Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) - AUT University

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The three-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) is ideally suited to school leavers with a technical bent and who do not wish to pursue a professional qualification. It is also a logical choice for diploma graduates who wish to advance their academic studies.

Graduates will be sought after by various sectors of New Zealand’s technology industries, as their skills make them ready to work almost immediately at a high level. Progression into a professional engineering degree or postgraduate work is also possible.

Programme Code: AK3719
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three 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

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

In 2008, AUT University is introducing four new majors to complement the existing majors in the BEngTech.

Aims of the Programme

The new majors aim to fill a recognised gap in the current offerings within the engineering technologist area, and to provide graduates with the academic and technical skills necessary to play a vital role in many of New Zealand’s industries.

For students undertaking the Diploma in Electrotechnology the majors will provide greater opportunities to staircase into degree level study.

Graduates of the BEngTech will also have the opportunity to staircase into higher qualifications at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Programme Structure

The BEngTech provides a structured course of study forming the basis for the work of an engineering technologist in their chosen field.  Core papers are contextualised where appropriate.  In particular:

• The programme has a broad base of subjects in engineering that form the foundation for subsequent specialist papers.
• Progression through the programme develops knowledge, concepts and principles used in the specialist areas of electrical engineering.
• Problem solving through case study and project work develops organisational, communications, computing and reporting skills.
• Teamwork is fostered through project papers and laboratory work.
• Practical skills are developed in parallel with theory through laboratory, experimental and project based work.
• Project reports throughout the programme develop academic literacy skills.
• Understanding the applications and use of technology is fostered through an industry-based work experience component of 600 hours, 300 of which must be in an engineering company.  This project work is undertaken by the student in summer breaks or can be completed at the end of the degree. 

Majors

• Mechanical Engineering
• Network and Communication Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students transferring from diploma courses will be able to apply for and receive RPL for previous study.  The amount of credit given will vary according to the papers that have been studied previously. 

Entry Requirements:

Either:
University  Entrance including:

• 14 credits in either Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus or Mathematics with Statistics
• 14 credits at Level 2 or higher in Physics
• IELTS 6.0 overall score

Or at least one year of tertiary study at Level 3 or higher.

Applicants who do not hold university entrance but who are 20 years or older on the first day of semester may apply for Special admission.
 

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

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. 

Mechanical

The Mechanical Engineering major of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) is designed to prepare students for a role as an engineering technologist in any of two main areas - Mechanical Design and Production Engineering.

For your chosen pathway you will study a core set of papers in Year One, followed by a selection of papers leading to your chosen pathway in Years Two and Three. All students undertake a research or industry based project in Year Three.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

Knowledge of computer systems and applications including CAD and CAM, and skills in New Zealand production operations management. You will be trained to recognise solvable problems and choose the correct techniques to solve them. You will also have knowledge of advanced materials and their application in New Zealand.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Mechanical designer
• Production engineer
• Maintenance engineer

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

PAPERS

You will study eight papers in Years One and Two and seven papers in Year Three. The first year's papers are compulsory and your choice of papers in Years Two and Three will depend on the pathway you choose.

YEAR ONE
714338 Engineering Mathematics (15)
735410 Electrical Theory (15)
764405 Engineering Mechanics I (15)
764410 Engineering Mechanics II (15)
764420 Engineering Practice (15)
764430 Engineering Drawing (15)
765445 Manufacturing Processes (15)
765450 Material Science 1 (15)
Total points for the year 120 points

YEAR TWO
SELECT EIGHT:
715001 Engineering Computations I (15)
765410 Strength of Materials I (15)
765470 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (15)
766410 Strength of Materials II (15)
766415 Mechanics of Machines (15)
766440 Fluid Mechanics (15)
766445 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (15)
766450 Production Operations Management I (15)
766460 Mechanical Design (15)
766470 Advanced Thermodynamics (15)
766475 Engineering Planning (15)
766480 Control Engineering (15)
766490 Engineering Technology Studies (15)
766495 Quality and Reliability (15)
Total points for the year 120 points

YEAR THREE - COMPULSORY
707005 Engineering Studies (15)
767420 Material Science II (15)
767425 Engineering Computer Systems Management (15)
767430 Product Design (15)
767435 Specialisation Project (30)

SELECT TWO:
716001 Engineering Computation 2 (15)
766020 Computing Aided Design and Analysis (15)
766425 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (15)
766455 Production Operations Management II (15)
767005 Quantitative Techniques (15)
Total points for the year 120 points