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EngineeringGraduate Diplomas

Enjoy studying in an environment that has an outstanding national and international reputation. Our graduates have won the highly regarded Institution of Professional Engineers top student award for design excellence (2013 and 2014 Award winners).

Our Engineering School is currently being refurbished and will reopen in February 2015 for the start of the academic year. Our new facility includes new spaces for collaborative project work and computer based training equipment.

New Engineering Graduate Diplomas WelTec has created two new Engineering Graduate Diploma Programmes. In 2015 you will be able to start your studies in either Mechatronics or Water & Waste Engineering. Both of these programmes involve a full year of study. This is the fast way to get a qualification with high market appeal.

The Programmes are ideal for:

> engineering graduates seeking specialist knowledge in these popular areas, or

> professionals with industry experience who now want a formal qualification

The Graduate Diploma programmes will develop your ability to undertake high-level design, specification and project management within the fields of Mechatronics and Water & Waste Engineering*.

WelTec’s engineering programmes are based on applied learning models. We partner with industry to find real projects and applications that will challenge you to develop the problem solving skills our sector needs. Our connection with industry makes our programmes popular with employers.

Global shortages of skills in our industry makes this an ideal time to complete further training. This is your opportunity to enhance your credentials by gaining a qualification in a highly specialised skill set.

For complete programme code, course descriptions and entry requirements please refer to www.weltec.ac.nz/engineering

Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)

Start: 24 February, 20 July 2015Length: 34 weeks (Full-time, with part-time options available) Campus: Petone

Level 7

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The move to smart technologies has seen the growth of mechatronics as a discipline within engineering. The advancement of technology has seen the emergence of new embedded systems, sensors and actuators. Modernisation means automation, electronics and sensors are playing an important role in our lives.

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field that deals with the integration of mechanical, electrical and control engineering to design and produce intelligent products and processes. It’s a field that requires the ability to conceptualise solutions using a balanced perspective of mechanical and electronic system design and integration.

The study of Mechatronics enables students to assume key roles in a number of industries including the robotics, aerospace, transportation, defence, automotive, building systems and manufacturing industries. Within these industries you can undertake key roles such as design engineers and product designers.

Programme Overview

> Design, specify, plan, organise, and implement a mechatronic system

> Work effectively with a team of specialists in the core technologies of mechanical systems, power systems, control systems and automation systems

> Integrate and test multi-disciplinary mechatronic projects

> Compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to mechatronic system designs

> Effectively plan the extension and upgrading of existing implementations

> Conduct risk management assessments including business impact analysis.

Programme Structure

The Graduate Diploma will provide a specialised body of knowledge within a particular engineering strand. The programme is designed to be completed with one year‘s full time study. There exists flexibility to complete part time study options. To be awarded a Graduate Diploma students must satisfactorily complete 120 credits at Levels 6 and 7 with 75 credits at Level 7.

Compulsory Courses

Level 7

> MG7101 Engineering Development Project (Core Compulsory 30 Credits)

> MG7017 Robotics (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits)

> MG7018 Systems & Control (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits)

> MG7013 Embedded Systems (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits) or MG7024 Fluid Power and Advanced Fluids Mechanics (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits)

Level 6

> MG6020 Automation (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits)

> MG6033 Mechanics of Machines (Strand Compulsory 15 Credits)

Electives

One Elective from approved list below (15 Credits)

> MG6019 PLC Programming 2

> MG6031 Instrumentation and Control 2

> MG6032 Fluid Mechanics

Applied learning will be a core aspect of the Graduate Diploma. You will get to apply knowledge, skills and capabilities in a variety of ways and contexts as you progress through your studies.

Students build upon sound relevant theoretical knowledge and apply this within the framework of an Engineering Development

Award winningLachlan Clelland, Bachelor of Engineering Technology

(Mechanical).

Winner of the 2013 IPENZ Ray Meyer Excellence in

Student Design award. Lachlan studied mechanical

engineering whilst taking additional papers in

mechatronics.

Lachlan designed and produced a machine that

braids the cable integral to superconductor technology.

His highly successful Roebel cable winding project

won him national acclaim. The innovation is now being

produced by General Cable Superconductors, a

New Zealand company that works closely with

significant multinationals.

Project. The 45-credit Engineering Development Project course is normally completed in the final trimester of study; this is the capstone of the programme. The project challenges you to apply knowledge and develop solutions within a workplace context. Your performance throughout the project will be monitored. If relevant we can support you through different phases of the project.

Entry Requirements

To enter this programme you will need a minimum of either:

> a bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering discipline (excluding a Mechatronics specialisation) or

> equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind

If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 is required, or equivalent.

Other: Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and spreadsheets.

Career Opportunities

This programme will enable students to consider careers in a wide spectrum of industries where complex software plays a major role, including the robotics, aerospace, building systems, chemical, defence, automotive and manufacturing industries. Within these industries students may undertake roles such as design engineers, software engineers, project planners, product designers or project managers.

Award winning

Anthony Muir, Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil: Water and

Waste Major) was the 2014 IPENZ winner. Anthony designed a water

attenuation system which manages storm water runoff and could save

land developers and construction companies hundreds of thousands

of dollars as well as substantially reducing the environmental impact

of construction.

Anthony’s project is a new, simple and cost-efficient system that

manages the peak flows from extreme rain events. Testing has proven

the system delivers better environmental results.

For complete programme code, course descriptions and entry requirements please refer to www.weltec.ac.nz/engineering

Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Water & Waste Engineering)

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Join the blue revolution. Improving and protecting water quality is a global issue.

Across the world, 2.5 billion people currently live in “water stressed” regions. The path for sustainable growth requires more than just green solutions, it also requires blue ones. Water is the single biggest factor which can limit or enhance economic growth. Be part of the global blue economy and help contribute to fixing the world’s water quality and shortage problems.

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Water & Waste Engineering) explores theories and conceptual design of systems for:

> treating various surface and ground water sources to make drinking water,

> disposal of water treatment plant wastes in an environmentally friendly manner,

> treating community and industrial wastewater and stormwater.

Physical, chemical, and biological processes in an engineering context are presented. This includes aeration, sedimentation, filtration, biological treatment, disinfection, and waste water processing. We introduce emerging advanced treatment methodologies. Engineered and natural processes for wastewater treatment are also covered.

The programme will be delivered in an interactive and open learning environment.

Be inspired: Interact and learn from industry leaders at our upgraded engineering campus

Dr Induka Werellagama Wellington Institute of Technology School of Engineering

Dr Werellagama is a renowned lecturer and researcher on sustainable water practice and safe water management. He is widely published with recent research into the use of wetlands to deal with waste water; filtration for treatment of surface water and removal of chemicals in drinking water using naturally available resources. In addition to world class research on water treatment, Dr Werellagama has extensive industrial experience as a Chartered Water Engineer.

Dr Werellagama served as the Team Leader of the Commonwealth Secretariat Expert Team in Mauritius, advising on protecting water aquifers from contamination by farm waste. He has also advised the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on water treatment plants and solid waste management (protecting water sources).

In New Zealand Dr Werellagama advised the Auckland Regional Council on storm water treatment wetlands. He has also provided water treatment advice as a Senior Environmental Engineer with Opus International Consultants.

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0800 WelTec (935 832)information@weltec.ac.nzwww.weltec.ac.nz

Petone Campus

11 Kensington Avenue, Petone Private Bag 39814, Wellington

Telephone: (04) 920 2400 Facsimile: (04) 920 2401

DISCLAIMERThe information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we intend to offer. The information is correct at the time of publishing (November 2014). Please note that programmes and courses are subject to change.