ELV earthing and protection systems.
Electrical Machines (ENGGMG5017) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of DC and single and three phase AC electrical machines, motor control and transformers.
PLC Programming 1 (ENGGMG5018) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop understanding an application skills for the programming of PLCs in solving simple industrial problems
Instrumentation and Control 1 (ENGGMG5026) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of intermediate knowledge of industrial measurement and control system engineering
Courses Credits Aim
PLC Programming 2 (ENGGMG6019) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of, and an advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods
Automation (ENGGMG6020) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable the student to learn modern advanced automation systems and practice used in industry.
Instrumentation and Control 2 (ENGGMG6031) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of advanced industrial measurement and control systems including detailed measurement and control strategies, advanced control systems, and elementary process modelling.
Protection (ENGGMG6047) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To provide the students with an understanding of electrical power system fault protection concepts for both MV & HV systems.
Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics (ENGGMG6118) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of the concepts and applications of power electronics including basic converter types and applications involving small scale renewable energy systems
Mathematics 2 (ENGGMG6190) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to understand advanced calculus, and develop the ability to formulate and solve models of complex engineering and scientific systems.
Courses Credits Aim
Electrical Machine Dynamics (ENGGMG7011) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of AC electrical machine dynamics and control and power transformers.
Signal Processing (ENGGMG7012) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to learn aspects of analogue signal processing, in particular filtering.
Project Management (ENGGMG7025) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to apply project management principles, concepts and techniques
Risk Management (ENGGMG7026) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to learn and apply the principles and processes of Risk Management in the context of engineering and business management.
Power Systems (ENGGMG7110) 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to gain an understanding of three-phase power generation and transmission systems with an emphasis on generation, transmission and distribution systems.

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