New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Mechanical Engineering)

NZ261204

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Qualification Structure

We recommend you begin your New Zealand Diploma in Engineering study with DE4101 Engineering Fundamentals. This course is the foundation of the NZDE and introduces the areas of study that make up the diploma. 

If you have met the required pre-requisites, you can plan your own study path or contact your course leader for guidance. Pre-requisites are shown on the course pages.

Please note this programme is available for part-time study only. You can enrol in a maximum of two courses per trimester.

To achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6), you need to complete 16 courses.

A note regarding DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1

Before selecting DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1, we encourage you to first try our self-assessment here

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Engineering Mathematics 1 DE4102

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Technical Literacy DE4103

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Engineering Fundamentals DE4101

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Mechanics DE5305

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Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer DE5301

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Mechanical Materials DE5306

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Fluid Mechanics DE6301

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Strength of Materials 1 DE5302

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Manufacturing Processes and Production DE6310

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Electrical Fundamentals DE5304

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Mechanics of Machines DE6302

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Advanced Thermodynamics DE6309

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Engineering Management [Mechanical Strand] DE6101d

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Engineering Project DE6102

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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Mechanical Engineering)

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