Learn about the fundamentals of electronic engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the field of electronics. This programme also prepares you for EST registration with the EWRB.
Does a career in telecommunications or electronics sound like you? The Electronic pathway in the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering is your entry into computer programming, microcontrollers, and learning about electronic circuits and their applications. As a graduate of this programme, you'll be able to gain employment as engineering technician in the electronics field.
This programme now also prepares you to sit the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) theory and regulations exam for the Electrical Service Technician (EST) class of registration. This registration allows you to work independently as registered electrical worker and improve your employability in your field. Read more about the EWRB exam below.
Internationally recognised under the Dublin Accord; this means this qualification is recognised in the US, UK, Australia, Canada and much more.
Once you've successfully completed this programme pathway you'll receive the qualification New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic).
This programme can cross-credit into the Bachelor programmes Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) with an Electronics specialisation.
The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic) prepares you to sit the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) theory and regulations exam for the Electrical Service Technician (EST) class of registration.
To do this, you'll need to complete courses DE4401 and DE4402 within this diploma. You'll then need to apply directly to EWRB to sit the exam.
Once you gain employment in the electrical or electronics industries you can then apply to EWRB for the Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC). This certificate will allow you to carry out electrical prescribed work under supervision (a nominated supervisor who has an appropriate registration and current practicing licence) for their on-job eighteen months' experience. Prior to applying for TLC, students must also complete safety training, also offered at Unitec - view Unitec short courses here.
Upon successful completion of your on-job practical experience component, you can then apply to EWRB for EST registration. This registration means that you're a registered electrician and can therefore work independently (unsupervised) on prescribed electrical work. This will give you more skills, capability and be able to work more independently as an electronics engineer.
For more information about how to register visit EWRB.govt.nz.
Within this Electronics stream of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering, you have the option to take the four electives that are required to sit the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching exam.
Note: delivery of these courses will depend on reaching the minimum student numbers required to run them.
As a student in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum, you'll learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for the CCNA certification exams.
While you attend the courses, you'll be required to participate in the Online assessment. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a course completion certificate from Cisco and if you obtain above 80% marks in the online assessment, you'll receive discount vouchers from Cisco. This voucher will give you discounts for Cisco International Certification fees.
Once you have successfully completed your diploma you may then sit the CCNA certification exam with a Cisco accredited test centre.
Your certification makes a huge difference to your job prospects as CISCO is the dominate and in-demand certification in the world; employers wanting network engineers will look for this certification. The CCNA certification is also a pre-requite for professional and expert level training in network engineering. With high scores in the CCNA exam, you may also receive a discount on your certification exam.
Read more about Cisco CCNA here.
*Other specialisations not on offer.
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