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About the programme

Get a career as an Electrical Engineering Technician.

Electrical engineers design, develop, manage and maintain circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, building services, machine control and robotics.ÌýÌý

There is presently a significant shortage of trained engineers and qualified technicians are in high demand for their skills and experience. 

Accredited by Engineering ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ, this practical programme meets the standards required for the Dublin and Sydney international Engineering accords - meaning it's highly respected and recognised nationally, and internationally. Plus, ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ-trained engineering graduates have a great reputation around the world for their work readiness and high calibre.ÌýÌý

Studying in our first-rate facilities and learning from experienced lecturers using real-life scenarios, you'll gain a great understanding of engineering processes and theory. Initial courses include Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Mathematics and then you'll branch out into specialty courses such as Power Engineering, Electronic Principles, Instrumentation and Controls, and Sustainable Energy. 

Graduates can look forward to careers including an Electrical Designer, PLC Programmer, Fault Finder, Contract Manager, Project Manager, Maintenance Manager or Energy Auditor. Or, you could move into our Bachelor of Engineering Technology to deepen your learning and widen your career options.

Studying part-time

We know full-time study isn't always possible. You can study this programme part-time over four years (this can be flexible) and can start in February or July. It may also be possible to start the full-time programme in July if you have previous engineering experience, have done prior engineering study or with approval from the Head of School. Please email [email protected] to see if this pathway would be right for you.

Entry

Skills needed for working in this area

• Analytical and problem-solving
• Good computer ability
• The ability to plan, organise and adapt
• To enjoy working with groups or on your own.

Entry requirements

• NCEA Level 2 including a minimum 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or above (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013) and
• Minimum 48 NCEA Level 2 credits in four subjects including at least 12 credits in Maths (preferably algebra, calculus or trigonometry) or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ University Entrance OR
  • Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .ÌýÌý

Don't meet the entry criteria? Don't worry!

If you don't meet any of the entry requirements for this qualification or have been out of learning for a while, enrol in the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) with a focus on Engineering and get entry into this diploma.

If you don't meet the maths entry requirement for this qualification but meet all of the other criteria, enrol in our great  and upskill so you can apply.

Selection process

Applicants are accepted using the entry criteria on a first-come, first-in basis with places limited to no more than 30 per year. Should the number of applicants exceed the available places, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in order of the date they applied. All applicants will be interviewed.

Want your existing skills recognised?

If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 762 786.