Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing - AUT University

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This diploma is unique in New Zealand. In the last 20 years, changes to the structure of many New Zealand manufacturing operations, especially those of primary producers, have resulted in a severe shortage of suitably qualified manufacturing professionals. Manufacturers recognise the need to engage in competitive manufacturing principles and practices to be internationally competitive.

It is now widely recognised that current production and manufacturing team leaders and line managers require academic knowledge about improvement tools and systems in order to be more effective in their roles. Small to medium manufacturing enterprises as well as major industry sectors have identified the potential benefits of a move towards specialisation in the area of competitive manufacturing, one such aim being to significantly increase manufacturing productivity through Competitive Manufacturing strategies and practices.

The Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing fills a recognised gap in the current qualification structure for this field and provides graduates with the academic and technical skills necessary to play a vital role in many of New Zealand's manufacturing concerns.

Graduates will have the skills and abilities to be able to carry out analysis of manufacturing operations, and to be able to implement Competitive Manufacturing systems and procedures.

Opportunities will be provided for students to staircase into an undergraduate degree after they have completed the diploma. There is the option to staircase directly into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) where a production engineering specialty is available or the Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical).

Programme Code: AK1297
Level: 5
Points: 120
Duration: One year 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.

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

It is recommended that applicants have a background in manufacturing before attempting this programme.

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. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may be actively employed in the Competitive Manufacturing field and may also continue studying full or part time to gain a higher qualification.

Typical roles for graduates would include:

• Technical Support Officer
• Manufacturing Engineer/Manager
• Line Manager
• Maintenance Engineer/Manager
• Team Leader
• Quality Engineer/Manager
• Technician Engineer
• Technology Engineer/Manager

PAPERS

COMPULSORY
765690 Quality and Reliability
766655 Engineering Planning
766665 Production Operations Management
765710 Competitive Manufacturing Tools A
765720 Competitive Manufacturing Tools B
765730 Competitive Manufacturing Systems
765740 Competitive Manufacturing Management

AND ONE OF:
713610 Mathematics 1
713285 Statistical Skills 3
715184 Statistical Models 5