Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)

Programme Overview

Mechanical engineering technologists design and advise on the building and repair of machines and tools. This programme is for students who want a career in engineering and combines theory with practical skills in engineering labs.

The degree is Level 7 and runs for three years full-time or part-time at the Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton. It is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) and by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Sydney Accord.

What You'll Study

• Year 1: six standard engineering courses and two courses specific to mechanical engineering.
• Year 2: mechanical production, manufacturing processes, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, strength of materials and product design.
• Year 3: a major project linked to industry, plus specialist subjects on the operation and design of mechanical systems.

Common compulsory modules

Engineering Computing; Mechanics; Engineering Communication; Engineering Mathematics Level 5; Engineering Design and Drawing; Engineering Management; Engineering Development Project (30 credits); Professional Engineering Practice.

Mechanical major modules

• Compulsory: Electrical Fundamentals or Electrical Principles; Mechanical Materials; Strength of Materials 1; Fluid Mechanics (Mech); Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer; Mechanics of Machines; Advanced Thermodynamics; Engineering Project
• Electives: Strength of Materials 2; Product Design Engineering; Manufacturing Processes and Production; 3D Parametric Solid Modelling; Energy Engineering; Fluids Power and Advanced Fluid Mechanics; Applied Computational Modelling (subject to staff availability and student numbers)

Why Choose This Programme?

• Accredited: recognised by IPENZ and Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Sydney Accord.
• Purpose-built facility: students learn in a modern trades and engineering facility at the Rotokauri Campus.
• Practical learning: project work in the first year and an industry-linked major project in the third year.
• Two intakes a year: February and July.

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Entry Requirements

• Academic: University Entrance or equivalent, including at least 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in Physics, 14 in Calculus and 14 in one other approved subject, plus literacy and numeracy; or the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with a 60% or better overall average; or at least two years of relevant work experience after graduation; or equivalent academic qualifications.
• Selection: applicants may be asked to attend an interview. If applications exceed places, selection may consider academic achievement, communication skills, motivation and relevant experience.
• English: IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Reading and Listening; or PTE Academic 50 overall with 50 in Writing and Speaking and no band below 42 in Reading and Listening; or NZCEL Level 4 (Academic).
• Equipment: a laptop compatible with SolidWorks (16GB RAM or more), a scientific calculator, safety glasses, steel-capped safety boots and a boiler suit or overall.
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