Diploma in Electrotechnology - AUT University

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Technology is revolutionising society and creating huge opportunities for those who know how to make the most of it. Experienced technicians are able to understand and apply the theory of engineering to provide practical solutions for a wide variety of industry sectors.

The AUT Diploma in Electrotechnology is designed to provide a thorough training in today's advanced engineering technologies. The Diploma programme includes a range of options with a common initial stage, including theory and practical elements. In the advanced stages, the modular structure of the course allows a very wide selection of topics within the broad requirements of one optional specialty.

This qualification is aligned with the National Diploma in Engineering (NDE).

Diploma in Electrotechnology
After the first compulsory year of the Diploma there are five specialist pathways to choose from:

• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Measurement and Control
• Telecommunications Engineering

Information to assist with your choice of pathway is provided towards the end of the first year when a greater knowledge of electrotechnology has been gained.

Programme Code: AK3616
Level: 6
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008* / 21 July 2008**
Application deadline: 31 January 2008 / 27 June 2008

* Full time only ** Part time only

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• NCEA: 14 or more credits at Level 2 in Mathematics, 14 credits at Level 2 in Physics and 14 credits at Level 1 in English
• CIE: AS Grade E or better in Mathematics, AS Grade E or better in Physics and IGCSE Grade D or better in English

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

An electronic, electrical or computer technician needs a wide range of skills, from the theoretical to hands-on practical skills. Analytical and design skills, together with the ability to find and evaluate data, are essential for the work that technicians do. As they often work in teams with professional engineers and tradespeople, technicians need to understand and communicate ideas clearly and have a good idea of the effects of choices they make in design and construction.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Electrotechnology has a highly recognised qualification which will prepare them for careers such as:

• Design draftsperson
• Software engineer
• Quality assurance engineer
• Technical specialist
• Test/Commissioning technician engineer
• Engineering project leader
• Assistant design engineer
• Plant engineer
• Technical marketing specialist

FURTHER STUDIES

National Qualifications Framework and National Diploma in Engineering
The Diploma in Electrotechnology incorporates unit standards within its modular structure. Students who commence their study in 2008 and select a Diploma programme that takes the requirements of the National Diploma in Engineering (NDE) into account should be able to attain this National qualification with minimal additional study.

Advanced Qualifications
Successful completion of the Diploma in Electrotechnology provides entry to the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology, with significant exemptions for those who have performed well. Completion of the first year of the Diploma may provide entry to the Bachelor of Engineering at year one.

Supplementary Qualifications
A second diploma in another specialty can be awarded after further study at the higher diploma levels. Further information is available from the Programme Leader.

PAPERS

YEAR ONE: COMPULSORY
714038 Electrical Mathematics (15)
733904 Electrotechnology Workshop (15)
733906 Electrical Circuits I (15)
733907 Information and Presentation Skills (15)
733908 PC Applications and Programming (15)
734914 Electrical Circuits II (15)
734915 Electronics I (15)
734916 Personal Computer Engineering (15)

YEAR TWO: LEVEL FIVE: SELECT FIVE:
735908 Electronics (15)
735909 Elements of Power Engineering (15)
735910 Electrical Machines (15)
735911 Introduction to Illumination Engineering (15)
735912 Applied Instrumentation (distance) (15)
735913 Digital Systems (15)
735915 Control Systems (15)
735916 Computer Networks (15)
735917 Microcontroller Systems (15)
735918 Computer Programming for Engineering Applications (15)
735919 Telecommunications Technology Systems (15)
735920 Telecommunications Technology Principles (15)

YEAR TWO: LEVEL SIX: SELECT FIVE:
736914 Personal Computer Technical Skills (15)
736972 Measurement and Fault Diagnosis (15)
736974 Prototype Development (15)
736975 Power Electronics (15)
736976 PLC Applications A (15)
736977 Electrical Building Services (15)
736978 Illumination Engineering (15)
736981 Data Communications (15)
736984 Real Time Programming (15)
736985 Electronics Devices and Signals (15)
736986 Embedded Systems (15)
736987 Telecommunication Network Services (15)
736988 Internet Programming (15)
736989 Radio Frequency Principles (15)
736991 Object Oriented Programming (15)
736992 Advanced Computer Networks (15)
736993 PLC Applications B (15)